UK / Yorkshire and the Humber / North Yorkshire
York’s Chocolate Story
3-4 King's Square York, YO1 7LD
Taste your way through history on a guided tour exploring York’s sweet past.
Step back in time to the 1800s, where York’s founding confectionery families revolutionised chocolate making, building a lasting legacy that turned York into the UK’s chocolate capital.
Uncover the origins of the cocoa bean…
But first, travel back thousands of years to 1200BC in Central America, where ancient tribes discovered the mighty cocoa bean. Follow its journey across Europe, eventually arriving in York where a chocolate legacy was born.
Meet the founding families…
Learn how four entrepreneurial families from York – Tuke, Rowntree, Terry and Craven helped shape the confectionery industry, creating iconic global brands, bringing chocolate to the masses, and forever leaving their mark on both the city, and the world.
Make your own treats!
Complete your journey with a live demonstration from one of our expert chocolatiers. Enjoy tasty samples, and create your own chocolate treat to take away!
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
Open Daily
10.00 - 17.00
Closed 25th & 26th December & 1st January.
Prices
Please see the website for details.
Facilities
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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