Although this shop looks small from the outside, once you're in, you'll find that it twists and turns in a labyrinth of bookshelves. The Cardiff edition of Blackwell's offers all the titles and services that you'd expect from the famous chain, and it is connected to Lears, a bargain book room located on St. Mary Street. The interior of the store (with white-painted columns with details on the capitals picked out in navy blue and gold punctuating the gray carpet) is nearly as impressive as its selection.

This three-level shop, which is smaller than you might think, sells a little bit of everything in the realm of antiques ­ from Victorian to Art Deco. The store's sub-level has furniture, prints, and paintings. Meanwhile, the second floor displays vintage clothing from the 1960s and 1970s. On the main (street) level, customers will find a cornucopia of items stored inside the shop's tall glass cases ­ jewelry ranging from diamonds to costume jewelry, as well as small collectibles like fountain pens, coins, and stamps.

Conveniently located across from Cardiff Castle's main gate, this busy, little gift shop with a green exterior is a popular place to go if you are looking for touristy Welsh gifts. The jewelry with Celtic motifs, slate figurines, and stuffed dragon items are the customers' favorites. The products in Castle Welsh Crafts are grouped for the shopper's convenience, so it's pretty easy to get in and out quickly. If you get the chance, stop in to check out their collection of Welsh lovespoons.

The Old Brewery Shop specializes in selling different kinds of alcoholic beverages. Here, you can find mead, which is made from fermented honey, and various Welsh souvenirs, t-shirts, and other merchandise related to Wales's famous Brains Brewing Company. The Old Brewery is small, so it's generally pretty easy to find what you are looking for.

Carl Milliner showcases his craft ­ handmade, traditional Welsh lovespoons ­ at his Castle Arcade studio. Carl is noted as one of the best lovespoon craftsmen in Wales, and his exquisite work is on display and up for sale at the Welsh Lovespoon Studio. These pieces of art are carved out of hardwood and have been a Welsh tradition for nearly 400 years.