Llandovery has had a castle on the mound above the River Tywi since the early 12th century, and what's left of it still looks down over the town today — a rare survivor of centuries of border warfare.
A castle built to hold the Tywi Valley
The first castle at Llandovery was raised by the Norman lord Richard fitzPons around 1116, built in timber before being rebuilt in stone to control the river crossing and the valley beyond. It changed hands repeatedly over the following centuries, captured by the Welsh ruler Rhys ap Gruffudd in 1158 and fought over again and again as power shifted between Norman and Welsh control.
An execution in front of a king
The castle's grimmest moment came during the Glyndŵr rising, when in 1403 it was besieged and, in the presence of King Henry IV himself, a Glyndŵr sympathiser named Llywelyn ap Gruffudd Fychan was executed there. The castle was burnt in the early 16th century and never rebuilt — it stands today as a Grade II* listed ruin, with a modern statue to Llywelyn ap Gruffudd Fychan at its base and centuries of visitor graffiti carved into its walls.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Llandovery's history is written in stone and siege, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Carmarthenshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Llandovery and the rest of Wales 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 Llandovery?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What makes Llandovery Castle notable?
It's a Norman castle founded around 1116, besieged repeatedly, and the site of an execution before King Henry IV in 1403 — now a Grade II* listed ruin.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Llandovery?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Llandovery addresses.
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