Lancaster's district population reached around 142,900 at the 2021 census, with the city itself accounting for roughly 52,660 of that — one of Lancashire's oldest chartered towns.
The Charter Market, trading since 1193
Lancaster's open-air Charter Market trades under a charter granted to the Borough in 1193, making it one of the oldest recognised markets in the country. It still runs every Wednesday and Saturday around the historic streets near Market Square, selling produce, crafts and hot food. The city's separate indoor covered market told a different story: rising running costs closed it for good in 2012, and the building now trades as a Primark, with several former stallholders — including butchers and a fishmonger — relocating to shops elsewhere in the city centre.
What's missing from both
Neither the surviving street market nor the shops that replaced the old indoor one are built around confectionery at scale. A produce-and-hot-food market on a Wednesday morning isn't set up to hold a 3kg bulk bag, a vegan-specific range, or a halal-friendly selection sorted for a business order — and nothing has stepped in locally to fill that gap since the covered market closed.
Why Lancaster shoppers order online anyway
With the covered market gone and the Charter Market built for browsing rather than bulk, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option for anything beyond a bag bought in person — no trip into the city centre required, market day or not.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Yes — UK-wide, including Lancaster, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a sweet shop in Lancaster's Charter Market?
The Charter Market, trading since 1193, sells produce, crafts and hot food rather than sweets — Lancaster's old indoor covered market closed in 2012.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Lancaster?
Not from a market stall — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Lancaster addresses instead.
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