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Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 April & Tuesday 19-Thursday 21 April 10am-4pm Get creative and join us for Easter and spring inspired crafts fun during the Easter break when we will be making Easter wreaths and decorating pots and planting seeds (12 – 14 April) and then crafting daffodils and painting stones (19 – 21 April). Activities take place inside and all materials are provided. Once made, children can take their [...]
Celebrate the decade when the Queen first came to the throne at our Fabulous Fifties event. Come dressed up in your best 1950s gear and enjoy a sing and dance with the fantastic Bluebird Belles who will be performing songs from the period in the Castle’s magnificent carriage circle. There will be flags and bunting everywhere and staff will also join in the fun and dress up, so you won’t be [...]
Tuesday 31 May to Friday 3 June (trail to Sunday 5 June) | Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle Enjoy coronation-inspired crafts to take home, and follow the Jubilee Family Trail around the Castle and Museum. Get hands-on and crafty with a chance to construct and decorate a mini wooden version of The Queen’s royal carriage and make your very own royal sceptre. Coronation Crafts: Tuesday 31 May to Friday 3 [...]
Wednesday 1 June, 5.30 – 8.00pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Live music and cocktails in the atmospheric setting of the gallery: the perfect way to start the jubilee celebrations. Vintage singer Melissa Hollick will be covering a wide range of classics spanning the decades through the evening. Enjoy a cocktail or two inspired by her Majesty’s favourite tipples and test your knowledge of all things royal with a [...]
Monday 2 May, 11am - 4pm | Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle Enjoy singing and crafts inspired by Hartlebury Castle's outdoor cinema screening of Encanto! Let’s Talk About… coming dressed as your favourite Disney character, singing along to your favourite songs, and making your own musical shaker and clicky-clacky castanets. Then, follow our Encanto-inspired butterfly trail around the castle and museum. Sing-along times are at 12noon, 2pm and 3pm and [...]
Friday 15 July, 5.30 – 8.00pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Celebrate the opening of The Magic of Middle-Earth with a fun evening of music and Lord of the Rings-inspired cocktails at the museum. Take a wander through the exhibition, enjoy music from DJ Ed Steelefox, and if you always wanted to dress up as an elf, hobbit or wizard, your time has come! There aren't any epic quests [...]
Saturday 2 July, 11am – 1pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled; apologies for any disappointment. If you are planning to visit on Saturday 2 July, you might enjoy the Jump into Japan family trail. Try woodblock printing with artist Rowan Mconegal, and create fantastic prints inspired by traditional Japanese techniques – with a modern twist. There are four timed slots of half an [...]
Sunday 19 June | Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle See a live performance of Crystal’s Vardo: a young Gypsy girl’s story exploring the rich histories celebrated in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. Hear from Richard O’Neill, internationally acclaimed Romani author, as he performs digital storytelling followed by a craft workshop. Usual admission to Hartlebury Castle applies; free entry for dads (with a paying child). * Hayley’s Kitchen will be [...]
Tuesdays to Thursdays in the holidays, 10.30am – 12noon | The Commandery Have fun at The Commandery every week through the summer holidays! Knights and Princesses - BOOK HERE Tuesday to Thursday, 26 – 28 July and 16 – 18 August Paint your shield, joust on hobbyhorses, play in castle tents, and quest through the garden. Dig for Dinosaurs - BOOK HERE Tuesday to Thursday, 2 – 4 and 23 – [...]
Wednesday 27 July, 9.30 - 10.30am | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Enjoy a visit to The Magic of Middle-Earth exhibition in a sensory-friendly hour before the gallery opens to the general public. The session is suitable for those who would benefit from a quieter atmosphere while visiting. Find out what to expect from the exhibition here. Free; please book via the link below to secure your place. Please note [...]
