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For many living in Swansea, a trip on a sunny day down to the Gower is not complete without a stop off at one place in particular. Located just off the busy South Gower Road in Ilston is a local store serving up sweet treats which generations of people have travelled far and wide to enjoy. Shepherds has been a part of Swansea's history for 128 years, having been first established in 1896 by the Shepherds family, and only passing hands twice since.

As well as its cafe, it takes pride in stocking locally produced goods, must have convenience items, household items and unique gifts. But the star of the show is its famous ice cream counter, made up of many different flavours. In the 1970s, it used to be made there, but after regulations changed, suppliers stepped in, with Marshfield Farm ice cream now served.



But its counter is every bit as popular as it ever was, with long queues forming by the likes of children on school trips, all eager to tuck into a couple of scoops of its bubble gum flavour. The most popular sellers during the week are vanilla, salted caramel and honeycomb, but the weekend is where long-running tradition is still honoured, as older customers travel from as far as Cardiff for a serving of the famous rum and raisin flavour. For the latest Swansea news, sign up to our newsletter here .

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