Mansfield district's population reached 110,500 at the 2021 census, up 5.8% over the previous decade, with the town itself home to around 63,448 people.
Blackburn's Sweets, and a charter from 1227
Mansfield's market charter is one of the oldest in England, granted by Henry III in 1227, when the market traded on Westgate around the old Market Cross, known locally as the Butter Cross. That same stretch of Westgate later became home to Blackburn's Sweets, a stall remembered by generations of Mansfield shoppers for its spot near the town's monument.
What nearly 800 years of trading never covered
A market charter that old is a genuinely rare thing for an English town, but it was always built around a stall and a bag, not a bulk order — no 3kg trade bags, no vegan-specific range, no halal-friendly selection sorted and ready for a business order.
Why bulk orders in Mansfield still go online
For anything beyond a market-stall bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the steadier route — no trip to Westgate required.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Mansfield 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 Mansfield?
Yes — UK-wide, including Mansfield, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Was there a sweet shop in Mansfield's market?
Yes — Blackburn's Sweets traded on Westgate, part of a market granted its charter in 1227 — one of the oldest in England, but a stall, not a bulk supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Mansfield?
Not from a market stall — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Mansfield addresses instead.
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