Easter = Chocolate

This Easter we are only going to think about chocolate, because everyone knows that Easter = Chocolate!

The North East has some fabulous choices for chocolate lovers – from chocolate factories to chocolate workshops, chocolate desserts and tasty treats!  Read on to find out some great ideas for Easter family fun during your stay at Burradon Farm.

If you are looking to indulge, why not try Gareth James Chocolatier – an independent artisan chocolatier based in Tynemouth.  Visit in store to browse some of the delicious confections or relax and indulge in their lovely café.

Studio 28 Patisserie is based at Hoults Yard in Newcastle and produces their lovely chocolate and cakes on site.  Why not visit their seating area to enjoy your coffee and treat!

You’ll find Pet Lamb Patisserie in Newcastle’s Grainger Market.  Serving up the best chocolate brownies, cookie pies and cupcakes they will really brighten up your day!

If handmade chocolate truffles are your thing then head to Coffuffle in Corbridge – you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Feeling creative?  Why not book an Easter Egg or chocolate truffle making workshop during your stay.

Enjoy being a chocolatier for the day at Davenports Chocolates in Gateshead!  Share the joy of chocolate making in their ‘masterchef’ style chocolate kitchen using all the equipment and ingredients that the professionals use.

Kids will love stepping into the real-life chocolate factory at Davenports junior Easter Egg workshop perfect for 5 – 16 year olds!

Adults will love Davenports “Inside the Egg” Artisan Easter Egg workshop – where the focus is decorating the inside of your Easter Egg.

La Chocolatrice in Durham offers Easter workshops throughout February and March this year.  Eat lots of chocolate, drink hot chocolate, and of course, you will take all of your beautiful creations home too!

Canny Chocolate Company’s factory in South Shields offers a truly immersive and exclusive experience taking you behind the scenes into the art of Easter chocolate making!

Join Durham Distillery for a mouthwatering afternoon creating decadent chocolate truffles with The Durham Chocolate Company.

If you just fancy chocolate brought to you on a plate – why not try one of Newcastle’s  decadent Dessert Cafés?!

Heavenly Desserts is located on Newgate Street in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.  Enjoy hot chocolate bao buns, sea salt caramel chocolate tarts, brownie explosions and chocolate dessert tapas.

Kaspas on Clayton Street in Newcastle serves chocolate waffles, crepes, chocoholic sundaes and more.

Sweet Dreams Desserts on St Andrews Street is the perfect place for chocolate milkshakes, waffles and chocolate fondue!

Let’s not forget chocolate icecream!  Whether you’re a rich Belgian chocolate fan or love a mint choc chip, there are so many fantastic ice cream parlours to explore during your stay with us!

Happy Easter!