Kingston upon Thames is one of England's oldest market towns, with evidence of trade on the site since the Saxon period — and, according to tradition, the location where seven Anglo-Saxon kings were crowned.
The Bentall Centre, built on 150 years of Bentalls
The Bentall Centre opened in 1992 on the site of Bentalls department store, which had traded there since 1867. Designed as a 'retail cathedral' with vaulted ceilings and a stained-glass facade, it's one of the more architecturally distinctive shopping centres in outer London — but its focus has always been department-store retail, not confectionery.
A stone where Saxon kings were crowned
Just outside the Guildhall sits the Coronation Stone, an ancient sarsen block traditionally believed to be the site where seven Anglo-Saxon kings were crowned in the 10th century. It was moved to its current spot in 1935 and remains one of the more unusual civic monuments in London — genuinely historic, but not somewhere you'd find a sweet shop.
Why "sweets near me" in Kingston means a department store, not a specialist
Search for sweets near you in Kingston upon Thames and the Bentall Centre is the obvious answer — but a department store isn't built for vegan-specific ranges, halal-friendly lines, or trade cases for a business or event. For that, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
Yes — UK-wide, including Kingston upon Thames, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a historic sweet shop in Kingston upon Thames?
Not a dedicated one — Kingston's retail history centres on Bentalls department store, since 1867, not a confectioner.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Kingston upon Thames?
Not from the Bentall Centre — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Kingston upon Thames addresses instead.
Browse Pick 'n' Mix and Bulk Bags.