If you're heading off on a staycation to Swansea in Wales this summer, then you'll want to know about one particular shop a short drive away that's en route to the stunning Gower Peninsula. Shepherds, just off the bustling South Gower Road, has been serving sweet treats that have attracted visitors from far and wide for generations. The shop has been a part of Swansea's history for 128 years, first opened in 1896 by the Shepherds family, and has only changed ownership twice since then.
As well as its cafe, it prides itself on stocking locally produced goods, essential convenience items, household items, and unique gifts. READ MORE: Discover the 'magic hour' for laundry to slash your energy bills However, the main attraction is its famous ice cream counter, offering a delicious choice of flavours. Back in the 1970s, the ice cream was made on-site, but after regulations changed, suppliers stepped in.
Now, Marshfield Farm ice cream is served, but the counter remains as popular as ever. Long queues of schoolchildren eager for a couple of scoops of bubble gum flavour are a common sight. Vanilla, salted caramel, and honeycomb are the top sellers during the week, but the weekend sees a long-standing tradition upheld, reports Wales Online .
Older customers travel from as far as Cardiff for a serving of the famous rum and raisin flavour. The current owners, Carla Humphreys and her partner Luke Borrelli, took the reins in 2019 to save the business when they saw it was up for sale. Desp.
