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Thomas Deacon

Cardiff Night Market to return to the city after successful launch

Cardiff Market is set to open its doors after hours again after the success of the first ever night market.

The famous indoor market , on St Mary Street, opened from 6pm to 9pm in July for the first time ever.

In just three hours more than 2,000 people turned up for the night market.

Thousands attended the first night market (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

Discussions are ongoing with market traders for similar late-night events in the future.

The first night market saw some of its iconic traders stay open until 9pm accompanied by musicians and DJs.

Cardiff Council said the first event aimed to attract a new audience to the market and has been "hailed as a success" by traders.

Watch what happened when The Hoff went shopping at Cardiff Market

David Hasselhoff shopping in Cardiff Market

Jeremy Phillips from Ffwrnes Pizza said: “The night market was a fantastic event and showcased our market and it's traders to new and existing customers. Hopefully this is the first of many night markets.”

A statement said some food outlets sold out on the night and other business reported higher than expected sales.

The market is even a popular destination with the stars, and earlier in July even The Hoff himself turned up for a spot of shopping .

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