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 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 [...]
News release For Immediate Release Monday 5 June 2023 Mini golf at The Commandery on Fathers’ Day weekend Saturday 17 June, 10am – 4pm Mini golf returns to The Commandery’s beautiful walled gardens on Saturday 17 June – an opportunity for Worcester families to enjoy a bit of friendly competition on Fathers’ Day weekend. Outdoors in the historic grounds of one of Worcester’s oldest buildings, visitors can get stuck into a [...]
News release For Immediate Release 25 April 2023 Follow the Enchanted Fairy Door trail at Worcester’s historic Commandery Bank Holiday Monday 1 May This Bank Holiday Monday 1 May The Commandery throws open its doors for families to enjoy a fabulous new enchanted family trail around the historical building. Twelve gorgeous fairy doors are hidden around the museum for questers to find, and the most intrepid explorers will also discover [...]
