Portadown sits on the River Bann in County Armagh, and it has long been known as 'the hub of the North' because of its history as a major railway junction.
A canal that made the town a hub
The opening of the Newry Canal in 1742 turned Portadown into a bustling centre for water traffic, linking it into wider trade routes long before the railways arrived.
Then the railway junction
When the Great Northern Railway arrived in the 1850s, Portadown became the point where lines diverged for Belfast, Dublin, Armagh and Londonderry, cementing its nickname as the hub of the North.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Portadown's history is built on canal and rail, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of County Armagh, Northern Ireland and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Portadown and the rest of Northern Ireland 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 Portadown?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why is Portadown called the hub of the North?
It was a major railway junction, with lines to Belfast, Dublin, Armagh and Londonderry, on top of the 1742 Newry Canal.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Portadown?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Portadown addresses.
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