Rhuddlan's castle is well known. The engineering project that let ships reach it is less so, and it's one of the more ambitious construction jobs of medieval Britain.
A castle built to be reached by sea
Work on Rhuddlan Castle began in September 1277 under the Gascon engineer Master Bertram, with Master James of St George taking over construction around six months later. Building continued without a break until March 1282, producing one of the first links in what became Edward I's ring of North Wales castles.
The river that was moved to serve it
To get seagoing vessels up to the new castle, around 1,000 labourers canalised a new channel for the River Clwyd, roughly two miles long, so that supply ships could sail in directly from the sea rather than relying on the old, shallower course — one of the largest civil engineering works of the period.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Rhuddlan's history is built on castles and rerouted rivers, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Denbighshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Rhuddlan 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 Rhuddlan?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why was the River Clwyd diverted at Rhuddlan?
Edward I's workforce canalised a new two-mile channel between 1277 and 1282 so ships could reach the castle directly from the sea.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Rhuddlan?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Rhuddlan addresses.
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