Callington's recorded history stretches back almost a thousand years, from a Saxon settlement to a 19th-century mining boom.
A Saxon settlement in the Domesday Book
Callington began as a Saxon settlement and had grown to a community of around 200 people by the Norman Conquest. It's recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name Calwetone, and from 1584 sent two members to Parliament as a borough, a status it held until the Reform Act of 1832.
From market town to mining powerhouse
By the 19th century, Callington had become one of the most important mining areas in Great Britain, with silver discovered at nearby Silver Valley — a boom that briefly made it one of Cornwall's busiest industrial towns.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Callington's history is built on mining and markets, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Cornwall and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Callington and the rest of Cornwall 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 Callington?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What makes Callington's history notable?
It's in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Calwetone, and became one of Britain's most important mining areas by the 19th century.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Callington?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Callington addresses.
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