Discover the art of chocolate making at The Chocolate Box. Join a fun, hands-on workshop and create your own gourmet treats in just 90 minutes! Perfect for groups or families looking for a sweet activity.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required, just enthusiasm for sweet treats
Wildlife
History
The workshop is housed in a historic building dating back to the early 1900s, which once served as a general store, adding character to the core experience.
Conservation
The business supports sustainable cocoa sourcing and uses eco-friendly packaging to minimize environmental impact.
The Chocolate Manor
Discover the art of chocolate making at The Chocolate Box. Join a fun, hands-on workshop and create your own gourmet treats in just 90 minutes! Perfect for groups or families looking for a sweet activity.
The Chocolate Manor in Castlerock, Northern Ireland, is a boutique chocolate workshop and visitor experience led by Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin. The Chocolate Manor offers hands-on chocolate-making workshops, private group experiences, seasonal family sessions and specialist events that showcase artisan techniques and local ingredients. Participants learn tempering, moulding and truffle-making in guided sessions such as The Chocolate Box, The Truffle Shuffle, and the Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience.
Sessions range from one-hour kids’ workshops to two-and-a-half-hour artisan classes, and can be booked as private events for birthdays, corporate team-building and special occasions. Each workshop includes hot chocolate, take-home creations and access to The Chocolate Manor’s Chocolate Shop discounts where available. Special events like Truffles & Tipples pair chocolates with local liqueurs in collaboration with Dunluce Distillery, supporting community causes including Portrush RNLI.
The Chocolate Manor emphasizes transparent sourcing and hands-on education. Workshops include discussion of cocoa origins and use premium Belgian chocolate and local flavourings such as Bushmills Whiskey and Causeway Coffee. The venue delivers practical instruction suitable for families, groups and adult-only evenings, led by experienced staff with a focus on safety and enjoyable learning.
Located in Castlerock, the business attracts locals and visitors exploring Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast. Booking information, session durations and age guidelines are provided for each trip offering. The Chocolate Manor combines craft chocolate skills, local collaboration and memorable, take-home results to create an approachable, reputable visitor experience. Advance booking is recommended during peak season and private workshops can be tailored to dietary or accessibility requirements.
Location
Castlerock, N.I.
On the Causeway Coast
Tours Offered
7 experiences
Workshops and special events
Private Groups
Available
Bookable for events
Session Length
1–2.5 hrs
Kids to artisan classes
Reserve a private group, family session or artisan tasting — limited availability, book online to secure preferred dates.
Arrive early
Get settled and choose your flavors before the workshop begins.
Wear comfortable clothing
Chocolate work can be messy; casual clothes are best.
Bring a friend or family
Share the fun by signing up as a group for a memorable experience.
Sample different flavors
Don't hesitate to try all the unique flavor options offered during the session.
Apron
Protects your clothes from chocolate splashes and spills.
Flexible clothes
Wear comfortable, casual attire suitable for a hands-on culinary activity.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques or flavor ideas to recreate at home.
Reusable container or box
Bring if you'd like to transport your chocolates()