Visit Worcestershire
  • Oak Apple VW

Family / Worcester City / History & Heritage / Worcester

Oak Apple Day

Delve into an exciting day of living history with musket firing and more at The Commandery!

Visit website The Commandery Facebook The Commandery Instagram The Commandery Twitter Call Oak Apple Day Email Oak Apple Day Navigate to Oak Apple Day

About this event

Dates, address & more

Celebrate the anniversary of the restoration of the crown in 1660!

Oak Apple Day marks the historic moment when King Charles II returned to the throne after having hidden in an oak tree from the Roundhead (Parliamentarian) army. The day was first celebrated on 29 May 1661 - King Charles II's birthday.

Where better to commemorate this special occasion than at The Commandery, the Royalist Headquarters in the English Civil War?

Delve into an exciting day of living history with musket firing, pike drills and historic camps in the garden - and learn how to load a cannon too.

Richard Shaw, chairman of the Battle of Worcester Society, will also give a fascinating talk all about the Restoration of King Charles II.

Usual admission applies; no need to book. Plan your visit to The Commandery and see what you can tick off the Top 10 Highlights list!

Occurrences
Monday 29 May 2023, 10:00 - 17:00

Address

The Commandery
Sidbury
Worcester
WR1 2HU
Worcestershire
United Kingdom Get directions

Nearby places to stay

Explore the area

View all places to stay

Whilst you are here...

The Commandery isn't far away

The Commandery is a beautiful building and garden where you can encounter the past brought to life...

View business

Plan your visit

Read our useful information