We all remember a trip to a traditional sweetshop where the shopkeeper would carefully measure out your selection onto their weighting scales before bagging them up for you to enjoy.
With the six weeks school holidays nearly upon us, you may want to give your children a treat by taking them to a traditional sweet shop.
And we’ve done your research for you. Check out 10 of the best sweetshops on Wearside according to Google reviews.
The shops are not listed in any particular order.
1. A. Sacco Confectioner & Tobacconist
A. Sacco Confectioner & Tobacconist in Concord Washington has a Google review rating of five stars from 11 reviews. | Google Photo: Google
2. Dream Candy
Dream Candy on Cleveland Road in Sunderland has a Google review rating of 4.7 from 32 reviews. Photo: Simply Sweetie
3. The Sweet Boutique
The Sweet Boutique in Sunderland has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars from 32 reviews. | Google Photo: Google
4. Bonbons Sweets Ltd
Bonbons Sweets Ltd in Chester-le-Street has been given a Google review rating of 4.7 stars from 82 reviews. | Google Photo: Google