A History

From its humble beginnings as a farmers' market trading in livestock and farm produce, Cardiff Market has evolved over the centuries to suit the changing needs of traders and consumers both locally and further afield.

A centre of food excellence, with an enormous variety of other products on offer, this city landmark has a fascinating story to tell.

Read how the changes have affected the day-to-day life of the city, find out who was responsible for the design and construction of the building and learn more about the role the market has played in the development of Cardiff’s retail centre.