John Bull Rock Factory
John Bull Rock Factory
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10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
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Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Leanne D
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Entered the Rock factory, staff on the reception were very plight and understanding (my son has ASD)
Went in there was a short film about the history of The John Bull business.
It was lovely to see his 78yr old grandson working there, see photo.
Then into the rock rolling factory to see where the rock is made. Did some rolling rock, they put a letter S in the middle for my son. We then went to the biscuit making room, wow lots of samples very tasty. Also they had chocolate and fudge making. At the end there was a scrumptious sweet shop, with an abundance of variety and very well priced.
Lovely family run business, would definitely recommend lovely experience.
Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
Went in there was a short film about the history of The John Bull business.
It was lovely to see his 78yr old grandson working there, see photo.
Then into the rock rolling factory to see where the rock is made. Did some rolling rock, they put a letter S in the middle for my son. We then went to the biscuit making room, wow lots of samples very tasty. Also they had chocolate and fudge making. At the end there was a scrumptious sweet shop, with an abundance of variety and very well priced.
Lovely family run business, would definitely recommend lovely experience.
Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
Written 2 November 2023
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tinamolloy2
Tunstall, UK132 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Went to the factory to take the tour, got there tonne told only open when children are off school, but no mention of this on website,
Written 20 September 2023
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kittysk6
Stockport, UK131 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We didn't pre book onto a tour as we were unsure what time we'd arrive. But the staff were very welcoming and squeezed us onto the next one being only 3 of us which was very good of them.
So we did the shop first which was filled with various toys for children, rock sweets and other sweet treats. Being that it was the factory shop I was disappointed not to find flavours that your average beach shop doesn't sell. Such as marmite.... which yes gross!! But its mums favourite.
The tour was very short with the most informative part being the video at the beginning.
We then moved on into the working factory and watched the staff there go about their work whilst we were given the opportunity to roll our own rock and decorate our own chocolate lolly.
The entire place was disabled friendly. With plenty of parking and large soft play centre next door. We didn't go in as C is nearly 13 now. But looked very large with plenty to do, seating and cafe.
One to tick off the things to do list....
Family of 3. 2 adults, 1 child inc 3 rock rolling and 3 chocolate lolly decorating. £25
So we did the shop first which was filled with various toys for children, rock sweets and other sweet treats. Being that it was the factory shop I was disappointed not to find flavours that your average beach shop doesn't sell. Such as marmite.... which yes gross!! But its mums favourite.
The tour was very short with the most informative part being the video at the beginning.
We then moved on into the working factory and watched the staff there go about their work whilst we were given the opportunity to roll our own rock and decorate our own chocolate lolly.
The entire place was disabled friendly. With plenty of parking and large soft play centre next door. We didn't go in as C is nearly 13 now. But looked very large with plenty to do, seating and cafe.
One to tick off the things to do list....
Family of 3. 2 adults, 1 child inc 3 rock rolling and 3 chocolate lolly decorating. £25
Written 1 September 2023
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Kerri R
Stoke-on-Trent, UK8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Disappointing to be honest. The room where you see the rock being made has a very limited view to the action. If you are at the back of the queue where we were you cant see the letters being made at all, yet you are told to stay in your place to receive your rock for rolling.
The rock rolling is very hard. Our kids were 8 and 11 and they couldn't manage it at all.
Overpriced considering it's limitations.
The rock rolling is very hard. Our kids were 8 and 11 and they couldn't manage it at all.
Overpriced considering it's limitations.
Written 27 August 2023
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N C Gould
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great value for money, interesting tour, to see production, mainly of the rock (they also do chocolate, sweets and biscuits) and one can roll their own rock and a chocolate lolly. This was our third visit, the last was five years ago. In the past, we got to dip our own lolly, this time it was done for you; one just adds smarties/mini mallows on the surface.
A well-stocked shop and a café (we just had a coffee) tops off the visit. I know John Bull, active since 1911, was sold this year but I believe the factory will stay as John Bull, at least for public attraction purposes.
A well-stocked shop and a café (we just had a coffee) tops off the visit. I know John Bull, active since 1911, was sold this year but I believe the factory will stay as John Bull, at least for public attraction purposes.
Written 24 August 2023
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sgg3
Lincoln64 contributions
Aug 2023
We were a family of 2 adults and 3 children. We included the rock rolling in our booking and we were very pleased we did. While the children made their own rock the adults had time to watch the whole process of how rock is made. The rest of the tour included the biscuit making (including free samples), the chocolate making and one area of packaging. The factory shop had everything and at a very reasonable price compared top the high street tourist shops.
Written 19 August 2023
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Heather W
14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This was our third visit in a number of years to the John Bull rock factory. It is one of my daughters' favourite places to visit when we go and visit Yorkshire.
Since our last visit, pre covid things have now changed. You now book online for an allocated 45-minute time slot and prebook for rock rolling and chocolate lolly making.
Staff are really friendly and happy to ask questions. There are samples as you go round the factory and this is the first time I have been disgusted with other peoples behaviour on the tour. In the biscuit area of the factory an older child took a bite of a biscuit and then put it back on the sample plate. In the peanut brittle room numerous adults and children took brittle ate it locked their fingers, and then went in for more. If you decide to visit I would avoid eating any samples as some people obviously have no manners or idea of standard food hygiene practice.
The rock rolling and lolly making is fun for the kids and it is an interesting way to spend an hour. At the end of the tour there is a sweet shop with lots of different types of sweets produced on site including lots of old favourites.
Since our last visit, pre covid things have now changed. You now book online for an allocated 45-minute time slot and prebook for rock rolling and chocolate lolly making.
Staff are really friendly and happy to ask questions. There are samples as you go round the factory and this is the first time I have been disgusted with other peoples behaviour on the tour. In the biscuit area of the factory an older child took a bite of a biscuit and then put it back on the sample plate. In the peanut brittle room numerous adults and children took brittle ate it locked their fingers, and then went in for more. If you decide to visit I would avoid eating any samples as some people obviously have no manners or idea of standard food hygiene practice.
The rock rolling and lolly making is fun for the kids and it is an interesting way to spend an hour. At the end of the tour there is a sweet shop with lots of different types of sweets produced on site including lots of old favourites.
Written 7 August 2023
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Jacqueline D
County Durham, UK22 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
Love this place. This time when we went the factory was closed but have been before and done the factory tour and it is worth going on this if you can. The gift shop is great with a wide range of items and the cafe is good too with a good offering of food and drink.
Written 19 July 2023
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Rebecca
Leicester, UK29 contributions
July 2023 • Family
Booked a factory tour in advance and we were not disappointed. The guide was very informative and interacted with everyone in the group. We stayed longest and asked lots of questions. There were 3 rooms to visit all with little tasters throughout. The shop was great value. Would defo recommend.
Written 17 July 2023
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aligardner1
Derby, UK10 contributions
May 2023
fantastic tour and very friendly staff
Great having a go at rock rolling
Its like a Willy Wonka tour-amazing for children
You really experience and see how they make rock and other sweets and chocolates
highly recommend and brings out the child in all adults
Thankyou to amazing staff there making us very welcome
Great having a go at rock rolling
Its like a Willy Wonka tour-amazing for children
You really experience and see how they make rock and other sweets and chocolates
highly recommend and brings out the child in all adults
Thankyou to amazing staff there making us very welcome
Written 9 June 2023
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Gokartbandit
2 contributions
Is the factory tour wheelchair friendly
Sarina93
Leeds, UK40 contributions
We got round it with a newborns pram so yeah it is wheelchair friendly
Ayesha W
Filey, UK92 contributions
HI just wondering if it's worth it coming for a visit? and how much is it to get in please? How long would you spend there please ?
Lancsgirl1
Skelmersdale, UK24 contributions
Deffo worth it! The tour is about an hour but they have a play place at the end and it's about 2 hours or so per play, the car park is huge and plenty of room, our kids love it and to be fair so do we!