What’s on in York – The Chocolate City – this Easter half-term break
Celebrate York’s proud status as “The Chocolate City”, a city built on centuries of confectionery innovation.
This spring, Visit York highlights a range of events and experiences for all ages, showcasing the city as a go-to destination for indulgence, creativity and family fun.
From global brands like Terry’s Chocolate Orange and Rowntree’s KitKat to today’s artisan chocolatiers, York’s sweet heritage continues to shape its vibrant food and drink scene with chocolate-themed events and seasonal activities making it an easy choice for the Easter break.
Building on its world-renowned chocolate legacy, you can explore the city through a chocolate-themed trail through York’s historic streets, taking part in hands-on workshops led by expert chocolatiers, and enjoying seasonal menus and sweet treats inspired by York’s confectionery past and present.
Discover more from the attractions, makers, artisans and guides that love sharing York’s passion for chocolate with these chocolate activities and events in York:
- Unwrap the city’s history of chocolate at York’s Chocolate Story with a journey through the fascinating world of chocolate with interactive exhibits, delicious tastings, and the chance to make your own chocolate.
- Chocolate lovers, budding chocolatiers and chocolate makers, join for a Chocolate Workshop, Masterclass or Indulgence at York Cocoa Works. Plus, the café has a range of hand-crafted chocolate drinks, cakes and treats.
- Indulge in a delightful chocolate-themed afternoon tea inspired by York’s rich history at The Milner York.
- Follow your sweet tooth and take a mouth-watering wander through the city with the York Chocolate Trail and discover the history behind York’s chocolate foundation with this free, self-guided trail.
- Take a break and fuel on delicious street food in a setting steeped in historical charm at the Shambles Food Court.
- Find exquisite quality gifts to artisan crafts and fresh produce and flowers at the Shambles Market.
- Enjoy an Easter Brunch at Carlton Towers, set in the opulent staterooms overlooking 250 acres of Yorkshire parkland, 6 April.
- York Restaurant Week, brought to you by York BID, returns until 22 March, giving diners two weeks to enjoy exclusive offers across the city.
For expert advice, attraction and travel tickets, guides, maps, locally produced sweet treats and souvenirs, head to the Visit York Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop (21 Parliament Street).
Book your trip with TransPennine Express and travel to York sustainably with ease.
There are plenty more options of chocolate experiences, restaurants with delicious desserts, cafes, patisseries and chocolate-themed tours. Plus, the city’s official sightseeing pass, Visit York Pass, gives you entry to 35+ attractions in York and beyond, as well as extra offers.
With so much to do and see, why not extend your trip with a night’s stay at The Milner York, a Victorian showstopper always offering a warm Yorkshire welcome.
Keep up to date with what’s on and chocolate-themed activities and events in York at: visityork.org/chocolate
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Press Release: 10 March 2026
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