Castle Arcade, Victorian shopping arcade in Castle Quarter, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Castle Arcade extends from Cardiff Castle to High Street through an L-shaped corridor with two levels of retail spaces connected by ornate footbridges.
The arcade, constructed in 1887, features Dutch Renaissance architecture with a painted three-story facade, shaped gable, and pinnacles at its entrance block.
The arcade houses independent retailers, cafes, and delicatessens across four floors, representing Cardiff's traditional shopping culture within its Victorian architecture.
Shops in Castle Arcade operate from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, with reduced hours on Sundays and bank holidays.
The structure contains wooden brackets supporting jutting second floors and iron balustrades decorated with ivy leaf patterns throughout its interior passages.
Location: Cardiff
Location: Castle
Inception: 1887
Elevation above the sea: 9.1 m
GPS coordinates: 51.48060,-3.18090
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:22
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