Padstow's harbour has been in use for thousands of years, and once housed one of Elizabethan England's best-known adventurers.
A working harbour since the Bronze Age
Padstow's natural harbour may have been in use as early as 2,500 BC, linking Brittany and Ireland along the old trading route known as the Saints' Way. The town grew as a medieval trading port for copper, tin, lead, slate and pilchards, with its first stone pier built in 1536.
Sir Walter Raleigh's Cornish headquarters
In the late 1500s, Sir Walter Raleigh lived at Padstow's Court House, which still stands today, carrying out his duties as Warden of Cornwall from the town. By the 19th century, the pilchard industry was at its height and the port had six working shipyards.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Padstow's history is built on fishing and trade, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Cornwall and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Padstow and the rest of Cornwall 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 Padstow?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is Padstow's connection to Sir Walter Raleigh?
He lived at the town's Court House in the late 1500s, carrying out his duties as Warden of Cornwall.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Padstow?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Padstow addresses.
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