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St Mary Street and High Street
This central street sequence links the castle-side shopping area with Cardiff’s bars and restaurants. Walk it for market entrances, arcade openings and historic commercial façades.
The changing street frontage makes this a useful way to read the city centre on foot. Cardiff Market, Howells and the entrances to several arcades punctuate the walk. Continue towards the southern stretch for the dining and nightlife setting rather than expecting one continuous shopping experience.
What to look for
Cardiff Market opens onto the street among the commercial frontages.
Arcade entrances lead away from the main thoroughfare into covered passages.
The former Prince of Wales Theatre survives as part of the street’s architectural mix.
Useful to know
Enter the market and arcades according to their own opening arrangements.
Use the street sequence to combine the castle area with Caroline Street and the Old Brewery Quarter.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 15–25 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
