Living History weekend returns to The Commandery, Worcester

News release For Immediate Release Friday 14 February 2025 The Commandery’s biggest weekend of the year is back on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February 2025 – the perfect way to round off the February half-term holiday. Experience a fantastic family day out where you can encounter characters from centuries past. Explore the building and gardens, discover living history encampments, and see military displays in action at this exciting two-day event. [...]

Living History weekend returns to The Commandery, Worcester2025-02-18T15:57:10+00:00

The Victorians are coming to The Commandery

News release | For Immediate Release 20 January 2025 A brand new exhibition opening on 1 February at Worcester’s historic Commandery will transport visitors back to 1890 and shed light on living conditions in Victorian Worcester. The exhibition brings to life another significant period in The Commandery’s history when it was a school for blind boys. The wing where the new exhibition can be found was used by many different individual [...]

The Victorians are coming to The Commandery2025-01-20T12:42:17+00:00

Have a magical family Christmas at Hartlebury Castle – Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024

News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 19 November Bring the whole family for a festive weekend at Hartlebury Castle this December. Jampacked with fun activities, A Family Christmas is the perfect time to create magical memories. The Castle will be alive with seasonal music and enchanting decorations, and Mother Christmas will be waiting to greet families throughout the event on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December. Explore the Castle and Museum [...]

Have a magical family Christmas at Hartlebury Castle – Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 20242024-11-19T16:50:22+00:00

Community Events Explore our Relationship with Historic Spaces

Friday 4 October 2024 University of Worcester lecturers are running a series of workshops in historic settings to inspire residents’ creative side. Dr Lucy Arnold, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, and Dr Jack McGowan, Principal Lecturer in Creative Writing, have teamed up to provide literary and creative writing sessions that reflect on and are inspired by historic or heritage buildings in the City. This is part of their wider project, called ‘Can These Stones Speak’, [...]

Community Events Explore our Relationship with Historic Spaces2024-10-08T16:07:35+01:00

A Day of Wellbeing on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May at The Commandery, Worcester

News release For Immediate Release Friday 26 April 2024 On Bank Holiday Monday 6 May, enjoy a relaxing day at one of Worcester’s most historic and beautiful buildings and gardens. Visitors can head into the walled gardens for hour-long restorative yoga sessions led by Zoe Meachem. Her sessions will be slow and gentle practices suitable for all levels of experience including beginners. She says, “I want to help people experience a [...]

A Day of Wellbeing on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May at The Commandery, Worcester2024-05-02T11:31:24+01:00

Easter 2024 Family Fun at Worcester’s City Museums

News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 13 March 2024 Enjoy two weeks of animal-inspired family fun at The Commandery and Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum over the Easter holidays! At The Commandery, follow a magical trail of decorated fairy doors – with an infusion of Easter bunny fun! Explore the historic building – from the medieval Painted Chamber to the wood-panelled Tudor rooms and beautiful gardens – to find them [...]

Easter 2024 Family Fun at Worcester’s City Museums2024-03-14T09:59:11+00:00
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