If you grew up with jelly babies and liquorice allsorts, ordering British lollies Australia-wide is the easiest way to get a proper taste of home. A British lolly selection has a style all its own: dusted jelly babies, stripy allsorts, fizzy gummy mixes and a carton of thin mints to pass around after dinner. Below, we cover the classics we stock, when a bulk bag beats a share bag, and how to put together a nostalgic gift. SweetsWorld stocks them online and ships Australia-wide from our Newcastle NSW warehouse.
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Jelly babies, liquorice allsorts, gummy mixes and after-dinner mints.
Jelly Babies: Dusted and Endlessly Nostalgic
Few lollies say “British sweet shop” quite like jelly babies. These little baby-shaped jellies come in a rainbow of colours with a fine powdery dusting, and everyone has a method: head first, feet first, or sorted by colour before the first bite.
We stock two ways to buy them:
- Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies 350g: the branded bag many UK expats remember, in a generous share size for the lounge room or the office.
- Dusted Jelly Babies 1kg: a bulk bag in the same dusted style, made for lolly jars, parties and anyone who gets through jelly babies quickly.
Jelly babies are traditionally made with gelatine, so if you’re buying for vegetarians, check the ingredient panel on the pack before you order or serve.
Liquorice Allsorts: The Love-It-or-Hate-It Classic
Liquorice allsorts are a mixed bag in the best sense: layers of liquorice and sweet fondant in pastel colours, with a few different shapes in every handful. Some people hunt for one particular piece and leave the rest; others eat them in order. Either way, a bowl on the coffee table rarely lasts long.
Our Maynards Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts come in a 350g bag, which is plenty to share over a long weekend. They’re a great pick for anyone who likes liquorice with a gentler, sweeter edge than straight black liquorice. To learn more about the style, read our liquorice allsorts guide.
Gummy Mixes for Sour and Sweet Fans
Our British lollies range also carries a line-up of Haribo bags, and they’re the easy crowd-pleasers of the collection:
- Starmix 150g: a mixed bag of classic gummy shapes, including fried eggs and cola bottles, for people who like a bit of everything.
- Tangfastics 150g: a fizzy, sour-sugared mix for anyone who wants a tangy kick with their chew.
- Sour S’ghetti 140g: long, sour-coated strands that are made for twirling, stretching and sharing at movie night.
- Sweet & Sour Bears 140g: gummy bears that balance sweet and sour, a friendly first step for anyone new to sour lollies.
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Tangy strands and sweet-and-sour bears for movie nights.
If the tangy ones are your favourite, our sour candy range has plenty more to try.
After Eight: The Grown-Up Finish
No British lolly haul is complete without something for after dinner. After Eight Mints are thin squares of dark chocolate with a soft mint filling, each tucked into its own little paper sleeve. The 300g carton is made for passing around the table with coffee, and it’s a reliable host gift when you’re invited over for a meal, especially at Christmas.
Bulk Bags or Share Bags?
The right size depends on what you’re planning.
Choose share bags when
- You’re trying a lolly for the first time, or want a few different types.
- You’re putting together a gift or a care package.
- It’s for a movie night, road trip or desk drawer.
Choose a bulk bag when
- You’re filling jars for a wedding, baby shower or birthday. Our lolly buffet range has more ideas.
- You need to keep an office or reception bowl topped up.
- You already know jelly babies are the household favourite.
Whichever you pick, reseal the bag or tip the lollies into an airtight jar once opened, and store them somewhere cool and dry. Jellies can firm up when left open to the air, and chocolate like After Eight is best kept away from heat in summer.
A Taste of Home for UK Expats
For anyone who has moved from the UK, a familiar bag of lollies can mean more than any hamper. A simple nostalgia box might pair Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies with Liquorice Allsorts, add a bag of Starmix or Tangfastics, and finish with a carton of After Eight. It works for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day or a “just because” parcel for a homesick friend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between your two jelly baby bags?
Do jelly babies contain gelatine?
What are liquorice allsorts?
Should I buy a bulk bag or share bags for a party?
How do I keep British lollies fresh once opened?
Ready to stock up on a few UK favourites? Browse our full British lollies range for jelly babies, allsorts, gummy mixes and more, all shipped Australia-wide from our Newcastle NSW warehouse.
