Family Package 6

Summer of Savings

A sweet discount for you!

The Government's Summer Saver initiative has reduced VAT on family attractions, and we've gone one step further by adding our biggest seasonal discount on top.​

The result? Our lowest ticket prices ever this summer! ​

Whether you're planning a family day out, treating the grandkids or looking for a delicious indoor adventure, there's never been a better time to discover York's Chocolate Story.

 

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Why Are Prices Lower This Summer?

The Government has temporarily reduced VAT on admission tickets from 20% to 5% to UK family attractions from 25 June to 1 September 2026.​

We've then gone even further and added our own summer offer on top, giving you an even greater saving! ​

Both discounts are already included in the ticket price shown online, so there's nothing extra you need to do. Just book and enjoy the savings!

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How It Works

  • Savings automatically applied: The VAT saving and our additional summer discount are already included in the ticket price. 
  • Which experiences are included? The discounts apply to our family-friendly experiences, including Guided Tours and Truffle Rolling. 
  • Discount period: Available from 25 June to 1 September 2026.​
  • Online and walk-in tickets: The same discounted price applies whether you book online or visit on the day. We recommend pre-booking to guarantee your preferred time slot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. York's Chocolate Story is taking part in the Government's Great British Summer Savings initiative. We've combined the temporary VAT reduction with our own seasonal summer offer to bring even greater value to our visitors, with sweeter prices throughout the summer!

The UK Government has introduced a temporary VAT cut on admission tickets to museums and family attractions, running 25 June to 1 September 2026. We're passing that saving straight on to you, on top of our own planned summer discount, so prices are lower than usual for the whole of the school holidays.

The exact saving depends on your ticket type, but it's reflected automatically in the price shown when you book, there's nothing extra to apply and no code needed.

No. The saving is already built into our ticket prices for the specified period, just book as normal and you'll see the reduced price.

Yes. The Government's VAT relief and our summer discount apply to admission tickets for both adults and children.

The Government's VAT relief and our summer pricing runs until 1 September 2026, after which standard pricing returns.

Absolutely. Our discounts are already included in the ticket price whether you book online or simply walk in on the day. No codes, no vouchers and no extra steps – just sweet summer savings however you choose to visit.

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