The Nation's Favourite Chocolate
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CONTINUUM The nation’s favourite chocolate bar In a country that spends £3.5bn on chocolate each year*, visitor attraction York’s CHOCOLATE Story announces the nation’s favourite chocolate bar – Galaxy. Over 4,000 people had their say in the attraction and online over the summer holidays. Galaxy raced ahead in the poll, gaining over 2,000 of the votes, with Dairy Milk and York-born Aero coming in second and third place. Individuals were able to choose from top York brands such as KitKat, Yorkie and Toffee Crisp, alongside other nationwide favourites including Snickers, Dairy Milk and the winner, Galaxy. York’s CHOCOLATE Story, located in the heart of York, is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous confectionery-making families and their finest creations. The attraction has a whole host of summer activities to enjoy during the school holidays, including themed trails, seasonal surprises and chocolate making. 1st – Galaxy 2nd – Dairy Milk 3rd – Aero 4th – Yorkie 5th – Snickers 6th – Kit Kat Chunky 7th – Mars 8th – KitKat 9th – Crunchie 10th – Toffee Crisp - ENDS – *Statistic courtesy of the Daily Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rowntrees-150th-anniversary-fascinating-facts-941598 For further media information please call Laura Good, 01904 527721 or email lgood@continuum- group.com Notes to editors: To find out more visit www.yorkschocolatestory.com © Continuum Group, or its licensors. Authorised reproduction only permitted C r e a t e d : 1 7 / 0 9 / 2 0 1 4 E d i t e d : 2 2 / 0 9 / 2 0 1 4 CONTINUUM Admission prices: Adult £9.95 Concession £8.95 Child (aged 4-15) £7.95 Children under 4 are free Family of 4 £29.50 Family of 5 £35 The attraction is open daily from 10am – 6pm (last tour 5pm). Closed on 25th December and 1st January. York's CHOCOLATE Story, located in the heart of York, is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York's most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations. You'll discover chocolate's origins, how to make it, how to taste it like an expert and even the sustainable future of chocolate. The attraction is divided into three key zones for visitors: Story Zone - the journey begins thousands of years ago in the rainforests of Central America and continues through the history of chocolate’s founding families and the fascinating facts behind their finest creations. Factory Zone - learn how a simple cocoa bean is transformed into the finest chocolate, and take a look at the history of York’s most iconic chocolate brands. Then master the secrets of the chocolatier, as you create hand-made chocolates for yourself, before seeing how the experts do it. The Indulgence Zone - put new knowledge into practice and choose from a selection of chocolate drinks and treats in the Chocolate Café and Shop. We advise booking your tour online in advance at www.yorkschocolatestory.com © Continuum Group, or its licensors. Authorised reproduction only permitted C r e a t e d : 1 7 / 0 9 / 2 0 1 4 E d i t e d : 2 2 / 0 9 / 2 0 1 4 .