I have visited here a few times and I do not think it is worth the entrance price as there really is not that much to see here and a visit including a play in the kids outdoor playground only lasts a few hours. You do get some bars of chocolate on your way around and some samples read more

Cadbury world is ok. It's a good place for chocolate lovers but it's a shame that it is so expensive and there is always a massive queue. You can get pre-booked tickets to get you in a bit quicker but you have to pay extra for that. You get a few freebies. I especially liked the bit where you get the fresh melty chocolate and can choose what sweets to put in it (I had marshmallows). They tell you all about the history and everything and there is the museum bit about how the Cadbury family built Bournville but I would have preferred it if there was a bit more to do. There is quite a bit gift shop and, while some things are very expensive, you can get some good deals on boxes of sweets. There is also a cafe which is very clean but, again, quite expensive. To be honest, if they either put the prices down or offered more for the money, I would be more inclined to recommend it. And if you are only going for the free chocolate, you might as well go to the corner shop and buy a couple of chocolate bars! read more

Cadbury's World is located in Bournville, a 40 minute bus ride from Birmingham. Though not very easy to get to on public transport (there is a brisk 20 minute walk from Bournville Station to Cadbury's World - likely to tire little legs), once you get there, Cadbury's World proves itself worth the effort. Only a limited number of tickets are available for each time slot so it's a good idea to book in advance. When you enter, you go through an exhibition on the discovery of chocolate and it's history as it moved from South America to Europe and beyond. The exhibition is intially a little boring but picks up as you go along. I especially liked the history of Bournville and the Cadbury family. Then there is an movie on how chocolate is made - do sit on the front bench; there's a surprise waiting if you do! Among other things there is a ride through a little land of creatures whose name I've forgotten. It's not very exciting but the creatures are extremely cute and it's a nice way to rest your legs a bit. There is also a chocolate making demonstration where you can try your hand at it as well. This fun but can be messy! There is also a brief tour of the Cadbury factory itself. It is an operational factory and it is fascinating to see the factory line production of the chocolates which may well end up in your local shop. There is also a cafeteria and a shop where you can buy the whole range of Cadbury products - some of which I have never seen elsewhere. A children's playground is outside as is another slightly disappointing exhibition. It claims to elt you invent your own flavour of chocolate but in reality you just choose which of several options (jelly beans, licorice) you want added to your cup of melted chocolate. Oh and I forgot to mention - there are so many free samples, you won't want another choc for a long time afterwards! read more

I actually thought Cadbury World was good fun. I can see where the other reviewers are coming from - there's a lot of information to wade through if you've got young kids and not a huge amount of free chocolate, but it's really not that bad. True, it's rather overpriced but we used some Tesco clubcard vouchers and that helped to bring the cost down considerably. Chocolate-wise we got buttons, a curly wurly, a bar of dairy milk and a weird 'make your own chocolate' thing at the end which was basically liquidised milk chocolate and something else of your choosing. The best bit by far was the children's ride, which was completely surreal - I have not laughed that much in absolutely ages. If you go without kids (yes, some of us do!) don't dismiss it as it really is freakishly odd. read more

A relatively unique attraction, but just falls short. I was expecting something more like a Willie Wonka world, however, I just found myself walking through most sections wondering if the next one would be better. The tour of the actual factory was hardly interesting as nothing was being produced at the time of my visit. Yes, you can get a few chocolate goodies, but it would be cheaper to save your entrance fee and just by some chocolate instead. read more

I am such a huge fan of cadburys world. Arguably the best chocolate in the world - and you can visit the factory. The admission is quite steap but it does include a great day with plenty of free and discounted chocolate. My favourite memory would be chocolate soup - yummy! Plenty of parking nearby so you can make a perfect family day of it! read more

I know that Cadbury World is just a commercial rip off but I could not help finding it quite appealing in a sickly (and I mean that literally) sort of way. It is in Bournville in South Birmingham and much easier to get to by car than public transport. However, when we arrived, my kids (both teenagers) found it quite entertaining (I am sure the chocolate freebies contributed to their favourable impressions). They liked the interactive exhibitions and were quite interested in the exotic guided tours and the history elements. It is quite fun for a couple of hours but of course you must like chocolate or you will find it dire! read more

We went as a family and even though we expected a little bit more, we still enjoyed it. Just walking through inhaling the chocolate smell was like heaven on earth. But for the price I expected a few more goodies for the kids, but never mind. We had a good day and that is the important thing. read more

I have been to Cadbury World several times and enjoyed every visit. It mixes the history of chocolate with fun things too to make a good balance. You also get some free samples as you go along the tour with is an added bonus! You get to see audio and visual presentations as to how chocolate and cadburys first started, there is also a walk through the packaging line, and a ride called Cadabra where you sit in a car going round a track with loads of cocoa bean people! I don't think that Cadbury World would be suitable for youg children because I don't think that there would be enough to keep them occupied and they would probably find it a bit boring. It is interesting seeing old packaging and chocolates which have disappeared over the years, its's amazing what we all forget until we see it again! read more

the 4d experience was fun got to see the characters too :), got 3 free choc per so person was a interesting fun day food in the cafe food was nice too specially the rocky road :) would recommend if you book online save 5% if you travel by train then can save up to 30% worth looking into before booking/traveling read more

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For those of you that love chocolate, this is the place to visit. The legendary Cadbury world provides guided tours during all days of the week to see how they manufacture their different varities of chocolate. At the end of the tour, they will normally give you some freebies to indulge yourself. It's a really lovely place for a family day out or its the kind of place you'll take friends visiting from out of town. A friend of mine took a girl there on a date, and apparently, he got lucky lol. Highly recommended. read more

Cadbury World is in Bournville, to the south of the city centre, and is well worth a visit if you love chocolate. Booking is advisable beforehand, and queues can be long at peak times (e.g. school holidays) so be prepared. Your visit will be at your own pace - you follow a trail through the history of Cadbury's chocolate which is quite interesting, then through a part of the factory enabling you to see the goodies on the production line although it is not quite Willy Wonka! There are a few other surprise treats, like a sit-in train ride that is great for little children. The best bit was being given a pot of melted chocolate to taste, and a goody bag with three or four bars of Cadbury's finest in. Cynically you might feel that the whole thing is geared to getting you to spend in the Cadbury's shop, but I guess you wouldn't have come if you didn't want chocolate, so where's the harm? read more

Am I too old for this? I did not really enjoy Cadburys World. And I am a chocolate addict. Getting off the train station was great - everything in purple on the way to the factory and the smell of chocolate. Oh, the anticipation. Then queued for ages and when we finally got in, I somehow wished the chocolate goodie bags were larger. Tour of the factory was unimaginative. I am probably too old for this. read more

Great day out, although I thought the tour would have lasted longer. You get your fair share of free chocolate. I recommend going early as it was really hot and busy when I went, which I think ruined the experience a bit. Great fun for all ages, although it could be priced a little cheaper. read more

I can only speak as a mid twenties man who visited Cadbury World but I loved it! I must admit that I am a chocoholic so would love anything to do with Cadburys but I found it to be very informative and interesting. Kids will love all of the interactive elements and things to do while the adults will enjoy finding out about the history of the company and things such as the Bourneville village. Obviously the piece de resistance is the heavily discounted shop at the end of the tour I defy you not to part with even the smallest amount of cash in there! read more

This is a great day out although can get quite boring for younger children. Fantastic playground outside and freebies, yummy! The restaurant is very overpriced but the shop is absolutely fantastic, some real bargains to be had and lovely gifts. I think its quite reasonably priced but would take a packed lunch or eat beforehand to save on money. read more

Cadbury world is a chocolate factory, which is open to visit. We can watch the whole chocolate- producing process-from seeing a copy of a production line in action and taste the-end product. We can discover its history and origins through a tour of Cadbury World. Have fun and enjoy the taste of Cadbury's chocolate. read more

For visitors to Birmingham and residents, Cadbury World is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Tour the chocolate factory and destroy your teeth in this delicious day out. I went a few weeks back and enjoyed it quite a bit but must admit there were no bunnies lurking about. So...really it was largely disappointing and I recommend it to no one with hopes that we continue to believe that the Cadbury bunny lays Cadbury Chocolate Eggs. But if you were already a doubter of the bunny, it is fun place. Its has just right level of wackiness and of course a massive gift shop. I suggest it to all newcomers or visitors of the city. read more

I went yesterday - and was totally disappointed. The truth of the matter is, if you go to a chocolate factory, what you want is to see chocolate on conveyor belts, vats of choc being mixed.. and loads of freebies. Right??! The reality is that you are forced to watch endless, very boring films about the history of Bournville, Cadbury, chocolate, cocoa beans, the making of chocolate, blah-blahand you only get FOUR bars of chocolate. For £13:45. I don't class those as freebies. Cheaper to watch a load of films on YouTube and hang around the chocolate aisle of Asda. The shops are extortionate (£3:95 for a PEN) and you only see a glimpse of boxes on conveyor belts and a few wrapped bars being packed into yet more boxes. The reviews telling you about being able to eat samples on the way round are WAY out of date. Ignore them and don't go. Way too boring for kids (we had a 2-yr old with us, who wouldn't sit still for those b&w films) and way too shallow for adults. read more

What a rip off the tour was boring and the samples were not worth the admission price. The films were Cadbury history can be looked up on the web. The factory when I was there was not running at all. Don't waste your time, go somewhere else or use the £13 to get a bus ticket to London and see some sights there. This was not cheap and overrated. Can't put people off enough regarding this diabolical tourist attraction. *Update* Now it's been sold to Kraft wont be long now before they close it down and it will be no more or they may try to sell this arm to the National Trust or English Heritage hope fully they will do a better job than the current owners. read more

Great place to go with your kids. Didnt know there is a such a big history behind the Cadbury. The only problem is that they give so much chocolate to children that it will take them 3 days to go to sleep ;) read more

This was a bad experience. Not nearly enough to do or see and what was there was badly presented and organised (bored staff, massive queue, huge markups on everything). Very disappointed as the drive alone wasn't worth it. I wouldn't recommend Cadbury World if it was free and next door read more

a bit pricey but you get a history on how chocolate was made and also a few sample

cadbury world is a great place to visit with kids!! with a tour that takes you back to when cadburys first started!! and a goody bag which kept the kids happy was great!! the shop was also quite nice!! although quite expensive its worth visiting once!! read more

Well worth a visit especially if you have children! The tour is interesting. The shop after the tour is the best bit, although you can walk in and just go to the shop which is a big bonus!!! Free samples are great as well - they certainly don't stinge on the chocolate!!!! read more

I think Cadbury's world is a little overrated. It is very expensive for what you actually get, which is a few chocolate bars and a tour around bits of the factory which aren't the real parts of the factory if you get what I mean. There is some interesting information in some parts and it is fun to see them making the little individual chocolates. The ride thing was a little weird- not sure who came up with that concept! The shop is ok and I guess kids would like the place more than I did, but I think it is overpriced and overrated. read more

i also didnt understand what all the hype was about. i was very dissapointed after all the good stuff i heard about it here. we found it pretty boring and my youngest slept through it(hes 1) and my 3 year old well she was just bored to be honest. perhaps we can try again when there a little older. we thought the gift shop was good, and managed to get a few good bits from there.the train stops just by the place itself, which is handy, but admission into cadburys world is a joke. read more

It worth a visit if you love chocolate and haven't been before but it very expensive for what you actually get. It's mainly aimed at kids and you don't get to see that much of the actual factory. The small museum bit was ok. One of the best bits it picking up a cheap bag of 'miss-shapes' in the shop - and yu don't need to pay the expensive entry fee to go there! read more

This is a great place to take kids that are more like 4yrs and older! It is a little pricey,but how many days out,with kids esp,are cheap? Remember,you are paying to experience something of the big well known chocolate factory,not a trip round willy wonkas factory!! They have done their best to cram in things that are both fun and educational for both kids and adults alike,which to be honest,Im sure most would struggle with achieving! You can enter the gift shop without entering the factory itself,so if you are in the area and want some cadbury gifts without the factory tour,you can! The only big problem we had was travelling by train with a pushchair and unable at the time to access the internet,we decided to pay a visit,only to find after a long trek around the paths to the enterance,it was closed for work being done! It would at least have helped if there had been a notice at the start of their winding paths! read more

I had an annual pass last year while I was on maternity leave and I went lots. Didnt look at it all everytime though. When you have seen it - you have seen it - but for kids its exciting everytime. I think its expensive for a day ticket, but its only comparable to the other attractions like sealife. I think they are all expensive! The annual pass is really good value though if you live nearby. School holidays are busy but they put extra things on. The playpark and museum are free. read more

Could a museum get any better? a tour around the factory and a gift shop all full of chocolate. The best chocolate in the country and and interesting insight in how the firm has grown and how Bournville as an urban village as developed from the philanthropy of the Cadburys. Great day out for adults and children, which can be ended in the shop where you can buy all sorts of goodies including the favourite mis-shapes. mmmm read more

Cadbury world is a brilliant place for chocolate lovers as you get FREE chocolate, and quite a bit of it too. Theres loads of information on how chocolate is made from the beans to the bar and plenty of interactive stuff to occupy you on your way round. Theres also a cute little ride but be warned this is only for kids. most adults will be thoroughly scared byt the sweetness of the little world. read more

its definately worth a visit if your close by and haven't beeen before and you can get a train and entry combined ticket to save some money. Really good for chocoholics but you dont get as much free chocolate as you used to. one of the best bits is the small building by the playground where you can make your own stuff so dont miss that part out.Gift shop isn't great but somtimes can get big bags of reduced stock. read more

What a fantastic educational visit exploring the history and making of chocolate. Lots of nice cut price goodies to buy in the shop. The tour is quite long but the exhibition is fun for the children. read more

An excellent attraction explaining the history of chocolate and the firm itself. Plenty of free chocolate as well.

never normally write a review but after being very disappointed that me and my 6 year old son couldn't attend on Sunday 10th of December due to the bad weather condition and they where forced to close,i wrote cadburys world in Birmingham an email about getting a refund and within less then an hour they had replied to my email and called me,within 2 days my money was refunded,i thought this was outstanding,no drama it was very straigh forward and other company's should take a leaf out off there book read more

a great family day out,that allows you to follow the history of chocolate. it looks into the history of the aztecs and allows you to try pure chocolate drink in its raw form. its shop allows you to buy chocolates form the cadbury range at reduced prices. it shows you history of bu=ournville.it has a child hands on experience. read more

just a fantastic day out

i went here wiv the skool a long time ago i enjoyed myself i dont remember all that much but i remember getting a free chocolate and i know therev is shop at the end of the tour where you can buy chocolates there was this hot drink that we got to test while in there i remember it burnt my mouth it was hot i mean like spicy hot but i had a good time read more