Best Shopping Districts in Cardiff"

"Best Shopping Districts in Cardiff"

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Castle Quarter

"Prime Tourist and Shopping Hub"

Castle Quarter is the site of some of the major tourist attractions, shopping arcades, shopping streets, farmer's markets, annual fairs and parks. It surrounds the awe-inspiring Cardiff Castle, built in the Medieval ages and replete with green lawns, Gothic and Victorian architecture. The by UnknownUnknown ; Duke Street, High Street, St. Mary Street and Castle Street are the major published by the Detroit shopping areas in this district. It is also home to three of Cardiff's six Publishing Co. historic arcades: Castle Arcade, Duke Street Arcade and High Street Arcade, each exhibiting elements of Edwardian or Victorian architecture and full of fashion, craft, art and vintage shops. The Central Market is the major market in this area with two stories of shops selling consumer durables, foodstuffs and produce. Other important landmarks situated in Castle Quarter include the Bute Park, Cardiff Arms Park and Animal Wall.

+44 29 2087 3573 (Tourist cardiffcastlequarter.co.uk/ Castle Quarter, Cardiff Information)

High Street Arcade "Go Back in Time"

Cardiff's city center is riddled with narrow little arcades. These two run into each other, finally coming out onto High street that leads from the castle to the bus station. At Christmas, it is especially scenic with fairy lights everywhere, but the arcades are attractive at any time of the year and the range of small shops makes a welcome change from the by love Maegan surrounding department stores.

+44 29 2034 2096 thecityofarcades.com/arcade/high- 13 High Street, Cardiff street-duke-street-arcade/

Cardiff Market "Traditional Market"

Cardiff Market is a very popular and lively place to shop in Cardiff. The Victorian facade hides a host of different stalls including a large fishmonger's, several butchers, greengrocers, a cheese shop, takeaway food stands, china, household goods and a second-hand bookshop. Upstairs, there's a good selection of second-hand CDs and videos, three by joncandy pet shops and a Christian book shop. Browse for a while and soak up the atmosphere. The timings of individual stalls may vary.

+44 29 2087 1214 www.cardiffcouncilpropert enquiries@cardiff- Saint Mary Street, Cardiff y.com/cardiff-market/ market.co.uk Mermaid Quay "Best of the Waterfront"

Opened in 1999, Mermaid Quay is a vibrant waterfront shopping and leisure district with plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The district was one of the central efforts of urban regeneration of the derelict docks of Cardiff – once a leading coal exporter -- during the 1980s and 1990s. Steeped in historically-minded, maritime-themed architecture, such by WikiLaurent as towers, terraces, bridges, and balconies, the quay is a great place to for a relaxing day or evening out. The Quay offers cuisine from all over the world, comedy shows at The Glee Club, and a host of sophisticated shops.

+44 29 2048 0077 www.mermaidquay.co.uk/ lee.simmonds@mermaidqu Management Suite, Cardiff ay.co.uk

Cardiff Bay "Cardiff Landmark"

An erstwhile dockland area, Cardiff Bay is buttressed by rivers Taff and Ely, and today sits as a vivacious centerpoint of entertainment and adventure. These erstwhile docklands, which have revived into what is considered as the country's most successful regeneration projects, were earlier the nucleus of coal trade, and today teem with the contemporary by Richard+Szwejkowski buoyancy which pervades contemporary Cardiff. Speckled across its spirited expanse are an array of establishments teeming with life and vigor. From the Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve which is a wonderland for birders, to the modest Norwegian Church which spans a long-standing history, the Cardiff Bay Barrage and the Wales Millenium Centre which boasts a stunning repertoire of theater, ballet and opera, many attractions are located here. A chosen venue for an array of international events and festivals, the bay is most famous for its myriad water-sports offerings. A testament to Cardiff's coastal tenor, this sprawling bay is an endearing amalgam of culture, cuisine and contemporary engineering.

+44 29 2087 7927 (Tourist www.cardiffbay.co.uk/ Cardiff, Cardiff Information)

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