Boston, Lincolnshire, had a population of 45,339 at the 2021 census — a fenland market town whose trading history stretches back further than almost anywhere else on this list.
The May Fair and a market since 1125
The annual Boston May Fair has been held in the town since at least 1125, traditionally opened by the mayor on 3 May, and the town's formal market charter followed in 1546. The market itself still trades every Wednesday and Saturday in the Market Place, in the shadow of St Botolph's Church — known locally as "the Stump" — the largest parish church in England, visible for miles across the flat Lincolnshire fens.
Boston's retail history hasn't all gone the market's way, though: Marks & Spencer closed its Boston branch in 2019 after more than a century in the marketplace, and Oldrids, a local department store, closed in 2020 after 216 years on the same site — a reminder that even a market town with nine centuries of trading behind it isn't immune to the retail changes every high street has faced.
What nine centuries of market trading doesn't stock
A market built around stalls, twice-weekly trading days and a centuries-old fair was never going to hold 3kg bulk bags, a vegan-specific range, or a halal-friendly selection ready for a business order.
Why Boston shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a Wednesday or Saturday market bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the steadier option — available every day, not just market day.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Boston 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 Boston?
Yes — UK-wide, including Boston, Lincolnshire, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Does Boston have a historic market?
Yes — the May Fair since at least 1125, a market charter from 1546, and trading every Wednesday and Saturday — but never a bulk trade.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Boston?
Not from the market — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Boston addresses instead.
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