OAK Apple Day celebrations are due to take place at the Commandery, in Worcester, this weekend.

Festivities include morris dancing, living history and live theatre.

The event marks the date that Charles II reclaimed the English throne in 1660.

Guests will be treated to traditional plum pudding and beer as this forgotten festival is brought back to life.

Families can get crafty making apple sprigs, decorating crowns and getting involved in Paper Rebellion, a 17th century inspired project with a local artist. They can also discover old-fashioned children’s games, meanwhile the medieval Great Hall will be decorated in oak leaves.

Commandery manager David Nash 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. This year will be extra special as we have the first public performance of a brand new Civil War inspired play that was written just for us."

The event is being held on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 May.

Worcester residents can buy an annual ticket for The Commandery for £5. Entry for children is free.

For the full programme for Oak Apple Weekend at The Commandery please visit www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk or see The Commandery's Facebook page.