Emotions ran high at Splott Market as stallholders prepared themselves for their final day of trading. The current market (its second iteration) is located on Titan Road in Cardiff and has been running for over 40 years, and on Sunday, August 28, it closed its doors for the final time.
Splott Market’s closure first became apparent earlier this year. It was confirmed that the site would become the new home of Willows High School, which is moving from its current building in Tremorfa. A statement from Splott Market’s management has said: "Once the new school has been built, there is a possibility the market can be held on the weekends at the school site."
The eventual closure of the market comes after the termination of another popular car boot sale in the city on Bessemer Road, which ran for 30 years. Cardiff Council purchased the site in 2021 and has rented it out to Splott Market on a 12-month lease, which has allowed time for the organisers to relocate, many of whom have now moved to Merthyr, according to traders. Get stories from Cardiff straight into your inbox by signing up for our CardiffOnline newsletter here.
