Wakefield Museums and Castles

Two children painting with natural paints in a workshop

Colour Chemistry from Nature's Rainbow

Mon 27 October 2025, 1pm - 3pm

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.

27 October 2025

1pm - 3pm

Pontefract Castle

Activity Zone

£2.50 per child, accompanying adults free

Families with children aged 5+

Book Colour Chemistry Plan your visit

Contact information

Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QH Car Park: WF8 2JF

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