Set in the heart of historic Worcester, The Commandery is most famous for being a Royalist Headquarters in the English Civil War. It's also served as a monastic hospital, a Tudor merchant's house, a college for the blind, and a printworks. 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 cafe, Commandery Coffee, which serves delicious home-made food, artisan coffee and loose-leaf teas. Fancy something a little different? Check out The Commandery's escape room - Commandery Quest.
Fascinating because this ancient building has been used in so many ways down the centuries, and you get a glimpse of each. Medieval hospital with paintings of saints who might help your illness, though how poor Thomas Becket could help after having his brain hacked open I don't know. Huge beautiful medieval Hall, merchant domestic dwellings, lots about the English Civil War, and a journey made by the first two presidents of America to visit the home of Freedom from tyranny!! Eg Charles 1 having his head cut off. Is there a theme here?! Georgian rooms with costumes. There was later a Victorian school for the blind, and in recent times, a print works. Lots to see, quite a confusing site, but staff are helpful. Pretty gardens and nice little cafe by the river. Paid entrance, but we thought our money was well spent. Good for kids. Ask staff if you have a wheelchair or mobility difficulties - they can help you avoid the cobbles!
Lovely place to learn about the civil war and battle of worcester. My 11 year old son enjoyed the various rooms and dressing up! Toilets and cafe were clean and tidy. Floors were nice and polished and every room and display was clean. Highly recommend a visit. Only small thing was it wouldn't be classed as a day out.
Great place to visit, we visited on a Living History weekend, the events and shows for those are better on a Saturdays than Sundays. PS20ish for 2 adults and 2 children , well worth it. Cafe is absolutely marvellous. Great coffee and hot toasties, delicious tempting cakes.
The home of Charles Stuart during the last battle of the English civil war. It started life as an infirmary until the dissolution by Henry, well worth a visit the history of the house is unbelievable it's reputed to be haunted, events all year check website. Lovely independent cafe by the canal free to enter, charges to go in the museum/ garden, gift shop on site. Part of the Worcester February living history festival.
A really good way to spend an afternoon is exploring this historic building. The main focus is on the Civil War but other periods of history are covered too. There seems to be a lot of thought put into making it a rewarding experience for children. The painted chamber is very special and unusual, I haven't seen anything like it before. Really good coffee in the cafe too. Staff were lovely.
Amazing building, so much of our history happend in Worcester. Wandering room to room is like stepping into a time machine. Great fun in the dressing up room . Not to be missed.
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Fascinating because this ancient building has been used in so many ways down the centuries, and you get a glimpse of each. Medieval hospital with paintings of saints who might help your illness, though how poor Thomas Becket could help after having his brain hacked open I don't know. Huge beautiful medieval Hall, merchant domestic dwellings, lots about the English Civil War, and a journey made by the first two presidents of America to visit the home of Freedom from tyranny!! Eg Charles 1 having his head cut off. Is there a theme here?! Georgian rooms with costumes. There was later a Victorian school for the blind, and in recent times, a print works. Lots to see, quite a confusing site, but staff are helpful. Pretty gardens and nice little cafe by the river. Paid entrance, but we thought our money was well spent. Good for kids. Ask staff if you have a wheelchair or mobility difficulties - they can help you avoid the cobbles!
Lovely place to learn about the civil war and battle of worcester. My 11 year old son enjoyed the various rooms and dressing up! Toilets and cafe were clean and tidy. Floors were nice and polished and every room and display was clean. Highly recommend a visit. Only small thing was it wouldn't be classed as a day out.
Great place to visit, we visited on a Living History weekend, the events and shows for those are better on a Saturdays than Sundays. PS20ish for 2 adults and 2 children , well worth it. Cafe is absolutely marvellous. Great coffee and hot toasties, delicious tempting cakes.
The home of Charles Stuart during the last battle of the English civil war. It started life as an infirmary until the dissolution by Henry, well worth a visit the history of the house is unbelievable it's reputed to be haunted, events all year check website. Lovely independent cafe by the canal free to enter, charges to go in the museum/ garden, gift shop on site. Part of the Worcester February living history festival.
A really good way to spend an afternoon is exploring this historic building. The main focus is on the Civil War but other periods of history are covered too. There seems to be a lot of thought put into making it a rewarding experience for children. The painted chamber is very special and unusual, I haven't seen anything like it before. Really good coffee in the cafe too. Staff were lovely.
Amazing building, so much of our history happend in Worcester. Wandering room to room is like stepping into a time machine. Great fun in the dressing up room . Not to be missed.
