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PLEASE NOTE - Indoor Welcome Last Verified:
13 Nov 2026
Troutmark Books is a large independent secondhand bookshop spread across three floors of a Victorian unit in Castle Arcade, right in the heart of Cardiff city centre opposite Cardiff Castle. Dogs are welcome inside across all three floors, so owners and their dogs can browse together through the stacks.
The shop carries a broad range of secondhand books — from modern literature, science fiction and comics to history, poetry and travel — alongside vinyl records and periodicals dating back decades. Rare and special editions sit alongside more affordable everyday titles, making it a rewarding browse for collectors and casual readers alike.
Castle Arcade is one of Cardiff's main covered shopping arcades, and Troutmark opens seven days a week: Monday to Saturday 10:00am–5:15pm and Sunday 11:15am–4:00pm. City-centre car parks are within easy walking distance; the shop itself has no dedicated parking.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Free treats available
Doggy menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome inside across all three floors of the shop. Staff are known to be actively pleased to have dogs visit.
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