Family attractions · West Midlands
Cadbury World
In or near Wythall.
Chocolate-themed visitor attraction at the Cadbury Bournville factory.
Michael Westley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Norton · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cadbury World, the nearest railway station is Kings Norton, located 0.6 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is B30 3EU.
About
Cadbury World, opened in 1990 on the original Bournville factory site, is the chocolate-themed visitor attraction adjacent to the working Cadbury chocolate works in Birmingham. Fourteen self-guided zones cover the cocoa story, the Cadbury family Quaker history, the Aztec roots of chocolate, a chocolate-making demonstration where visitors can squiggle their own warm Dairy Milk, a 4D cinema and a working production line viewing gallery. The landscaped Bournville model village around it — built by the Cadburys for their workers — is itself a heritage attraction.
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Summary from the official site
Cadbury World offers an interactive experience where visitors can explore the history and production of Cadbury chocolate. Guests can enjoy various attractions, including chocolate making and a 4D cinema, making it a fun day out for families.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Cadbury World is a visitor attraction in Bournville, Birmingham, England, featuring a self-guided exhibition tour, created and run by the Cadbury Company. The tour tells the history of chocolate, and of the Cadbury business. A second location in Dunedin, New Zealand, closed in May 2018.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Cadbury's planning for a new chocolate-based attraction started in 1988, with the Bournville site decided upon. Cadbury World was opened on 14 August 1990 by Morgan Anderson on Cadbury's Bournville manufacturing site at a cost of £6 million. The attraction has expanded and developed its content through 'continuous improvement'. It was formally opened by then Prime Minister John Major on 12 April 1991. Cadbury World has gone on to become one of Birmingham's largest leisure attractions. Over 500,000 people visit there each year, especially children and students. The estate has an education programme, linking back to the educational advancements and interests of the company's original…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4099, -1.9286
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B30 3EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Northfield
- Established
- 1990
- Annual visitors
- ~580,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Norton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.cadburyworld.co.uk
Sources
- manual: cadbury-world (manual)
- wikipedia: Cadbury World (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cadbury World?
- Cadbury World is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B30 3EU), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Cadbury World?
- Chocolate-themed visitor attraction at the Cadbury Bournville factory.
- How do I get to Cadbury World?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B30 3EU.
- When was Cadbury World built?
- Built or established in 1990.
- Who owns Cadbury World?
- Cadbury World is owned by Mondelez International.
- How do I get to Cadbury World?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B30 3EU.
- How busy is Cadbury World?
- Cadbury World draws around 580,000 visitors a year.
- Is Cadbury World suitable for children?
- Yes — Cadbury World is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.