There’s no sweeter place to enjoy all things chocolate than York - The Chocolate City. While other British cities were built on steel, coal or wool, York’s fame and fortune came from the sugary stuff. Complete the new York Chocolate Trail and join us in celebrating over 250 years of Terry’s in York, one of history’s most celebrated confectioners famed for the iconic Chocolate Orange. Though much has changed, Terry’s sweet legacy continues in the city today, with chocolate remaining a vital part of York’s past, present and future.
7. Merchant adventurers’ Hall
As a woman, Mary Tuke could only join The Company of Merchant Adventurers as the daughter or widow of a member. Mary was neither but ignoring their opposition, became a founding figure of York’s chocolate legacy. 8. Walmgate & Fossgate
Onto Fossgate, where Mary Tuke’s grocer’s shop stood and where the Rowntree dynasty had its roots when apprentice, and Mary’s fellow Quaker, Henry Isaac Rowntree acquired the Cocoa business from her descendants.
9. Castle Museum
Arrive at York’s renowned Castle Museum and step back in time at the Terry’s sweet shop on the famous cobbled Kirkgate. Check out the city’s sweet past and many of the brand names that made York world famous for confectionery. 10. Rowntree Park
Rowntree Park was a gift to the City of York by Rowntree’s in 1921 as a memorial to the cocoa workers who fell during the First World War and the gates were added to memorialise those in the Second World War.
11. Goodards house/Garden
Venture a little further onto Tadcaster Road to find Goddards, which was the home of Noel Terry, of the famous Terry’s of York chocolate firm. Discover the story of the famous family and life at the chocolate factory.
Where to pick up your map
Pick up your own York Chocolate Trail map from the Visit York Information Centre at 1 Museum Street. While you’re there, browse the mouth-watering range of locally made chocolate.
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