Ramsbottom remains the home of the original and the best UK chocolate festival.
Chocolate Market
Bridge Street will play host to a two day chocolate market showcasing the very best in high quality cocoa.
Big names from around the UK will be in attendance alongside local heros including The Chocolate Café and Slattery.
In-store
Cafes, restaurants and shops throughout the town will have chocolate specials on their menus. Try chocolate beer at Irwell Works Brewery (Square St) and specially for the festival a Chocolate Festival Menu from Eagle and Child (Whalley Rd). Plus Ramsbottom Soap Co. (inside Purple Tiger, Bridge St) will be making chocolate inspired soaps, bathbombs and lip balms.
Alfresco’ Dining
Popular with festival goers, we’ve selected our top quality food traders, providing you with a sample of foods from around the world. Dine alfresco and take in the atomosphere.
Festival Beer Tent
Back by popular demand. Head to Market Place at the top of Bridge Street where local brewery Outstanding Beers will be serving a great selection of locally brewed real ales over the festival weekend. Also inside the tent, ‘unplugged’ acoustic music from some of the Regions outstanding artists.
Demonstrations and Talks
David Greenwood-Haigh (Divine), will be presenting an educational and fun demonstration of the chocolate processes involved to make heavenly chocolate. A must for all young budding chefs.
Cost TBC