What is it?

Welsh ICE is offering a free pop-up shop in Newport Market Arcade for local craft traders based in Newport to showcase and sell their products.

The space will be shared between two traders each month, allowing small businesses to test trade, reach new customers, and build confidence in a real retail environment, completely rent-free.

This initiative is part of Welsh ICE’s ongoing commitment to supporting independent businesses and helping local traders grow sustainably within their communities.

About Newport Market Arcade

Newport Market Arcade is one of Wales’s most historic shopping arcades, the second oldest in the country and a true architectural gem dating back to 1869. Following Lottery Fund investment and extensive renovation in recent years, the arcade now blends its original Victorian charm with opportunities for new independent businesses to thrive.

Welsh ICE is helping bring creative and ambitious local traders into this iconic space, giving them the chance to showcase their products, reach new customers, and be part of the vibrant life of Newport city centre.

By supporting small businesses in this historic arcade, the project contributes to the ongoing regeneration of Newport and celebrates the city’s rich heritage and entrepreneurial spirit.

Learn more about Newport Market Arcade here.