The Last Battle: 375th Anniversary
Saturday 5 September 2026, 10am – 4pm | The Commandery
Commemorate the final battle of the English Civil War – the Battle of Worcester – with an exciting day of talks, displays and crafts, in the former Royalist headquarters.
Discover Civil War weaponry, with musket and pike drills from Worcester Reenactors, delve into the brutal world of 17th-century battlefield surgery with medical historian Kevin Goodman, and hear from the Battle of Worcester Society.
Younger visitors can decorate their very own wooden standard (flag) to take home!
Plan your visit
General admission applies (children’s crafts included); free admission to those with a season or residents’ pass. Find out more.
Book day tickets to The Commandery. Advance booking is not essential, you can just turn up, pay in the shop, and get stuck in!
The 2026 Worcester 100 Open Call Exhibition
The Artery Studios, Arch 28 Croft Walk, WR1 3BD
Free Entry
The Worcester 100 Open Call Exhibition is now open at the Artery Studios featuring 100 works by 100 local artists.
Visitors can expect a lively, varied display of contemporary work, from painting and printmaking to photography, sculpture, ceramics & textiles. Visitor entry is free, with voluntary donations supporting the Worcester 100 Youth version of the exhibition taking place in November.
Exhibition Opening Times
- Saturday 14 March: 11am – 6pm
- Sunday 15 March: 11am – 4pm
- Wednesday 18 March: 11am – 5pm
- Thursday 19 March: 11am – 5pm
- Friday 20 March: 11am – 6pm
- Saturday 21 March: 11am – 6pm