Cwmbran didn't exist as a planned town until 1949, when it was designated the first New Town in Wales under the New Towns Act — built almost from scratch across a patchwork of small industrial villages.
A New Town built around a Centre
Construction of Cwmbran's central shopping area began in 1959, with Gwent Square and North Walk laid out first. Today, Cwmbran Centre is the second-largest shopping centre in Wales, with more than 170 shops, its own bus and rail stations, and 3,000 free parking spaces — a retail hub built by design rather than growing up organically over centuries, like most of the towns in this series.
No historic high street to speak of
Because Cwmbran was planned rather than inherited from a Georgian or Victorian market town, it doesn't have the centuries-old sweet shop or market stall history that older Welsh towns carry — its retail story starts in the 1950s, with a shopping centre rather than a high street.
Delivered in, the same as the rest of the UK
Whatever the shops inside Cwmbran Centre stock, we deliver pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases direct to Cwmbran addresses — the same as everywhere else in Wales and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Cwmbran and the rest of Wales 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 Cwmbran?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is Cwmbran known for?
Being Wales' first post-war New Town, designated in 1949, and home to the Cwmbran Centre — Wales' second-largest shopping centre.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Cwmbran?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Cwmbran addresses.
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