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Colour Chemistry from Nature's Rainbow (SEND)
Mon 27 October 2025, 10am - 12pm
Pontefract Castle
Calling all future chemists! Did you know that there are so many amazing colours that can be created from plants?
Join us for a series of workshops to investigate natural dyes, inks and stains. Be inspired by our medieval garden and the plants that were grown there in the past.
Try a new technique in every session!
27 October: In this session, we’ll learn about natural colours used in food. Have a go at decorating biscuits using naturally coloured icing sugar.
These STEM workshops are funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
This is a relaxed SEND session of this workshop. SEND groups are always welcome at all of our sessions. We are also running these SEND sessions for visitors who benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere.
October half term guide
Browse all half term activities across our sites in our handy October half term guide!
27 October 2025
10am - 12pm
Pontefract Castle
Activity Zone
£2.50 per child, accompanying adults free
SEND families with children aged 5+
Contact information
Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF