The Victorian Candle Co. is a small, independent candle maker based in Carlisle, Cumbria. Every candle we make is hand-poured in our workshop using premium soy wax and carefully developed fragrance blends. Here is a little about who we are, how we work, and what we believe makes a genuinely great candle.
Where we are
We are based in Carlisle, the historic city at the northern edge of England. Carlisle sits at the gateway to the Lake District, on the edge of Hadrian's Wall country, and within reach of the Solway Coast. It is a place with a strong sense of identity and a long tradition of craft and making, and we are proud to be part of that tradition.
The landscape of Cumbria informs everything we do. The clean air, the changing seasons, and the natural world around us all find their way into our fragrance choices. Our candles are rooted in the place we call home.
How we make our candles
We use 100 percent soy wax in all of our candles. Soy is a plant-based, renewable material that burns more cleanly and for longer than paraffin. Our fragrance oils are carefully selected and blended to achieve a strong, true-to-scent throw that lasts throughout the life of the candle.
Every candle is poured by hand in small batches. Wicks are centred by hand, fragrance loads are carefully measured, and every vessel is checked before it leaves our workshop. We do not cut corners on materials or process, because we believe the quality of the finished candle reflects every decision made along the way.
What we believe
We believe that a great candle should do three things: smell wonderful before you light it, fill the room with fragrance when burning, and maintain that fragrance throughout its life. We test every fragrance blend extensively before it goes into production, and we only release candles that meet our own standards as candle lovers.
We also believe that buying from a small British maker should feel like a better choice, not just a more ethical one. Our candles should outperform mass-market alternatives on quality, not just on provenance. We work hard to make sure they do.
Our commitment to sustainability
We use soy wax because it is plant-based and renewable. Our vessels are designed to be reused after the wax has burned down. We use minimal, recyclable packaging. And by making our candles in Carlisle and selling directly to customers across the UK, we keep our supply chain as short as possible.
Find us
Our full range is available to order online with UK-wide delivery. Whether you are local to Carlisle or ordering from the other end of the country, you will receive a candle made with the same care and attention to detail.
Browse our Scented Soy Candles or explore our Best Sellers. Hand-poured in Carlisle, Cumbria, with fast UK delivery.