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The Sweetie Jar
"full of all sorts of sweets"

The Sweetie Jar is a UK online retro sweet shop filled with classic sweets, nostalgic favourites, and thoughtful sweet gifts for every occasion. Based in Nottingham, we stock a wide selection of traditional and retro sweets from well-known manufacturers who have been creating much-loved treats for generations.

Whether you’re treating yourself or sending a gift, our range of retro sweet gifts has something for everyone. Choose from beautifully presented Sweet Gift Jars, Retro Sweet Gift Boxes and Sweet Hampers - perfect for birthdays, thank you gifts, celebrations, or a thoughtful “just for you” surprise. From old-fashioned favourites to iconic childhood classics, our sweets are sure to spark nostalgia and smiles.

Take a digital stroll through our retro sweet shop and rediscover the joy of your favourite childhood sweets. Buy retro sweets online and send a nostalgic gift anywhere in the UK - or treat yourself to a little trip down memory lane.

Let customers speak for us

from 428 reviews
Sweetie Jar-Nostalgia

I love old tome boiled sweets. The sweetie jar helped me relive my youth. They are very enjoyable. Fast and efficient delivery.

Daphne
Sherbet Pips Sweet Jars
Sherbet Pips Sweet Jars
Best out there

Best out there. Bought from a different company and they were bland and not chewy centres.
I'll stick with the Sweetie Jar.

Janettemacnair
Kopp Kops : 200g
Kopp Kops : 200g
Bought as a birthday present, very pleased with

Bought as a birthday present, very pleased with it

Anonymous
Liquorice Allsorts Sweet Jars
Liquorice Allsorts Sweet Jars
Lovely Sweets

Lovely sweets purchased 4 types for my mother for Mother’s Day

Steve g.
The Sweetie Jar
Just right for your

Just right for

your throat

Anonymous
Grays Herbal Tablets : 200g
Grays Herbal Tablets : 200g
Lovely - and very

Lovely - and very buttery

Anonymous
Buttermints : 200g
Buttermints : 200g
I like these sweets very

I like these sweets very much

Anonymous
Blackcurrant and Liquorice : 200g
Blackcurrant and Liquorice : 200g
Fabulous company with great, quick delivery

Fabulous company with great, quick delivery. My go to for sweet gifts.

Jenniferpottle
Jelly Babies : 200g
Jelly Babies : 200g
Mini love

Mini love hearts

Grainnemcneil
Mini Love Hearts : 200g
Mini Love Hearts : 200g
Fantastic - all round great service & wonderful products

Fantastic - easy to use website with accurate descriptions. Once ordered, I got regular updates on my order status. I collected my order as I live nearby and the lady who ‘served’ me was brilliant, friendly & very helpful. I highly recommend The Sweetie Jar.

Anonymous
Anglo Bubbly Bubble Gum Sweet Jars
Anglo Bubbly Bubble Gum Sweet Jars
All the sweets i have ordered have been great,

All the sweets i have ordered have been great, but pls bring back the original traffic light lollies like I brought 60 odd years ago completely round not circular n flat

Vicki r.
Sherbet Strawberries : 200g
Sherbet Strawberries : 200g
Lovely

Lovely.

Vicki r.
Buttermints : 200g
Buttermints : 200g
Lovely

Lovely

Vicki r.
Butterscotch : 200g
Butterscotch : 200g
Lovely

Lovely sweets

Vicki r.
Paradise Fruits : 200g
Paradise Fruits : 200g
Lovely

Lovely sweets

Vicki r.
Strawberry & Cream : 200g
Strawberry & Cream : 200g