Located in the West midlands at the heart of England, Birmingham offers a step back in time and the opportunity to explore the home of one of chocolates most loved brands. This self guided tour investigates Cadburys heritage, serving sweet stories and historical bites to the factories visitors. Within the city that once lead the industrial revolution the tour provides an informative yet entertaining journey through the production process of this much love chocolate. You will follow the life of the coco bean from growth to the chocolates product placement and shelf life. Make sure you put on your hiking boots as you’re transported back to Latin America and introduced to Mayan and Aztec Indians. As you trek through the forest trail and take on the role of the choco-explorer you will discover Cadburys secrets and dabble in some chocolate making! The tour also divulges the ups ands downs of the Cadburys brother’s business plans, explaining how Richard and George developed the successful brand that is know world wide today as the Cadburys enterprise. When you visit Birmingham Cadburys World should defiantly be high on your to do list!
Make sure you take the time to explore the grounds of Bourneville Village. The historical village was once home to the chocolate factory workers. The now established site originally had at total of 16 houses built within the grounds. Close to the railway and canal the site has now developed into a vibrant community housing a school and hospital. The Cadbury brothers moved their growing factory out of the cities centre and into the Black Country countryside in 1879. Now the community is know as the Bourneville village, which is a picturesque ‘Model village’ know as the ‘factory in a Garden’. With its nineteenth century English retreats and Tudor manor house the village is a relaxing historical wonderland where you can enjoy your favorite sugary treats on a unique family day out.
Stay in one of the most historical and important British towns when you visit Birmingham. Birmingham is one of the most popular British cities outside of London and provides everything required for a unique and relaxing metropolitan get away. Apartment The Spires Birmingham VII in Birmingham is a fantastic self catering apartment ideal for a family stay. There is so much to see and so much chocolate to eat…
