A great event for the Easter holidays, York Chocolate Festival will be located on Parliament Street from 10 am until 5 pm daily. Entry to the festival and market is FREE! There are some activities and events that require purchasing tickets.
The Market will be on Parliament Street and will host a selection of chocolatiers, confectioners, and everything in between! There will even be some traditional savoury products with a sweet twist available! Everything will be from independent traders, local to the area.
There will be an activity area with a full programme of activities including chocolate lollipop making, tastings and hands-on cookery workshops.
You can see a full list of the traders here.
You can enjoy a walking trail around York with an opportunity to try samples from some of York’s best food outlets by visiting a range of delis, restaurants and suppliers.
The trail is £7.50 per person and you will need to collect your booklet before starting from the Information Point on Parliament Street between 10 am-4 pm. Pre-book online here.
Enjoy a relaxing sit down with a drink from the Festival Chocolate Cafe Bar! As well as all the usual refreshments you would expect, there is cocoa gin and chocolate stout available! Next to the Chocolate Bar there are alcohol-free alternatives available from The Alcohol Free Drinks Company which will be serving beers on draught alongside wines, spirits and even alcohol-free ‘Pimms’!
Chocolate Festival Taste Trail – pre-book, £7.50 per person
A walking trail around the city of York and an opportunity to try samples from some of the best York’s food scene by visiting a range of deli’s, restaurants and suppliers.
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍 Collect from Information Point, Parliament Street
Family Easter Egg Hunt -£5 per egg
The Egg hunt is a fun and interactive activity designed for families with children. A self-guided walking tour while answering clues and picking up some mini eggs. Finish by decorating your own chocolate bar egg with York Cocoa Works.
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍Activity Area, Parliament Street
Chocolate Building Site – FREE
Chocolate House construction by Ashley McCarthy
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍Activity Marquee, Parliament Street (between Halifax and Barclays)
Giant Easter Bunny Painting – donations welcomed
Community communal painting of a 5ft bunny! Proceeds donated to charity
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍St Crux, Pavement
York Cocoa Works Events – pre-book, charges apply
Daily chocolate experiences, masterclasses, and workshops
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍York Cocoa Works, 10 Castlegate, YO1 9RG
Easter Early-Bird Guided Tour at York Chocolate Story – pre-book, entrance fee applies
An offer for the early risers. 9.30 and 9.45 start times. Join a fascinating guided tour about the history of chocolate!
Get 20% off early bird guided tours at York chocolate Story during the Eater holiday at 9:30am and 9:45am (23rd Match – 7th April).
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍York Chocolate Story, King’s Square 09:30 until 09:30
Chocolate Food Factory – FREE
Get hands on with food at our free Food Factory activities.
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍St Crux, Pavement
Fantastic Faces – pay on arrival
Easter and Sweet Treat themed Facepainting with Fantastic Faces.
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍 Parliament Street
Easter Egg Chocolate Bar Decorating – £5 per bar
Decorate an Easter Egg shaped chocolate bar with York Cocoa Works
📆 27 – 31 Mar 2024
📍Activity Marquee, Parliament Street
Find out more information about the Festival on their website here!
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