Skelmersdale, in West Lancashire, had a population of around 39,000 — most of it built within living memory, on top of a village that had existed for centuries before.
Designated a New Town in 1961
Before the 1960s, Skelmersdale was a small settlement with a history in coal mining, nowhere near the size it is today. That changed when it was designated a New Town in 1961 under the New Towns Act, part of the same postwar programme that built places like Runcorn and Milton Keynes, intended to house overspill population from Liverpool and Manchester as those cities cleared older, overcrowded housing.
The town was laid out in the New Town style of the period, with residential estates linked by a network of roundabouts and a purpose-built central shopping area, and its population grew rapidly through the 1960s and 70s as new residents arrived from the surrounding cities.
What that history doesn't leave behind
A New Town built quickly around practical housing and retail needs didn't end up with a dedicated sweet shop or wholesale supplier — for bulk bags, pick 'n' mix by the kilo, or vegan and halal-friendly ranges, there's nowhere local set up for it.
Why Skelmersdale shoppers order online anyway
For anything beyond what the local shops stock, ordering online and having it delivered is the simpler route — no trip out to Wigan, Ormskirk or Liverpool required.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale?
Yes — UK-wide, including Skelmersdale, Lancashire, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why was Skelmersdale designated a New Town?
It was designated a New Town in 1961 to house overspill population from Liverpool and Manchester, growing rapidly from a small mining village.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Skelmersdale?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Skelmersdale addresses instead.
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