The best day of the year has finally arrived...World Chocolate Day! 

Thursday, July 7, celebrates all things chocolate.

Whether you like it milky, dark, smooth, bitter, covered in nuts, or infused with chilli these small chocolatiers have something for you.

If you're looking to indulge then you have an excuse today.

Rosie's Chocolate Factory

Unit 1 Sheeplands Farm, Reading RG10 8DL

This is Reading's version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, expect you get to actually make your own sweet treats.

The business hosts chocolate workshops where 'a chocoholics dream come true'.

You get to make chocolate, eat it and take any leftovers (if there are any) home with you.

Hotel Chocolat

Station Approach, Reading RG1 1LZ

The perfect place for a quick last-minute gift and they sell all kinds of weird and wonderful flavours.

Hotel Chocolat currently has a Summer Desserts box, perfect to enjoy with a cold beverage during the heatwave that's in store for the weekend.

Chocolates for Chocoholics

Lea Farm, Lodge Rd, Hurst, Reading RG10 0SS

This independent chocolate wholesaler has a massive selection of chocolate, perfectt for any occasion.

If you're looking to surprise a loved one on their birthday then treat them to a chocoalte cupcake or a tray of special chocolate truffles.

Mr Simms

 68 Broad St, Reading RG1 2AF

The UK’s largest family of traditional sweet shops also offers handmade chocolate.

From chocolate raisins to retro jazzies, you can enjoy some great tasting chocolate from this little shop in town.