Our renovations continue...
Our Chocolate Making zone (including the liquid chocolate servery) and part of Advertising Avenue (including the gorilla set) are temporarily closed until December 9th, 2024, whilst we make improvements to our attraction. The Cadbury World Shop has also moved to a temporary location by the African Adventure Play Area.
While we work on this, certain areas of Cadbury World may look different to how you remember them, and there may be construction work taking place behind temporary screens.
There are still plenty of chocolatey zones to enjoy, including our Have A Go zone, the Bournville Experience, 4D Chocolate Adventure, and our brand new Cadbury Chocolate Quest ride. You will also still be able to learn all about how chocolate is made, discover the history of the Cadbury family, and meet the iconic Cadbury characters. Find out more here.
All guests who visit Cadbury World from 4th October - 9th December 2024 will receive the following additional treats whilst our renovations are taking place:
- An additional chocolate sample on entry to the attraction
- A pot of Cadbury chocolate buttons in place of the liquid chocolate sample, previously given in the Chocolate Making zone
- A voucher to visit Cadbury World for £5 per person when all zones are open again (valid from 1st January to 31st March 2025, excluding 15th to 23rd February)
- Discounts off entry tickets to the National SEA LIFE Centre, Birmingham, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Birmingham and Warwick Castle (valid from 1st January to 31st March 2025, excluding 15th to 23rd February)
TOP TIPS FOR A DAY CHOC-FULL OF FUN...
- PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL - Please pre-book tickets online before you visit the attraction.
- To avoid disappointment, please make sure to arrive in the main reception at the time stated on your ticket. If you arrive late, we may not be able to admit you to the attraction if tickets are already sold out.
- DON’T MISS the additional attractions located by the play area! This includes:
- The Bournville Experience
- Have A Go zone
- 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema
You can enjoy these attractions at your leisure either before or after the time stated on your ticket, scroll down for advice on what time to arrive!
Important Information about your visit
Cadbury World is a self-guided tour where you’ll discover the history, the making and the magic of Cadbury confectionery as you journey through an assortment of chocolatey zones.
To make sure that you have time to enjoy all of our chocolatey zones, please allow at least two hours for your visit. Eight of our zones including the brand new Cadbury Chocolate Quest ride, plus the Cadbury World Shop and Café, are accessed through our main reception area. The time that is shown on your ticket is the time to visit this area.
The 4D Chocolate Adventure, the newly revamped Bournville Experience and the newly themed Have A Go zone are all located at the rear of the building next to the African Adventure Play Area. These attractions can be enjoyed either before or after your timed entry to the main attraction.
It’s very important that you enter the main attraction at the time you have booked which is shown on your ticket. If you arrive late, we unfortunately may not be able to admit you if ticket slots are sold out, which is often the case at weekends and during school holidays.
Arrive at least 45 minutes before the time on your ticket to enjoy the 4D Chocolate Adventure, the Bournville Experience, the Have A Go zone and the African Adventure play area before you enter the self-guided tour of the main attraction e.g. if you are booking 1.30pm, please arrive by 12.45pm.
Please note that during the week, we also welcome school groups who usually enter the main attraction tour in the morning.
Arrive at least 60 minutes before to enjoy the 4D Chocolate Adventure, the Bournville Experience, the Have A Go zone and the African Adventure play area before you enter the self-guided tour of the main attraction e.g. if you are booking 2.30pm, please arrive by 1.30pm.
Daily show times for the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema are displayed at reception for you to check on arrival. Our 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience closes an hour after the last admission to Cadbury World.
Please see the calendar here for last admission information
Please make sure you visit this zone before the main attraction if you need to, depending on the guidelines above.
Character Afternoon Tea is served every weekend and throughout the school holidays.
Guests booking this special experience will enjoy the following:
- 1pm admission to Cadbury World from the main reception area
- PLUS entry to the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema, Have A Go zone, Bournville Experience, Green Screen experience and the African Adventure play area
- 3.45pm Character Afternoon Tea in the Cadbury World Café conservatory
Please mention any food allergies, dietary requirements or if you require the vegetarian/gluten-free option at the time of booking. For any updates to your afternoon tea dietary requirements, please contact our reservations team on 0121 828 9300 at least 48 hours in advance of your visit.
On booking, you will have been asked to select your Afternoon Tea time.
Please mention any food allergies, dietary requirements or if you require the vegetarian/gluten-free option at the time of booking. For any updates to your afternoon tea dietary requirements, please contact our reservations team on 0121 828 9300 at least 48 hours in advance of your visit.
Sitting Information
Guests may arrive earlier to visit our 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema, Have A Go zone and Bournville Experience. After enjoying your Afternoon Tea you will head into the main Cadbury World experience.
- Sitting 1 - Arrive at the Cadbury World reception from 11:15am to enjoy our 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema and Bournville Experience. From 12pm-1pm, enjoy your Afternoon Tea in the Cadbury World Café. At 1pm, head into the main Cadbury World tour.
- Sitting 2 - Arrive at the Cadbury World reception from 11:45am to enjoy our 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema and Bournville Experience. From 12:30pm-1:30pm, enjoy your Afternoon Tea in the Cadbury World Café. At 1:30pm, head into the main Cadbury World tour.
- Sitting 3 - Arrive at the Cadbury World reception from 12:15pm to enjoy our 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema and Bournville Experience. From 1pm-2pm, enjoy your Afternoon Tea in the Cadbury World Café. At 2pm, head into the main Cadbury World tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you have booked, you will receive you e-ticket via email. Your e-ticket shows your admission time to the main Cadbury World attraction.
If you have booked admission for 2:30pm or later on a weekend, or during school holidays:
We recommend arriving 1 hour earlier than your time slot to enjoy our outdoor attractions, including the 4D Chocolate Adventure, Have A Go zone, Bournville Experience, Green Screen and the African Adventure play area.
If you have booked admission for 1:30pm or later on a weekday during termtime:
We recommend arriving 45 minutes earlier than your time slot to enjoy our outdoor attractions, including the 4D Chocolate Adventure, Have A Go zone, Bournville Experience, Green Screen and the African Adventure play area.
For all other ticket times:
Please arrive at the Cadbury World reception no earlier than 10 minutes before your booked entry time.
Please make sure to bring your e-ticket with you to be scanned as you enter. To minimise time spent waiting, please download your tickets before you arrive, making sure you are able to display a QR code for every person in your group.
Parking at Cadbury World is free of charge and we have plenty of spaces available for guests to use.
IMPORTANT:
Your journey to Cadbury World may be affected by the Birmingham Clean Air Zone. Find out information on charges and how to pay here.
For full guidance on what to do on arrival plus our provision information please click here. You can also check out our Accessibility Guide.
Still have questions about your visit?
Contact us at cadburyworldreservations@merlinentertainments.biz or on 0121 828 9300
