The city where Kit Kat was created, traditional factories, whiskey tastings and other activities in England, Scotland and Wales
The UK may be more associated with fish and chips and afternoon tea, but it also stands out when it comes to chocolate. In England, Scotland and Wales, travelers can include chocolate shops, factory tours, tastings and workshops to get their hands dirty. Check out some chocolatey experiences:
Cadbury World – Birmingham, England
The iconic Cadbury chocolate factory is located in Bournvilleon the outskirts of Birmingham, and welcomes those curious to discover the production process. Through interactive exhibitions and tastings aimed at children, the visit tells the story of the creation of chocolate and the history of Cadbury, which in 2024 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the opening of its first store.
York’s Chocolate Story – York, England
A sort of interactive museum, the The History of York Chocolate It tells you through a guided tour how chocolate is produced and the history of the brands that were born in the city. This is the case of KitKat, which was invented in York in 1935 and a part of the exhibition is entirely dedicated to him. Afterwards, visitors also participate in a demonstration with a master chocolatier.
Knoops – Various towns in England
German Jens Knoop opened his first hot chocolate shop in England Rye in 2013. Since then, the brand has been calling Knoops has grown, become a phenomenon and has shops spread across cities like Bath, Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford, London, Chester, Manchester AND St Albans. In all of them it is worth stopping for a hot chocolate and buying the chocolate flakes, which allows you to prepare the drink at home. The product is also sold in department stores and supermarkets, such as Harrods and Whole Foods.
Dark Sugars – London, England
With three addresses inside Londonartisanal chocolate shop Dark sugars offers a wide range of chocolate bars, chocolates and other creations. The first unit is charming Brick Streetperfect for those who want to discover the alternative side of the English capital.
Bean to Bar Factory Experience at London Chocolate – London, England
Chocolate shop and factory, the London chocolate organizes a “bean to bar” experience, which allows you to follow the production of the cocoa bean in its raw form up to the final product, i.e. the chocolate bar. The guided tour shares the techniques and secrets of the master chocolatiers.
Icing School at Biscuiteers – London, England
A Biscuit makers produces themed artisan biscuits. In the units of Belgravia AND Notting Hillthere are pastry schools where visitors can exercise their creativity by decorating biscuits, experimenting with icing techniques and learning to recreate some iconic designs.
Dr Choc’s Windsor Chocolate Factory – Windsor, England
In front of Windsor Castle there is a small chocolate factory, Doctor Choc’s, which ranges from classic milk chocolate to more imaginative creations such as lavender chocolate. You can book a time to taste the varieties or learn how to make chocolate.
Chocolate and Whiskey Tour at Clydeside Distillery – Glasgow, Scotland
One of the tours organized by the Clydeside distillery combines tastings of five single malt whiskeys and artisan chocolates from local producer Sugarsnap. Opened in 2017, Clydeside has brought the art of distilling back to the heart of Glasgowestablishing itself as the first distillery dedicated exclusively to single malt whiskeys in over 100 years.
Mrs. Potts Chocolate House – Bath, England
Amelia Pott opened her doors first chocolate house In Bath in 2017. Two more stores have opened since then Bristol AND Cardiff. But it is in the original branch of Bath There is a two-hour workshop where chocolate bars are produced and decorated, which make an excellent travel souvenir.
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Fudge Making Experience at Fudge Kitchen – Various Cities, England & Scotland
The secrets of fraud – a chocolate-based dessert that is compared to our brigadeiro – are revealed by an expert on the subject during the FudgeKitchen. The experience begins with tasting a wide variety of flavors. Subsequently, participants roll up their sleeves to prepare the fondant that they can then take home. The activity is available on Canterbury, Bath, Windsor, Cambridge, York AND Edinburgh.
Llandudno Chocolate Experience – Llandudno, Wales
The museum’s exhibit covers 500 years of chocolate history, as well as offering special tastings and children’s activities. The visit also passes through an artisanal chocolate laboratory, where it is possible to witness the production live, and a point of sale Maisie’s Llandudnowith 80 different types of chocolates, 16 flavors of hot chocolate and homemade fudge.
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