Chelmsford's city council area has a population of around 188,800 — Essex's county town, and one built around its market from the very start.
800 years of market, and Butler's Traditional Sweet Shop
Chelmsford's market dates back to 1199, when King John granted the Bishop of London the right to hold a weekly Friday market on the site — making it well over 800 years old, and one of the oldest continuously-running markets in Essex. Today's Chelmsford Market operates from a covered site of more than 50 stalls on the triangular ground between the High Street, Tindal Street and Tindal Square that the town's market has occupied since medieval times. For sweets specifically, Butler's Traditional Sweet Shop and a branch of Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe serve the city centre — genuine independents and specialists selling the classic jar-and-bag range.
What 800 years of market history doesn't include
An 800-year-old market charter doesn't translate into bulk supply. Chelmsford's stalls and sweet shops sell by weight over the counter, not in trade cases or bulk bags, and there's no dedicated vegan or halal-friendly range on the high street either.
Why Chelmsford still orders online for anything bigger
For a party, a business, or simply a wider range than a jar-and-bag counter carries, ordering online and having it delivered direct to a Chelmsford address is the more consistent route — whatever day the market happens to be running.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
Yes — UK-wide, including Chelmsford, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a good sweet shop in Chelmsford?
Butler's Traditional Sweet Shop and Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe both trade in the city centre — genuine specialists, but counter-only.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Chelmsford?
Not from the market or the high street — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Chelmsford addresses instead.
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