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 News release – for immediate release Wednesday 29 April 2026 New escape room opens at The Commandery, Worcester, Friday 1 May 2026. Booking live now at commandery-quest.co.uk Commandery Quest: The Servant’s Secret has been created by award-winning escape room designers, Imaginarium Design Following the success of the first escape room to open inside the historic building, Commandery Quest: The King’s Seal in 2022, this new room brings an exciting unique challenge for [...]

News release – for immediate release Monday 16 March 2026 The Commandery Mouse, a fantastic new book written and illustrated by Isabel Edmonds is now available exclusively at The Commandery. This captivating tale follows Milo the mouse, who has watched over The Commandery for centuries, keeping stories safe. Curatorial and Exhibitions Assistant, Isabel Edmonds is a valued and dedicated part of the Museums Worcestershire team. Another talented member of the team, [...]

In 1651, the Battle of Worcester brought the English Civil Wars to a dramatic close. This final clash which ravaged the heart of the city, left England without a monarch and changed the course of the country's history. Now, 375 years on, a programme of exciting events, exhibitions, creative workshops and spectacular living history experiences that explore the stories, places and people connected to this defining moment are taking place across [...]

News release For Immediate Release Monday 9 February 2026 An exciting annual event, Living History at The Commandery, returns on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February 2026. Part of Love Worcester festival 2026 and rounding off the February half-term holiday, it’s a brilliant family day out. Visitors can encounter characters from centuries past as Worcester Reenactors kick off a year of varied events commemorating 375 years since the Battle of Worcester [...]