Porthcawl began life as a coal-and-iron harbour, but it's the seafront amusement park that opened on its beach around a century ago that most people associate with the town.
From coal harbour to seaside resort
Porthcawl was built in the 19th century as a harbour shipping coal and iron from the Llynfi Valley, and reinvented itself as a holiday resort once the larger docks at Barry and Port Talbot took over its trade. The name itself comes from the Welsh for harbour, porth, and cawl, thought to refer to the sea kale that once grew along the shore.
A century of Coney Beach
Coney Beach Pleasure Park opened around 1918, reputedly built to entertain troops returning from the First World War, and took its name from the larger Coney Island amusement park in New York. It boomed through the 1950s and 60s as the M4 brought in visitors from across Wales, before permanently closing in October 2025 after more than a hundred years on the sand.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Porthcawl's history is built on harbours and seaside fairgrounds, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Bridgend and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Porthcawl and the rest of Wales 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 Porthcawl?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What was Coney Beach Pleasure Park?
It was a seafront amusement park that opened around 1918, named after New York's Coney Island, and ran for more than a century before closing in October 2025.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Porthcawl?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Porthcawl addresses.
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