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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
11 May 2021

Titanic: Honour & Glory – New exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

2021-05-11T08:43:06+01:00

New exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum explores the legacy of the world’s most famous ship. Includes genuine artefacts from the Titanic and her sister ships and memorabilia from the 1997 James Cameron movie. Exhibition tells the story of Worcestershire’s connections to Titanic bringing the passenger experience to life. Celebrating the reopening of the Art Gallery & Museums following closure due to the pandemic. Titanic: Honour & Glory will [...]

Titanic: Honour & Glory – New exhibition at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum2021-05-11T08:43:06+01:00
11 May 2021

Hartlebury Castle ready to welcome back visitors from 18 May

2021-05-11T08:29:03+01:00

Hartlebury Castle is welcoming visitors back into its magnificent buildings, as indoor venues reopen from Tuesday 18 May. Set in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside Hartlebury Castle is the perfect place to escape with family and friends and enjoy a refreshing change of scenery. There’s plenty to do inside and out, as you discover the stories of the Bishops of Worcester and the Castle’s 1000 year history, explore fascinating stories [...]

Hartlebury Castle ready to welcome back visitors from 18 May2021-05-11T08:29:03+01:00
19 March 2021

The Commandery gardens open for some fresh air and family fitness for local residents this Easter

2021-03-19T13:23:40+00:00

The Commandery gardens will open for free for local residents seeking a breath of fresh air, a walk and a coffee at Easter, with a Family Fun Fitness Trail encouraging little legs to let off steam, from Good Friday 2 to Sunday 18 April (excluding Monday 12 April). Situated next to Fort Royal Hill and just off the canal footpath, The Commandery is in the ideal spot for local residents to [...]

The Commandery gardens open for some fresh air and family fitness for local residents this Easter2021-03-19T13:23:40+00:00
19 March 2021

Room to escape at The Commandery, Worcester

2021-03-19T12:45:02+00:00

Councillors have today given the green light to the development of a new interactive experience at The Commandery, in the heart of historic Worcester. Following approval at today’s Joint Museums Committee, planning will begin to create an ‘Escape Room experience’ at The Commandery, one of Worcester’s oldest buildings. Escape Rooms are interactive quizzes where teams solve puzzles to ‘escape’ a room or a building. £26,000 has been allocated to development, with [...]

Room to escape at The Commandery, Worcester2021-03-19T12:45:02+00:00
8 February 2021

Love Worcester Heritage Festival 2021 – online and outdoors

2021-02-08T16:24:01+00:00

Worcester residents are encouraged to celebrate their city’s magnificent heritage in the annual Love Worcester Heritage Festival happening this February half term Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February 2021 . Despite the pandemic the Festival continues to go ahead with some in-person events and many online activities to take part in. The Love Worcester Heritage Festival is a great way to learn about and enjoy the city’s rich heritage, with [...]

Love Worcester Heritage Festival 2021 – online and outdoors2021-02-08T16:24:01+00:00
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