UNWRAP THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE!

DISCOVER YORK’S RICH CHOCOLATE HISTORY

Find out how three entrepreneurial families made York the home of chocolate.

Taste & create your own chocolate

Savour exquisite flavors and enjoy the art of making your own chocolate lolly.

Create unforgettable memories together

Share a unique experience and make lasting memories with your loved ones.

We're proud to be ranked in the top 10% of attractions worldwide where guests leave hundreds of 5* reviews every month!

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Explore York’s sweet legacy! Discover the birthplace of iconic treats like the Kit Kat, Chocolate Orange, and the classic boiled sweet.

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Indulge in our exclusive chocolate experiences, from VIP Chocolate Masterclasses to hands-on truffle rolling sessions.

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YOUR CHOCOLATE JOURNEY

FIND OUT HOW COCOA IS TRANSFORMED FROM BEAN TO BAR

UNWRAP THE SECRETS OF YORK'S MOST FAMOUS BRANDS

LEARN TO MAKE AND TASTE CHOCOLATE LIKE AN EXPERT

MARVEL AT THE SKILLS OF OUR PROFESSIONAL CHOCOLATIERS

Try our indulgent hot chocolate

EXPLORE OUR SHOP & CAFÉ

ENJOY DELICIOUS TREATS ON OUR TOUR, THEN BROWSE OUR CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS OR SAVOUR A DRINK IN OUR CAFÉ. PREFER TO SHOP FROM HOME? DISCOVER OUR BEST-SELLING CHOCOLATE BARS ONLINE!

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Breaking the Mould: The Story of KitKat®

KITKAT EXHIBITION

DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF THE ICONIC KITKAT® AT OUR EXHIBITION

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"This is a very interesting tour of York's Chocolate Story. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour." Susan Billing, ON GOOGLE, April 2025

"This was a truly brilliant idea to encourage children to learn about how different chocolates are made. Also they got to taste the delicious chocolate! This was great for our family and we'd definitely recommend to anyone." Asha K, ON TRIPADVISOR, April 2025

"Wonderful full hours entertainment. Informative guide, really interesting, lots of chocolate tasters and a general all round great place! A must visit!" lyndsay Butts, GOOGLE, April 2025

"Excellent tour and tour guide. Well informative tour with lots of samples provided. Would highly recommend this experience." 97mineshp, ON TRIPADVISOR, March 2025

"What a wonderful experience. Our guide was Josh, who was superb. The tour was interactive, extremely informative and very amusing. You will find out some amazing facts about chocolate." Candy757, ON TRIPADVISOR, March 2025

"The Chocolate Story was awesome, the staff were great, Kelly was out tour guide and she provided a great tour, was thoroughly entertained and informed. Looked after the group with the utmost professionalism, definitely helped make the trip worth it! 10/10." Morrison199404, ON TRIPADVISOR, March 2025

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