Havant, in Hampshire, had a population of 45,826 at the last town-level census — a market town whose trading rights go back further than almost anywhere else on this list.
A market granted to Winchester's monks
Havant's market history starts remarkably early: in 1200, the monks of Winchester Cathedral were granted the right to hold a market at what was then recorded as "Haveunte". Around 1450, an annual fair was added on the feast of Saint Faith, tying the town's trading calendar to the church that still stands at its centre — parts of St Faith's Church date back to the 12th century, older than the market rights themselves.
That history sits alongside genuinely old buildings still standing nearby, including The Old House at Home, a cottage dating to the late 16th or early 17th century, and Hall Place, a Georgian house from 1796.
What eight centuries of market rights doesn't stock
A market chartered for medieval stallholders was never going to anticipate 3kg bulk bags, a vegan-specific range, or a halal-friendly selection ready for a business order — that's a different kind of trading altogether.
Why Havant shoppers order online anyway
For anything beyond a market-day bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the steadier option — available any day of the week, not just market day.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Havant 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 Havant?
Yes — UK-wide, including Havant, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Does Havant have a historic market?
Yes — market rights from 1200, granted to the monks of Winchester Cathedral, plus an annual fair from around 1450 — but never a bulk trade.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Havant?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Havant addresses instead.
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