Easter in Tewkesbury calls for chocolate worth the season, and we've hunted down independent makers across the UK whose Easter eggs and treats ship reliably to the Gloucestershire area. Whether you're after something for the hunt, a gift box to impress, or a letterbox treat that arrives before the bank holidays, what stood out to us was the care these producers take—proper chocolate, interesting flavours, packaging that feels like a gift from day one.
We've steered clear of the mass-produced stuff you'll find everywhere else. Instead, we tracked down artisans who still make their chocolate eggs and lollies by hand, or who've dreamed up clever twists—like salted caramel centres or hot chocolate gift sets—that justify the trip away from the supermarket aisle.
These chocolate lollies are the sort of thing you'd want in an Easter hunt—proper chocolate, not the waxy stuff. Simple, effective, and they arrive in time for the school holidays even if you're ordering a week or two out.
A step up in luxury: milk chocolate lollies paired with mini eggs that actually taste like chocolate, not sugar and air. The mix means you're not eating the same thing all the way through, which matters when Easter stretches over several days.
If you're after something different, this combines a proper chocolate slab with a hot chocolate letterbox gift. It's the sort of thing that works just as well for an adult as for a child, and the dual-purpose angle means one parcel does double duty.
A mixed collection of Easter treats that keeps things interesting without overwhelming anyone. It's the gift-giving equivalent of breadth rather than depth—enough variety to feel generous without requiring someone to eat chocolate until May.
The white and milk chocolate combination is underrated. This lolly sits somewhere between elegant and indulgent, and white chocolate paired this way—rather than on its own—actually tastes like something rather than just sweetness.
Six hand-made chocolates filled with salted caramel is the kind of Easter gift that lands with a little more sophistication than a bag of lollies. The salt-sweet combination cuts through chocolate richness, and each one is still worth savouring rather than just eating on the go.
