Chocoholics rejoice! A Willy Wonka inspired chocolate festival is heading to Dorset this winter.

It's pretty safe to say that the UK is a nation of chocolate lovers. Consumers eat an estimated 660,900 tonnes of chocolate a year - an average of 11 kg per person per year.

The Fantastical Chocolate Festival is probably the closet thing to winning a golden ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.

Chocolate fountains and fondues, candyfloss flowers, candy apple stalls, ice-cream creations, giant chocolate eggs, bubble waffles - everything to satisfy your sweet tooth desires - will be brought to life in what's described as a magical setting.

The festival plans to visit over 40 cities around the UK this winter including Bournemouth Pavilion in early December.

There will also be singalong live music and fun story characters to entertain the kids. if Willy Wonka took a stroll in Wonderland he'd arrive at The Fantastical Chocolate Festival.

There will also be singalong live music, Willy Wonker themed character and story corners, free themed photo booths and chocolate sculpting,

Younger children can also enjoy the arts and crafts station where they can decorate chocolate eggs and enjoy some chocolate tasting and a chocolate factor-themed play zone.

The Fantastical Chocolate Festival is organised by the same people who brought us The Great British Gin Festival and Rum & Reggae Festival.

Upgrade to a goody bag ticket and upon arrival you will receive a cotton chocolate festival bag to collect your goodies.

The Fantastical Chocolate Festival hot chocolate mug, and a sweet or savoury skewer for dipping in the chocolate fountains on entry.

For all visitors, Willy Wonka-inspired characters will entertain and tell stories, there are arts and crafts and even the chance to create your own chocolate sculpture.

Alcoholic milkshake or hot chocolate, quickly followed by chocolate-infused booze of all types.Big kids among us can also indulge in some chocolate alcoholic drinks, including vodka, wine, gin and beers (also available to take home) and boozy hot chocolate.

The events are split into two sessions, afternoon and evening, and tickets begin at £6 +b/f for kids (£9+ b/f for goody bag ticket) £9 + b/f for adults (£15 + b/ff or goody bag ticket).

To register for tickets visit fantasticalchocolate.com