Cardigan is home to around 4,200 people (2021 census), a small Ceredigion town with an outsized place in Welsh cultural history.
The castle gathering that became the first eisteddfod
In 1176, the Welsh ruler Lord Rhys held a grand gathering of poets and musicians at Cardigan Castle to mark its rebuilding in stone, inviting competitors from across Wales and beyond and awarding a chair to the winning bard. That event is widely regarded by historians as the first recorded eisteddfod, the competitive festival of poetry and music that continues in Wales to this day, making Cardigan Castle a genuine starting point for one of the country's best-known traditions.
What that history doesn't leave behind
Cardigan's history doesn't come with a dedicated sweet shop set up for bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges or halal-friendly lines — not the kind of retail a town this size tends to support locally.
Why Cardigan shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a corner-shop bag, ordering online is more consistent than a special trip to Carmarthen or Aberystwyth just to find a wider range. It also means the exact mix, weight or dietary option you want turns up at your door rather than depending on what a nearby town's shelves happen to stock that week.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Cardigan 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 Cardigan?
Yes — we deliver UK-wide including Cardigan, Ceredigion, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.
Did the first eisteddfod really take place in Cardigan?
Tradition holds that Lord Rhys hosted a grand gathering of poets and musicians at Cardigan Castle in 1176, an event widely regarded as the first recorded eisteddfod.
Can I order bulk or wholesale sweets in Cardigan?
There's no dedicated bulk or wholesale sweet supplier locally, but we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Cardigan addresses.
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