The Commandery’s Living History Weekend will return on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February.

Organised in partnership with the Worcester Re-enactors, visitors can encounter characters from centuries past throughout the building and gardens, discover living history encampments, and see military displays in action at this exciting two-day event.

From bows and arrows to gunfire, the event will see historic firing demonstrations by Worcester Reenactors taking place in the walled garden. A new addition to this year's event, reenactors will ake to horseback in cavalry displays in the site's outer garden. Meanwhile Medieval music and Tudor-style dancing will fill the medieval Great Hall, and metalworkers and willow weavers will demonstrate their crafts.

Helen Manning, Events and Activities Coordinator at The Commandery, says: “It’s fantastic that Living History falls in the half-term holiday this year - we can’t wait to see lots of families at The Commandery enjoying all the history on display.”

The canal-side independent café, Commandery Coffee, will be open and offering homemade cakes and toasties alongside a variety of drinks, with vegan and gluten-free options available.

There is no booking required for Living History at The Commandery and usual entry admission applies. There is free admission to those with a season or Worcester Residents’ pass to The Commandery.

For further information, please visit museumsworcestershire.org.uk.