Daventry, in Northamptonshire, had a population of around 28,000 at the 2021 census — a town whose hilltop once carried a British voice to the far corners of the world.
The hill that spoke to the empire
Borough Hill above Daventry was already the site of an Iron Age hillfort — one of the largest in Britain — when the BBC built a transmitting station there in 1925. From 1932, the hill carried the BBC Empire Service, later the World Service, opening with the announcement "Daventry calling", and its equipment played a role in early radar trials in 1935 before the station finally closed in 1992.
What that history doesn't leave behind
This town's history doesn't come with a dedicated sweet shop set up for bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges or halal-friendly lines — not the kind of retail a town this size tends to support locally.
Why Daventry shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a corner-shop bag, ordering online is more consistent — many Daventry shoppers would otherwise have to travel into Northampton or Rugby for a wider selection.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Daventry 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 Daventry?
Yes — we deliver UK-wide including Daventry, Northamptonshire, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.
Did BBC broadcasts really go out from Daventry?
Yes — the BBC built a transmitting station on Borough Hill above the town in 1925, and from 1932 it carried the BBC Empire Service, with the words 'Daventry calling' broadcast around the world until the station closed in 1992.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Daventry?
Not from a local shop — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Daventry addresses instead.
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