Collection: Barnetts

Barnetts Sweets: British Boiled Perfection, One Jar at a Time

Barnetts Sweets are the sort of confectionery that remind you why you fell in love with sugar in the first place. Made in copper pans using traditional methods since 1896, these hard-boiled beauties from Nottingham have stood the test of time — and taste — for over a century. Whether you're craving old-fashioned pear drops or are brave enough to face the tongue-splitting tang of their infamous Mega Sours, Barnetts is a name that belongs in every proper online sweet shop.

Hard-Boiled Sweets, Hand-Crafted Excellence

There’s no factory fluff here. Each sweet is lovingly handmade — stirred, boiled, and cooled the old-school way. Barnetts use copper pans for that unmistakable depth of flavour and texture. It’s a sweet science that makes every lemon sherbet fizz brighter and every cough candy feel like a warm nostalgic hug.

Face-Screwing, Lip-Puckering Sour Sweets

The Barnetts Mega Sour Sweets are not for the faint of tongue. We're talking eye-watering, cheek-shrivelling, throat-clutching levels of sour — and that’s just the apple flavour. From raspberry and cola to watermelon and bubblegum, they’re the sour sweets that built Barnetts' cult following.

The Famous Barnetts Sour Sweet Jars

• Available in generous 1.2kg, 2kg and 3kg jars
• Perfect for pick 'n mix stations and party tables
• Designed for sharing — or hoarding, no judgement

These iconic jars are the cornerstone of any traditional sweet shop. Each one is stuffed with boiled sweets brilliance, presented in a way that’s as visually satisfying as the taste is intense.

Going Sugar-Free? No Problem

Cutting back on sugar doesn't mean cutting back on flavour. Sugar-Free Barnetts Sweets include classics like Aniseed Twists and Army & Navy, offering all the taste with none of the guilt. Still handmade. Still bold. Still unmistakably Barnetts.

Flavours That Stand the Test of Time

• Pear Drops with the perfect crunch
• Rhubarb & Custard that balances tart and sweet like a dream
• Clove Balls for the brave and the nostalgic
• Sherbet Lemons that fizz like they mean it

Whatever your flavour — whether it’s fruity, fiery, sweet or sour — Barnetts have a boiled sweet to match. No fluff, no filler, just pure, proper sugarcraft.

Why Barnetts Deserve a Spot in Your Basket

This isn’t just sugar and colouring; it’s British confectionery heritage. Whether you're hunting down the perfect party jar or looking to torture your tastebuds (pleasantly) with a sour challenge, Barnetts Sweets are as authentic as they come. Available now from Duncan’s Online Sweet Shop, freshly packed and delivered fast.

For retro sweets with flavour, fierce sourness, and a tradition worth chewing on, nothing hits the spot quite like Barnetts Sweets.