Alresford has built its entire identity around a single crop, and the railway that once carried it to London still bears its name.
Two hundred years of watercress
Alresford is widely regarded as the watercress capital of the world, with a history of continuous cultivation stretching back around 200 years, helped along by the local geology and chalk streams.
The railway that moved it
The Mid Hants Railway, built in 1865 and still known today as the Watercress Line, once carried the crop to London, where farmers could harvest in the morning and have it on sale at Covent Garden Market by the next day.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Alresford's history is built on watercress and a railway, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Hampshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Alresford and the rest of Hampshire 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 Alresford?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why is Alresford known as the watercress capital?
It's grown the crop for around 200 years, once carried to London on the railway still nicknamed the Watercress Line.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Alresford?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Alresford addresses.
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