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Living History in Worcester

Travel back in time to the 16th century and experience what life was like during the Tudor and Elizabethan period, at Greyfriars House and Garden.

  • Booking not needed

Join us for the Living History in Worcester weekend (21st & 22nd February) and meet Tudor re-enactors as they bring the past to life. Explore the house and garden and find out what Greyfriars means to Worcester's heritage.

Living History in Worcester is a weekend packed with multi-period living history, live demonstrations and historical talks at Greyfriars, Tudor House, and The Commandery.

Brought to you in partnership with The Worcester Reenactors.

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd February 10am - 4pm (last entry 30 minutes before closing).

Admission prices: National Trust Members: Free Adult: £8.50 Child: £4.25 Under 5s: Free

Access to the café and garden is free for all.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Adult Non-Members£8.50
Child Child Non-Members£4.25
Concession Under 5s£0.00
All Free for National Trust Members£0.00

The basics

Suitability

Family friendly entertainment.

Meeting point

Please check in at reception (no.14 Friar Street, directly opposite the main house).

Accessibility

There are cobbles, uneven flooring, and steps throughout the property. Access to the ground floor via ramp (not suitable for large motorised scooters). Access to the upper floor is via a steep staircase. Please note there are 2 toilets onsite, but no accessible facilities. The closest accessible toilet is at Tudor House, which is a few buildings down from Greyfriars.

Upcoming events

Untold Stories: Miss Matley Moore a self-guided exhibition 

Join us and uncover the untold story of Greyfriars' own Miss Matley Moore...

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on
18 Feb to 20 Feb 2026
at 13:00 to 16:00+ 2 other dates or times

Shadow Stories 

Join award winning entertainer and gothic magician Nick Brunger on Friday 13th for an evening of strange magic, paranormal mysteries and spooky tales.

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on
13 Mar 2026
at 19:30 to 21:30

The Hound of the Baskervilles 

Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound! Based on the world-famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, expect atmospheric drama at its very best with this superb Victorian gothic thriller!

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on
3 Jul 2026
at 19:30 to 21:15