Castlewellan Forest Park sits on the outskirts of the town, and between its arboretum and its maze, it's one of the more surprising green spaces in County Down.
An arboretum started in 1740
Castlewellan Forest Park was once the estate of the Annesley family, who began their private tree collection in 1740; Hugh Annesley, the 5th Earl, later planted more than 1,800 specimen trees and shrubs, including 50 of Ireland's champion trees, in what became the National Arboretum. The Forest Service bought the estate in 1967 and opened it to the public.
A maze planted by thousands of children
The Peace Maze, created in 2000, was planted by more than 4,000 schoolchildren and 1,000 adults over community planting days, using 6,000 yew trees to form its walls. It briefly held the Guinness World Record for the largest permanent hedge maze before losing the title in 2007, and still covers nearly three acres.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Castlewellan's history is built on arboretums and mazes, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of County Down and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Castlewellan and the rest of County Down 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 Castlewellan?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is the Peace Maze at Castlewellan?
A yew hedge maze planted in 2000 by thousands of schoolchildren and adults, using 6,000 trees, and once a Guinness World Record holder for the largest permanent hedge maze.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Castlewellan?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Castlewellan addresses.
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