York's Chocolate Story

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York's Chocolate Story Unwrap the history of chocolate on a fascinating Guided Tour! 🍫✨ Unwrap the history of chocolate at York's tastiest attraction!
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Step inside York’s Chocolate Story in the heart of the city and embark on an immersive guided tour that takes you from the rainforests of Central America - where the cocoa bean was first discovered - to its arrival in Europe and eventually York. Here, you’ll uncover the stories of the city’s most famous chocolate-making families - Rowntree, Terry, Tuke and Craven, and learn how they transformed chocolate from a luxury for the few into the beloved treat we know today. Along the way, discover surprising secrets and fascinating facts about York’s greatest creations, from the Chocolate Orange to the world-famous KitKat. Enjoy plenty of delicious samples, decorate your own chocolate lolly, and watch our skilled chocolatiers at work. When your tour is complete, enjoy an indulgent hot chocolate from our café, or browse our shop for irresistible treats to take home. Open daily 10am - 5pm
Closed 24th, 25th, 26th December, and 1st January.

27/10/2026

Not managed to get your hands on any chocolate today?

We’ve got a wide range of flavours available in-store or online - the perfect treat 🍫😍

27/10/2026

Have you found any chocolate yet?

A few more clues for anyone joining the hunt this lunch time…

27/10/2026

A few clues to help your hunt 👀

Tag us and share if you’re lucky enough to win!

27/10/2026

York’s Chocolate Hunt is underway! 🍫

If you’re in the city centre, get involved for your chance to win a year’s supply of chocolate.

We've got some big plans in York tomorrow... 🍫Transport sorted ✅Chocolate packed ✅Best hiding locations ⏳⏰ 10am
26/10/2026

We've got some big plans in York tomorrow... 🍫

Transport sorted ✅
Chocolate packed ✅
Best hiding locations ⏳

⏰ 10am

A new chapter in York’s Chocolate Story has begun… 🍫✨Last Friday, we were delighted to open our doors and welcome guests...
26/10/2026

A new chapter in York’s Chocolate Story has begun… 🍫✨

Last Friday, we were delighted to open our doors and welcome guests back to experience the newly refreshed York’s Chocolate Story shop and Hot Chocolate bar.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the reopening — take a look at some of our favourite moments from the day. 📸

26/10/2026

A little look inside our brand new shop and hot chocolate bar 👀🍫

Have you had a chance to take a look around yet? ♥️

23/10/2026

The doors are open… are you ready to step inside? 👀🍫

Journey into York’s incredible chocolate story and discover the people, secrets and creations behind the city’s chocolate-making legacy.

Discover. Taste. Create. Indulge. ✨

23/10/2026

Discover York’s sweetest story 🍫

Taste, explore and get hands-on as you journey through York’s incredible chocolate past, present and future.

From fascinating stories and delicious tastings to discovering the secrets of chocolate making and creating something of your own — there’s plenty to indulge in.

Ready to unwrap the legacy? ✨

23/10/2026

We are open 🍫✨

Who’s coming to visit our newly refurbished Shop and Hot Chocolate bar?

Address

King's Square
York
YO17LD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm

Telephone

+441904527765

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