Heritage Tour & Light Afternoon Tea

Take a trip down memory lane...

Enjoy our popular nostalgia walking tour, or informative talk in one of our education rooms and find out the rich history of Bournville Village and the Cadbury family.

Plus tour Cadbury World and discover the making and magic behind the Cadbury brand.

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Our Heritage Tour is ideal for adult groups who are interested in the history of Cadbury, Bournville and the Quaker ethics, as well as the chocolate!

Preference for a walking tour or informative talk in one of our education rooms to be agreed at the time of booking.

This tour runs Monday to Friday outside of school holidays, on the following dates:

  • 6th Jan – 14th Feb 2025
  • 24th Feb – 4th April 2025
  • 28thApril – 23rd May 2025 (Excludes 5th May)
  • 2nd June – 4thJuly 2025
  • 3rdSeptember – 17th October 2025
  • 3rd November – 19thDecember 2025

Subject to availability – please email CadburyWorldReservations@MerlinEntertainments.biz to enquire.

Please note that we require at least 3 weeks’ notice for new bookings.

Outdoor view of Selly Manor

What to expect

Discover the fascinating history of Bournville with a Heritage Tour.
You will discover the Cadbury brothers' vision of a 'Factory in a Garden' and view examples of Bournville's beautiful architecture, including the unique village green.

ITINERARY

  • 1pm: Arrive and Exhibition Tour Discover the making and magic behind the Cadbury brand in our series of chocolatey zones. Enjoy a sequence of special effects cinema presentations in themed auditoriums. See how Cadbury's most popular products were made at interactive video stations, watch Chocolatier's demonstrate traditional chocolate making skills, plus indulge in a warm pot of melted chocolate. You will also be able to reminisce over Cadbury adverts from the past 100 years, ride the 4D Cinema Experience & visit our Bournville Experience heritage centre.

  • 2.30pm: Light Afternoon Tea in the Cadbury Café - Enjoy scones and sandwiches, served in the themed Cadbury World Café with a tea or coffee.

  • 3.15pm: Walking tour of Bournville or informative talk in our Education Rooms Discover the Cadbury brothers' vision of a 'Factory in a Garden' and learn about Bournville's rich heritage.

Ticket prices

For adult groups of 15+ paying people:

  • £19.75 per person

  • FREE Coach Driver admission

  • FREE Group organiser when bringing 20 or more visitors

If the driver or organiser wish to have a cream tea, this can be added at a discounted rate

Please note

  • It is estimated that your group will need 2 hours for the whole trip. A minimum of 15 paying people is required for the Heritage Tour and final numbers should be issued two weeks before the visit.
  • This particular visit is only available Monday to Friday outside of school holidays, please call us to check availability.
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