Wakefield Museums and Castles

Chocolate truffles, powdered cocoa and cooking ingredients

Heritage for Youth: Chocolate (ages 12-16)

Thu 9 April 2026, 10:30am - 12pm

Pontefract Castle

Workshop times available:

  • Thursday 19 February, 10:30am to 12 noon (spaces)

  • Thursday 19 February, 1:30pm to 3pm (spaces)

Discover the history of chocolate and craft your own tasty truffles!

Join us for a delicious journey into the story of chocolate. Learn what it’s made from and how it’s processed. Discover the fascinating steps that transform cacao into the treat we all love.   

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:

  • Explore the origins and making of chocolate

  • Discover the process from bean to bar

  • Create your own recipe for chocolate truffles to take home!

This workshop is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 16. Accompanying adults are welcome, but not essential.

Please let us know of any allergies when booking.

This activity is part of our Heritage for Youth programme. Teenagers can get hands-on with history through interactive workshops.

9 April 2026

10:30am - 12pm

Pontefract Castle

£2.50 per teenager, accompanying adults free. Booking required.

Teenagers aged 12 to 16

Book Heritage for Youth: Chocolate Plan your visit

Contact information

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

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