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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 [...]
On Monday 16 March 2020 at The Commandery, Museums Worcestershire and Arts Uplift CIC will present a symposium on 'Suitcase Stories' for the arts, health and heritage sectors to celebrate the achievements of the project and the impact it had on people’s lives. “brilliant as always, no matter how we feel when we come in, we are always happy when we leave” Suitcase Stories participant The Suitcase Stories project explored the use [...]
What's on for families this autumn! Looking for fun things to do with family in Worcestershire during the October half-term holiday? 🎃 There's plenty on at the museums in this most spooky of school breaks! At The Commandery Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30am – 12noon. Have lots of fun in the spookiest of half-term holidays… Make a chatting clothes-peg skeleton, weave a [...]
Celebrate Heritage Open Days with us in September, with free collections tours being made available on online. Our wonderful collections span 1000 years of history spanning world cultures, art, social history & archaeology. Our expert curators will be revealing some of their favourite objects, stories and secrets of the collections! These events are part of Heritage Open Days, a national initiative to give more people free access to our heritage. Visit [...]
Sunday 21 September, 10am - 3pm | The Commandery The Heritage Open Days Festival returns for 2025! Enjoy free entry to The Commandery on Sunday 21 September. Enjoy free talks This year's festival theme is architecture, so you can join one of the Midlands' leading architects specialising in building conservation, Nick Joyce. Hear about his work with The Commandery over the decades and his expertise which has helped keep this incredible [...]
Sunday 15 June, 11am - 5pm | Hartlebury Castle All dads get into the Castle for free! Visit the Castle on Fathers' Day and journey through the history and stories of the Bishop’s Palace and County Museum, before exploring the nature abound in the springtime grounds. Bring a picnic or enjoy lunch together at Hayley’s Kitchen café! Free entry for dads when accompanying a child aged 5-100+ with a paid whole [...]
News release For Immediate Release Wednesday 13 March 2024 Enjoy two weeks of animal-inspired family fun at The Commandery and Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum over the Easter holidays! At The Commandery, follow a magical trail of decorated fairy doors – with an infusion of Easter bunny fun! Explore the historic building – from the medieval Painted Chamber to the wood-panelled Tudor rooms and beautiful gardens – to find them [...]
School visits to Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle Why bring your class to the County Museum at Hartlebury Castle? Hartlebury is full of potential for learning and creativity. A visit will bring history to life through role-play and immersive learning, including the sensory experiences of handling real objects and exploring our historic buildings. All of our activities are led by experienced staff and support specific schemes of [...]
School visits to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Engage your class with art, fossils and local industry In this world-class gallery and museum, pupils can immerse themselves in contemporary and historic works of art, natural history, military history, geology and archaeology. Alongside outstanding works of art, objects on display include dinosaur footprints, historic military uniforms and a 2.5 metre sturgeon. All of our activities are led by [...]
The County Museum at Hartlebury Castle takes part in Heritage Open Day - offering FREE entry on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2019. Explore over 1000 years of history with our talking portraits, hidden rooms and nostalgic displays. Plus, especially for the weekend, meet some of the Castle’s characters, get hands-on with the museum collections and see into the wonderful Hurd Library.
