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The Last Battle: 375th Anniversary
Mark the Battle of Worcester at The Commandery with a thrilling day of Civil War talks, reenactors, weapons drills and hands‑on crafts. Discover stories where history was made. Sat 5 Sept, 10am–4pm.
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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!
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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!
- Dates
- Saturday 5 September 2026, 10:00 - Saturday 5 September 2026, 16:00
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