Explore Aberdare Market Quarter

New Business Excitement! It’s been a busy year so far at the Market Quarter with eight new businesses joining our community of independent traders. In the Market Hall George Caffee has introduced a delicious selection of Polish inspired cakes and breads, Helo Cofi has re-branded under new ownership to Coffee @ Lilly’s whilst Old Town Vintage have brought an eclectic range of vintage and retro garments and accessories. Aberdare Arrows have enhanced the shopping experience not just with their superb range of darts and darts accessories, but also with their “try before you buy” facility. Cwtsh Kawaii have broadened our cultural experience with a range of Japanese goods but with a distinct Welsh feel, whilst KTC New & Pre-Loved Bargains have brought an eco-conscious approach through saving beautiful high-quality pre-owned clothing from going to landfill. In Market Street Bark Lane have opened their award-winning dog grooming salon and across the street Stacked Aberdare have recently launched the best handcrafted burgers in town made with 100% Welsh produce.  As the long summer draws to an end make sure you pay regular visits to the Market Quarter throughout the Autumn and Winter where you will find the best local independent shopping experience and the best value for money. We look forward to seeing you soon.

ABERDARE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER We are delighted to announce that the Market Quarter will once again host the annual Aberdare Food & Drink Festival - this Saturday 5th September from 12pm-7pm . Come along and join the fun! What to expect: - A fantastic array of food & drink vendors - A superb selection of independent Welsh makers - Live music in the Aberdare Market Yard This is an event you will not want to miss! Everyone is welcome - so please join us and support your town centre. All our independent traders at the Market Quarter will be open providing a great range of gifts and presents, with lots of refreshments and food choices. We look forward to welcoming you. See our facebook page for more details.

As part of our regular Trader Profile series, we take a look into one of the Market’s longest running businesses, the Wool Stall located in the Market Hall. With over 70 years’ presence in Aberdare Market, the Wool Stall continues to provide the community with yarn, conversation and a wealth of experience. Sue James, the manager is an expert knitter and has always bought her yarn here, long before she took over the stall. The Wool Stall has been in situ since 1937 - or at least that’s as far back as the current owners can trace. What is interesting though, is that the stall has, for the most part, been a family concern, being passed down through three generations of the same family until the early 80s.