A MEDIEVAL building was the venue for a special day celebrating one of Worcester's most important historical events.

Oak Apple Day at the Commandery, Sidbury in Worcester, celebrated the tale of Charles II’s flight from the Battle of Worcester through live theatre, living history and spring-inspired family fun.

David Nash, Commandery manager said: "Oak apple day is a wonderful spring celebration that local families love, and really brings to life some of the amazing stories from The Commandery's history."

The grade I listed Commandery saw its medieval Great Hall festooned with garlands of oak leaves, its gardens filled with Morris dancing, live theatre and living history, and guests were greeted with plum pudding and small beer to sweep them back in time.

Sarah Bourne, Commandery events organiser said: "It's been really good, we have had the morris men dancing, living history, and children have been playing the 17th century games, like hobby horse racing."

"We have got King Charles handing out gold coins, loads of crafts to do and people are really going with it."

"People have been spending all day here, the children are just having a go at everything and the weather has picked up now which is good. It's been a really nice relaxed day."

The Commandery was relaunched last year with a new experience focusing on Worcester’s Civil War Story, including a piece of King Charles II's oak tree.