Plan your visit
Opening times and admission information to help you plan your visit to The Commandery.
Information about how to get here or visitor facilities, and accessibility information can be found here.
Opening times
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Saturday | 10am - 4pm* |
| Sunday | 10am - 3pm* |
*Last entrance is one hour before closing.
Open February to December each year. Closed all January.
Changes in opening hours
- Wednesday 18 December, last entry 2pm closing 3pm.
Christmas opening hours
The Commandery is open as usual until Sunday 22 December inclusive (closed Mondays).
Closed from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 December.
Open Friday 27 – Sunday 29 December. Closed Tuesday 31 December.
The Commandery is then closed for the month of January, but the café remains open. We look forward to seeing you again from Saturday 1 February 2025!
Escape room
The escape room, Commandery Quest, has its own opening days and times outside of the museum’s usual hours. Find out more at commandery-quest.co.uk.
Little Al’s Kitchen at The Commandery
The café, Little Al’s Kitchen at The Commandery, is open during museum opening hours with homemade food and locally roasted coffee beside the canal.
Café Christmas and January opening hours
Closed from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 December.
Open Friday 27 – Sunday 29 December.
Open 31 December, closing slightly early at 2pm.
Open 1 January from 10am – 3pm.
Open normal opening hours and days from 2 January onwards, closed Mondays.
Admission to The Commandery
You can book day tickets online for adults, children, and families.
Further admission options – including discounts for Worcester residents (if you pay tax to Worcester City Council), season passes, and membership – can be found below. These can be purchased when you visit and aren’t currently available online. Your ticket can be upgraded on the day of your visit!
If you have booked a family morning event, please note admission can be paid on arrival on the day.
| Day Tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9 |
| Children under 5 | FREE |
| Children 5-16 years old | £4.10 |
| Family Ticket (up to 2 adults & 3 children) | £23 |
| National Art Pass | £7.95 |
| Season Tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| Annual Season Ticket: Adult | £16.95 |
| Annual Season Ticket: Child | £12.05 |
| Annual Season Ticket: Family (up to 2 adults & 3 children) | £39.95 |
| Worcester Resident Annual Ticket - Adult (Bring proof of paying Worcester City Council Tax) | £7.95 |
| Worcester Resident Annual Ticket - Family (Bring proof of paying Worcester City Council Tax) | £21 |
Annual and residents' passes
If you plan to purchase an annual or residents’ pass for The Commandery, if you are able to, please assist our staff by downloading and filling in the form in advance.
- Your ticket is valid for a period of one year from the date of purchase, and allows access during normal opening hours.
- Your ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable (named cardholder may be asked to show ID).
- Your ticket must be presented at the start of each visit.
- If your ticket is damaged we will replace it for free on presentation of the damaged ticket. Lost tickets will not be replaced, a new ticket will need to be purchased.
- Ticket holders names and contact details will be held by Museums Worcestershire to provide relevant and timely information, news and offers relating to the Museum Service. By signing up to our marketing communication, we will contact you about Museums Worcestershire events and activities including The Commandery, Hartlebury Castle and Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum.
- For information about how we look after your data please ask for a copy of our Privacy Statement
- A Family Season Ticket admits 2 adults and up to 3 children.
- Season Tickets do not include access to special ticketed events or evening events.
- Additional charges will apply for some activities, children’s crafts, trails, etc.
- The Commandery is open Tuesday-Sunday, February to December. There may be occasions during the year that part or all of the site is closed, we recommend checking our website/social media or calling before you visit if you are making a special visit.
Group visits
The Commandery offers a 10% discount on admission for group visits of 10 people or more.
In addition, you can book a 1-hour tour led by the knowledgeable interpretation team for £75 per group.
Please get in touch to arrange your group visit:
Phone: 01905 361821
Pikes and Porcelain - visit the Museum of Royal Worcester too!
Visit two of Worcester’s fantastic museums with one joint admission ticket.
Pikes and Porcelain tickets are available from the Worcester’s Tourist Information Centre (TIC) for £14.25 per person – giving you a discount on entry to both The Commandery and its brilliant neighbour the Museum of Royal Worcester.
To find out more, please call the TIC on 01905 726311 or pop into the TIC at The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY.
Enjoy your visit to The Commandery!
While you're in Worcester...
- Visit Worcester will tell you all you need to know about the city
- You can download the Discover App for when you’re on the go
- Check out Visit Worcestershire for things to do and places to stay across the county
- Head to Fort Royal Park, which neighbours The Commandery, for brilliant views
- Catch the train with our travel partners GWR
Get in touch
Address: The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU
Phone: 01905 361821
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