York's Chocolate Story
An interactive tour about York's chocolate industry, covering the histories of KitKat, Rowntree's and Terry's, with hands-on chocolate-making sessions.
York is Britain's chocolate city, the birthplace of KitKat, Rolo and Terry's Chocolate Orange. The roughly one-hour guided tour covers the Rowntree and Terry families and the lives of their workers. Visitors can watch chocolatiers at work and decorate chocolates themselves, with several tastings along the way. Admission is about £20, and timed slots must be booked in advance. Located beside King's Square, it suits families and rainy days.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (tours by session)
Nearby sights
- The Shambles
- Shambles Market
- Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
- Barley Hall
- York Minster
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Treasurer's House