Cardiff: A City of Arcades
When you think of seaside places in the UK and the word arcades is mentioned you probably think of all the places you go to use up all the pennies you have saved during the year. I know that was my first thought when I heard that Cardiff was a city of arcades.
However the reality is that Cardiff has loads of little passage ways called arcades that are full of little shops and coffee stops. There is a little shop to look in and find just about anything you are looking to buy. For example:-
Have breakfast
Or a relaxing cup of coffee
Get a tattoo
Have your hair done
Get your lunch at a deli (liquid or food)
Stop for a reviving cup of coffee and something sweet – a Millionaires Shortbread or perhaps a Welshcake
Need a button – there is a shop just selling buttons.
Along just about every street in the city centre is an arcade or two. Passing through each one and coming out on another busy and bustling street with the entrance to another arcade just ahead.
You can spend many glorious hours wandering through all the arcades and passageways, picking up many bargains along the way. It’s a small city but there is loads to see – I hope to go back again soon to continue my discoveries!
I loved Cardiff and all the gorgeous wee shops in the arcades. It was lovely to see you again, although I wasn't feeling great on Saturday so I wasn't very social.
It was a fun weekend, hope you are feeling better.
I had such a fleeting glimpse of Cardiff I only managed to stride down one of these arcades in a hurry to the station on Sunday morning but you've captured the atmosphere right here. I am visualising you stopping off for a tattoo now? Lovely to see you at Traverse!
I somehow don't think I would have stopped for a tattoo when there was such great coffee stops to be had!! See you soon!!
I've never been to Cardiff, but your photos make me want to visit. It looks great!
It was my first visit and I really liked the place – compact and vibrant – you should make a visit!
Cardiff was indeed beautiful and we had a fab weekend. The arcades had some quaint shops. Pity I missed going in the button shop.
I had a great weekend, thanks to the company. I would love to go back again and really explore the arcades in depth.
I love little shopping arcades like this! I've never been to Cardiff but this makes me want to go all the more. Looks like there are lots of treasures to be found 🙂
I could spend hours wandering around the little shops in the arcades – one visit is not enough!
I was at Uni in South Wales and my eldest is now at Cardiff Uni so I love this post! Whenever I visit him we are mostly eating so I know foodie places well but he's never taken me to the BUTTON SHOP! Top of my list now, I'm sure he'll love it 😉
The button shop is in the arcade opposite the castle – the arcades are so much fun!!
really love the review and pictures ,looks really amazing. keep on posting good stuff.
Thanks for your comments Linsy!
There's something very enticing about narrow arcdes and the delights they have to offer. I was last in Cardiff for the rugby and as I'm sure you can imagine I didn't get any time for these lovely looking arcades. GG
If you are ever there again make time for a couple of the arcades – you will be glad you did!
Beautiful place. Reminded me of some cities in Brazil.
It was a fun little city and I really enjoyed walking around it.