Newtownabbey, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough in County Antrim, had a population of around 66,500 at the 2021 census — one of Northern Ireland's larger towns, though also one of its youngest by name.
A town assembled from villages
Unlike most towns of its size, Newtownabbey doesn't have centuries of history under one name. It was created in 1958, when a string of older villages and townlands strung along the Belfast Lough shore and the Antrim road — Whiteabbey, Whitehouse, Glengormley, Monkstown and Rathcoole among them — were brought together under a single urban district council. Some of those component villages have a much older story of their own: Whiteabbey, for one, grew up around bleaching and linen works on the lough shore centuries before the wider borough existed.
What that history doesn't leave behind
Newtownabbey's patchwork of older villages never coalesced into a single retail centre with a dedicated sweet shop, and today it doesn't have the kind of bulk or wholesale confectionery option that shoppers might expect from a town its size.
Why Newtownabbey shoppers order online anyway
With the town spread across several older centres rather than one high street, ordering online and having it delivered straight to the door is often simpler than working out which part of Newtownabbey to visit.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey?
Yes — UK-wide, including Newtownabbey, County Antrim, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why was Newtownabbey created in 1958?
It was formed by bringing together villages and townlands north of Belfast — including Whiteabbey, Glengormley, Monkstown and Rathcoole — under one urban district council.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Newtownabbey?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Newtownabbey addresses instead.
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