Aw man. You have to check out this shop - 'tis a thing of beauty! It's one of those places that any…read moreadult could not help but get a little giddy at the thought of entering. Truly, there are other shops that might claim to have that traditional vibe, but I've yet to discover a more traditional-willy-wonka-oliver-old-school kind of sweet shop. As you got in you are surrounded by shelves literally packed with sweets in jars - barley sugars, aniseed balls, chocolate pennies, sugar mice, licorice buttons - I could go on endlessly. I think it was the nostalgia that made it so exciting. There were two counters where both shop assistants had scales and aprons and measured out portions of delight to the happy waiting customers. Prices were pretty reasonable considering, I'd guess, they have the monopoly on the market - certainly in Otley at least! I left with a quarter of aniseed balls and a quarter of shrimps. One very happy camper.

This shop always reminds me of the story of Hansel and Gretel, it might as well be made out of…read moresweets. I am usually not much of a sweet toothed eater but this place always lures me in. It has very cleverly stocked a mammoth range of sweets that most people will remember from their childhood. It means that most end up purchasing a paper bag of treats, purely down to the nostalgic sugary buzz it brings with it. They have all the retro style sweets such as bon bons of all varieties, rainbow puffs, dib dabs, cola bottles, fizz whizz popping candy, flying saucers, drum sticks etc etc etc....and they also stock some classier goodies such as stem ginger (my grandma's absolute favorite). The staff are very friendly, with their wide eyed sugary stares and massive grins that you imagine to be sticky to the touch. Willy Wonka eat your heart out. They also have a website and the option to purchase from their wide selection online, although I wouldn't suggest that you make a habit of it!

Is soooo glad I have found somewhere to buy sweets from jars. But the proper old sweets that are…read morethe best when sold per 100g in little paper bags!! I was so excited when I finally found this little shop after wandering around the time zone that is Afflecks Palace. This place sells all the favs from dip daps, nerds and wham bars to 10 flavours of bon bons, midget gems, pineapple cubes, lager tops and so on and on and on and on..... all priced at 75p per 100g! They should change the saying from "cheap as chips" to "chip as the sweets in Retro Sweets in Afflecks Palace". A big surprise was the selection of Wonka sweets available. I have only ever seen a few varieties in Selfridges but this was just simply amazing! I can't even remember the names of them there were so many! We came away with a bag full of sweets for only £4 and were well happy! :) Shall be my new fav sugar haven.

Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shop has moved from the arcade to a much bigger more prominent spot on Albion…read moreStreet. The choice is much wider now but still has the classic olden day sweet shop feel. They have a small section of imported sweets which seem to be a bit of a craze at the moment but the majority is focused on the olden day sweets, such as fudge, nougat, sweeties, sherbet, liquorice, chocolates and so much more. The price of the Yorkshire sweets is not horrifying, I put together a birthday hamper for £15 with a nice variety of sweets. Worth a visit even if you don't want anything you will end up buying one item!

As a traditional sweet shop in its own right, Sweet Memories is a lovely little store. It sells at…read morethe usual suspects that you could ask for in a memory lane sort of shopping experience, after all, the name encourages one to look at it this way. Whether it's those flying saucers, the foam with the sour sherbert, lollipops, cola cubes, a quarter of barley sugars - all that lovely stuff is readily available. The store itself looks aged and timely, but not necessarily in a specific 40s fashion - I merely think the shop has aged. However, having been to the delights of other traditional sweet shops I couldn't pin this one down as my favourite. It depends, I suppose, how far you might be willing to travel for your trad sweeties, doesn't it? If it's merely convenience, and you live in Pudsey, then this is a fine option. If you are a die hard sugar fan I would suggest trying the likes of Otley on for size. Just an opinion, as they are all lovely sweet shops, but I can't get enough of Otley's Traditional Sweet Shop!

Now, as lovely as sweet shops are, because of the nostalgia and niche market they are a part of…read moretheses days many tend to be all spick and span, highly trussed up affairs and carry the price tag to go with it. So as much happiness as they bring it is more of a treat than regular visit, as was in the old days. Sweet memories is something different, more like a corner shop sweet shop with a few presentation jars of sweets the shelves are packed with tubs full of old-time sweets and children buzzing around on E-numbers deciding which ones they'll get today. Liquorice lays open on wax paper, giant lollies of all sizes glair down at you, cola cubes, angel dust, peanut shaped peanut sweets, humbugs, the little scales and some modern twaddle from chuba chub.

I don't know about you, but the Candyman for me conjures up images of the horror film made in 1992…read more Not really appropriate for the type of shop that it is but hey ho. It does actually sell sweets, so it kind of makes sense. The shop itself is essentially a large newsagent which sells tobacco products, sweets, biscuits, juice, fizzy drinks, newspapers etc but it also sells quite a large amount of stationary products. Biros, pencils, note pads, envelopes and the like are all available at wallet friendly prices. Plus, they do sell some really random ornaments, just in case you are visiting your granny and you want to pick up something for her mantle piece and also good old discounted Christmas decorations if you are one of those people who can't refuse a discount when they see one and plan for Christmas extremely early.

There are other sweetshops in the market, and whilst I am sure that Moore's Allsorts is not the…read morecheapest, it is certainly the most old fashioned, in a brilliant way, nodding it's head toward traditions. The difference is that Moore's Allsorts don't mimmick trends of the past, they are just carrying them on. With tubs and Jars of sweets that are out of bounds to all customers, who are kept away by the counter, there is no chance of kids being tempted with sticky fingers! As I said, it is by no means the cheapest sweet shop I have come across, as when I bought a few bits and pieces I did get the pang of 'Oh, I've done it again', something that hadn't crossed my mind since I used to overspend at the cinema pick n' mix.. It's nowhere near as expensive as that, which is an extreme, but for the market I expected it to tot up to less.

I feel like a little kid every time I visit this sweet shop…read more It really does take me back down memory lane. Everything is presented beautifully and the choices are amazing. You can buy sweets or chocolates that you haven't seen for a while or stock up on all your favourites. I love the clear packaging your sweets are wrapped in to take home. They have a few sugar free items too so not everything is bad for your teeth. They have goody bags for kids and hampers as gifts. Located in the heart of the Chester city centre, a must for tourists or the locals.

I love this shop! Whenever i have a crazy sweety craving, i…read morecome to this shop and usually find what i was wanting, even if i didnt know i wanted it. this is the place to go to find soem of the old sweets from when you were a child that you cant find anymore. Its also a great place to go to get those last minute gifts you forget about. they have sweetie gift sets made up, and some hampers, all at reasonable prices. these are usually seasonable so for example, at halloween, you can find little sets with halloween sweets and the same at christmas. It may be quite a small store, but the vast array of different kinds of sweets more than makes up for the cramped surroundings. the staff are really friendly and know everything there is to know about their sweets. which is ideal if you are buying fro someone with allergies.

Found this there web site after buying some of their sweets on Amazon. These chaps have some great…read moregift ideas and I really like the sugar free Sweet hampers, which are great for my Dad. I can also get them not only Father's Day, but as a birthday and Christmas gift too as they have different labels for each occasion ... Great service and always happy to help. I was also amazed to find they sold both Sweet tobacco as well as Toasted Teacakes two of my favourite from when I was a kid

From the owner: Take a walk down Memory Lane with the Candy Cabin were we stock a HUGE range of 300+ confectionery…read moreitems.

The ideal one stop shop for all your nut needs! They really do have a spectacular range of nuts,…read moredried fruit and seeds. Imagine my delight when I was given the task of making my Gran's Christmas cake last year. My Mam had taken my offer of help (given in July, the haze of Summer generosity a distant memory), very literally. No matter, for The Nut Shop came to my much needed rescue. Armed with a few recipes gleaned from various chefs online, I approached the market stall with a mixture of trepidation and dread. I think the lady behind the counter sensed my fear, and offered her services. After explaining my plight, she masterfully directed me to the necessary ingredients required to create the festive treat. The nuts and fruits that I bought were very reasonably priced, each sealed in individual little packets. With my confidence restored, I even treated myself to some dried apple rings for the walk home! I noticed that The Nut Shop also sold cake decorations, gelatine and other such items that may be omitted from the shelves of other shops. "How did the cake making go?" I hear you cry! It went magnificently. My Gran was particularly complimentary about the moistness of the fruit. I am not sure whether that had more to do with the full bottle of brandy that was poured over the cake in the weeks leading up to Christmas, or the quality of the fruit. Judging it on the latter, my Gran's praise is the highest accolade The Nut Shop could ever wish to receive.

The Nut Shop doesn't just sell nuts...oh no! For anyone that loves making cakes...and most of all…read morepimping them, this shop sells loads of cute little trinkets to make any cake look extra special - bride and groom figurines, anniversary-related decorations and loads of very pretty artificial flowers among many other items. They also sell a wide range of cake candles in many styles and ribbons to go round the edge of cakes. The nutty part involved a pick 'n' mix area of yummy looking nuts and dried fruit - the healthy alternative to the many sweet shop pick 'n' mix's in the market. They also sell a wide range of herbs and spices, trays and tins and jam pot covers among an assortment of food and cake-related bits and bobs. They also have cake stands for hire! I love The Nut Shop for its unexpected mixture of things for sale, all of which look yummy or just a lot of fun!

What an absolute treat, what an utter delight, what a fantastic edition to the greatness that is…read moreHeadingley town. One thing I have longed to see in Headingley was a decent butcher. We've so many fantastic independent little shops and cafés, it seems only right that such essentials as cheap quality meats grace our presence. I understand the convenience of such stolid forces, the likes of Sainsbury's, but I for one have been crying out for a cheaper, more local option for some time. Together, with R. K. Harris and Artisan Baker, the triumvirate of local produce has arrived. And what a force for good these three powerhouses are. I can now purchase my three main food groups (meat, veg and bread) independently, cheaply and within a few minutes of each other - how's that for convenience? And you can't top the banter neither. The last time I visited Headingley Farm Butchers I was delighted to purchase enough casserole beef to feed four, for a mere £3.50. Their chicken breasts are large enough to satisfy the mighty Thor, albeit non-free-range, though when I discussed this the friendly banterous butcher informed me that they are well kept. (Of course, he would be able to say anything but I'm inclined to trust an independent over a supermarket, right?) And once again, I believe I purchased two gargantuan breasticles for about £3 ish. Boom! Go here for meat. That is all.

Ordered a large number of ham hocks about a month ago, for a dinner party I was hosting. I ordered…read morethem way in advance to make sure they had them, I also left them my phone number in case there were any problems. They didn't order them, and they also didn't call me to tell me that there would be a problem. The most I got from them was an apathetic apology, apparently the rewards you get for attempting to support local business instead of going to a supermarket.