Sweets in Totnes: The Legend of the Brutus Stone

Totnes is home to around 8,500 people (2021 census), a Devon market town whose very name is tangled up with one of Britain's oldest founding legends.

The Legend of the Brutus Stone

Totnes traces part of its identity to legend rather than record: a stone set into the pavement on Fore Street, known as the Brutus Stone, marks the spot where folklore says Brutus of Troy first stepped ashore in Britain. The town's documented history goes back to Saxon times, when Totnes was already a fortified burh with its own mint.

What that history doesn't leave behind

This town's history doesn't come with a dedicated sweet shop set up for bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges or halal-friendly lines — not the kind of retail a town this size tends to support locally.

Why Totnes shoppers order online anyway

For anything past a corner-shop bag, ordering online is more consistent — rather than a special trip to Exeter or Plymouth, the full range comes straight to your door.

25,000+ customers, and counting

We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Totnes 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 Totnes?

Yes — we deliver UK-wide including Totnes, Devon, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.

What is the Brutus Stone in Totnes?

It's a stone set into the pavement on Fore Street said, by local legend, to mark the spot where the mythical Brutus of Troy first stepped ashore in Britain — a story rather than a historical record, but a long-standing part of the town's identity.

Do you offer bulk or wholesale sweets in Totnes?

We don't have a wholesale counter in Totnes itself, but we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases anywhere in the area — ideal for parties, shops and events.

Browse Pick 'n' Mix and Bulk Bags.

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