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Colour Chemistry from Nature’s Rainbow

Calendar Icon Mon 27 Oct 2025 - Mon 27 Oct 2025
Clock 10:00 - 15:00
Tag £2.50

About


Calling all future chemists!


Did you know that there are so many amazing colours that can be created from plants?


Join the Pontefract Castle team for a series of workshops to investigate natural dyes, inks and stains. Be inspired by the medieval garden and the plants that were grown there in the past. Try a new technique in every session!


This STEM workshop is funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry.


27 October: In this session, you’ll learn about natural colours used in food and have a go at decorating biscuits using naturally coloured icing sugar.


*At 10am there is a relaxed SEND session of this workshop.


SEND groups are always welcome at all sessions, but the team are also running these SEND sessions for visitors who benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere.


For ages 5+, booking required.



Venue opening hours

Monday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday : 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Access facilities

  • Accessible Car Parking
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • SEND
  • Wheelchair Accessible

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SEND

SEND stands for 'Special Education Needs and Disabilities'.

Colour Chemistry from Nature’s Rainbow

Venue Details

Find us at

Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH

Phone

01977723440

Email

castles@wakefield.gov.uk