The Commandery - Worcester

15/10/2026

Please note The Commandery will be closed on Thursday 22 October for staff training.

Little Al’s at The Commandery is open as usual, so pop in for a cosy coffee. ☕

We'll be back in the evening for Thursday's After-dark Tours, of course! 🌙

14/10/2026

Then and now at The Commandery 🕰️

This old postcard shows the Great Hall’s 17th-century oak staircase, complete with patterned carpet, giving us a glimpse of how the Littlebury family decorated The Commandery.

Imagine how many people have walked up these stairs over the centuries!

12/10/2026

After-dark Tours at The Commandery kick off this week! 🦇

ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO EXPLORE THE COMMANDERY AFTER DARK?

As the autumn nights draw in, one of Worcester’s oldest and most iconic buildings is getting ready to open its gates after hours...

Back for October, The Commandery - Worcester is hosting its eerie After-Dark Tours, where you’ll uncover centuries of chilling history, strange sightings, and local paranormal rumours lurking around every corner.

Read more and learn how to book here: https://www.worcesterbid.com/2026/10/05/commandery-after-dark-tours/

04/10/2026

After-dark Tour tickets are booking up - have you got yours? 👀

By torchlight, embark on a guided tour with a spooky twist at The Commandery this October. 🌙

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...

Tours run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13 until 29 October.

Book your After-dark Tour (ages 14+) ➡️ https://www.ticketsource.com/the-commandery/after-dark-tours-at-the-commandery/p-ebdrmm

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

28/09/2026

It's almost October - and we can't wait for the spookiest school holiday of them all! 🍎

With spooky family fun at The Commandery and activities inspired by frightful fairytales at the Art Gallery and Museum, there's plenty to get stuck into in the October half-term holiday.

We'd love to see you! 🐈‍⬛

See what's on ➡️ https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/whats-on/october-half-term-holiday-for-families-2026

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