'Whilst Others May Imitate Us -
the Original is Still the Best'

Situated in the picturesque Nidderdale town of Pateley Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales, our little gem of a building dates from the 1630’s. It’s been featured on BBC Television and Radio and the subject of countless magazine articles, including “Best of British”, “Yorkshire Life” and “Down Your Way”, to name but a few.

This shop really is a piece of England’s living history and a Mecca for sweet and chocoholics the world over.

Tinkle our lively bell and step inside our old stone building and you’ll see the exposed oak beams and the open fire place, with its kettle and cooking pans suspended over the fire grate.

Look a little further and you’ll spot our authentic till, which dates from the late 1800’s and whose large paddle price keys, are a constant delight to the many children ,who always ask “Can I have a go please ?”Some of course, just love the sound of their favourite selection tumbling out of their jars into our traditional Avery scale pan.

Visitors, both adults and children, stand in amazement as they gaze at the pine shelves groaning under the weight of over 200 jars of sweets of yesteryear, which include many you may have thought had disappeared and yet appear before you, as reminders of times past and days enjoyed.

The hardest decision is deciding which to choose, or as many say “Can I have one of everything”.

Being the original and the oldest, our family run business understands the development of sweets and believes there is no substitute for quality. “Midget Gems” have to be Lions “the best gums” and “Aniseed Balls” must have the seed in the centre. These are the tried and tested favourites of countless generations, which are as popular today as they’ve ever been.

No list of sweets though, however comprehensive, can ever replicate a personal visit and we do hope one day you’ll come in person and share with us, the ambience, aroma and experience of the sweet paradise that is The Oldest Sweet Shop in England.

We live, eat and even drive Sweet!

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