Hinckley's urban area, including Burbage, had a population of 50,712 at the 2021 Census, a Leicestershire market town that's kept its market at the centre of the town for more than seven centuries.
The Market, since 1311
Hinckley's market was first recorded in 1311, and Edward VI granted a formal charter for the Monday market in 1551 — more than 700 years of continuous trading in the same town centre. Markets still run three days a week — Monday, Friday and Saturday — centred on Castle Street, one of the oldest streets in Hinckley, which once ran past the town's castle, parish church and market place.
Castle Street is also home to Castle Treats, a traditional and retro sweet shop trading since 2011 alongside pick 'n' mix and modern favourites — a proper independent, even if a relatively recent addition next to the market's seven centuries.
What the market and Castle Street don't stock
A market stall and a single high-street sweet shop are both built for a bag bought in person — not a 3kg bulk bag, a vegan-specific range, or a halal-friendly selection put together for a business order.
Why Hinckley shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a market-stall or shop-counter quantity, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option, whatever day of the week the market's running.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Hinckley 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 Hinckley?
Yes — UK-wide, including Hinckley, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a sweet shop in Hinckley?
Castle Treats, on Castle Street, has traded since 2011 alongside Hinckley's market, which dates back to 1311 — but it's a retail shop, not a bulk supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Hinckley?
Not from the market or a high-street shop — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Hinckley addresses instead.
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