Take a 'Peyps' into the past

During this February half-term, the historic Commandery museum has organised a one-week only event offering visitors the rare opportunity to 'meet' legendary diarist Samuel Pepys. 

The Worcestershire Council- run museum will be putting on activities for all the family every weekday during the holidays from 11am-4pm.

Young people and adults alike will be given the chance to have a go at calligraphy, illuminating and printing, as well as having the unique opportunity on Monday, February 13 and Friday, February, 17, to make their own journal similar to the one Pepys kept over 350 years ago for £2.50. There will also be the chance to participate in quill writing with goose-feather quills similar to those used by Pepys, who was famed for his warts-and-all writing style, himself.

On Tuesday, February 14, Worcester calligraphers 'Black Letter' will be adding to the excitement as they demonstrate the fine art of pigment painting onto manuscript paper, egg tempera painting and working with gold leaf, giving plenty of chances for people to have a go themselves.

Commandery Manager Sue Pope, said: "We are delighted to be able to offer such a wonderful week of activities. There is plenty to keep families entertained for the entire day and we are looking forward to a good response. "

Entry fee to the museum is £5.20 for adults and £2.60 for children aged 5-16. Any children under 5 years old can enter for free and family tickets are available at £12.50 which is valid for groups of 2 adults and 3 children.

Worcester City residents get in free on production of council tax bill/exemption certificate.

The museum is situated in Sidbury on the A44 between Worcester and the M5 Junction 7.

For additional information, contact the museum on 01905 361821 or by e-mailing commandery@worcestershire.gov.uk