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13 July 2021

Time-travelling summer fun at The Commandery, Worcester

2021-07-13T14:16:11+01:00

Get set for an unforgettable summer of fun family workshops, exciting events and sensory and science activities at The Commandery from Tuesday 20 July to bank holiday Monday 30 August. Inspired by The Commandery’s 1000 years of history, the museum will host a fun-filled programme inspired by a different period of history each week throughout the summer holidays. Fun workshops will take participants on a journey through history, from creating crazy [...]

Time-travelling summer fun at The Commandery, Worcester2021-07-13T14:16:11+01:00
12 July 2021

Spend time with friends & family this summer at Hartlebury Castle

2021-07-19T12:17:12+01:00

Indoor and outdoor activities all summer long New for summer 2021 - animal trail, 1950s exhibition and theatre in the gardens Popular themed-craft activity weeks Find out more on Hartlebury Castle's event page. There’s a summer full of activity planned at Hartlebury Castle with fun indoors and out throughout the school summer holidays. Set in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside Hartlebury Castle is the perfect place to escape with family [...]

Spend time with friends & family this summer at Hartlebury Castle2021-07-19T12:17:12+01:00
28 June 2021

Lavish Living: Worcestershire in the 1950s – new exhibition opens at Worcestershire County Museum

2021-06-28T12:35:55+01:00

New permanent exhibition opens at Worcester County Museum at Hartlebury Castle celebrating all things 1950s. From immersive interior sets including a 1950s Milk Bar featuring a 50s jukebox to costumes, one of the first ever dishwashers’ visitors can see for themselves how the post-war economy boomed. Find out more here: Lavish Living – Museums Worcestershire Lavish Living: Worcestershire in the 1950s, the new permanent exhibition at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury [...]

Lavish Living: Worcestershire in the 1950s – new exhibition opens at Worcestershire County Museum2021-06-28T12:35:55+01:00
2 June 2021

Worcester Life Stories: New exhibition shines a light on the history of Worcester

2021-06-01T10:50:56+01:00

New exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum chronicles the history of the changing face of Worcester and its residents through photographs Includes a nostalgic testament to Worcester’s lost pubs and how Worcester people prepared for the visit of Winston Churchill The project is a collaboration with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, funded by partners including the National Lottery Heritage Fund Worcester Life Stories shines a [...]

Worcester Life Stories: New exhibition shines a light on the history of Worcester2021-06-01T10:50:56+01:00
20 May 2021

Let off steam this May half-term at your local museum

2021-05-17T12:27:54+01:00

Whether it’s tracking animal footprints or enjoying a teddy bear’s picnic there are lots of opportunities to get out of the house and take part in some activities this May half-term at The Commandery, Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum and the County Museum at Hartlebury. Put a spring in your step and let off some steam in The Commandery gardens with half-term activities inspired by the British Wildlife Awards Retrospective [...]

Let off steam this May half-term at your local museum2021-05-17T12:27:54+01:00
17 May 2021

The Commandery welcomes back visitors for summer

2021-05-17T12:11:38+01:00

From Tuesday 18 May The Commandery in Worcester, a stunning Grade I listed building with a dramatic history, will welcome back visitors from Tuesday 18 May, following government advice that permits indoor venues to reopen. The museum, which is home to fascinating exhibitions about key periods in Worcester’s history including the Battle of Worcester in 1651, has made changes to ensure that visitors feel safe and welcome, including one-way routes, extra [...]

The Commandery welcomes back visitors for summer2021-05-17T12:11:38+01:00
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