Chatham's built-up area had an estimated population of 79,529 at the ONS mid-2024 estimate.
The Pentagon Centre and Dockside's old boiler house
Chatham's main shopping centre, the Pentagon, opened in 1975 as part of the town's redevelopment, named for the five-sided shape of its central courtyard and now home to more than 70 shops. A short distance away at Chatham Maritime, the Dockside Outlet Centre trades from the old Boiler Construction Building of the former Royal Naval dockyard — the same dockyard that built HMS Victory — repurposed into a modern retail complex.
Both are general-purpose retail centres rather than confectionery specialists, and neither is built around bulk quantities — a shopping-centre unit sells the same way a market stall does, by the bag, not the case.
What that leaves out
Bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges, halal-friendly selections and full trade cases for an event or business aren't what either shopping centre is set up to hold in stock.
Why Chatham shoppers order online anyway
For bulk, dietary-specific or trade quantities, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option than a trip to the Pentagon or Dockside.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Chatham 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 Chatham?
Yes — UK-wide, including Chatham, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What are Chatham's main shopping landmarks?
The Pentagon Shopping Centre (since 1975) and the Dockside Outlet Centre (in the old dockyard boiler house) — neither a bulk confectionery supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Chatham?
Not from either centre — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Chatham addresses instead.
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