FAMILIES enjoyed a chocolate themed event at a shopping centre.

High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Chelmsford hosted its very own chocolate factory this Easter holiday.

Families were able to make their own chocolate in time for Easter at the event on Wednesday April 12 and Thursday April 13.

Those taking part embraced their inner scientist with a laboratory coat and goggles and added all manner of ingredients into the chocolate machine with the help of a team of willing and able lab assistants.