News release For Immediate Release Thursday 16 November Make magical Christmas memories in a weekend of exciting family fun at Hartlebury Castle this December. A Family Christmas is back for 2023 – and the event is more jampacked with festivities than ever. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December, the Castle will be alive with seasonal music and enchanting decorations, and Mother Christmas will be waiting to greet families throughout the [...]
News release For Immediate Release Monday 23 October 2023 If successful, it was an event that could have changed the course of history. But a University of Worcester historian will argue that the Gunpowder Plot still made a huge impact on British life in an upcoming talk. Taking place on Sunday, November 5, the same day that the Plot was due to be put into action, Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, [...]
News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 11 October 2023 The use of clairvoyants and mediums to connect with other worlds has long held a fascination for many. Now their depiction in literature and film is the subject of a talk by a literary expert from the University of Worcester. Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Lucy Arnold, will be speaking at The Commandery on October 25, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, exploring the ways [...]
News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 11 October 2023 The team is celebrating at Hartlebury Castle as it receives the Best Told Story accolade from Visit England. The Best Told Story accolade is awarded to attractions that convey a compelling narrative to its visitors, whether through technical innovation or enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Accolades assess all aspects of the attraction, from visitor welcome and customer care to [...]
News release For immediate release Thursday 5 October 2023 It’s an exciting start to October for the team at The Commandery, one of Worcester’s most historic buildings, as it is awarded Visit England’s Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for the first time. From visitor welcome and customer care to exhibitions, cleanliness and catering, the accolade celebrates the high-quality experience offered to visitors to the historic site, including the popular independent café Commandery [...]
News release For Immediate Release Monday 18 September 2023 Discover the ghostly secrets of one of Worcester’s oldest buildings as After-dark Tours return to The Commandery this October. Hear tales of grisly historic happenings, mysterious footsteps and strange sightings reported by visitors, staff, and volunteers over the years. This guided tour with a Halloween twist takes you through The Commandery by torchlight – and into parts of the building which are [...]
