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The Chocolatarium (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is The Chocolatarium?

35%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 35% Baby-Friendly: Only babies under 3 months in carriers may enter, no stroller access, no changing table or nursing room, and a parent must step out if baby cries; check details with the venue.

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Worth £20?: Edinburgh's Chocolatarium Tour
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Positives:

  • Baby-Friendly Policies: Babies under 3 months join free in a carrier; staff offer a waiting area.
  • Interactive Experience: Hands-on chocolate making keeps adults engaged while baby rests safely.

Challenges:

  • Age Restriction: Only babies under 3 months can join the tour; older infants not allowed.
  • No Changing Table: There is no on-site baby-changing facility; plan to change elsewhere.
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What is The Chocolatarium?

  • A purpose-built centre in Edinburgh’s Old Town dedicated to the craft, history and science of chocolate
  • A facility combining open-plan demonstration kitchens, interactive exhibition galleries and a specialty chocolate boutique
  • A modern conversion of historic premises showcasing glass-fronted production areas alongside curated artisanal displays

What is so special about The Chocolatarium for with baby?

  1. 90-minute chocolate workshop you can attend with a baby in a carrier
  2. Free gift shop entry to sample and buy treats
  3. Waiting area for baby breaks off the main tour route
  4. Staff make space for strollers and baby needs
  5. Ideal for a short hands-on family outing in Edinburgh

Note: The Chocolatarium is 35% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Edinburgh for a more suitable experience.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: This allows time for the 90-minute guided tour, browsing the shop, and baby breaks without rushing.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in The Chocolatarium

Tour of Chocolate:

Join a 90-minute guided tour to make your own bar and taste over 40 chocolates.

Tip: Carry your baby in a carrier and leave the stroller in the waiting area.

Gift Shop Browsing:

Enjoy free entry to buy exclusive bars and truffles.

Tip: Drop your pushchair at the shop entrance and sample small chocolate bites.

Waiting Area Break:

Use the staff waiting room off the tour if your baby needs a break.

Tip: Ask staff at the start of the tour for directions to the waiting area.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to The Chocolatarium

  1. Advance Booking: Reserve your spot online at least one week in advance to secure a tour time.
  2. Travel Light: Bring only the carrier and leave the pushchair in the waiting area to move freely.
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Reviews of The Chocolatarium

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MARIA HUSSAINI

MARIA HUSSAINI

Oct 2025

What a great experience.we enjoyed learning about the cocoa and making our own chocolate bar with plenty to add. Was interesting to taste cold chocolate prepared old fashion way and also taste dark, milk and white chocolate with diferent flavour. Our favourite was the dark with scotch pine and Cadbury chocolate.

Nefeli Vroulli

Nefeli Vroulli

Oct 2025

Delightful, mouthwatering experience 🤩 The fragrance of chocolate when entering the shop says it all, and the quality chocolates we got to try along with the excellent service will definitely keep us coming. Our tour guide, Bogi, was very friendly and witty, and kept your interest throughout the tour, keeping it interactive and fun. We did the wine & chocolate tour, that had a nice selection of w...

Stephen Dattoli

Stephen Dattoli

Oct 2025

My wife and I visited The Chocolatarium during our anniversary (first) trip to the UK back in 2024. Sorry I'm a procrastinator 🙃, but it's a testament to how great the experience was that I'm still thinking about it 18 months later 😁). We did a lot of cool stuff while we were there. But, I love chocolate, so this was probably in my top 5. Our guide was awesome (Annabeth? it's been so long my mem...

Gary Johnston

Gary Johnston

Oct 2025

A really worthwhile and interesting experience. Kelly was brilliant with our tour, trying the different chocolates with the guided tasting session was the highlight, but we also learnt alot about its origins and varieties from different countries. Was also fun making your own chocolate to take home. Definitely recommend booking a tour if you have a spare couple of hours on a rainy day.

Boyet Valeriano

Boyet Valeriano

Sep 2025

Great experience. The guide for the tour, Emma, was very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. The chocolate making and tasting parts of the tour were fantastic. And the choices in the chocolate shop were unbelievably varied. Highly recommended.

When is the best time to visit The Chocolatarium (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)?

Book tours early in festive periods. The workshop space is heated in winter and shaded in summer.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Tour of Chocolate (2 adults)GBP 56
Gift shop treatsGBP 10
Total EstimatedGBP 66

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of The Chocolatarium

Address: 3-5 Cranston St, Edinburgh EH8 8BE, UK

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About The Chocolatarium

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+44 117 205 1079

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