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 fun place to visit in York, England. It's a special museum all about chocolate! You can find it right in the middle of the city, in King's Square.
This attraction opened in March 2012. It teaches you all about how chocolate has been made in York for a very long time. You'll learn about famous chocolate factories like Rowntree's, which started way back in 1890. Today, Nestlé owns the Rowntree's brand.
Contents
Discovering Chocolate's Journey
At York's Chocolate Story, you'll go on an exciting tour. It starts by exploring the very beginning of chocolate. You'll learn how chocolate first came from a plant in what is now Mexico.
How Chocolate Spread to Europe
The tour explains how chocolate traveled from Mexico to Europe. You'll hear about Hernán Cortéz, who played a big part in bringing this new plant to Europe. He had a special control over it, meaning he was one of the first to bring it over.
York's Chocolate History
You'll also dive deep into York's own chocolate story. The museum uses cool pre-recorded videos. Actors pretend to be members of the famous Rowntree and Terry families. These families were very important in making chocolate in York.
Making Your Own Chocolate
One of the best parts of the tour is learning how chocolate is made. You'll see how it was done in the past and how it's still made today. There's even an interactive part where you can make your very own chocolate lolly!
After your tour, you can visit the gift shop. It has a huge selection of tasty chocolate treats you can buy.
Awards and Recognition
York's Chocolate Story is a popular place. In 2018, it won a special award. It received a gold award in the Guided Tour of the Year category from the VisitEngland Awards. This shows how much visitors enjoy the experience.
