Education
School Visits to York’s Chocolate Story
Our award winning educational programme brings the National Curriculum to life in ways that you might not expect.
At York’s Chocolate Story, pupils discover how chocolate travelled from the ancient Americas to York, how the city became famous for chocolate-making, and what happens when science, history and creativity come together.
Our school visits combine a fully guided tour with interactive activities, chocolate-making and opportunities to learn from our expert chocolatiers. Every visit is adapted to suit your pupils’ age and learning needs, with curriculum-linked workshops available to take your learning even further.
Suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4
Why bring your class to York’s Chocolate Story?
Take your school class on a fascinating, fully guided tour to discover how York became the UK’s home of chocolate. During your visit, pupils can:
• Discover the origins of cocoa and chocolate
• Explore York’s unique history as a centre of chocolate-making
• Find out how cocoa beans are transformed into chocolate
• Take part in practical chocolate-making activities
• See a live demonstration from an expert chocolatier
• Explore the science behind chocolate
• Enhance your visit with one of our curriculum linked workshops
And, of course, there’s chocolate to taste along the way!
Learn through chocolate
Our school visits bring the curriculum to life through:
History – from the Maya to York’s famous chocolate makers
Science – explore materials, changing states and how chocolate is made
Geography – follow cocoa from bean to bar
Design & Technology – explore chocolate production, design and branding
English – develop communication, storytelling and comprehension
Plan your visit
We know organising a school trip takes planning. Our Education Team can help with:
Risk assessments and FAQs
Curriculum information
Allergy and accessibility information
Planning your day
Teacher familiarisation visits
School prices
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Guided Tour
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£12.50 PER PUPIL
- Enjoy an immersive tour through chocolate history
- Lots of samples throughout
- Decorate a chocolate lolly
- Live chocolatier demonstration
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Guided Tour & Workshop
best value
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£15.00 per pupil
- Includes our Guided Tour
- Additional 60 Minute Workshop
- Catering to various Key Stages
- Immersive educational environment
Our Workshops
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Adventures in the Chocolate Factory
KS1 & KS2
Step into the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through creative storytelling, teamwork and chocolate-themed activities.
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Victorians: A Sweet Invention
KS1 & KS2
Discover Victorian life, inventions and the Industrial Revolution – and explore how chocolate changed during this fascinating period.
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Meet the Maya: The Original Chocolatiers
KS2
Explore the world of the ancient Maya and discover the important role cocoa played in their society.
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Changing States with Chocolate
KS2
Get hands-on with the science of chocolate and investigate solids, liquids, reversible and irreversible changes and tempering.
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WW2: Rations and Resilience
KS2 & KS3
Discover the role of chocolate during the Second World War, from rationing and production to its importance for morale.
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The Next Big Thing
KS2, KS3 & KS4
Design, brand and pitch a new chocolate product in this creative Design & Technology and entrepreneurship workshop.
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