Parts of Colne's parish church, St Bartholomew's, date back to 1122 — nearly 900 years before the Industrial Revolution turned the town into a cotton centre.
A market town since the Middle Ages
Colne's market cross dates to the 15th century, by which point the town was already the main market centre for the surrounding area, trading in the lightweight woollen cloth called kersey. Unusually, because the market grew up through practice rather than royal grant, Colne was never formally given a market charter. St Bartholomew's Church, parts of which go back to 1122, has watched over the town for most of that history.
Below Pendle Hill
Colne sits around five miles east of Pendle Hill, Lancashire's best-known landmark and forever associated with the 1612 Pendle witch trials. The Industrial Revolution later brought cotton mills — 30 of them by 1891 — after the Leeds and Liverpool Canal reached the town in 1816 and the railway followed in 1848. Little survives of Colne's 1775 Cloth Hall beyond its turret and bell tower.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Colne's history is written in market crosses, kersey cloth and cotton mills, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Lancashire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Colne and the rest of Lancashire 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 Colne?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
How old is Colne's parish church?
Parts of St Bartholomew's Church date back to 1122, and the town was already the area's main market centre by the 15th century.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Colne?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Colne addresses.
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