The Chocolate Factory and Craft Centre

The Chocolate Factory and Craft Centre

The Chocolate Factory and Craft Centre
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  • susang28572019
    Wednesbury, United Kingdom32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Craft centre with parking
    Really worth a stop here, a few craft shops along with chocolate factory, where you can also view the chocolates being made. A cafe, toilets and also a Llama farm a short walk through pathway. Also a path to coast if you feel like walking on further, a few stone styles to climb over on the way.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 3, 2023
  • Dream36328739494
    Portsmouth, United Kingdom3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delicious chocolate
    Delicious homemade chocolates, friendly helpful staff. A little bit pricy but so worth it and you can watch the chocolate being made. Anything from bars to novelty chocolate, all beautifully made and wrapped
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 13, 2023
  • Binnsie
    Bognor Regis, United Kingdom101 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cafe the best
    Good selection of craft businesses, nice to be able to talk to those making things. Chocolate factory small don't expect warehouse but chocolate I bought was extremely tasty. Cafe a hidden gem great selection all fresh and really clean.
    Visited June 2023
    Written August 16, 2023
  • KJS001
    Worcestershire, United Kingdom388 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    More than just chocolate.
    Well worth a visit for the obvious chocolate, but it was a nice surprise to find other shops and crafts, and a really lovely cafe where we had lunch and one of the nicest coffees we've had in a long time. We looked around a lovely glass shop where you could book to create your own items, but unfortunately we didnt have time to fit it in. There was just one niggle in one of the shops which sold mystical 'witchy' nicknacks, pebbles/crystals and general touristy bits you get in holiday resorts. My son searched through boxes of stones priced at £1 and £2 each, but when he finally settled on 2 items and went to pay, he was charged £6. At 9, he didn't argue, but I really don't like these kind of sales, especially when it is children spending their pocket money. A couple of £'s added on here and there might work for the shop owner, but it is so unfair for the customer, especially when they're children.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 21, 2023
  • Rachey13
    Sheffield, United Kingdom181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautifully made chocolate 🍫
    We kept seeing the signpost for this near our caravan site, so on a wet rainy day, we decided to check it out. There isn't just a little chocolate factory. There is a cafe and other little shops to explore. We watched them make some of the chocolate and had a look round the shop and purchased some chocolates, my fave was a praline one. We popped into the cafe and ordered some yummy cakes and got free little chocolates. It's definitely worth a visit
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 3, 2023
  • acs1984
    Cockermouth, United Kingdom1,649 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chocolate
    We came here whilst holidaying in the area. There was some chocolate being made whilst we were there so we got to watch that which was good. The viewing area is very small. They sell chocolates in the shop in all different shapes and sizes, all reasonably priced. The milk chocolate is lovely. There are a few other craft and gift shops. There is free parking. We had lunch in the cafe which was nice. You couldn't spend more than an hour or so here as it isn't a big place. There is a footpath which leads to Mullion Cove so we decided to walk there too.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 29, 2023
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Pebbleheed
Manchester, UK98 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Family
We visit Cornwall every year and this place is a stop off each time. The chocolate is tasty, it’s nice to see it being made and there’s normally a wide range of choice for purchases which makes it different to just getting chocolate at the supermarket.

Sadly since covid this appears to have changed. I get that the staff are being careful, but those from outside Cornwall will find the rules are similar to what we had elsewhere a year ago. You’re still required to wear masks here and you can’t view chocolate being made as that area is shut off.

The biggest issue is the lack of choice. Gone are the ranges of single specialist chocolates that you could select from behind a glass screen - the best bit! Now there’s a very small selection of maybe 10 varieties of bagged up chocolate on the shelves - letters, hearts, buttons, dinosaurs etc. but none of the old favourites that this place used to make.

It was a real disappointment and means the chocolate here isn’t any different to picking up a block of chocolate at the local supermarket where it’s actually cheaper. It’s no longer a specialist chocolate shop.

Perhaps worth saving your money and going to the other shops instead. It’s a shame. Used to be a great little shop.
Written November 17, 2021
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Hannah M
Falmouth, UK50 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
The café food and drink/ cakes on offer are fab and the staff were lovely. A lot of the little shops were okay but things were dusty, and freezing cold, and there seemed to be no one about. Chocolate was delicious but the ‘factory’ part is just a machine through a window.

We also booked into the glass workshop to do a glass fusing session. Unfortunately this wasn’t very good. The lady running it wasn’t very forthcoming with showing us what to do and how to do it. She didn’t share any knowledge or ideas with us, and didn’t help at all unless we went over to ask her. The glass shop was still open too so she was serving the odd customer or 2. It was a very cold winter day and the door was wide open the whole time. For the price we paid for this private glass workshop a refreshment & guidance would have been nice. Wouldn’t recommend it at all and won’t be returning.
Written February 6, 2024
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combatchez
Weston super Mare, UK65 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Beware when using the cafe, if you are happy to have vegan cakes that’s fine. We were not told until I took back the slice that it was odd tasting due to it being vegan.
I’m fact when I went in to say I thought the cake was off.....the girl said it was just because it was an awful cake.....,made me laugh but just question before buying!!
Written October 22, 2020
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Rachey13
Sheffield, UK181 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We kept seeing the signpost for this near our caravan site, so on a wet rainy day, we decided to check it out.

There isn't just a little chocolate factory. There is a cafe and other little shops to explore.

We watched them make some of the chocolate and had a look round the shop and purchased some chocolates, my fave was a praline one.

We popped into the cafe and ordered some yummy cakes and got free little chocolates.

It's definitely worth a visit
Written October 3, 2023
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Dream36328739494
Portsmouth, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Delicious homemade chocolates, friendly helpful staff. A little bit pricy but so worth it and you can watch the chocolate being made. Anything from bars to novelty chocolate, all beautifully made and wrapped
Written July 13, 2023
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Karl N
Braunton, UK811 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Visited to see the chocolate factory. It’s good but a bit small. Lots of other craft shops and galleries here as well. Free parking and you can walk to Mullion cove which is only a short distance away.
Written October 26, 2022
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acs1984
Cockermouth, UK1,649 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
We came here mainly to watch the chocolates being made. There are a few other shops but I don’t think you could spend more than a few hours here. Luckily when we were here they were making chocolate and there is a viewing section where you can watch through the glass. I bought some of the chocolate I the shop and I didn’t think it would be anything special, but it was really nice - I wish I’d bought more! There is plenty of free parking available. We also stopped here for lunch. The food was nice and the prices were reasonable.
Written February 15, 2020
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susang28572019
Wednesbury, UK32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
Really worth a stop here, a few craft shops along with chocolate factory, where you can also view the chocolates being made. A cafe, toilets and also a Llama farm a short walk through pathway. Also a path to coast if you feel like walking on further, a few stone styles to climb over on the way.
Written June 3, 2023
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lizkav
Winchester, UK141 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
How disappointing this was. If you’re expecting Willy Wonka or even a chocolate maker or two think again. No making in view. Just overpriced chocolates and a few craft shops. Even the gallery was pretty unimpressive. A waste of your petrol. And if you have kids expect them to be very sad faced…
Written August 16, 2021
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Daniel R
Sunbury, UK6 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We weren’t entirely sure what to expect and maybe were expecting more from the title of “factory” than what is provided here. The factory consists of a room where chocolate is melted and put into moulds. That’s it! Please do not go thinking you’re going to see a much reduced Cadbury world! The chocolate on the whole is nice but extremely overpriced.
The other shops and outlets are quaint and nice, but it’s not what makes you go to visit.
They also have a Llama paddock. It is a beautiful area to visit but it’s not what we thought from the title.
Written October 22, 2023
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