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  • Promotional graphic for a custom box offer, featuring a dark green Savannah-themed box with gold trim, a pile of colorful gummy candies, and two branded bags on a tan background with the text 'Build Your Own Box'.

    8 Bag Sweet Box

    8 Bag Sweet Box

    £1595
    £15,95
  • Pascall Clinkers

    Pascall Clinkers

    Pascall Clinkers

    £999
    £9,99
  • The Dragons Den Box

    The Dragons Den Box

    The Dragons Den Box

    £1895
    £18,95

  • Jesmona Black Bullets

    Jesmona Black Bullets

    £249
    £2,49
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Swainstons Exclusives

  • The Dragons Den Box

    The Dragons Den Box

    The Dragons Den Box

    £1895
    £18,95
  • Mr Swainstons Advent Calendar

    Mr Swainstons Advent Calendar

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    Mr Swainstons Advent Calendar

    £4995
    £64,95 £49,95
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  • Knitted John and Sean Dolls

    Knitted John and Sean Dolls

    Knitted John and Sean Dolls

    £4995
    £49,95
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Grab a 3kg Bag

  • Haribo Jelly Beans 3kg

    Haribo Jelly Beans 3kg

    Haribo Jelly Beans 3kg

    £2499
    £24,99
  • Butterscotch 3kg

    Butterscotch 3kg

    Butterscotch 3kg

    £2199
    £21,99
  • Aniseed Twists 3kg

    Aniseed Twists 3kg

    Aniseed Twists 3kg

    £1999
    £19,99
  • Mint Humbugs 3kg

    Mint Humbugs 3kg

    Mint Humbugs 3kg

    £2199
    £21,99
  • Barley Sugar 3kg

    Barley Sugar 3kg

    Barley Sugar 3kg

    £1999
    £19,99
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Step Into a Proper Traditional Sweet Shop

Step inside Mr Swainstons and rediscover the magic of an authentic traditional sweet shop.

From glass jars filled with old-fashioned favourites to paper bags packed with the sweets you grew up loving, every visit is made to feel like a little trip back in time.

We believe sweets are more than just treats — they are memories, moments and stories shared between generations.

Whether it’s the taste of rhubarb and custard, the fizz of a sherbet lemon, the comfort of a pear drop or the joy of choosing your favourites by the quarter, Mr Swainstons brings the magic of the traditional sweet shop back to life — filled with colour, nostalgia and the sweets you remember from years gone by.

Traditional Favourites

  • Sarsaparilla Tablets

    Sarsaparilla Tablets

    £249
    £2,49

  • Cherry Lips

    Cherry Lips

    £279
    £2,79

  • Cola Cubes

    Cola Cubes

    £249
    £2,49

  • Chewing Nuts

    Chewing Nuts

    £279
    £2,79

  • Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    Chocolate Brazil Nuts

    £299
    £2,99

  • Liquorice Torpedoes

    Liquorice Torpedoes

    £229
    £2,29

  • Lions Midget Gems

    Lions Midget Gems

    £229
    £2,29

  • Aniseed Balls

    Aniseed Balls

    £229
    £2,29

  • Traditional Strawberry Bon Bons

    Traditional Strawberry Bon Bons

    £249
    £2,49

  • Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    Milk Chocolate Peanuts

    £279
    £2,79
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Sweets we took to the Den

Our favourites that we took to the Dragons'

  • Sarsaparilla Tablets

    Sarsaparilla Tablets

    100g Bag
    £249
    £2,49

  • Cola Bottles

    Cola Bottles

    100g Bag
    £199
    £1,99

  • Jelly Beans

    Jelly Beans

    100g Bag
    £229
    £2,29

  • Sherbet Bricks

    Sherbet Bricks

    Pack of 8 Bricks
    £229
    £2,29
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Mr Swainstons Advent Calendar

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£64,95 £49,95
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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.

Shop Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday - 10am to 6pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm

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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