Worcestershire is this year commemorating the 375th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester - the conflict that brought the English Civil Wars to a dramatic close.

Museums Worcestershire has joined with Visit Worcestershire to create and promote a year of events. Presented under the umbrella title of English Civil War 375, the programme of attractions and activities includes exhibitions, creative workshops, and ‘spectacular’ living-history experiences.

The Commandery, which sat at the heart of the battle as the Royalist Headquarters, is hosting two exciting family-friendly days of living history: Oak Apple Day on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May and The Last Battle: 375th Anniversary on Saturday 5 September. One of the city’s oldest buildings, and surviving cannon fire during the battle itself, The Commandery is home to the Civil War Story exhibition where visitors can learn about the battle, see Oliver Cromwell’s death mask and choose a side to discover how they fare in the Battle of Worcester.

Worcester Cathedral is offering tours of its library and archive exploring the 17th-century era, with the opportunity to see original documents about Worcester from the time of the battle.

A fascinating series of history talks from a variety of speakers including medical historian Kevin Goodman, author Charles Cordell, and the University of Worcester’s Professor Darren Oldridge is taking place from March to October at The Commandery, Worcester Cathedral, the Hive, and Tudor House.

The Civil War battlefield is brought to life by The Sealed Knot on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July at Hartlebury Castle.

On the anniversary of the Battle of Worcester itself, Thursday 3 September, 17th-century soldiers will parade through Worcester up to Fort Royal Park for the Drumhead Service of Remembrance to commemorate those who fought and died in and around the city during the English Civil Wars.

A full list of events taking place across Worcestershire can be found here, or by picking up an English Civil War 375 leaflet from Worcester Tourist Information Centre.