Hemel Hempstead's population reached 95,961 at the 2021 Census, the largest town in the Dacorum district of Hertfordshire.
A market chartered by Henry VIII
Hemel Hempstead's Old Town market was established under a charter granted by Henry VIII in 1539 — one of the oldest documented market rights of any town in this series. By the early 19th century the market hall had taken the form of a long range of raised corn lofts, standing on pillars so that trading could carry on underneath. The Old Town Hall nearby, built in 1851 in the Jacobean style and now an arts centre, is a later addition to the same historic street, often described as one of the prettiest in Hertfordshire.
The original market eventually faded, but it didn't stay gone: in 2019, a new market was set up in the Old Town, spreading across St Mary's Square, under the arches of the Old Town Hall, and into St Mary's Church Hall and grounds — a modern revival of a nearly 500-year-old tradition.
What a Tudor charter never covered
A market stall, whether it's running under a 1539 charter or a 2019 revival, is built around a bag bought in person — not a 3kg bulk order, a vegan-specific range, or a halal-friendly selection put together for an event or a business. That's a different kind of buying than any market stall is set up to hold in stock.
Why Hemel Hempstead shoppers order online anyway
For anything beyond a market-day bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option — available any day of the week, with no limit on how much you're buying at once.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead?
Yes — UK-wide, including Hemel Hempstead, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
How old is Hemel Hempstead's market?
Chartered by Henry VIII in 1539, with a modern revival market running in the Old Town since 2019.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Hemel Hempstead?
Not from the Old Town market — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Hemel Hempstead addresses instead.
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