Shop to your heart’s content in Cardiff
From the world’s oldest record store and a plethora of buttons, to a mini golf course in a shopping centre, Cardiff shopping has something for everyone.
Cardiff shopping centre
If you’re looking for a Cardiff shopping centre, head to the St David’s Dewi Sant complex in the heart of the city centre. St David’s Cardiff is home to a host of household retailers, including department stores John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams, clothing stores Gap, Mango and Warehouse, plus children’s favourites Hamleys and the Lego store. You’ll also find jewellers, homeware specialists, and sports and beauty stores. When you’re done shopping, stop by the food court, it’s filled with cafés and restaurants, from Patisserie Valerie and Pret a Manger to Pizza Express and Yo Sushi. Fancy a game of golf? Head to the third level where you’ll find Treetop Adventure Golf, which has two 18-hole indoor mini golf courses to keep you entertained – try the tropical jungle or ancient explorer trails.
The Hayes
Queen Street
Castle and High Street arcades
Morgan, Royal and Wyndham arcades
Did you know Cardiff is home to the world’s oldest record store? Music lovers should make sure to visit Spillers Records in the Morgan Arcade and browse the vinyl records and CDs on sale – the shop also sells tickets to various gigs in the city. The Morgan Arcade is also home to upmarket shoe stores The Brogue Trader and Jon Ian, plus a number of jewellery stores. In the Royal Arcade, foodies will love the range of meats, cheeses, and cakes on offer at Wally’s Delicatessen; The Pen & Paper store is the place to go for diaries, notebooks and cards; while fans of flying saucers, kola kubes and humbugs should stop by The Royal Sweet shop. The Wyndham Arcade, meanwhile, is home to one of the country’s oldest tobacconists, The Bear Shop (officially called Havana House), and Bailey’s Army and Navy store, which sells outdoor gear and military equipment.
Morgan, Royal and Wyndham arcades
Did you know Cardiff is home to the world’s oldest record store? Music lovers should make sure to visit Spillers Records in the Morgan Arcade and browse the vinyl records and CDs on sale – the shop also sells tickets to various gigs in the city. The Morgan Arcade is also home to upmarket shoe stores The Brogue Trader and Jon Ian, plus a number of jewellery stores. In the Royal Arcade, foodies will love the range of meats, cheeses, and cakes on offer at Wally’s Delicatessen; The Pen & Paper store is the place to go for diaries, notebooks and cards; while fans of flying saucers, kola kubes and humbugs should stop by The Royal Sweet shop. The Wyndham Arcade, meanwhile, is home to one of the country’s oldest tobacconists, The Bear Shop (officially called Havana House), and Bailey’s Army and Navy store, which sells outdoor gear and military equipment.
Published by
Mercure - 15/09/2016
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