York's Chocolate Story facts for kids
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| Established | March 2012 |
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| Location | King's Square, York, England |
| Type | Food and Local history museum |
| Owner | Continuum Attractions |
York's Chocolate Story is a super fun and interactive place to visit in York, England. It's like a museum, but all about chocolate! You can find it in King's Square. This sweet attraction first opened its doors in March 2012.
Discovering York's Chocolate History
This amazing museum opened in March 2012. It teaches you all about how chocolate has been made in York for a long time. The attraction is right in the middle of York, near a famous street called The Shambles.
The museum shares stories about many chocolate factories in York. These include the Rowntree's factory, which started in 1890. Since 1988, it has been owned by Nestlé. Another famous factory was Terry's, which opened in 1926.
You can also learn about the people who worked in these factories. Chocolate had a big impact on the city of York. For example, the Rowntree's factory provided cool things for its workers. These included the Joseph Rowntree Theatre and Rowntree Park. The museum also tells the detailed story of chocolate itself. It shows how it began in what is now Mexico and then traveled all the way to Europe.
A Sweet Journey Inside
When you visit, you'll go on a tour that explains how chocolate was made in the past and how it's still made today. There's even an interactive part where you can make your own chocolate treats!
York's Chocolate Story also offers special workshops. Here, you can learn even more about making chocolate. After your tour, you can check out the gift shop. It's full of chocolate-themed goodies. There's also a cafe where you can enjoy some delicious chocolate treats.
Award-Winning Fun!
This attraction has won some cool awards! In 2018, it won a gold award from VisitEngland. This was for being the Guided Tour of the Year. Then, in 2019, it won two more awards. It got a bronze for Best UK Leisure Attraction and a silver for Best UK Heritage Attraction at the British Travel Awards.
