'A World of Pure Imagination'

At Mr. Swainston's, we believe that buying your favourite sweets should transport you back to your childhood. Those memories of entering the sweet shop and ordering a quarter of your favourite sweets. Seeing them weighed and then poured into that paper bag.

Whether your favourite was a Cola Cube, a Rosey Apple or even an Aniseed Ball, we want you to experience those memories.

You can purchase your favorite sweets on our website and all orders are sent directly to your door!

Christmas Times

This Christmas, Mr Swainston's is here to supply all your sweet needs. Whether it's a gift for someone special, or treats for all the family on Christmas Eve, we've got everything you need.

During the festive season, our shop remains open and our online shop is dispatching orders right up until the big day.

For our Christmas Opening times, please CLICK HERE

For guidelines on courier delivery deadlines, please CLICK HERE

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  • Just Arrived

  • Traditional Sweets

  • Retro Sweets

  • Lime Tablets

    Lime Tablets

    Lime Tablets

    Joseph Dobsons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Moffat Toffee

    Moffat Toffee

    Moffat Toffee

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Mint Imperials

    Mint Imperials

    Mint Imperials

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Sour Blueberry Rings

    Sour Blueberry Rings

    Sour Blueberry Rings

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Santa Chocolate Coins

    Santa Chocolate Coins

    Santa Chocolate Coins

    Mr Swainstons
    $500
    $5,00
  • Sweet Jar Selection

    Sweet Jar Selection

    Sweet Jar Selection

    Mr Swainstons
    From $1300
    From $13,00
  • Rhubarb and Custard

    Rhubarb and Custard

    Rhubarb and Custard

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Sweet Peanuts

    Sweet Peanuts

    Sweet Peanuts

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Peanut Brittle

    Peanut Brittle

    Peanut Brittle

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight

    Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight

    Sold out

    Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight

    Mr Swainstons
    $400
    $4,00
    Sold out
  • Pear Drops

    Pear Drops

    Pear Drops

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    Mr Swainstons
    $500
    $5,00
  • Rosey Apples

    Rosey Apples

    Rosey Apples

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    Sold out

    Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    Mr Swainstons
    $400
    $4,00
    Sold out
  • Pineapple Cubes

    Pineapple Cubes

    Pineapple Cubes

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
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  • Haribo Tochos. Sherbet Ice Brick Sweets

    Haribo Sherbet Blocks / Ice Bricks / Tochos Fresa / Vanilla

    Save 66%

    Haribo Sherbet Blocks / Ice Bricks / Tochos Fresa / Vanilla

    Mr Swainstons
    From $300
    $9,00 From $3,00
    Save 66%
  • Sugar Mice

    Sugar Mice

    Sold out

    Sugar Mice

    Mr Swainstons
    $200
    $2,00
    Sold out
  • Oor Wullies Toffee Chew Bar

    Oor Wullies Toffee Chew Bar

    Oor Wullies Toffee Chew Bar

    Oor Wullies
    From $100
    From $1,00
  • Barratt Hard Liquorice Sticks

    Barratt Hard Liquorice Sticks

    Barratt Hard Liquorice Sticks

    Barratt
    $500
    $5,00
  • Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
  • Ring Pop

    Ring Pop

    Sold out

    Ring Pop

    Mr Swainstons
    $100
    $1,00
    Sold out
  • Chocolate Foam Bananas

    Chocolate Foam Bananas

    Sold out

    Chocolate Foam Bananas

    Mr Swainstons
    $100
    $1,00
    Sold out
  • Swizzels Candy Whistles

    Swizzels Candy Whistles

    Sold out

    Swizzels Candy Whistles

    Swizzels
    $100
    $1,00
    Sold out
  • Barratt Dusted Milk Bottles

    Barratt Dusted Milk Bottles

    Barratt Dusted Milk Bottles

    Barratt
    $300
    $3,00
  • Sweet Peanuts

    Sweet Peanuts

    Sweet Peanuts

    Mr Swainstons
    $300
    $3,00
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TikTok's Hot Products

  • Let's Unpack Christmas Sweet Box

    Watch your Christmas Mix being packed on TikTok Live. This box is to help make the arrival of Christmas extra special! Once the tree is up, and the lights are twinkling, open your box in front of a Christmas Movie.

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  • Mr Swainstons Jar Bundle

    The perfect gift for the sweet lover this Christmas. All 4 of our sweet jar collection packs. 1 Traditional, 1 Liquorice, 1 Jelly and 1 Fizzy. Saving over £10.

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  • Mr. Swainstons Sour Death

    Without question, the most Sourest Sweet in the world. Do you dare try it? Or do you raise your friends to the challenge?

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Build Your Own Mix

Create your own ultimate Pick and Mix. We've made it super simple to Build Your Own Mix. Simply choose the type from the options below and then fully customize it with all your favorite sweets!

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Traditional Classics

Our range of classic sweets.

  • Rhubarb and Custard

    Rhubarb and Custard

    Rhubarb and Custard

    $300
    $3,00
  • Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    $300
    $3,00
  • Sweet Peanuts

    Sweet Peanuts

    Sweet Peanuts

    $300
    $3,00
  • Peanut Brittle

    Peanut Brittle

    Peanut Brittle

    $300
    $3,00
  • Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight

    Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight

    Sold out

    Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight

    $400
    $4,00
    Sold out
  • Pear Drops

    Pear Drops

    Pear Drops

    $300
    $3,00
  • Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    $500
    $5,00
  • Rosey Apples

    Rosey Apples

    Rosey Apples

    $300
    $3,00
  • Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    Sold out

    Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    $400
    $4,00
    Sold out
  • Pineapple Cubes

    Pineapple Cubes

    Pineapple Cubes

    $300
    $3,00
  • Chewing Nuts

    Chewing Nuts

    Chewing Nuts

    $400
    $4,00
  • Cola Cubes

    Cola Cubes

    Sold out

    Cola Cubes

    $300
    $3,00
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Create Your Own Pick & Mix

Whatever your favourite Pick and Mix Sweet is, we are sure to have it on our shelves.

Now you can Create Your Own Pick and Mix using our selectors on our website.

Whether it's a 500g Pouch, a Sweet Box or even our Sharing Platter, we have options for everyone...And the best part, it's fully personalised by you.

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Latest News

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  • We are relocating

    We are relocating

    Mr. Swainston's will be relocating from our Westoe Road shop in 2026! We first opened our Traditional Sweet Shop in May 2024, with just over 125 jars of sweets to...

    We are relocating

    Mr. Swainston's will be relocating from our Westoe Road shop in 2026! We first opened our Traditional Sweet Shop in May 2024, with just over 125 jars of sweets to...

  • Halloween Sweets: A Spooky British Tradition

    Halloween Sweets: A Spooky British Tradition

    Every October, children across the UK don their costumes, knock on doors, and chant the familiar phrase: “Trick or treat!” Before long, buckets and bags are brimming with chocolates, lollies,...

    Halloween Sweets: A Spooky British Tradition

    Every October, children across the UK don their costumes, knock on doors, and chant the familiar phrase: “Trick or treat!” Before long, buckets and bags are brimming with chocolates, lollies,...

  • Remember Fruit Polos? Meet Their Flavourful Successor – Fruit Rounders

    Remember Fruit Polos? Meet Their Flavourful Suc...

    If you grew up in the UK in the ’80s, ’90s, or early 2000s, there’s a good chance you remember Fruit Polos – the colourful, ring-shaped sweets that promised a...

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    Remember Fruit Polos? Meet Their Flavourful Suc...

    If you grew up in the UK in the ’80s, ’90s, or early 2000s, there’s a good chance you remember Fruit Polos – the colourful, ring-shaped sweets that promised a...

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Delivery Options

Shop in person at our South Shields store, or we post through all of the UK with fast delivery.

We also offer Click & Collect and Local Home Delivery service too.


Shipping Details

Shop Opening Hours

Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday to Friday - 10am to 8pm
Saturday - 10am to 4pm
Sunday - 12noon to 4pm

Secure Payments

Shop with confidence knowing your payments are secure and your information is safeguarded.


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Why our customers Love Mr. Swainston's

  • ★★★★★

    The Best Sweet Shop Around

    They have everything from old favourites to new stuff for the kids,. They do platters of your favourites. I had one for my birthday and it was amazing!

    Lorraine Petch

  • ★★★★★

    What a lovely shop!

    From the moment we walked in the staff were so friendly and helpful. They really made the experience special. We loved being able to choose as much as we wanted and the variety was amazing!

    Josh Williams

  • ★★★★★

    Step Back In Time

    If you want to take a step back in time, this is the place to go. With a traditional setting, and every type of sweet you can imagine, why would you need to go anywhere else?

    Jodie Woolen