A stunning Yorkshire village is home to the world's oldest sweet shop - nestled right in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Hidden away in Nidderdale lies the delightful village of Pateley Bridge, providing a slice of rural Yorkshire life and serving as an ideal starting point for discovering the surrounding area. At its heart, you'll find the treasure that is The Oldest Sweet Shop, a preserved snapshot of traditional village existence.

Officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest of its kind on the planet, this historic building has been spreading joy through confectionery across multiple generations. Guests can savour the delight of classic and time-honoured sweets in a charming, cottage-style establishment that has devoted its entire existence to sugary delights.

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Within, the displays are stocked with nostalgic treats, crafted using recipes dating back to the 19th Century, maintaining their authentic character. Additionally, they stock baked products, whose tastes evoke cherished childhood recollections for numerous patrons.

One recent customer at the establishment wrote on TripAdvisor: "A lovely old shop with 'old-fashioned' sweets that children born in the 1960s and onwards will fondly remember, probably even earlier! There are a couple of sweet machines and an old cash till used for pre-decimal coins, including old pounds, shillings, and pence.".

"We bought some sweets, including a quarter of coconut mushrooms, which I'd not eaten in many years. Thank goodness there are still shops selling sweets from yesteryear!" Another thrilled customer shared: "Upon walking into this delightful little sweet shop, the smell and shelves full of old fashioned sweets brought back lovely childhood memories, it took me some time to make up my mind as to which sweets I should pick. It certainly deserves a visit; you will not be disappointed."

Beyond this enchanting shop, the village also boasts a charming High Street filled with other shops, galleries and eateries for you to explore. Among these treasures is the quintessentially British café, The Old Granary Tea Shop, offering comforting home-cooked fare.

A pleased visitor shared: "A lovely, friendly, welcoming café with proper homemade chips, delicious local pies, ham, etc., generous portions and reasonable prices. Also dog friendly!" Another customer praised it as being "perfect in all regards".

For those interested in delving deeper into the village and its surroundings, Nidderdale Museum serves as an ideal stopover for a dose of historical Yorkshire. Spread across 11 rooms, it showcases a wide array of artefacts from bygone eras, including items related to agriculture, religion, transport, education, and more.

The museum continues to operate largely due to the generosity of local volunteers who are passionate about preserving the area's heritage and fostering community spirit. As such, it charges a £5 entry fee per adult, while children can visit at no cost.