Shopping in Cardiff

I have always loved shopping ever since I was a child and a trip to Cardiff City Centre was always considered a real treat, as it consisted of an entire day walking around a vast amount of beautiful stores. Over the years many of the stores have naturally changed with the times, but a shopping trip to Cardiff is still very welcomed and an enjoyable experience. I was born and brought up in the South Wales valleys, some 15 miles away from Cardiff itself and I found it somewhat of a shock to the system to suddenly move to the Capital of Wales during my late thirties when I married my second ... more

Having lived here all my life, I have seen Cardiff grow from a small city in the '70's to a major shopping centre over the last 30 years, and it has certainly benefitted from all the inward investment and new development that comes with this recognition. Travelling into Cardiff City centre by car is not too much of a problem traffic wise compared to other major cities in the UK. There are the usual rush hour delays on weekdays, but these are usually resolved by about 9.30, and on weekends the roads stay fairly clear, except when there are rugby internationals at the impressive new Millennium ... more

Cardiff is definitely an up and coming city and improves year after year. I think its biggest plus point is that everything is fairly localised - most of the nightlife and shopping areas are central. Shopping in Cardiff is very good and the centre has a variety of mainstream and independent retailers. This contrasts with other cities (e.g. Bristol) in which only chain stores can afford city centre locations and independent shops are spread about many other areas. Cardiff has a number of 'arcades' in which there is a variety of unusual and interesting shops. Nightlife tends to focus on large ... more

Cardiff has one of the best shooping centres in the entire UK. Check out the St David's Centre in the heart of the city. There are more shops than you could possibly visit in one day - all undercover and all with plenty of stock. There is a fabulous The Pier outlet and one of the biggest Marks and Spencer stores in the UK. It is called the city of arcades and there are around a dozen very stylish and chic arcades dotted around the city offering items as diverse as bondage gear and Welsh cakes. ... more

I have been to Cardiff only a few times which is a bit mediocre seen as it is the capital of my country, Wales. On the few occasions that I have been there, it has been for shopping. I find it a good place to shop, very large with plenty of well known and requtable shops. The transport links there are also very good, with connections to almost everywhere. I believe that almost everyone should visit this city at least once to sample it's unique culture, and it's shops. It also is the home to a few historical monuments which are also interesting. ... more