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22 October 2019

All Set for Autumn Magic at Hartlebury this Half Term!

Rosie Smith2019-10-30T11:57:29+00:00

Come along to Hartlebury Castle during October half term for a very special autumn themed week. From Tuesday 29 October to Friday 1 November, the Castle will play host to four fun filled days of children’s make and take activities, a pumpkin trail and even pumpkin carving 11am to 4pm. Children can join in creating autumn themed craft activities, including a spooky clay boggart and colourful firework art! From Tuesday to [...]

All Set for Autumn Magic at Hartlebury this Half Term!Rosie Smith2019-10-30T11:57:29+00:00

22 October 2019

Spooks and Scares at The Commandery this Half Term

Rosie Smith2019-10-30T11:52:38+00:00

Tuesday 29 October – Friday 1 November This Halloween Worcester residents are invited to spook it up with Spooks and Scares at The Commandery in Sidbury; one of Worcester’s oldest and most haunted buildings. Family fun will be on offer at throughout the half term week with a broomstick obstacle course, pin the wart on the witch challenge and a trail to find all the ingredients for a spooky potion. Crafts [...]

Spooks and Scares at The Commandery this Half TermRosie Smith2019-10-30T11:52:38+00:00

2 October 2019

Christmas arrives at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Rosie Smith2019-10-02T14:00:26+01:00

Crafted for You features beautiful work created by artists from across Worcestershire, opens 16 November until 4 January 2019. Worcester Society of Artists annual exhibition opens 7 December to 11 January. Special openings and family events in December featuring discounts off purchases and opportunities to create your own Christmas crafts. Check the What's On for details. This Christmas, Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is urging people to support local artists [...]

Christmas arrives at Worcester City Art Gallery & MuseumRosie Smith2019-10-02T14:00:26+01:00

10 September 2019

Visit attractions for free in Worcester & beyond, with Heritage Open Days

Rosie Smith2019-09-10T11:02:52+01:00

The Commandery will be offering free entry on Saturday 14 September, 10.00am to 5.00pm, for Heritage Open Day and will be exploring the siege of 1643 where the people of Worcester came out to defend the city from the Parliamentarian army of Gloucester. There will be talks and tours, a cannon drill and a 17th century drum workshop where visitors can experience the importance of drums on the battlefield. The Guildhall [...]

Visit attractions for free in Worcester & beyond, with Heritage Open DaysRosie Smith2019-09-10T11:02:52+01:00

3 September 2019

New exhibition: Living Ruins at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Rosie Smith2019-09-03T11:55:52+01:00

Thursday 26 September – Saturday 30 November 2019 Curated in partnership with Meadow Arts Features art from the 18th century to the contemporary Includes works from Tate A new exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum uses artworks from the 18th century to the contemporary to explore the lure of the ruin and our fascination with what has passed. Ged Quinn's 'Bela Forgets the Scissors', 2016. Copyright Ged Quinn, [...]

New exhibition: Living Ruins at Worcester City Art Gallery & MuseumRosie Smith2019-09-03T11:55:52+01:00

18 June 2019

May The Toys Be With You comes to Worcester this Summer

Rosie Smith2019-06-18T16:33:02+01:00

Exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum Saturday 20 July – Saturday 14 September 2019 One of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys On display for the first time in the West Midlands Hands on activities including Millennium Falcon cockpit activity base, digital guides and sensory activity bags On 20 July, from a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars [...]

May The Toys Be With You comes to Worcester this SummerRosie Smith2019-06-18T16:33:02+01:00