The best chocolate days out, perfect for Easter

Easter, Food and Drink, Activity

Posted by Kate Atkin on 9th January 2023

Easter chocolate workshop

If you're stuck for ideas on what to do this Easter, we've got some great Easter holiday activities and chocolatey places to try! 

We’ve gathered a selection of artisan chocolatiers, small factories, and some of the best chocolate shops to inspire both your taste buds and wanderings this Easter.

From things to do with the kids to indulgent treats just for grown-ups, we bring you our favourite chocolate days out across the UK.

Easter breaks


York Cocoa House

York Cocoa House, York, North Yorkshire

Explore the magical world of York Cocoa House, in the heart of the vibrant city of York. Watch chocolate demonstrations or get involved in the chocolate workshops. All different levels are catered for, so whether you are an amateur or just want to hone your craft, this is the best place in Yorkshire to make it happen. You can also treat yourself to a chocolate tasting, which includes drinks and cakes – and anything you can’t quite manage will be boxed up for you to take home.

Stay nearby: The Mustard Pot, York | Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs


Ilfracombe Chocolate EmporiumIlfracombe Chocolate Emporium, copyright Instagram @ilfracombechocolateemporium

Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium, Ilfracombe, Devon

For those looking for chocolate museums in the South West, Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium in Devon has plenty for sweet-toothed holidaymakers to enjoy. Dedicated to all things chocolate, this award-winning shop and museum in the seaside town of Ilfracombe is simply bursting with goodies for you to drool over. Admire their collection of chocolate memorabilia, be wowed by their 6’ chocolate man and his chocolate, chocolate Labrador, and purchase a bevy of tasty treats in the shop – just try not to eat them all on the drive home!

Stay nearby: 10 Go To Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe | Sleeps 10 + 2 dogs


Cadbury World

Cadbury World, Birmingham, West Midlands

Enjoy a chocolate extravaganza at Cadbury World in the aptly named Bournville in Birmingham. Uncover 4D adventures, watch how the most famous chocolate in the world is made and sample the goods too. You must pick up some souvenir choccies at The World's Biggest Cadbury Shop – whether you leave them until you get home is up to you!

Stay nearby: Oaken Spa | Sleeps 10 + 2 dogs


Children’s Chocolate Factory

Children’s Chocolate Factory, Hawkshead, Lake District

Find a little sweetness among the Lake District's natural beauty at the Children’s Chocolate Factory in Hawkshead. Along with a café and a shop that both serve delicious chocolate creations, the factory runs workshops throughout the day where you can get messy and create your own chocolate treats. Best of all, everything you make is yours to take home, including your apron and hair net!

Stay nearby: Cobblestone Cottage – Hawkshead, Hawkshead | Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs


Temper Temper ChocolateTemper Temper Chocolate, copyright Instagram @temper_temper_chocolate

Temper Temper Chocolate, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Enthusiastic chocolatiers of all ages are warmly welcomed at Temper Temper Chocolate in Tunbridge Wells, in the heart of Kent. Whether you book one of their hands-on workshops or fun-filled chocolate parties, there is plenty of chocolatey excitement to be had here. Their truffle workshops are particularly popular, where you can learn the art of making and flavouring your own ganache as well as decorating the finished product.

Stay nearby: 3 Stable Mews, Tunbridge Wells | Sleeps 4


The Cotswold Sweet Company

The Cotswold Sweet Company, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

In the beautiful town of Stow-on-the-Wold, The Cotswold Sweet Company has been plying its trade for over 100 years. Handmade sweets and chocolates are their specialities, so it’s certainly worth a trip to sample their wares whenever you visit the Cotswolds. Their hampers are perfect if you’re looking for a unique gift, and kids will love the selection of animal-themed confectionery.

Stay nearby: Sheepcote Stow On The Wold, Stow-on-the-Wold | Sleeps 6


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Inspired Chocolate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire’s Inspired Chocolate is famed for its hand-crafted wonders. It hosts regular chocolate tours and workshops in its small factory at Leyburn, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Perfect for families or couples, you can also combine a fun activity with a delectable afternoon tea in their café.

Stay nearby: Mount House, Leyburn | Sleeps 6


The Chocolatarium

The Chocolatarium, Edinburgh, Scotland

Just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Chocolatarium is one of the best chocolate factories in Scotland. Here, you can uncover the journey from cacao bean to chocolate bar – and make your own to take home. Their 90-minute chocolate factory tours include a visit to their tasting room which features over 40 different Scottish and international varieties, including malt whisky-infused and haggis-inspired chocolate.

Stay nearby: Dunesk Lodge, near Edinburgh | Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs


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Craft House Chocolate, Somerton, Somerset

Few towns are as deserving of the description ‘chocolate box’ than Somerton in Somerset, where you will also find the aptly situated Craft House Chocolate. This tiny bean-to-bar shop not only boasts a decadent selection of luxurious truffles, single-origin bars and silky hot chocolate, but it also features a workshop where you can join a series of classes, from truffle-making to tempering masterclasses and specialist skills such as chocolate flower-making.

Stay nearby: Coach House – Somerton, Somerton | Sleeps 4 + 1 dog


Llandudno Chocolate Experience

Llandudno Chocolate Experience, Llandudno, North Wales

When it comes to chocolate days out in Wales, Llandudno Chocolate Experience should certainly be on the list. Families can take a chocolatey journey beginning in a Mayan hut and weave through time, exploring nine different themed areas, including an Aztec temple, a pirate ship's cargo hold and a Moroccan tent. There are chocolate samples to devour along the way and you can even watch a chocolatier at work at their Llandudno chocolate factory.

Stay nearby: Arvon, Llandudno | Sleeps 6 + 1 dog


Escape this Easter

Treat yourself to more than just chocolate this Easter; get away and explore some of the UK's scenic spots with our collection of Easter breaks. 

We have holiday cottages across the UK, perfect for families looking for a special place for a holiday, for big groups planning Easter celebrations, or for couples enjoying a memorable spring break. 

Easter cottages

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