York's Chocolate Story

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York’s Chocolate Story is a world‑class heritage museum that takes visitors on a delicious journey through the history of chocolate, from its ancient origins to the iconic brands that made York the Chocolate City. Guided tours run daily between 10 am and 5 pm, offering interactive demonstrations, live chocolate rolling, and plenty of tasting stations that keep both children and adults coming back for more. The museum is family‑friendly, with free entry for children under four and lift access for disabled guests. In addition to the classic guided tour, visitors can experience a range of themed adventures. A flexible "Flexi Ticket" lets guests choose any available time slot, while a "Tour & Truffle Rolling" package adds delighted hands‑on truffle making for 15‑minute extra fun. Seasonal specials include Santa’s Christmas Tour, which invites children to meet Santa and make holiday‑themed lollies, and a Christmas Truffle Rolling experience that layers festive flavours into handcrafted truffles. For adults and specialists alike there are specialised master‑classes – a VIP Chocolate Masterclass for 16‑plus, an Adult Christmas Masterclass featuring luxury chocolate creation, and even a Chocolate & Gin tour that pairs premium gins with classic York treats. Educational workshops for schools and group trips are available, complete with curriculum‑aligned activities, free teachers for every six children, and optional lunch space. After the tour the on‑site café and boutique shop welcome guests to sample fresh chocolate, pick up gift‑ware, and savour hot chocolate, making a visit to York’s Chocolate Story truly sweet, memorable, and enlightening.

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• Chocolate Heritage Journey
• Hands‑On Chocolate Making
• Live Chocolate Demonstrations

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• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes

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