IT doesn't matter how old you are or how many times you visit the iconic Cadbury World in Bournville - you're always guaranteed a great day out.

You couldn't go to an actual real life chocolate factory and not expect to be given handfuls and handfuls of free delicious chocolate.

Who doesn't love free chocolate?

As we queued for our tour we each received a large amount of different classic chocolate bars including Fudge, Dairy Milk, Curly Wurly, Crunchie, and a personal favourite the much underrated and grandiose Double Decker.

Obviously we got stuck in straight away as we started right back at the beginning of chocolate’s history- the Aztecs.

At this point you are free to gorge and roam around as much as you please.

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There are plenty of staff along the way though to answer any chocolate-related questions you might have.

The guided tour starts in the museum’s 'Birmingham' where an actress explains that to get a job with Cadbury at the time would have been very fortunate.

You then enjoy a lively and entertaining film on how Cadbury founder, John Cadbury, turned towards business because as a Quaker and pacifist in the 19th century he could not go to university or pursue a military career.

He began selling tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate in Bull Street in Birmingham before developing a process to make solid chocolate.

It was here that we were supposed to enjoy what it feels like to be turned from a cocoa bean into a bar of chocolate.

Unfortunately, that part of the venue was closed so we couldn't experience this.

To compensate however, we were given a load more free chocolate. Result.

There is a gentle (presumably to avoid getting motion sick) ride on the Cadabra ride – which takes you through a magic journey with happy smiling cocoa beans.

Note to parents with push chairs: You are not allowed to bring buggies on the ride and have to leave them and collect them after you get off.

Here we were given more chocolate.

With our sugar levels reaching unhealthy and dangerously high levels we were then offered the chance to have some liquid chocolate, with various sweet toppings.

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We also got to watch a fascinating demonstration by Cadbury World staff showing off their chocolate making skills.

It was at this woke stage I accepted that I would definitely be coming away from this visit slightly more rotund.

When we went it was October half-term and the Halloween Spooktacular was in full ghoulish swing.

The venue hosted a frightfully fun week of activities and had Dermot O’Scary and the Scream Factor, a spooktacular show where Frankie Frankenstein, Witchy Woo Woo and Wolfy the Wolfman compete for a mystery prize.

There was plenty of opportunity to dance, scream and sing along for the young and not so young.

There was also a fancy dress competition taking place with judges handing out prizes to the most scary visitors.

A big highlight was the 4D Chocolate Adventure; an interactive cinema experience featuring the iconic Cadbury characters, including Freddo and the flirtatious Caramel Bunny.

The show, which only lasted a few minutes, was amazing and quite convincing as your chair moves with the action.

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Although it was busy and we didn't get to experience all of the zones it was still an enjoyable visit and great family day out.

Cadbury World welcomes more than 630,000 annual visitors, with an average visit lasting around three to four hours, more in school holidays.

If you've never been, and like chocolate, then you should definitely go.

If you don't like chocolate you will by the end of it.

For more information or to book, visit cadburyworld.co.uk search for Cadbury World on Facebook.

It is essential to pre-book to guarantee tickets.