Christmas Opening
This Christmas, we’re thrilled to welcome you back to York Cocoa Works for a season filled with joy, indulgence, and handcrafted chocolate delights. Every piece in our festive collection is crafted right here in the heart of York, ready to be shared with you and your loved ones—whether you’re exploring the city, sending thoughtful gifts to friends, or booking a unique chocolate experience.
Join us at York Cocoa Works:
Our Festive gifts are available to purchase in store from Wednesday 12th November. Why not savour a seasonal hot chocolate and mince pie in our Chocolate Cafe during your visit?
Christmas Eve: 9.30am – 3pm
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: CLOSED
27th – 30th December: 9:30am – 5pm
31st December: 9am - 3pm
1st January 2026: CLOSED
2nd January 2026: 9.30am - 5pm
Wishing you a warm, joy-filled festive season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and share the magic of York Cocoa Works!
Directions
Arriving by Car?
We advise that you utilise the Park & Ride facility at the York Designer Outlet - A64/A19 junction south of York YO19 4TA and get the Line 7 bus into York and get out at the York Dungeon. As you exit the bus cross over the road and take Friargate up the hill, you will see York Cocoa Works on your left hand side as you reach Castlegate.
Closer car parking is available at the Cliffords Tower car park, upon leaving the car park walk along Castlegate as you near Coppergate you will see York Cocoa Works on the left hand side.
Disabled Parking
Blue Badge holders are able to park at the car park at Cliffords Tower.
Arriving by Train?
We're only a short walk from York Train Station. As you leave the station turn left and follow the main road into York, across the river, (head towards York Minster). As you cross over the river at Lendal Bridge, take the first right and head along Lendal. Continue straight along Coney Street and Spurriergate. Past the traffic lights you will see a zebra crossing straight ahead. As you cross over Coppergate with Castlegate, the York Cocoa Works is straight ahead of you on the right hand side of the road.