Adlington is home to White Bear Marina, the largest inland marina on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal network.
The biggest marina on the canal
White Bear Marina sits on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Adlington and has grown into the largest inland marina anywhere on that canal's network, with residential, leisure, visitor and winter moorings plus caravan storage. It's become enough of a local landmark that its waterside stretch has picked up Best Kept Village awards.
A village built by cotton
Adlington stayed a small rural community until the Industrial Revolution, when the expansion of the cotton industry brought rapid growth; the township became its own parish in 1842. Its mills and coal pits had closed by the 1960s, leaving the canal — rather than the cotton trade — as the thing most visitors now come to see.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Adlington's history is written in cotton mills and canal boats, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the village come by delivery, the same as the rest of Lancashire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Adlington and the rest of Lancashire included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Adlington?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is White Bear Marina?
The largest inland marina on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal network, located at Adlington.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Adlington?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Adlington addresses.
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