Christmas Wreath Making (ages 16+)
Saturday 28 November 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Settle in for a cosy morning at Worcester’s Commandery as you create a rustic wreath to decorate your door this Christmas.
You’ll use natural materials from the surrounding gardens to create your wreath – either following an example or creating your own design, supported by staff and volunteers.
Sip a tea, enjoy a coffee, and munch mince pies as you craft your wreath.
£27.50. All resources supplied. Ages 16+ years.
I thoroughly enjoyed making my Christmas wreath. It was very relaxing and therapeutic. Everyone was able to “put their own spin” on their decoration, so was really inclusive. Wreath-making attendee.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
Autumn Wreath Making (ages 16+)
Saturday 3 October 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Make yourself an autumnal wreath to adorn your door at home in a cosy and relaxing workshop welcoming in the month of October.
In the beautiful wooden-beamed room upstairs at The Commandery, you’ll use natural materials from the surrounding gardens to create your wreath – either following an example or creating your own design.
Sip a tea, enjoy a coffee and some biscuits as you craft your wreath.
£27.50. All resources supplied. Ages 16+ years.
Amazing! I was so excited to find this. It did not disappoint! The atmosphere was awesome, venue beautiful, staff and volunteers were wonderful – I am so happy with my creation! – Wreath-making attendee, 2024.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
Family Trail | Royal Carriages!
Friday 22 May – Sunday 31 May 2026 (including Bank Holiday Monday 25 May) | The Commandery
Celebrate the restoration of the crown this May half-term holiday with a trail of colourful royal carriages.
Can you find all of the beautifully decorated carriages around the building? From dragons to swans, you’ll have never seen carriages quite like these!
Carry on to the craft room and make your own Oak Apple mobile to take home with you too.
There’s lots more to enjoy on Bank Holiday Monday as The Commandery celebrates Oak Apple Day – a traditional celebration marking King Charles II’s return to the throne in 1660. Find out more and plan your day out.
General admission applies to all visitors + £3.50 for the carriage trail and craft activities; 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!
Family Fun | Brilliant Birds!
Family Fun | Brilliant Birds!
Early May Bank Holiday Monday 4 May, 10am – 4pm | The Commandery
Be inspired by the beautiful birds that live around The Commandery – from the water-loving heron by the canal to the robins that visit the gardens, there are lots of birds to spot (and to listen out for!)
On the Early May Bank Holiday Monday, follow this one-day-only trail as you explore the building and gardens, and find all of the brilliant birds that can be seen regularly at The Commandery.
Then, fly over to the craft room to decorate your very own wooden bird glider! There are puzzles and colouring sheets to enjoy too.
General admission applies to all visitors + £3.50 for the family trail and activity bag. Free general admission to Season and Worcester Residents’ Pass holders – ask in the shop or plan your visit to The Commandery here.
Family Trail | Secret Gardens
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April (closed Mondays and bank holidays) | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Explore the Art Gallery and Museum with your Secret Garden Map!
Find all kinds of characters – from frogs and insects to fairies and gnomes – and match them up with their hiding places on the map.
£1, purchase your trail from the Art Gallery and Museum shop.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm, and Sunday 10am – 3pm.
Free entry to the Art Gallery and Museum (closed Mondays). Plan your visit.
You might also enjoy…
Bags of Fun | Secret Gardens, £2.50 – Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April (closed Mondays and bank holidays)
Get Arty: Secret Gardens, £5.50 – Thursday 2 April and Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.30 – 11.30am
Rag Rugging Workshop (ages 16+)
Saturday 13 June 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Rag rugging became widespread during the Victorian era – it was a way to make the most of every bit of material and to cover chilly floors.
In this craft morning at Worcester’s Commandery, learn how to use traditional rag rugging tools and try out different techniques as you design and create your own rug.✨
Sip a tea, enjoy a coffee, and munch biscuits as you craft.☕
£22.50. All resources supplied. Ages 16+ years.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
Family Fun | Get Arty: Secret Gardens
Thursday 2 April and Thursday 9 April 2026, 10.30 – 11.30am | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Come and get arty in the Easter holidays at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum!
Imagine discovering a secret garden… what would you find in it?
In this fun creative session, make your very own secret garden – create the house, collage some grass and a pond, make lolly-stick fences, and make bunting to decorate it! You can even mould some clay toadstools to make your secret garden extra magical.
Get Arty is on: Thursday 2 April and Thursday 9 April, 10.30 – 11.30am.
£5.50 per child; please book via the link below. A parent or carer must stay during the session. Free entry to the Art Gallery and Museum.
You might also enjoy…
Bags of Fun | Secret Gardens, £2.50 – Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April (closed Mondays and bank holidays)
Family Trail | Secret Gardens, £1 – Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April (closed Mondays and bank holidays)
Spring Makers’ Fair at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Saturday 9 May 2026, 10am – 4pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Enjoy browsing a range of stalls dotted around the Art Gallery and Museum offering a broad selection of unique and exquisite gift opportunities your loved ones – or yourself!
Little Al’s Café at the Balcony will be open for drinks and homemade food, and you can visit exhibition John Singer Sargent: an American in Worcestershire (tickets are required for this exhibition) while you’re here.
Free entry. Plan your visit to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum.
Would you like a stall?
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with event organiser Tracey Ayre at tracey.ayre@worcester.gov.uk.
Easter Needle Felting Workshop (ages 18+)
Saturday 11 April 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Always wanted to have a go at needle felting?✨
Join us for a relaxed morning of crafting and create your own Easter bunny to take home with you.
This workshop is aimed at complete beginners, and you’ll get to learn the basics of needle felting in a friendly and supportive environment.
Sip a tea, and enjoy a coffee and some biscuits as you craft your Easter bunny.🐰
£25. All resources supplied. Ages 18+ years.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.
Spring Wreath-making Workshop (ages 16+)
Saturday 21 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Commandery
Embrace the beauty of a new season with a relaxed spring wreath-making workshop at Worcester’s Commandery.💐
In a wooden-beamed room upstairs at The Commandery, you’ll use natural materials from the surrounding gardens to create your wreath – either following an example or creating your own design.
Sip a tea, enjoy a coffee, and enjoy some biscuits as you craft your wreath.☕
£27.50. All resources supplied. Ages 16+ years.
Book your spot. If you’d like to look around The Commandery, you can get half-price general admission from the shop on the day of the workshop.