Treasure

I’m not too young to remember when Treasure used to be in the centre of Swansea, occupying what is now Yates’s. The Mumbles store is a little bit smaller and I find it a tad cramped, especially on a Saturday afternoon. But they have a fine selection of anything you could possibly want in your house and a lot of food thrown in. Though I have to say, last time I went, the lady who served me was a bit brusque in her manner — it was almost as though I’d interrupted her day by daring to buy things. Or maybe it was my age, because the older lady behind me was greeted like she was an old friend… Still, it won’t put me off. I

Treasure in Newton Road Oystermouth is as its name suggests a treasure house of gifts, chinaware, stationary and speciality foods!
The shop sells a wide range of glassware including Darlington, chinaware, Port Meirion being a particular favourite as well as all manner of one off items for the home.
It’s particularly lovely to visit at Christmas time when the shop also has beautiful high quality decorations on sale.
Treasure stocks a wide range of cards and calendars (always good to be organised and purchase them in advance).
At the rear of the shop is a small café which does the most scrumptious cakes as well as light meals. My mum tells me that when she was a student in Swansea in the 1980s (donkey’s years ago) she used to love to come here with her friends for hot chocolate with whipped cream– times really don’t change!

One of mumbles local treasures no pun intended but its one of those local stores that has lost is way in recent years. We have often had a cup of coffee in the café but have been greeted by rude and hostile staff everything seemed to be too much to ask even a simple plate request felt like we were asking for the world. The food counters they have are good as you can get continental chocolates and biscuits you cant find anywhere else and also the selection trinkets are a must buy for presents. Car parking is a nightmare and with wardens on patrol on the streets nearby tickets are often issued and with such a busy street it can be hard to negotiate too.

I went in here when I was down in Swansea recently. I remembered the shop as being lovely from when I used to live in Swansea years ago and it hasn’t changed. It really lives up to its name Treasure as it is full of the most gorgeous items. i am a sucker for Christmas decorations and there were some truly lovely items here. Also great for unusual gifts, homeware and cards.

Gorgeous gifts of many kinds, including beautiful china, candles, cookware, chocolates. Beautifully arranged too and a pleasure to walk around. Not a cheap place but good for choosing a special present. There’s a little café at the back too. Not the friendliest or most welcoming staff I’ve come across — that’s the only thing which lets it down. I think their friendliness depends on how much money they think you’re going to spend. When I’ve been in there all dressed up they were more ready to help than when I went in yesterday in jeans and a backpack.