Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Porthcawl Area

"Cardiff - Caerphilly Castle - St Davids - overnight in Pembrokeshire First stop is 13th century Caerphilly Castle, one of the largest castles in the UK, with elaborate water defences. Then on to the spiritual home of Wales, St Davids - the smallest city in Britain by virtue of its famous awe-inspiring Cathedral. St David is the patron saint of Wales and his death is celebrated on 1st March every year."

"From fruit and veg and vegan lunches to vintage threads, LPs and lightbulbs, Cardiff Market has been in the centre of the Welsh capital since 1891 - originally the site of the Cardiff gaol. It's the place to be whether you want to buy a hamster or goldfish food from the upstairs pet store... Or a retro outfit from Hatt’s Vintage Emporium."

"The market has traded in one guise or another since the 1700s and the striking glass-roofed Victorian structure it has inhabited for the past couple of centuries features some of the capital city’s most-loved butchers and fishmongers, as well as an array clothing stalls. Cardiff Market|©Dom Atreides/Flickr"

"Expect a choice selection of established and emerging Welsh artists. The gallery mixes regular solo and group exhibitions with a revolving display of new paintings, sculptures, ceramics and limited editions. Find it near the National Museum and Galleries of Wales."

"This stunning arcade dates back to 1885 and is the city’s oldest remaining arcade. The Royal Arcade is not one to disappoint. You can find an array of local, independently owned welsh shops here including Cardiff’s Antiques Centre, the Pen and Paper, Van and Dal Co., and Sobeys."

"These vibrant little trails breaking through the centre play host to some of the best independent shops. Want to top off your skater look with a flannel shirt?"

"If you’re looking for something a little on the quirky side, pay a visit to Jacob’s Market, which is very close to Cardiff’s Central train station. This antique/oddities market can take a full day to explore thanks to its many hidden nooks and crannies. Be sure to ask permission of stall holders before taking pictures, though."

"#jacobsmarket #jacobsmarketcardiff #cardiff #antiques #jacobsantiques. A post shared by Jacobs Market (@jacobsmarketcardiff) on Apr 12, 2018 at 4:55am PDT. Just next to Cardiff central station Jacobs’ Antique Market is not to be missed if you’re into unique vintage items."

"If you want to experience contemporary creativity, the BayArt Gallery is a good place to go. The gallery displays contemporary art from both Welsh and international artists. It also hosts educational activities throughout the year."

"A spacious and bright art gallery in the heart of Cardiff Bay, which shows the best of contemporary art practice. Particularly drawing painting and sculpture by emerging and established artists."

"Some of Cardiff’s best independent stores can be found inside the beautiful Victorian and Edwardian Arcades which are dotted around the city centre. These architectural gems are one of the features that makes Cardiff special and are a wonderful place to take pictures. Head to the balcony in the Castle Arcade for a unique vantage point, and don’t forget to point your lens at the stunning curves of the Morgan Arcade’s ceiling."

"Simultaneously flying the flag for both Cardiff’s coffee craze and it’s vinyl obsession is Outpost, inside indie urban market The Castle Emporium which as if the setting wasn’t hip enough, sells you old 45’s and coffee and sends someone to deliver it to you by bicycle. Not sure how that works, as every time I’ve tried to combine coffee and cycling I’ve failed miserably. Oh no wait it’s just the records they deliver, you’ll have to go into the Emporium for the drinks."

"Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay itself are so breathtakingly beautiful locations. It is such a chic and cosmopolitan atmosphere, with plenty to do such as the Welsh Millenium Centre, some of the restaurants along the strip such as Nandos, and Zizzi’s, The Everyman Cinema for the perfect screenings, and the Glee – Cardiff’s first comedy club. Cardiff Bay being such a large waterfront allows for many visitors and has a lot of boat trips and cultural attractions to be enjoyed here, as a student."

"The Quadrant shopping centre, Swansea’s main shopping centre. Perfect for a rainy day to keep warm and dry and fill your time with a bit of shopping. With all the shops you’d expect from a shopping centre - JD, Debenhams, Boots, Schuh, WHSmith, Superdry and so much more - the Quadrant shopping centre in Swansea makes for a great day out."

"Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay itself are so breathtakingly beautiful locations. It is such a chic and cosmopolitan atmosphere, with plenty to do such as the Welsh Millenium Centre, some of the restaurants along the strip such as Nandos, and Zizzi’s, The Everyman Cinema for the perfect screenings, and the Glee – Cardiff’s first comedy club. Cardiff Bay being such a large waterfront allows for many visitors and has a lot of boat trips and cultural attractions to be enjoyed here, as a student."

"The only ‘superclub’ in the city, Fiction Swansea is a huge venue that boasts three individual and unique club rooms, each with their own genre, décor and atmosphere. The main club room features two bars and a large dancefloor that’s perfect for busting some moves with your mates. Alter­natively, the disco-inspired Vinyl and boudoir-style Myu Club rooms might be more to your liking."

"Fiction is Swansea’s biggest super club and the place to go for big-name DJs, huge production value, packed dance floors, and awesome events. The club is split into three rooms, each with a unique vibe. The main room offers an 800 person capacity, two bars, a huge dance floor, light shows, and all your major clubland needs."

"The Lounges are a group of modern, fun and slightly quirky restaurants. “What is it that people love best about Lounging?"