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THE COMMANDERY - ACTIVITIES
& EVENTS 2010
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• Current Displays |
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| 31st Aug > 12th Dec | Exhibition: Wicked Worcester
Take a walk on the dark side of Worcester with this fascinating exhibition exploring death, destruction and disease in Worcester through the ages. Find out about bad King John, one of the most disliked monarchs in history, who is buried in Worcester Cathedral. Explore the myths and superstitions surrounding Oliver Cromwell's pact with the devil. Uncover some of the cruel and unusual punishments used throughout Worcester's history and discover how the plaque affected the city in 1637. |
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| Tue 31st Aug > Sun 5th Sep | Exhibition: Civil War
Learn about the Battle of Worcester, fought on the 3rd September 1651 and see displays from the Battle of Worcester Society. Meet re-enactors and join in the show and tell with weapons and reproduction artefacts. Local sculptor Ken Potts, will be showing a model of the proposed monument to commemorate the battle. |
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| Fri 3rd Sep | Civil War Drumhead Service Join this special anniversary march and service to honour the fallen soldiers of the final battle of the English Civil War. Leaving the Commandery at 7.15pm join the Battle of Worcester Society and Civil War re-enactors as they march up Fort Royal Hill for a Drumhead Service starting at 7.30pm with a musket volley and short remembrance service. |
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| Sat 4th & Sun 5th Sep | Civil War Live Experience the thrill of a 17th century living history soldier camp in the grounds of the Commandery. Meet the Civil War soldiers at rest, and watch the firing displays, pike and musket drills as they get ready to go back into battle. Have a go at marching in time, take part in a pike drill and try out our historical games! See and learn about civilian life inside the Commandery with activities, pastimes and crafts. |
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| Sat 16th Oct | The Big Draw Make your mark on the future Be inspired by our contemporary sculptures by artists Cornford and Cross to create your own artwork. Draw something you feel strongly about and make your mark on the future at the Commandery FREE Entry |
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| Sat 23rd > Sun 31st Oct | Half Term Halloween Quest Test your bravery with our special Halloween quest. Follow the clues, hunt for ghostly goings on and take up our challenges. |
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| Sat 30th Oct | Halloween Evening 6.00pm – 8.00pm £4.50 per child (adults free), booking essential Enjoy a spooky evening at the Commandery. Come in fancy dress and join in the bravery quests! Suitable for children up to 12 years. |
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| Fri 1st Oct | Haunted Happenings 9.00pm – 3.00am Tickets £65 available via [link opens a new window] www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk Pre-booking essential Do you dare to spend a night in one of Worcester's most haunted buildings? Join the team from Haunted Happenings for this special overnight ghost hunt. |
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Opening Times • Monday > Thursday • Fridays • Saturday • Sunday Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU |
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| Post: The Commandery Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU |
