10 Best Markets in Cardiff

Cardiff Market is a large indoor market area in the city centre of Cardiff. Originally opened in 1891, the Victorian-era covered market is spread across 2 levels. Being one of the most popular retail destinations in the city, it’s frequented by both locals and visitors alike. 

The market is home to a wide variety of merchants and vendors. There is a heavy emphasis on fresh food, with bakers, fishmongers, butchers and greengrocers offering local produce. However, it’s also a popular place to go for breakfast, with fresh coffee and cooked food available as well. You can also find handmade products, souvenirs, indoor plants, and craft supplies.

Cardiff Indoor Flea Market is a large indoor market offering antiques, collectables and vintage clothing. The market is housed in an old warehouse to the northeast of the city centre. It houses over 70 stalls and vendors across three well-organised halls.

You’ll find a range of vintage goods inside, including jewelry, clothing, vinyl, furniture, homewares, and toys. It’s a great way to spend a rainy weekend, sifting through the bric-a-brac for a treasure. If you get hungry, there’s also a cafe at one end, offering hot coffee, tea, cakes and takeout rolls. There’s free parking available onsite for visitors.

Riverside Market is a local farmers market which sets up every Sunday along the River Taff. The outdoor market focuses on local, fresh and organic produce, along with artisan and handmade goods. It’s the perfect place to grab brunch or lunch on a Sunday.

Among the vendors, you can find local cheeses, artisan bread, homemade jellies and sauces, farm fresh eggs, and seasonal fruit and vegetables. There’s also a wide variety of street food and bakery items, including delicious curries, pizza, focaccias and vegan cakes.

Roath Farmers Market is a small market near the Mackintosh Sports Club to the north of Cardiff’s city centre. The local farmers’ market is connected to the Riverside Market, with both being community-focused projects offering fresh produce and good food.

Roath Farmers Market is open every Saturday, with a wide selection of meats, eggs, cheeses, preserves, sauces and vegetables. It’s also known to offer some of the best coffee in the city, which is perfect to go with the sweet and savory bakery items available. There is also a small craft market at the same time just opposite the farmers market to extend your Saturday wander.

Bessemer Road Market is a weekend automobile boot sale held in the rustic wholesale marketplace on Bessemer Road. Located just 3 km southwest of Cardiff’s city centre, it’s a lively place across both Saturday and Sunday, as well as, legal holidays throughout the year.

With enough space to attract up to 300 sellers, there’s a wide range of second-hand things for sale. Among the bustling automobiles, there’s a lot of bargains, especially with clothing, bric-a-brac and garden tools. There is free parking onsite, but it can get extremely busy so it’s best to allow plenty of time.

Pontcanna Market is a unique weekend market held in the courtyard of Kings Road Yard every Saturday. The relatively new market is a combination of a farmers' and craft market rolled into one. While the small courtyard can get very busy, it’s best to get there early to avoid the crowd. 

You can find a range of local produce and artisan goods for sale, including baked sourdough, Welsh cheeses, local honey, free-range eggs, olive oil, and organic vegetables. At the same time, there’s handmade jewelry, indoor plants, bags and baskets for sale.

The Cardiff Christmas Market is the annual festive market held every year in the city centre of Cardiff. Generally, running from early November until just before Christmas Day, the stalls are spread out in the streets around St John The Baptist City Church and Gardens. It’s a family-friendly event that is ideal for picking up gifts and food and enjoying the entertainment on offer.

Among the stalls, you’ll be able to purchase jewelry, scarves, toys, and handmade cards. You’ll also be able to try the mulled wine and hot chocolate from the food stalls or enjoy some of the live music of the evening.

Jacobs Antique Center is an indoor antique market in Cardiff. Housed inside a large brick building near the Cardiff Central Station, it’s within easy reach of the city centre. It’s home to several antique and vintage stalls spread across three levels.

There’s a wide range of items to sift through over many hours, including art, furniture, clothing, books, bric-a-brac and comics. There’s also a rooftop terrace with city views and a small cafe onsite to keep you energized during your shopping.

Charles Street Market is a relatively new market held in the heart of the city centre of Cardiff. Located down a small laneway off Queen Street, it’s right at the heart of the popular shopping district in Cardiff. The street market has a little bit of everything, including fresh produce, handmade crafts and local products.

You can find plants, freshly made Welsh cakes, handmade soaps and candles, clothing and jewelry, organic vegetables and vegan desserts. There’s often live acoustic music adding to the festival vibe as well.

The Bone Yard Shipping Container Studios is a unique creative center near Victoria Park in Cardiff. Located 3.5 km west of the city centre, it’s a collection of 10 shipping containers open for creatives and artists to showcase their work. The old containers have been turned into studios, home to a succulent emporium, woodcraft studio, jewelry workshop, pottery studio and handmade glass shop.

Open daily, it’s a wonderful place to pick up unique gifts and homewares from local makers, designers and creatives. There’s also an award-winning cafe and pizzeria onsite, for delicious food as well.