HISTORY lovers can get to the core of the action at The Commandery in Worcester on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25).
The tourist attraction is taking visitors back in time to 1660 and the sights and sounds of Oak Apple Day.
The day – also known as Pinch-bum Day, Shick Shack Day, or Bumping Day – marks the historic moment when King Charles II ascended the throne following the English Civil War.
This year’s celebrations are part of a wider programme of events across Worcestershire to commemorate the 375th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester in 1651, where The Commandery was at the heart of the action as the Royalist Headquarters. This pivotal last battle of the English Civil War saw Charles II defeated and forced into exile.
Families can watch dramatic musket firing demonstrations in the gardens and step into the role of a Civil War soldier with interactive pike and cannon drills.
There will also be talks and demonstrations from the Worcester Reenactors.
Helen Manning from The Commandery said: “Oak Apple Day is a wonderful day out, with something for all the family. We’re especially excited to invite people to join the celebrations in 2026 as part of a year of activities marking the 375th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester.”
Visit museumsworcestershire.org.uk for more details.
