Retro Sweets UK

We’re big sweet lovers in this country, but there’s something extra special about retro sweets – we just can’t get enough of them! But what constitutes a retro sweet and what makes them so popular here in the UK?

Many of us look back on our childhood and younger years with fond memories, and the foods we ate (particularly the treats) form a big part of that. There were all kinds of sweets back in the good old days, and some of them have survived through the decades and can still be bought today – thank goodness!

Retro Sweets UK – some tasty treats you can still buy today

If you’re looking for a retro sweet to take you back to your carefree, childhood days, then look no further! We’ve done the hard work for you and found some delicious retro sweet treats that you can still buy in the UK today.

Fruit Salad & Black Jack

I remember buying fruit salad sweets from the tuck shop when I was at school, I can still conjour up the taste right now, they were delicious! I used to love alternating a juicy fruit salad with a good old Black Jack sweet too! If you were a fan, then you’ll be pleased to hear that these tasty treats are still available to buy!

Sherbert Fountain

These were so popular with the popular kids back at school, they’d be the first choice in the tuck shop and they’d be the first to sell out. If you were a fan, you’ll be thrilled to find that you can still buy them, and now they’re available by the box too!

Cola Cubes

Do you remember cola cubes? They were those tasty, hard cubes that lasted forever – I always felt like I got a lot of sweet for my money with these! You don’t see these around quite so much as the fruit salad and black jacks, but I have managed to dig out a jar online. Just think what a great gift one of these would make for a retro sweet fan.

Sherbert Lemons

I remember my Grandma always used to have a stash of Sherbet Lemons in her handbag, she’s always sneak one to me when my Dad wasn’t looking! These sweets symbolise happy, carefree childhood days to me, they tasted divine and they remind me of my Grandma, what more could you ask for?

Retro Sweet Hampers

For those of you who just fancy a little bit of all the yummy goodness from years gone by, then a Retro Sweet UK Hamper would be perfect! There are loads and loads of options online depending on exactly what you’re looking for. They all suit the sweet tooth perfectly though. Which one are you going to choose?