CadburyWorld opens at 9.30am 11am ~ Arrive at CadburyWorld (opens at 9am, there is a cafe for snacks, cakes, coffee and stuff).
11.15am ~ Once everyone has gathered, we will sort out the tickets and plan to head to the 4-D ride, that those that came last year had to miss. (It had been open three days and the queue was just too long!)
If anyone doesn't want to do the 4-D ride, I believe Sooty and Sweep will be doing a new show, though I'm not sure yet of the showtimes. I doubt we'll have time for both of these but we'll know more on the morning.
All being well, there'll be time to grab a quick lunch before heading into the tour - or failing that there should be time after.
12.30pm ~ Our tour time is then, but if it is not too busy then usually this can be flexible, but if they are busy we will need to keep close to this. On entry you get a chocolate sample and a couple more around the tour.
2pm-ish ~ The tour should take around 90 minutes so we should be done by 2pm, with plenty of time for the largest Cadburys shop in the world - if that type of thing interests you!
3-3.30pm-ish ~ For those that like craft beer, we (Reddy and I) will be going around the corner to Cotteridge Wines who have an amazing range of speciality beers.
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These are the zones on the tour:
Aztec Jungle - Visit Mexico and the Mayan Indians and see how chocolate was important to their culture
Journey to Europe - Mini-theatre presentations tell how chocolate travelled to Europe and became the drink of choice
Bull Street - A full-scale replica of the original street where John Cadbury opened his shop in 1824! Live character actors set the scene before John Cadbury appears
The Cadbury Story - John Cadbury tells of his early struggles to establish the business and introduces his sons Richard and George. They explain how their Quaker beliefs led them to build a new and better kind of factory
Making Chocolate - Discover how liquid chocolate is made - hold tight, you could be in for a few surprises!
Manufacturing - Interactive videos about how chocolate is made - you'll learn about different Cadbury chocolate including Creme Egg, Roses, Buttons and Easter Eggs!
Packaging - Look behind the scenes in our factory Packaging zone and see Cadbury chocolate being wrapped and packed (subject to chocolate production schedule)
Cadabra - Step into a Beanmobile and enjoy a gentle ride through a chocolate wonderland full of familiar characters as you discover the magic of Cadbury
Demonstration - Watch our chocolatiers demonstrate traditional chocolate-making skills on exclusive handmade items sold in our shop. Choose a favourite treat - from marshmallows to popping candy - to add to a delicious pot of warm liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk
Advertising Avenue - Cadbury's advertising has been at the forefront over the years - how many great Cadbury ads will you remember?
Purple Planet - It's state-of-the-art, it's interactive - it's out of this world! Experience chocolate like you never have before. Chase a Cadbury Creme Egg, grow your own cocoa beans and wonder in amazement as it rains virtual chocolate
World's Biggest Cadbury Shop - The World's Biggest Cadbury Shop is packed full! You will find all your favourite Cadbury chocolate products and gifts, many of which you won't find anywhere else. Choose from a wide range of Cadbury branded merchandise through to unique handmade chocolate products
The Bournville Experience - Richard and George Cadbury founded Bournville village - in this interactive exhibition you can discover how the village was created - and try designing your own village too! You can have a go at designing packaging, and even see the ghost of George Cadbury
4D Chocolate Adventure Area - NEW!!Opening June 20th 2014! Join Freddo, and a host of Cadbury characters, as they whisk you away on an adventurous journey in our brand new 4D cinema experience. Dive into a bowl of liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk, ride the Crunchie Rollercoaster and take to the skies in a Cadbury Creme Egg airship piloted by the Caramel Bunny. Hold tight!
African Adventure Play Area - Up to three storeys high with tube slides, climbing zones and rope bridges, there's plenty of fun to be had in our new African Adventure play area. And, for mini-explorers, there's a separate zone for the under 5's and hopefully bears!!
Any questions? DM me, or email me, or ask me or something!
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So, where is this magical chocolate land I hear you ask. Well, it's in Bournville, near Birmingham. It is signposted from the M42 (Junction 2, A441) and also the centre of Birmingham. Pretty sure it is from the M5 also. The post code for Sat Nav users is B30 1JR.
We'll be meeting at CadburyWorld - in the reception area just inside (or check the cafe!) There's free parking here and we can meet inside if it's raining. There's also coffee and toilets here for those that need them - whether walking or not. For more information and directions see here.
There is a railway station in Bournville (the black and white circle) it takes about 12 minutes from Birmingham New Street. The website claims it is a fifteen minute walk from the station, (Google Maps says 11-12 minutes) but I don't remember it being that far.
Assuming we have 15 people - including the mini-hooms - we qualify for a group rate (25% discount). Assuming we have 15 (or more) on the day, then the price will be £14 for adults and £10 for children. Children under 4 (mini-hooms) are free.
Payment
You can pay Assistant D on the day - cash, cheque, PayPal, beer, whatever. I pay on the day so no need to pay in advance.
Join Us?
So that's it. Want to join us? There's still time to put you on the list. Cadburys makes the best chocolate in the world - Diary Milk!!
Do you want to learn all there is to know about Bournville and/or learn all there is to know about chocolate? Don't forget the World's Largest Cadburys Shop can be found at CadburyWorld. You should see it for yourself, shouldn't you?
For more information or to add your name to the list, tweet me @TourGuideTed or DM me, or email me at tourguideted@gmail.com