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Where Can You Wrap Up Your Christmas Shopping
With big name brands, boutique arcades and a Christmas market full of uniquely hand crafted gifts, Cardiff is the perfect place to wrap up your Christmas shopping.
Victorian Christmas Market
Where: Queen St
When: Thu 12 – Sun 15 November 2026
Celebrate the start of the festive season as Queen Street is transformed into a beautifully decorated Christmas market, bringing the atmosphere of a traditional Victorian Christmas to the heart of Cardiff. Expect four festive days of Christmas shopping, entertainment and magic, with traders will be embracing the Victorian theme.
Cardiff Christmas Market
Where: The Hayes / Working Street
When: Thu, 12 Nov 2026 – Wed, 23 Dec 2026
The Christmas Market in Cardiff, curated by Craft*Folk, is unlike those you may find in other cities. At each and every stall, you will be purchasing original work from talented makers: bespoke jewellery, beautiful textiles, wooden turned gifts, and original artwork across all mediums.
St David’s Dewi Sant
Where: City Centre
When: 7 Days a Week
Wales’ largest shopping destination with over 160 brands. St David’s is home to a flagship Zara, H&M and Sephora, along with the UK’s largest Hollywood Bowl where the family can bowl, e-kart and play darts! Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or a special meal out, you’ll find plenty of options, from family favourites to fine dining restaurants including The Ivy, The Ivy Asia & Gaucho.
MONDAY – FRIDAY
- 16 Nov – 18 Dec from 09:30 – 20:00
- 21 Dec – 23 Dec from 09:30 – 21:00
- Christmas Eve 24 Dec from 09:30 – 17:00
- Christmas Day 25 Dec – CLOSED
- 28 Dec from 09:30 – 18:00
- 29 Dec – 30 Dec from 09:30 – 20:00
- 31 Dec from 09:30 – 17:00
- New Year’s Day 1st Jan from 09:30 – 18:00
SATURDAYS
- 21 Nov – 12 Dec from 09:30 – 19:00
- 19 Dec from 09:30 – 20:00
- Boxing Day 26 Dec from 09:30 – 18:00
- 2 Jan from 09:30 – 19:00
SUNDAYS
- 22 Nov – 3 Jan from 11:00 – 17:00
City of Arcades
Where: The City Centre
When: 7 Days a Week
Known as the City of Arcades, Cardiff has more Victorian and Edwardian arcades than any other city in the UK. Under glass covered passageways, you’ll find over 100 shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants from family-run businesses to big name brands.
Cardiff Indoor Market
Where: City Centre, St Mary Street
When: Mon – Sat | 08:00 – 17:00
With fresh quality produce and warm local charm, this Victorian indoor market is the beating heart of Cardiff’s retail offer and a unique shopping experience. Under its great glass roof you will find a buzzing, lively market filled with local independent businesses and a wealth of different products.
VISIT CARDIFF AT CHRISTMAS
Christmas in Cardiff is about much more than just the shopping. From festive lights and Winter Wonderland to Christmas shows, family activities, seasonal food and more, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city through November and December.