Padiham's Gawthorpe Hall, a Jacobean manor house on the edge of the town, is still opened to visitors by the National Trust today.
A hall with one of the finest textile collections in Britain
Gawthorpe Hall dates from the 16th century and now belongs to the National Trust, which opens it to the public. Inside is the Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth collection, widely regarded as one of the finest textile and needlework collections anywhere in the country — a striking contrast to the market town around it.
A market town recorded since 1294
Padiham's first recorded mention, as 'Padyngham', dates from 1294, and for centuries it served as the market town where produce from Pendleside was bought and sold before cotton weaving took over as the main trade. The town's royal connections run surprisingly recent too: Queen Elizabeth II visited the old Mullard valve factory at nearby Simonstone in 1955, on her post-Coronation tour of Lancashire.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Padiham's history runs through market stalls, cotton looms and a National Trust manor house, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Lancashire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Padiham and the rest of Lancashire 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 Padiham?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is Gawthorpe Hall?
A 16th-century Jacobean manor house on the edge of Padiham, now run by the National Trust and home to the Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth textile collection.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Padiham?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Padiham addresses.
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