The Chocolate Fair is located in Parliament Street and Shambles Market and will run on Friday 25th March - Monday 28th March 2016, however you can enjoy and indulge in York's chocolate creations, attractions and discover so much about our favourite product all year round. So many people are
still involved in a chocolate love affair in York today; we've put together a list of some of our favourite places in York, we hope you will enjoy discovering our Chocolate Hot Spots in York, many of which are looking forward to meeting you all year round.
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| Azra Chocolates | Chocolatier | www.azrachocolates.co.uk | Chocolate Fair - Parliament Street | Hand made designer chocolate shoes and gifts |
| Beningbrough Hall | Museum, Gallery & Gardens | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-hall | Beningbrough | Discover the portraits of the London Whig Coffee House the Kit Kat Club, a generation of gentlemen that lead a cultural revolution |
| Bettys | Tea Room & Cookery School | www.bettys.co.uk | Tea rooms in St Helen's Square, York & Cookery School in Harrogate | Enjoy delectable hand made chocolate cakes, pastries, bars and boxes of chocolates as well as the most beautiful Easter Eggs. The Betty's Cookery School offers teaching on a range of subjects |
| Borthwick Institute for Archives | Archive Library | www.york.ac.uk/borthwick | Library, University of York | The archive is home to a large collection of original documents from Rowntree's and Terry's of York |
| Brown & Blond | Baker | www.brownandblond.com | Chocolate Fair & lots of cafes year round | Chocolate Brownies in over 40 delicious combinations |
| Choc Affair | Chocolatier | www.choc-affair.com | Chocolate Fair & retailers around York | Award winning York based Fair Trade family run business |
| Chocolate Heaven | Chocolatier | www.monkbar.com | 7 The Shambles | Discover a range of chocolates all hand made in this gorgeous shop on the Shambles |
| Clandestine Cake Club | Secret Baking Club | www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk/ccc-events/york-central-city-chocolate | SHHHSH! It's a secret! | Join a secret group of bakers that meet up and share cake and wonderful company every month |
| Coeur De Xocolat | Chocolatier | www.coeurdexocolat.com | Chocolate Fair | David is a professional chocolatier who has been working in the industry for over 30 years |
| Fairfax House | Museum | www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk | Castlegate, York | Restored Georgian townhouse originally created by Lord Fairfax the house accommodates Noel Terry's collection of antique furniture as well as being a wonderful example of society dining and entertaining that demanded confectionery in Georgian York. |
| Filmore & Union | Restaurant & Deli | www.filmoreandunion.com/locations/york | 62a High Petergate | Enjoy Wil's famous gluten free, vegan brownies full of nuts & chocolatey goodness! |
| Foxy Chocs | Chocolatier | www.foxychocs.co.uk | Chocolate Fair | Chocolate gifts, bars, truffles, hampers and gift sets |
| Fudge Kitchen | Chocolatier | www.fudgekitchen.co.uk | 58 Low Petergate | Luxury hand made fudge |
| Goddards National Trust | Attraction & Tea Room | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/goddards | Tadcaster Road | Home to the Terry family, the house and grounds are open to the public to enjoy complete with a tea room offering Chocolate Orange Cake - What else? |
| Grays Court | Restaurant & Hotel | www.grayscourtyork.com | Chapter House Street | Home made cakes, desserts and pastries in a gorgeous setting in the shadow of York Minster |
| Guppy's Chocolates | Chocolatier | www.guppyschocolates.co.uk | Chocolate Fair & retailers around York | Handmade chocolate truffles, bars, shards and Easter Eggs. |
| Harmony House | Cookery School | www.harmonyhousecookeryschool.co.uk | Stillingfleet | Harmony House Cookery School provides cookery days for individuals, families, friends and businesses of all ages and abilities. |
| The Haxby Baker | Baker | www.foodforthought.co.uk | The Village, Haxby | Artisan sourdough and slow fermented breads, patisserie and sweet doughs |
| Henshelwoods Deli | Baker & Delicatessen | www.deliyork.co.uk | Shambles Market | They make the most amazing Chocolate Brownies and Chocolate Tiffin |
| Hotel Chocolat | Chocolate Retailer & Cafe | www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/chocolate-shops/york | Coney Street, York & John Lewis, Monks Cross | Discover a wide range of chocolates including own blend chocolate bars from their estate in St Lucia. |
| Johnsons Toffee | Confectioner | www.johnsonstoffees.com | York Markets based Castleford | Hand made toffees and fudges produced using traditional methods |
| LICC | Ice Cream Parlour | www.liccyork.blogspot.com | 20 Back Swinegate | Enjoy a range of 150 flavours of ice cream as well as sorbets, traditional sweets, unique gifts and hot and cold drinks. |
| The Mansion House | Museum | www.mansionhouseyork.com | St Helen's Square | Official home of the Lord Mayor, many of York's confectionery families were upstanding members of the community, investing in their city and leading York as Lord Mayor, discover more about their role in York and in industry. |
| Merchant Adventurers Hall | Museum | www.theyorkcompany.co.uk | Picadilly & Fossgate, York | Discover the merchants that brought sugar and cocoa into York for the city's wealthy society to enjoy. The company have had a turbulent past with some of York's historic chocolate makers |
| Middlethorpe Hall | Hotel, Spa & Restaurant | www.middlethorpe.com | Bishopthorpe Road | This Georgian country hotel was once home to the Terry family, it serves beautiful Afternoon Tea with delectable pastries |
| The Pig & Pastry | Deli & Cafe | www.bishyroad.net/directory/food-and-drink/cafes/the-pig-and-pastry/ | Bishopthorpe Road | Gorgeous home made cakes |
| Robertos | Restaurant | www.facebook.com/pages/Roberto-Authentic-Italian-Gelato/351460291706810 | 3A Goodramgate | Traditional hand made Italian Gelato Ices all made on-site |
| Rowntree Park Reading Cafe | Park and Cafe | www.york.gov.uk/directory_record/103/ rowntree_park_reading_cafe | Terry Avenue | The park was a gift to the City of York by Messrs Rowntree & Co. in 1921 and is a memorial to the Cocoa Works staff who fell and suffered during World War 1. The Reading Cafe offers outstanding refreshments as well as books to borrow. |
| Rowntree Society | Charitable Organisation | www.rowntreesociety.org.uk | On-line resource | Their purpose is to tell the story of the Rowntree family; their business, their passion for reform and their legacy |
| Sawley Kitchen | Baker | www.sawleykitchen.co.uk | York Markets | Hand baked Yorkshire biscuits, chocolate chip shortbread, white chocolate and lemon shortbread & chocolate cookies |
| Shambles Kitchen | Caterers | www.shambleskitchen.co.uk | Chocolate Bar & Shambles year round | Cocoa infused beef chilli Burritos and pulled pork |
| Tarte & Berry | Baker | www.tarteandberry.com | Chocolate Fair & On-line Retail | Chocoholics & serious baking enthusiasts, they even deliver their amazing cakes to your door! |
| White Rose Bakes | Baker | www.whiterosebakes.co.uk | York Markets & lots of cafes year round | Contemporary artisan sweet baked goods - sea-salted caramel and double Belgian chocolate millionaire's shortbread |
| York Castle Museum | Museum | www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk | Eye of York | Discover the Victorian Cocoa Rooms and the Terry's confectionery shop complete with authentic sweets hand made by the company as well as other fascinating delights. |
| @YorkChocAroma | Resource | @YorkChocAroma | Twitter Account | York is renowned for being a city that smells of chocolate, follow the aroma from the Nestle chocolate factory as it is tracked across the city. |
| York Cocoa House | Chocolatier, Cafe & Education Provider | www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk | Chocolate Fair & 3 Blake Street, York | The Cocoa House on Blake Street sells everything with chocolate |
| York's Chocolate Story | Attraction, Cafe & Chocolatier | www.yorkschocolatestory.com | Shambles Market, & King's Square | Guests can discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate, unwrap the secrets of chocolate making, and even learn the art of the chocolatier. A fully guided tour and three floors of interactive exploration. |
| York Cookery School | Cookery School | www.yorkcookeryschool.com | York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way | Explore your culinary curiosity with our wide range of classes. From delicate French pastry to robust Indian curries, you're sure to find a class that would tantalise your tastebuds! |
| York Dungeon | Attraction | www.thedungeons.com/york/en/plan-your-visit/death-by-chocolate.aspx | Clifford Street | Discover Death by Chocolate with Mary Ann Cotton the Victorian sweet poisoner |
| Yorkshire Museum | Museum | www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk | Museum Gardens | Easter Egg trails and other Medieval Festival traditions |
| Yorkshire Soap Company | Retailer & Manufaturer | www.facebook.com/pages/The-Yorkshire-Soap-Company-Limited/212569178804389 | Blake Street, York | Discover a range of cocoa butter treats handmade on site in the Yorkshire Soap Company emporium on Blake Street with chocolate-scented soap bars and chocolate scented soap cupcakes |
