Saintfield's name is an English rendering of the Irish for 'field of saints', and the town has been shaped by settlers, churches and rebellion ever since.
A town built by the Price family
Before the 1600s, the area around Saintfield was mature oak forest with few settlers; Scots planters began arriving from around 1625, with more English and Scots following after 1641. The town itself was largely created by General Nicholas Price, who bought the land in 1709, encouraged linen manufacturers to settle, and had the road from Belfast to Downpatrick made passable. The three churches that still line Main Street — the Parish Church, First Presbyterian and Catholic Church — were all built within a decade of each other, between 1776 and 1787.
The Battle of Saintfield, 1798
On 9 June 1798, Saintfield was the site of the first major clash of the Irish Rebellion in County Down — a short but bloody confrontation between United Irishmen and government forces that came days before the larger battle at nearby Ballynahinch.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Saintfield's history is built on settlers, churches and rebellion, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of County Down and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Saintfield and the rest of County Down 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 Saintfield?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What happened at the Battle of Saintfield?
On 9 June 1798, Saintfield saw the first major clash of the Irish Rebellion in County Down, days before the larger battle at nearby Ballynahinch.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Saintfield?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Saintfield addresses.
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