The Oldest Sweet Shop In England
📍 39 High St, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5JZ, UK
About The Oldest Sweet Shop In England
The Oldest Sweet Shop In England is a cherished historical landmark nestled in the picturesque village of Pateley Bridge, Harrogate. Dating back to 1827, this iconic establishment proudly holds the title of the oldest sweet shop in the country, offering visitors a delightful journey into confectionery history. It boasts an impressive Google Rating of 4.6/5 stars from over 1000 reviews, reflecting its popularity.
Step inside to discover a treasure trove of traditional and retro sweets, from classic boiled candies to creamy fudges and delectable chocolates. The shop's extensive variety ensures there's something to tempt every palate, evoking nostalgic memories for some and creating new ones for others. Many visitors appreciate the wide selection and the unique experience of visiting such a historic retail space.
Visiting Information
The Oldest Sweet Shop In England is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please note the shop is closed on Tuesdays. While wheelchair accessible parking is not available, the shop offers convenient payment options, accepting credit cards, debit cards, NFC payments, and cash.
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📍 39 High St, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5JZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 1,021 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
I stumbled a upon this little gem online by pure accident. Was looking at all the different sweets with my nan and we came across her favourite Winter mixes. And my childhood favourite Pebbles! Something I would quite often mention because you can never find them anywhere. Only the chocolate version which isn't the same as the candy ones. So we decided to try them out. And honestly I couldn't be more happier. My nan was over the moon that the winter mix are indeed the old traditional style. And the pebbles were the ones from my childhood memories. They can packed in good packaging so none of them were broke. And in a box. And we will be absolutely ordering from them again before Christmas. I actually find the pricing very reasonable considering they are made the traditional old way too.
Grumpy staff, overpriced, thos shop seems to trade on its novelty factor not its friendly service ! Underwhelmed on a visit on a Saturday afternoon maybe caught them at a bad time ?
Had to stop off and take a look around it's a nice little Sweet shop with quite a lot of variety to choose from friendly staff to help out would definitely recommend coming 👌
Checked the opening times online for a Tuesday before making a special journey from Colne. Very disappointed to find it was closed when it should have been open. No sign on the door or window to explain the closure. Went for lunch nearby in the hope it was closed for lunch but it still was not open. A shame, because I am sure we could have spent £10 or so. 😢
Loved it. The gentleman behind the counter was very pleasant and professional. There was a bus load of tourists, and he handled that very well. I stood back and waited as I wasn't on a time limit. Brought a stock up and loved the charm of the shop.