THEY'LL be turning back the clocks to the Civil War at the Commandery, Worcester, on Sunday.

The historic building – on of the city's oldest – will welcome visitors for free as part of Heritage Open Day.

There will be talks and tours about the clash between the Roundheads and Royalists, which was significant period in the Commandery's history.

Visitors will hear about the Battle of Worcester 1651, its tactics, movements and the impact on the city of this bloody battle.

A second talk will focus upon the impact of the wars on the civilian population. Visitors will hear about the Wylde family who occupied the Commandery as their family home just before the Battle of Worcester and had to flee as the Commandery was taken over as the Royalist headquarters during the battle.

Each talk lasts 20 minutes. The Battle of Worcester talks will be at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, while people can hear about the impact of the English Civil Wars at 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm.

Heritage Open Days (from September 11 to 14) celebrate England's fascinating architecture and culture by offering free access to places that normally charge for admission or are not regularly open to the public.

It is England's biggest voluntary cultural event, jointly attracting more than one million visitors across the country.

It aims to connect people with their local places by encouraging people to visit somewhere new or find out something new about old favourites.

David Nash, manager of the Commandery said: "Heritage Open Day is a chance to discover our heritage treasures and stories, bringing local history and culture to life.

"Free access means it's a great opportunity for all residents to enjoy the Commandery."

The Commandery will be open from 1.30pm until 5pm for Heritage Open Day on Sunday, September 13. Admission is free for everyone.