Scunthorpe's population was 81,286 at the 2021 census, the third-largest settlement in Lincolnshire after Lincoln and Grimsby.
St John's Market, and Laura's Sweet Occasion
Scunthorpe's market dates back to 1906, when it was officially opened by local ironmaster Lord St Oswald with 20 open-topped stalls, followed by a purpose-built hall in 1925. The market has since moved, most recently into the former BHS unit at The Parishes shopping centre, where St John's Market opened in March 2019. Among its traders is Laura's Sweet Occasion, run by Laura Peterson, who had sold sweets from home since 2013 before taking her first-ever market stall when St John's opened.
What a single sweet stall doesn't cover
A stall like Laura's is a genuine independent, but it's built around jars and bags sold in person, not a bulk order. No 3kg trade bags, no vegan-specific range, no halal-friendly selection sorted and ready for a business order — that's a different kind of buying than a market stall was ever set up for.
Why bulk orders in Scunthorpe still go online
For anything beyond a market-stall bag, ordering online and having it delivered is the steadier option — no trip to The Parishes required.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe?
Yes — UK-wide, including Scunthorpe, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a sweet shop in Scunthorpe?
Yes — Laura's Sweet Occasion has traded at St John's Market since it opened in 2019 — a genuine independent, but a market stall, not a bulk supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Scunthorpe?
Not from St John's Market or The Parishes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Scunthorpe addresses instead.
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