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Blackwells
Senghennydd Rd, University Rd, Cardiff, UK - Wales CF2 4AG · 2920-340673
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Although this shop looks small from the outside, once you're in, you'll find that it twists and turns in a labyrinth of bookshelves. The Cardiff edition of Blackwell's offers all the titles and services that you'd expect from the famous chain, and it is connected to Lears, a bargain book room located on St. Mary Street. The interior of the store (with white-painted columns with details on the capitals picked out in navy blue and gold punctuating the gray carpet) is nearly as impressive as its selection.
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This three-level shop, which is smaller than you might think, sells a little bit of everything in the realm of antiques – from Victorian to Art Deco. The store's sub-level has furniture, prints, and paintings. Meanwhile, the second floor displays vintage clothing from the 1960s and 1970s. On the main (street) level, customers will find a cornucopia of items stored inside the shop's tall glass cases – jewelry ranging from diamonds to costume jewelry, as well as small collectibles like fountain pens, coins, and stamps.
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Conveniently located across from Cardiff Castle's main gate, this busy, little gift shop with a green exterior is a popular place to go if you are looking for touristy Welsh gifts. The jewelry with Celtic motifs, slate figurines, and stuffed dragon items are the customers' favorites. The products in Castle Welsh Crafts are grouped for the shopper's convenience, so it's pretty easy to get in and out quickly. If you get the chance, stop in to check out their collection of Welsh lovespoons.
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The Old Brewery Shop specializes in selling different kinds of alcoholic beverages. Here, you can find mead, which is made from fermented honey, and various Welsh souvenirs, t-shirts, and other merchandise related to Wales's famous Brains Brewing Company. The Old Brewery is small, so it's generally pretty easy to find what you are looking for.
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Carl Milliner showcases his craft – handmade, traditional Welsh lovespoons – at his Castle Arcade studio. Carl is noted as one of the best lovespoon craftsmen in Wales, and his exquisite work is on display and up for sale at the Welsh Lovespoon Studio. These pieces of art are carved out of hardwood and have been a Welsh tradition for nearly 400 years.
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Things Welsh
3-7 Duke St Arcade, Cardiff, UK - Wales CF1 2AZ · 2920-233445
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Situated in the Duke Street Arcade, Things Welsh is a souvenir shop that sells a few locally handcrafted products. The shop offers a good selection of Celtic jewelry (silver rings, necklaces, and pendants), as well as clocks, bowls, plates, and other metal ware boasting bold Celtic motifs. Things Welsh also has for sale an admirable collection of authentic Welsh pottery, Welsh lovespoons, and several interesting framed photographs of Cardiff taken at the turn of the century.
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W. H. Smith, located on Queen Street in the heart of Cardiff Centre, is one of the best places to find the latest editions of newspapers and magazines. The store's location assures that it will have a fair amount of traffic, and it isn't rare to find quite a few people leafing through selections off the three large magazine racks. There is a fairly large travel section located in the back of the store.
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This large, chain bookstore has fairly extensive children's literature, travel, local interest, and UK travel sections. Inside is an inviting environment for reading – the second floor contains several window seats on which to rest and read, and the first floor has a few curvy black leather loveseats.
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Located inside the main entrance to the Ffotogallery, this bookshop offers over-sized editions, ranging from art volumes to photography manuals and compilations of cinema stills. The shop, which is set in a gallery of plank floors and white walls, is situated near the Ffotogallery's reception desk. Ask the person at the desk for assistance or explanations. Zwemmer also sells several arts-oriented magazines.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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