City of Arcades
Cardiff, a city of castles and culture, where seven Victorian and Edwardian arcades nestle amongst the biggest names of the high street. Housing over 100 independent cafes, bars and shops right in the heart of the city, the arcades offer a truly unique experience.
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Nailcraft EmporiumThe remarkable Wyndham Arcade in Cardiff is a bustling street of activity with a host of eateries, cafes and of course – the famous beauty salon, Nailcraft emporium. -
Uncommon Ground“The arcades are unique to Cardiff. It has become a destination for independent businesses and people are keen to support us."
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The Arcade Vaults
“There's no other place that I know of, certainly not in Cardiff that has quite a large array of video games going back so far, and then a combined workplace for people to meet and hang out. It’s also the only arcade in an arcade that I know of in the UK.
Blog & News
Artwork suspended in arcade exhibition captures the ‘Art and Soul’ of Cardiff
06.08.2021
Guerrilla Galleries: Reclaiming Public Art Space in Cardiff
21.06.2021
Poetry in the Arcades Competition
21.02.2020
Give the gift of Cardiff's Arcades
A Gift Card FOR Cardiff can be spent in over 80 businesses across Cardiff including many based in the arcades and is available in values from £5 to £500. From shopping sprees to steak dinners the gift card covers all kinds of Cardiff experiences and lets locals and visitors alike explore new elements of this great city, the City of Arcades.
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If you’re an independent business that would like to get involved in the campaign, please contact us for more details.
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