The Commandery - Worcester
Encounter the past brought to life in a beautiful building with an 800-year history. Fancy something a little different? Book: http://commandery-quest.co.uk.
Encounter the past brought to life in a beautiful building with an 800-year history…
Set in the heart of historic Worcester, The Commandery is most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the deciding battle of the English Civil War – the Battle of Worcester 1651. The Commandery is the perfect place for a family day out – get to know your fearsome weapons, discover historic displays, and become an explorer in the spacious walled gardens. Round off your visit at the independent canal-side café on site, Commandery Coffee, which serves delicious home-made food, artisan coffee and loose-leaf teas. Check out The Commandery's brand-new escape room - Commandery Quest. Can your team find King Charles II's treasure before infamous thief Arty Snitch?
01/10/2026
Exciting news... Santa's coming to The Commandery! 🎅
Enjoy a magical day for all the family this December - with festive activities, music, hot chocolate and mince pies - and book in your exclusive visit to Santa's Grotto! 🎁
Christmas at The Commandery is on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December.
Find out more and book Santa's Grotto ➡️ https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/christmas-at-the-commandery-with-santas-grotto
21/09/2026
Colour me in! 🎨 Have you checked out the new play guides at The Commandery?
Pick one up for free from The Commandery's shop to get curious and creative as you explore. 🙌
What shapes can you find, what sounds can you hear in the gardens, and how might you colour in this lovely wren? 🐦 You might be able to spot the original wren up on the window while you're in the Great Hall!
Planning a visit to The Commandery with little ones? Have a look at the new family homepage to find out what can spark their imagination - and all the practical info you might need before your visit ➡️ https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/museums/the-commandery/families-at-the-commandery
21/09/2026
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Experience The Commandery - Worcester by night this autumn! 🌙
By torchlight, embark on a guided tour with a spooky twist. Hear about the stories of paranormal goings-on in the building over the years - and with centuries of history within its walls, there are plenty of those...
Book your After-dark Tour (ages 14+) ➡️
https://www.ticketsource.com/the-commandery/after-dark-tours-at-the-commandery/p-ebdrmm
19/09/2026
The Commandery has centuries of history – before becoming the museum it is today, it was a monastic hospital, family home, Civil War HQ, and a printworks.
Inspired by its history, challenge yourself to an escape room! 💫 Get your team together and see how you fare in The Servant's Secret or The King's Seal - two rooms created especially for The Commandery... ➡️ https://commandery-quest.co.uk Commandery Quest Escape Room - Worcester
16/09/2026
Experience The Commandery by night this autumn! 🌙
By torchlight, embark on a guided tour with a spooky twist. Hear about the stories of paranormal goings-on in the building over the years - and with centuries of history within its walls, there are plenty of those...
Book your After-dark Tour (ages 14+) ➡️ https://www.ticketsource.com/the-commandery/after-dark-tours-at-the-commandery/p-ebdrmm
15/09/2026
It's Heritage Open Days time! Enjoy free entry to The Commandery on Sunday 20 September, 10am - 3pm.
🏛️ Make a plan to visit The Commandery - Worcester for free this Sunday!
Join us on Sunday 20 September, 10am to 3pm (last entry 2pm) and enjoy free entry as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.
Discover the everyday stories of the people who once called The Commandery home, including the Wylde and Dandridge families. As you explore, keep an eye out for clues showing how the building was once divided into separate homes.
There's plenty for children too, with walled gardens, a nature play area, and historic dress-up opportunities along the way.
📍 The Commandery
🎟️ Free entry
14/09/2026
Check out Worcester BID's spotlight on the new Commandery Quest Escape Room - Worcester, here at The Commandery! 🤩
The Commandery - Worcester now has a second Commandery Quest Escape Room - Worcester experience to enjoy, bringing fresh immersive challenges to one of Worcester’s most historic venues!
Combining rich local history with clever puzzle-solving, these new games give visitors an exciting new reason to explore Sidbury and test their problem-solving skills with friends, family, or colleagues.
Here is a look at the newest experience and how you can book your team in today.
Click to read the full story: https://bit.ly/3SG1X9m
14/09/2026
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The Commandery, Sidbury
Worcester
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