I don't know whether this is actually a factory outlet. I assume that there would be no other…read morereason for them to call themselves that but there seems to be something lacking... I think it's mainly just the location and the size which threw me because neither were what I would expect from on outlet. Really, this is actually just like a charity shop (Albany Road has a good number of charity shops so I'm going to lump it in with them) and so it's good for picking up simple things like t-shirts, vest tops and the like. It's defintely not a place to find exciting items of clothing (though there is a good selection and you might just get lucky one day) but the service is good and you will probably find something's that you say 'Oh, I'd like that if it didn't have that' to.

Parking is fine, stall selection is amazing and if you love markets then this is the place to go…read moreall year round every Saturday and Sunday. There is a car boot on the one day and a market on the other - as far as i remember, the car boot is on the saturday! It would be great if other qypers could help out with details too? There's plenty of things t obrowse on boths days so well worth a visit if you like markets - on either day.

It's my first time coming to sell today and I have found people aggressive and very unfriendly…read more Don't think I'll come again.

St David's is a very large shopping mall in the Cardiff city centre. It is easy to go in and…read morebecome disoriented while searching for a specific shop, or just wandering about. Everything one is searching for can be found here. If you're hungry, no problem! There are plenty of places to eat and drink, the toilets are clean, and there are shops available for every price range.

St David's is a large mall in the centre of Cardiff, I was quite a regular here, coming here…read moreevery-day on my weekend in Cardiff, mainly because of the large selection of shops to browse, and even places to grab something for eat to drink and it being just minutes away on foot from the Hilton hotel, which I stayed at throughout my trip to the welsh capital. This mall is huge, it is split into two parts including a bridge to a large John Lewis store, which is over 4 floors in this mall, with two having direct enterences into both floors of the mall, although just being attached by a bridge in some aspects, it is its' own place, so it is able to have more floors than the mall itself and is one of the anchor stores for the mall. The mall did open in 1991, but does feel more modern than that, apart from a few aspects, such as the lifts which are well hidden down a passageway which doesn't seem very nice, and does feel one of the older parts of the mall, which is very different, in a negative way compared to what other malls do, such as Manchester Arndale and The Trafford Centre which both have nice, glass lifts in the middle of the wall, making it seem welcoming and not the opposite. There are 203 stores here, with a whopping 5 anchor tenants, which include a large Primark store, which is also over 4 floors as I recall, John Lewis as previously mentioned, a large Debenhams store, at the other side to John Lewis as well as Marks and Spencer, and Boots. An interesting fact is that the John Lewis located here, is the largest branch the company have outside of London and was the first ever branch to open in Wales, back in 2009. Its' also worth noting, that both floors are quite big, with the upper floor being a little smaller, however the upper floor seems to be filled with larger stores such as H&M, Apple and Paperchase, to name just a few. These stores just seen huge stores, you wouldn't normally expect to find in a mall. This mall is really nice, and is huge and is really nice to go with the Cardiff high street, I can't help but notice a supermarket of some kind would fit into to this store such as a Waitrose store, which is owned by John Lewis to join the anchors of this mall however I sadly feel I can't go over 2 stars, with two big issues stopping me, such as the mall being split into two parts making it confusing, and hard to navigate around even after multiple visits, another big issue is the problem with the lifts, not seeming nice and seeming one of the old things about this mall, there is a small food-court on both floors called "East-side" with many cuisine types, but this doesn't really stand out and is just average its-self.

Once upon a time, Cardiff was a great rolling hillside, ruled over by centaurs and talking badgers,…read moreand it was burrowed through with little arcades that sold nothing but sticky buns and barley sugar... Well, perhaps that's not entirely true, but the quaintness of Cardiff's remaining arcades is kind of like that. New shopping centres can take a hike, we like the old ones better. If Brighton has The Lanes, then we have Morgan Arcade. We are, after all, known as the City of Arcades. Right next to Royal Arcade is a narrow paved corridor, with a snake of sunlight through glass weaving above your head, as you travel through Victorian/Edwardian/nice architecture... This arcade is worth a visit even if you don't intend to do any shopping. Although, if you do, there are delicatessens, health, jewellers, shoes, fair-trade, art shops, stationers, sweet shops, chocolate shops, furniture shops and cafes...

Morgan Arcade is a Grade II listed building and one of Cardiff's most beautiful arcades, opened in…read more1896. With entrances on St. Mary Street and the pedestrianised Hayes area, parallel to the slightly busier Royal Arcade. It's home to the Camera Centre, where you can buy new and second hand kit, and get your camera repaired; Crumbs vegetarian café; Capital Books; and AT Computers for Apple Mac customers. There's also Isabella's for Welsh gifts and Murano glass jewellery; Neal's Yard Remedies for organic natural health and beauty products; Route One for skateboards and inline skates, clothing and accessories; and a couple of ladies' fashion boutiques such as Rouge and Seren. And now that Spillers Records - the oldest record shop in the world - has moved from its original location on The Hayes into Morgan Arcade, there's even more reason to venture to the arcade when you're out shopping. While you're there, look out for the original wooden shop fronts, and the Venetian windows up on the first-floor.

I'm surprised I'm only getting round to reviewing TK Maxx in Cardiff, having visited around a month…read moreago now in Mid-August but I'm pleased to make this a landmark review in my way, which is my 443rd this year of 1099th in total, finally beating my review total of what I conducted in 2015, just 270 days into 2016. Moving on to my review now, away from all personal statistics, this TK Maxx store is located in The Hayes in Cardiff, one of the welsh capital's main shopping streets, really close to the St David's shopping complex. This branch is set over 4 floors, but in some ways the layout is quite confusing, with the ground floor and a slightly raised level on the other side, accessed by a total different lift which is both quite unusual and confusing. It is worth noting that the Men's section is on the top or second floor, with home in the basement. As mentioned in other reviews, it is in a way like a "treasure hunt", with mainly one of every product in each size or at least very few, at least in the clothing, so if you see something you can only pray it is your size, which is really annoying. I class myself as a lazy shopper, I like things being done for me so I strongly dislike the format of TK Maxx, and the staff didn't seem too helpful either, and other than on the ground floor, they basically were so few in number. The store in general was quiet, it felt like a jumble sale due to the layout and didn't have a good vibe. It was also frustrating one of two lifts was out of order, which would cause a slight delay if you needed to use it. Another unusual practice used was that the store opened earlier than it should, I entered on a Sunday and I wanted to checkout and buy something, limited on time as I had a train to catch in a few hours, I was shocked when he said he couldn't serve me, probably due to the Sunday Trading hours (Big shout-out to the SNP who voted against Sunday trading hours being lifted in England despite being able to open when they want in Scotland) - This probably isn't the store's fault but there was no sign for this, and for someone who wants to get in and out of the shop, this was just a stupid policy to have, and with no prior warning was misleading. Sadly due to unusual practices of both this store and the brand in general, I sadly feel this store deserves a single one star.

I came here with my partner to get him a new and affordable winter coat as his had a huge tear in…read moreit. After browsing for 10 minutes, we managed to purchase a very warm wind-proof coat at a great price! ~ Atmosphere: TK Maxx is HUGE but despite its size, it's also very crowded. Granted, we did come during a weekend close to Christmas-time. Still, I can imagine TK Maxx being constantly crowded as I'm sure it's a very popular place to shop given both its location in the heart of Cardiff's city centre as well as the prices. ~ Variety: There's plenty of variety here in TK Maxx. Their section for mens coats was MASSIVE in itself and could amount to a small retail shop on its own! Combined with the fact that it has multiple stories, you'd probably be hard pressed to find something you *don't* like here. ~ Customer Service: Not bad at all. Despite how busy it was, it still didn't take too long to queue up and pay. The employees were decently friendly and efficient as well. --- TK Maxx definitely does the job if you're looking for fashion on a budget, without skimping on quality either. My partner loves his coat so much that it's hard to believe it only cost £50!

High Street Arcade is another one of those little side arcades in Cardiff centre where you might…read morefind yourself stumbling into. If Brighton has the Lanes, then Cardiff has its arcades. You feel as tough you are travelling down alleys of a time long past in some, and even though the shops might well be modern, you're sure to find others which take you back too. Back to an era of joke shops, button shops and beautiful second hand bookshops you might expect to find a copy of The Never-Ending Story in. This arcade offers up a lovely array of boutique clothes shops, gift shops, jewellery, men's clothing, and even an ultra-hip record store. These shops are run by real people with real local lives, and it's here you'll find the cute European-style shops that take you away, once and for all, from the dull and monotonous high street. Go and take a look down one of these warrens, I'm sure you'll find something to your taste.

Lovely High Street Arcade opened in1886 and today is a Grade II Listed building which houses lots…read moreof interesting independent shops and a couple of decent cafés. Located near the Castle end of town, it has entrances on High Street (next to Atlantic Coffee at number 13) and St John Street, just near the church. When the weather's bad, it provides covered refuge from the rain, and when the weather's good sunlight pours through the roof windows giving it a warm and sunny atmosphere. Huge numbers of people venture down this arcade to enjoy the gastro delights of New York Deli, where you can get enormous sandwiches and bagels overflowing with authentic NY-style fillings. And nearly every other establishment in the arcade is quite different from the next, ranging from The Wardrobe for men's clothing to unique clothing boutiques such as Pussy Galore - and gift and jewellery shops such as Bejewelled. This is one of Cardiff's must-see arcades!

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I have very vague recollections of there being a food court up the top of this shopping centre at…read moreone time. I imagine that H&M has now taken over that space, and instead we're left with something that's just a little bit average. There are few shops in this centre that have not now been duplicated elsewhere in the city centre, namely in the brand spanking new St David's Shopping Centre a 10 minute wander away. So there's unfortunately not a great deal of pull towards this shopping centre. In fact, I've been back in Cardiff since February, and I've only gone in the once. It's sad, but every shopping centre has their day. With the demise of Virgin CD and DVD stores, this shopping centre has lost its va va voom.

This is probably the best Tesco ever…read more If you thought the Tesco on Western Avenue was big, you should see this one. I think the actual food section is really only slightly bigger, but the clothing section upstairs is huge. If you like Tesco clothes, this is the best Tesco to visit. The Western Ave Tesco is having a bit of a makeover, and their clothes area certainly looks pretty fancy now, but they only occupy a small space. The clothes at Culverhouse Cross covers almost half of the second floor, and its nicely spread out so you can actually see the clothes on the hangers, rather than having to filter threw the rails for what's hidden at the back. This is also the best Tesco to go to for bargains. In the home section, you can pick up end of the line cups and plates for as little as 10p, and many other items are super cheap while you wont find them in other Tesco stores. I got all the things I needed for my new flat here for less than £1 for each item. I have never been so excited about Tesco as I was walking around this store.

The biggest Tesco I've ever been in, this one's even bigger than the newly-opened one in North…read moreBristol. The Bristol one used to be my local, so what's confusing about this one is that all the aisles are exactly the same- except it's left-to-right flipped. It's surprisingly confusing, especially if like me you tend to go into some kind of consumerist trance when you're supermarket shopping. I like Tesco supermarkets, particularly this one. Yes they're not the cheapest for everything but overall their prices work out very reasonably. They have a good range of stock on most food stuffs, they put the effort in in their larger supermarkets to stock more imported and exotic brands, and they sell decent ranges of things like electrical and clothing goods. Some of the electricals in particular are priced even cheaper than you'd find them online, which is a pleasant surprise. The cafe is useful as well. It sells plain but very cheap meals with no frills. I tend to eat here before doing the shopping rounds, because if I go round a supermarket while hungry, I buy far too much food. Decent parking, straightforward service, no problems.

The Closet is a dress agency in the Wellfield Court Arcade that invites you to bring in your…read morepre-loved designer gear, including clothes, shoes and other accessories, to be sold on your behalf on a 50% commission basis. I love shops like The Closet, because I apply the same mentality as I use when I am manning a stall at an arts market, or even doing a boot fair... No, there's not a huge amount of similarity with these scenarios I know, The Closet is a lot more up market than a boot fair, but... there is one fundamental thing that they all have in common, as far as I am concerned, and this is, where there is income, there is spending power! Sooooo... you can leave the items you wish to sell, and then go and collect your commission three months later (or the clothes if they haven't sold). Assuming that The Closet have managed to sell everything on, this means that you can then browse the shop and try on what you fancy... all safe in the knowledge that you have the money to pay for it. Heaven! The Closet doesn't have a website, but they do have a Facebook presence.

BE WARNED and be careful. This Dress Agency welcomes you in - takes in your possessions, and you…read morewill be lucky to receive your money if they sell them. When your items have sold and you arrive at the shop in Wellfield Road, Cardiff to collect your payment, invariably they state they do not have their paperwork to hand, and request that you return. This may happen several times, where you have to keep returning. Eventually, they state that they have no record of your sales !! They also omit to read details in prior pages, assuring you nothing has sold, when details of your sales are on a previous page. Believe me - this has also happened to my other friends.

Haven't been to this retail park, but was planning on going tomorrow(from Hereford), trouble is,…read morethe people who run the website are trying to keep the contents of their retail park a secret,it would be nice(and common basic sense!!!!) to list the shops that are on your retail park, if you want people to come.Personally when I'm shopping, I couldn't care less how many people live in the area or any of the other inane facts that they have chosen to list. If you have any input in this website, give me shout, I have a four year old nephew who can help you out!! OfftoBristolinstead of Hereford

This retail park situated in Cardiff Bay was once the site of the Ferry Road rubbish tip. Near to…read moreIkea it has many large shops to choose from. Firstly a large 24 hour Asda, large carpark and good choice of the normal food, homewares, electricals and clothing departments. Then there is a large car park with access to the rest of the shops which include Argos, this is an Argos Extra where you can collect items reserved online. Boots, a smallish Boots but well stocked. Pets at Home, BHS, McDonalds, JJB sports, Pizza Hut, Staples. I like this retail park as the parking is easy and free, much better than trying to get to town for the shops.