Many confectionary retailers in the city source their products from enormous wholesaler Hancocks, in Claybank Spur, Hilsea which sells more then 3,000 varieties – but there are also a number of small, traditional vendors in the city.
From Gilbert’s Sweet Shop Eastney – which has been providing customers with their daily fix of wine gums, cola cubes and more since 1909 – to more novel retailers, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite sweet shops.
NOW READ: See inside Portsmouth's biggest sweet shop which supplies more than 4,000 types of confectionery including Haribo, Reece's and CadburyHere are 10 traditional – and more modern – sweet shops in the Portsmouth area including Cosham, Fareham, Waterlooville and Gunwharf Quays.
2. The Old English Sweet Company- The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville
The Old English Sweet Company is a traditional sweet shop at 1The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville which sepcialises in old-fashioned English treats. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
3. Mr Sams Olde Sweet Shoppe - West Street, Havant
Mr Sams Olde Sweet Shoppe is a traditional sweet shop at 7d West Street, Havant. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Gilbert's Sweet Shop - Eastney Road, Southsea
Gilbert's Sweet Shop is a beloved part of the scenery in Southsea - and has even been recreated in Southsea Model Village. The shop is at 181 Eastney Road, Southsea. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing