Bank Holiday Monday at The Commandery: Oak Apple Day
Oak Apple Day at The Commandery, Worcester
Step back in time to 1660 and celebrate the restoration of the crown on Bank Holiday Monday in a fantastic day bringing history to life in Worcester.
Oak Apple Day marks the historic moment when King Charles II returned to the throne following the English Civil War. Where better to commemorate this historic moment than at The Commandery, the Royalist Headquarters in the final battle of the Civil War?
Delve into an exciting day of living history for all the family – there’ll be:
- Fantastic reenactors to encounter as you make your way around The Commandery
- Musket firing in the gardens
- Pike and cannon drills for children (and grown-ups!) to get hands-on with
- History talks about Oak Apple Day and the English Civil War from Worcester Reenactors and The Battle of Worcester Society
- Wonderful refreshments available at Little Al’s Kitchen at The Commandery
Enjoy fun family activities: can you find all the beautifully decorated royal carriages around the building? Then, create your own Oak Apple mobile in the craft room (general admission + £3.50 for trail and activities)
General admission to The Commandery applies; there is no advance booking required for Oak Apple Day.
Date and time: Bank Holiday Monday 25 May, 10am – 4pm.
Location: The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU
Find more May bank holiday ideas here, and for more May half-term ideas, see the Raring2go! What’s On Calendar.