Heathfield has a market charter older than most Sussex towns, and a genuinely strange discovery buried underneath it.
A market charter from 1316
Heathfield's market charter was granted in February 1316, during the reign of Edward II, and the town has marked the arrival of spring with a Cuckoo Fair since 1315.
Gas instead of water
In 1895, railway workers drilling near the station in search of water struck a natural gas deposit instead. The find was too small to make the town's fortune, but it was used to light the streetlights and around 100 homes for years afterward.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Heathfield's history is built on markets and an unlikely gas find, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of East Sussex and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex 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 Heathfield?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What's the story behind Heathfield's natural gas?
Railway workers drilling for water in 1895 struck gas instead, which went on to light the town's streets and around 100 homes.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Heathfield?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Heathfield addresses.
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