Around 40,000 people live in and around Fleet (at the 2021 census) — a Hampshire town that, unusually, only really exists because of the railway.
Built around a railway pond
Before the London and South Western Railway opened a station here in 1847, this stretch of Hampshire heathland was little more than open common, part of the parish of Crookham. The company named the new station 'Fleet Pond' after the adjacent lake — the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire — and promoted it as a leisure spot for day-trippers. The town of Fleet grew up around that station in the decades that followed.
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 Fleet shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a corner-shop bag, ordering online is more consistent than a special trip — shoppers here might otherwise head to Basingstoke or Guildford for a wider selection.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Fleet 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 Fleet?
Yes — we deliver UK-wide including Fleet, Hampshire, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.
Is Fleet an old town?
Not especially — Fleet grew up around a railway station that opened in 1847 as 'Fleet Pond', and much of the town developed in the decades afterwards around the pond the railway company promoted as a leisure spot.
Can I order sweets in bulk in Fleet?
There isn't a dedicated bulk or wholesale sweet supplier in Fleet, but we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases straight to your door.
Browse Pick 'n' Mix and Bulk Bags.