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.
9. Lindt - Gunwharf Quays
Lindt chocolate shop at Gunwharf Quays, is a branch of the internationally regarded Swiss chocolatier known for their Lindor range. Photo: -
10. Hancocks - Claybank Spur, Portsmouth
Hancocks confectionary wholesalers in Claybank Spur, Portsmouth is the largest sweet shop in the city. Pictured is: Darren Bailey, depot manager. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
11. The Cadbury Shop - Gunwharf Quays
The Cadbury Shop is a chocolate outlet shop in Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays. Photo: -