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As COVID restrictions have been removed, we are pleased to say that our factory tours are up and running again.

Have you ever wondered how filled chocolates, bars and other chocolate delights are made?

In our 75 minute tour, you will why the process of making chocolate by hand is truly fascinating to behold. So allow us to guide you through how we create our melt-in-the-mouth ranges.

Visit our modern factory in Inverclyde and see for yourself the whole process.

Learn about the origins of chocolate and sample 5 different types single origin chocolate.

You will see the ingredients, how we temper chocolate, and the types of products we make. Of course, you will get to taste lots of chocolate.

Best of all, before you leave, you will be able to choose a complimentary bar of chocolate. 

Appointment necessary. The tours operate daily. Find us just off the westbound dual carriageway at the Woodhall Roundabout. This is a wonderful experience for all ages, and priced at only £40.00 per head for adults and £30.00 for children under 12 years old .

Just call the factory to book your visit. 

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Oban chocolate factory.

The Oban Chocolate Company was opened in December 2003 by Stewart and Helen, two young Scots from Oban who got the idea while traveling in Australia. They now have several employees and an extensive range of chocolates, with new flavours being added regularly.

Viewing windows enable you to watch the production of chocolate, which takes place most days in the late morning.  You can, of course, buy their products in their shop, and grab a take-away of some organic coffee to enjoy with your selection of chocolate treats. Enjoy!

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The Tour of Chocolate

Voted #1 best food experience in the uk, trip advisor 2022.

With knowledgeable and friendly Guides and delicious chocolate, the original ‘Tour of Chocolate’ is one of Edinburgh’s most popular visitor experiences. For both adults and children and enjoyed by Edinburgh locals and visitors alike. Join one of our daily public tours or check available dates for your staff and corporate event , chocolate hen party , children’s birthday party or educational group .

Tour of Chocolate

The original 90-minute, fully-guided Tour of Chocolate

• create your very own dream chocolate bar to take away
• discover the magic of where chocolate comes from
• see and smell how chocolate is made
• choose from over 40 flavours in the Tasting Room

Suitable for chocolate lovers aged 6+.

Adults £25, Children (aged 6 and over) £17

The cacao jungle.

See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about cacao farmers and how they grow this fruit with its precious beans inside.

Taste smooth and creamy warm chocolate and discover the fascinating history of cacao, that the Aztecs named the food of the gods!

The Chocolate Factory Kitchen

Experience how chocolate is magically transformed from little almond-shaped beans to the smooth and silky treat we all love.

Discover the difference between dark, milk and white chocolate with some quirky machines to show you how it is all done!

Make your own chocolate bar!

Have fun making your own chocolate bar to take away. You can even choose a bar with a Scottish twist and make a chocolate Greyfriar’s Bobby, a chocolate Nessie or a chocolate Edinburgh Castle!

Get creative as you create your own unique flavour combination with over 20 delicious ingredients to choose from.

Tasting Session

Come to the Tasting Room with our wonderful selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolate makers.

There are over 40 varieties to choose from including dark, milk & white, haggis chocolate, Japanese chocolate, chilli, whisky, salted caramel and many, many more.

Ticket Prices

Tour of Chocolate – Adults £25, Children £17 Truffle-Making Masterclass – £38 Chocolate and Whisky Experience – £44 Chocolate and Wine Experience – £44

Food Allergies and Dietary Requirements

Your Guide will ask for dietary information on arrival but for more details for those with vegan, dairy-free, halal, gluten-free, soya-free and nut-free diets, please click here .

We strive to make The Chocolatarium as accessible as possible for those with dietary requirements. Visitors with severe allergies to mild intolerance to dairy, nuts, gluten and many other products as well as vegans or those who require a halal diet have all successfully enjoyed an experience at The Chocolatarium.

Please note that the wine used in the Chocolate and Wine Experience is not vegan and some of the whiskies in the Chocolate and Whisky Experience may have been aged in barrels that were used for non-vegan wines and sherries.

Single Ticket Bookings

You can book a single ticket online for any of the tours and experiences. However, please be aware that you may need to share a workbench or sitting area/bench with another single traveler. 

If you are concerned about this for social distancing reasons, please complete this form and let us know in the message that you would like to be seated at your own bench/worktable. 

Minimum Ages

Tour of Chocolate – Minimum age 6 Truffle-Making Masterclass – Minimum age 10 Chocolate and Whisky Experience – Strictly over 18s Chocolate and Wine Experience – Strictly over 18s

The attraction is not suitable for children under the age of 6. If you would like to know more details about why we have set these minimum ages and to know if the tour would be right for your child, please see more details on our FAQ page .

Babes-in-arms are welcome provided that they are not of crawling age, are always held in their parent/guardian’s arms and that they are taken to the waiting area should they become restless and the tour disrupted.

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If we are fully booked on the days you can visit, join the  waiting list to let us know how many tickets you need and when you can come. We’ll then get in touch by email if tickets become available. You can’t join the waiting list by phone, only by completing the form.

If you can’t make it this time, we hope you can make it next time!

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A tour at the Chocolatarium is suitable for the vast majority of people with special needs such as visual, hearing, cognitive and motor impairments. If you have any disability or accessibility issues and would like further information (or perhaps to come a little early to become familiar with the space), please contact us in advance of your visit to discuss how you can best be supported.

Wheelchair Access We regret that we are not yet able to provide for wheelchair users due to entrance steps and a historical, narrow doorway. However, we are currently consulting on how accessibility can be improved and will endeavour to make the necessary alterations (with appropriate consent from the relevant regulatory bodies) as soon as is practicable.

Carer Discount We provide a discount for carers. Please email us at  [email protected]  for your discount code.

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This was incredible – one of the best experiences and best value for money of anything I’ve done in Edinburgh – can not believe how high quality the chocolate bars we made are and how much we were able to sample, while learning all about chocolate. I would recommend for kids and adults – thank you Nicole you were brilliant!

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More experiences at the chocolatarium, truffle-making experience.

Try your hand at being a chocolatier...

• discover a variety of fascinating truffle-making techniques
• get messy making your very own truffles to take away
• taste delicious truffles made here at The Chocolatarium

Tickets £38

Chocolate & whisky experience.

For Scotch whisky and chocolate lovers...

• enjoy a deeper and more complex taste experience
• drams of single malts paired with specially selected artisan chocolates and truffles
• make whisky chocolate truffles to take away

Tickets £44

Chocolate & wine experience.

Chocolate and wine bliss…

• experience the fabulous taste combinations of artisan chocolate and wine specially selected by our experts
• discover the world of cacao and see how chocolate is made
• create your very own chocolate bar to take away

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Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Chocolate Tours & Tastings, Chocolate Lounge and Chocolate Shop – The perfect chocolate lovers’ day out, in a beautiful setting by the River Tay in Grandtully, between Aberfeldy and Pitlochry.

Chocolate Tastings Master Chocolatier Iain Burnett is a truffle specialist who has become known as the Highland Chocolatier.  His Velvet Truffles have received over 40 awards and have twice been awarded the Best Truffle in the World.  His gourmet chocolates are sent to Michelin star chefs and some of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Take a seat in his Chocolate Lounge as Iain Burnett’s recording gives you a personally guided tasting with a flight of gourmet chocolates. Taste at your own pace, as Iain shares insights into the differing flavours, ingredients and textures of his creations.  In the walking tour of the chocolate exhibition Iain Burnett’s recording gives you a glimpse into the art of a Master Chocolatier, the processes to create great chocolate from the tree to the kitchen, and the difference between true artisan gourmet chocolate and others. The Chocolate Lounge The Chocolate Lounge offers a menu for chocolate connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts! You will experience Iain's award-winning chocolate in many forms, including a range of hot chocolates and cafe mochas made with Iain's pure truffle ganache. Try chocolates from across Iain's full range, or dive in to a guided Chocolate Tasting Flight. Desserts and cakes, fresh coffee and loose-leaf teas paired with chocolates, and a few savoury bites will complete your journey to chocolate heaven. There are treats on offer for allergy sufferers including gluten free, dairy free and vegan. The Chocolate Lounge has indoor and outdoor seating with access to free Wi-Fi. See the full Chocolate Lounge Menu here. Booking is highly recommended, you can do that here: https://highlandchocolatier.com/pages/book-a-table Chocolate Shop, Exhibition and Gifts Browse the full range of Iain Burnett's artisan gourmet creations in the shop next to his chocolate kitchen. Take a journey through chocolate history, cocoa processing methods and little known facts about chocolate in the small multi-media Chocolate Exhibition, and find rare and unique gifts.

Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully, between Aberfeldy & Pitlochry, PH9 0PL, 5 mins from the A9. www.HighlandChocolatier.com

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Tunnock’s Factory Tour

Tunnock’s is one of Scotland’s most iconic brands.

As Coldplay singer Chris Martin said: ‘You can’t choose between the Caramel Wafer and the Tea Cake – they’re like Lennon and McCartney – you can’t separate them.”

The company was formed in 1890 when Thomas Tunnock purchased his first bakers shop in Uddingston for just £80. Turnover today has snowballed (sorry!) to more than £50 million.

Caramel Wafers, the first of the famous five lines – Tea Cakes, Caramel Wafers, Snowballs, Caramel Logs and Wafer Creams – were launched in 1952.

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East lothian chocolate factory opens.

A BRAND new East Lothian chocolate factory has been officially opened.

Chocolate Tree has swapped its base on Haddington’s Knox Place, next to McConechy’s garage, for the former Knowes Farm Shop by East Linton.

Now after revamping the building, Alastair and Friederike Gower, along with children Rowan and Roslyn, cut the ribbon at the new factory and declared it open.

Alastair told the Courier: "Our order books are really full and that is great.

"We have been really busy but at the same time we had a chance to celebrate, get everybody together and reflect on what has been happening.â€

Follow this link for the full story:  http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/15538767.Brand_new_chocolate_factory_opens_in_East_Lothian/?ref=rss

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Sweeties: Lanarkshire’s Traditional Sweet Makers

Oddfellows, Macaroons, Puff Candy, Tobermory Tatties: these are names that bring back childhood memories!

Sweetie making has long roots in Lanarkshire. One of the county’s earliest manufacturing industries, its beginnings were in agriculture.

The cottage orchards on the estates of Coltness and Wishaw are neither on the best soil, nor in the most favourable circumstances for raising fruit; and yet all of the tenants who have been industrious, and who have escaped particular misfortunes, are more comfortable than the generality of mechanics and labourers in either town or country. Every year adds to the value of their little glebes.   ‘On the Orchards in Clydesdale’, in ‘The Quarterly Journal of Agriculture’ (1834).

The fertile soils of the upper Clyde Valley made the area perfect for growing fruit and local monasteries established orchards. For centuries the banks of the Clyde were lined with glasshouses filled with soft fruit and vegetables. By the late 1800s 60 varieties of apple alone were being grown. Seasonal workers would travel from Ireland to harvest the fruit.

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Farmers needed ways to use up the seasonal glut of fruit. One way to do this was to boil the excess fruit in sugar to make jams and preserves. Fruit-flavoured sweets were a natural extension of this business.

Archibald's Battleaxe Sweet Factory, around 1912,

Glasgow’s strong links with the Caribbean had made the city a major importer of sugar, which was harvested using slave labour. In the 1800s Glasgow and its satellite towns became a key producer of sugar refining machinery thanks to firms like Mirlees Watson and AF Craig.

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The sugar was used to make sweets in North Lanarkshire’s factories. King’s were the first, making high quality sweets from 1860. Kidd’s, Battleaxe, Lees and Tunnock’s also helped to establish Lanarkshire’s sweet reputation.

Tins of King's Scottish Assortment Sweeties

King’s specialised in boiled sweets, from ‘soor plooms’ and ‘pan drops’ to ‘chocolate cracknels’ and ‘Carluke balls’. Oddfellows’ were one their best sellers with 3,000 made in a minute. The firm had two shops in Wishaw and exported their goods all over the world.

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Most of the workers were women. They were highly skilled and performed a range of jobs including dipping sweets by hand, operating the mixers and sugar pans, assisting the sugar boilers and packing the sweets for delivery and sale.

Employees of Lee's confectionery factory, Coatbridge, around 1990

Workers Producing Sweeties at Lees' of Coatbridge, around 1978

Scotland’s cool climate was also ideal for ‘tempering’ sugar and chocolate. This meant gently warming it to create a shiny finish.

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Scotland’s sweetie factories received sugar in big blocks or loaves which had to be broken down into powder form before being used to make sweets like drops and rock, with the addition of all sorts of exotic flavourings, or used to make chocolate.

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Try something different with these unusual Scottish tours

LOOKING for something to fill a free weekend? Bored of the same tourist attractions you’ve seen a hundred times before?

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If you’re fed up going to the same old spots every weekend try something a little different with our selection of unusual tours.

Scotland is brimming with Interesting possibilities and we’re here to give you a little inspiration to start exploring.

You might pass through Glasgow Central station on a daily basis during the busy commute.

But have you ever wondered what the subterranean passageways beneath the bustling station are like?

Or have you ever stood on Princes street in Edinburgh and wondered what lurks below your very feet?

Fancy visiting a distillery to find out how our beloved whisky is actually made before sampling some for yourself?

We’ve picked out some unusual guided tours that will shake up your day off or make your weekend a little different from the last one.

Glasgow Central Tours

Where? Glasgow Central Station, Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL

When? Weekdays and weekends. 9.00am to 3.30pm

Tel. 0845 748 4950

www.glasgowcentraltours.co.uk

Explore one of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks in a way you never thought possible. This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the famous railway station invites you to wander the subterranean passageways beneath the streets. Stroll through the vaults that drove Glasgow’s industrial expansion to become ‘The Second City of The British Empire. Hear tales of the famous and infamous who have travelled the tracks and stood on the platforms of Glasgow Central Station.

Inverarary Jail

Where? Main Street, Inverary, Argyll and Bute, PA32 8TX

When? April to October: 9.30am - 6.00pm and November to Match: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Tel. 01499 302381

www.inverarayjail.co.uk

Inveraray Jail is one of the finest and best-preserved jail and courtroom complexes in the world. You can explore tis unique collection of historic buildings, brought to life by real characters from the jail’s past. Step back in time and find out what life was like for the men, women and children - some as young as seven - who were tried and locked up all those years ago.

Tunnock’s Tea Cake factory tour

Where? Thomas Tunnock Limted, 34 Old Mill Road, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 7HH

When? The tours for 2015 are FULLY BOOKED but keep an eye for 2016 dates

Tel. 01698 813 551

www.tunnock.co.uk

There’s a lengthy waiting list for this tour but it’s worth every bit of it. The biscuit giants invite you behind-the-scenes to learn the secrets of the caramel wafer. The number of visitors who want a coveted space on this tour and it’s FREE entry make it a sweet deal all round.

Edinburgh vaults

Where? Mercat House, 28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR

When? April to October: 2.00pm & 4.00pm daily. November to March: 4pm daily.

Tel. 0131 225 5445

www.mercattours.com

The best way to find out about Edinburgh is by using your feet. Explore the history of the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults that allow you to see, feel and touch artefacts from the 19th century. Not for the faint-hearted but a unique way to see the deepest and darkest parts of Edinburgh.

Cragganmore Distillery

Where? Ballindalloch, Moray AB37 9AB

When? Opening March 2016

Tel. 01479 874 700

Cragganmore Distillery, on the banks of the river Spey, is home to one of the most complex and characterful malt whiskies of the revered Speyside region. Nestled on the beautiful banks of the legendary salmon river, this day out is a more relaxing option if the kids are away for the weekend and you need some sophisticated adult time. Sample the great brands and find out how the distillery gained it’s credentials.

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The health and safety of our team continues to be a guiding principle at Sweet Candy Company and after months of consideration we have decided to permanently discontinue public tour and store activities at our facility .

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Indiana candy and chocolate factories you don't need a golden ticket to tour

If Oompa Loompas were real, they would've sung a song about how terrible " Willy's Chocolate Experience " was in Glasgow, Scotland, last week.

What do you get when you pay $44 a ticket to see "a celebration of chocolate in all its delightful forms?" Apparently a sparsely decorated warehouse with a half-inflated bouncy castle, jaded actors who clearly look miserable , as well as a nightmare-fueled villain who reduced some children to tears.

Even worse, there was no chocolate .

Kids received two jelly beans and a cup of limeade. Organizers have since apologized after furious parents called police , demanding refunds, the BBC reported.

'Fiasco': Willy Wonka experience in Scotland creates sour taste for ticket buyers

If those same U.K. parents ever travel to the United States, they ought to visit Indiana. The Hoosier state is fortunate to have several chocolate and candy factories that won't leave you feeling sour by the end of your trip.

Here are some of the sweetest tours even Willy Wonka would be proud of.

Abbott’s Candies - Hagerstown

Abbott's has been making caramel since before automobiles were invented. The company bills itself as the oldest candy shop in Indiana having been established in 1890. You can visit this Hagerstown confectionary for its handmade caramels and toffees as well as peanut and cashew brittle. And while there's no river of chocolate to sail on, Abbott's has a lot of fudge to enjoy.

Free, handicap accessible tours are available at Abbott's for small to large groups from 10-10:30 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m., according to the company, which asks visitors to book the tours ahead of time in order to reserve a spot. You can request a tour online at abbottscandy.com/tours/ to watch as the candy is made.

Where it is : 48 E Walnut St, Hagerstown, IN 47346

Schimpff’s Confectionery - Jeffersonville

Opened in 1891, Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville near Louisville is one of the oldest family-owned candy businesses in the country. Visitors can enjoy the 50s-style soda fountain, candy museum , enjoy locally made favorites such as Cinnamon Red Hots and watch as the candy is being made .

Free tours lasting roughly 40 minutes are available Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., according to the company, except on major holidays when the factory is closed.

Where it is : 347 Spring St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

South Bend Chocolate Company - South Bend (of course)

Visitors who take the factory tour at the South Bend Chocolate Company are treated to a pretty sweet deal.

A guide leads guests through its more than 58,000 square-foot factory, teaching a history lesson of chocolate and its origins. The chocolate museum is home to one of the largest collections of chocolate memorabilia in the world, according to the company, including a 1,300-year-old Mayan chocolate pot.

For "Wonka-wannabes" who pay a small fee, you can go behind the scenes for a personal tour lasting roughly an hour. The cost is $5 ages 12 and up, $2 for children 2-11. Tours are at the top of every hour, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon–Fri and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed Sundays & major holidays.

Where it is : 3300 W Sample St South Bend, IN

DeBrand Fine Chocolates - Fort Wayne

DeBrand Fine Chocolates founder, Cathy Brand-Beere, began her confectionery career at age 8 , making and selling candy in elementary school. Her passion for chocolate never soured, according to her company website. Today, her company employs roughly 100 people and has retail shops in Fort Wayne and in Indianapolis.

Visitors to Fort Wayne can take a tour of the factory, viewing the chocolate making kitchens and walk away with gourmet chocolate samples. Public tours happen Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., according to the company. The cost is $10 per person, with each person receiving a rebate of $10 off a $20 or more purchase. No reservation is required. Private tours are available as well.

Where it is : 10105 Auburn Park Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 .

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John Bull Sweet Factory Tour

The John Bull Sweet Factory self-guided tour takes around one hour. Combined with a visit to the Candy Kingdom soft play centre next door you can easily spend more than 2 hours here. John Bull is in Carnaby, which is a short drive from Bridlington in East Yorkshire.

What is there to do at John Bull Sweet Factory?

John Bull Sweet Factory is a self-guided tour around where their sweets, biscuits and chocolates are made. You start with a short video and then you join in guided sessions with a talk about how the rock is made.

For an additional £1.50, you then get the opportunity to roll your own stick of rock. There are free, sweet samples in this room and you can see people at work in the factory. The tour then continues with a look at the biscuit-making room and the chance to eat biscuits.

You will pass displays detailing the history of John Bull’s world of rock. In the chocolate room, you should be able to see the large packaging machine in operation. For another £2.00 each you can make your own chocolate lolly. They also have more sweet samples here for you to try. The tour then finishes in a shop full of sweet delights.

At a separate cost, you can also visit Candy Kingdom soft play. This is an indoor play centre for 0-12 years with a separate toddler and baby area.

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Is there food and drink available.

There is a cafe on-site where you can order food both in the soft play area and a separate area for everyone else.

What are the main things to do?

Self-guided tour around a sweet-making factory and the chance to try samples and make your own rock and chocolate lolly. There are toilets on-site and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

£4.50 per adult at John Bull and children are £3.50. Under 4’s are free. Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is free parking.

When are they open?

John Bull has limited opening and is mostly only open during selected school holidays from Easter until October. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit the websites linked above.

Dog friendly?

Pet dogs are not permitted.

Are they accessible?

Please contact the venue.

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