York - the Chocolate City

When the wind is blowing right you can smell the lingering aroma of chocolate across the city of York - the Chocolate City. Ever a timeless destination for visitors from around the world, York has been entertaining and sharing sweet treats with visitors for centuries, creating brands and timeless classic confectionery that made global names from the likes of Terry's and the Chocolate Orange and Rowntree's and Kit Kat.

Its rivers brought in the vital ingredients, while the railways transported the final products at speed around the country and the artisans became industrial pioneers.

Today, this sweet legacy continues with treats ranging from humbugs, cakes and fudge still produced in the city, with chocolate remaining a vital part of York’s past, present and future.

Discover more from the attractions, makers, artisans and guides that love sharing York's passion for chocolate.

Chocolate in York

York Chocolate Trail

Discover the history behind York’s chocolate foundation and follow the York Chocolate Trail for a taste experience catered to your sweet tooth.

The city celebrated 250 years of being home to the renowned confectioner Terry’s. Today, this sweet legacy continues with treats ranging from humbugs to fudge produced in the city, with chocolate remaining a vital part of York’s past, present and future.


Indulge at York's finest chocolatiers

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York Cocoa Works - Chocolate Café

York Cocoa Works is a working, learning chocolate factory where visitors can see, eat and craft their very own chocolat…

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York Cocoa Works

York Cocoa Works is a working, learning chocolate factory where visitors can see, eat and craft their very own chocolat…

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Cocoa Joe's

Featured on ITV's 'Ainsley Harriott's Good Mood Food', we are Independent business specialising in hot and iced drinks,…

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York's Chocolate Story

Welcome to York's Chocolate Story, the ultimate destination for families, chocolate lovers, and anyone seeking a truly …


Chocolate Activities & Events in York

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Experience chocolate-themed activities and events in York throughout the year!

Christmas Tree Making
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14th Nov 24 - 5th Jan 25

Christmas Chocolate Bar Making at York Cocoa Works

Join us this Christmas to make your own special Chocolate creation in our Christmas Chocolate Bar Making Workshop. York…

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16th Oct 24 - 31st Dec 25

VIP Chocolate Masterclass

Join the new VIP Chocolate Masterclass at York's Chocolate Story for a luxurious Chocolate-making experience! We’ll tak…

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21st Jan 23 - 21st Jan 25

Chocolate Truffle Making Masterclass

Join us at York Cocoa Works to learn how to craft your own beautiful box of hand made chocolate truffles to your own fa…

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20th Aug 23 - 20th Aug 25

Chocolate Lollipop Making

Join us at York Cocoa Works to craft your own chocolate treat to take away to gift, share or just enjoy all to yourself…