History will be brought to life when the Worcestershire Living History Show comes to historical Upton upon Severn. 

The family friendly show takes place on Saturday, September 16 between 10am and 5pm, and on Sunday, September 17, from 10am to 4pm, at Fish Meadow in Upton.

The field is where the notable Battle of Upton took place during the English Civil War in 1651. 

The show, created by Worcester Re-enactors, is the largest multi period re-enactment event in the area and is supported by Malvern Hills District Council with a £1,000 grant from the council’s Festival Development Fund.

During the action-packed weekend, visitors will get the chance to meet soldiers and civilians from 2,000 years of history. 

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The event will showcase historic battles and display activities, including Roman, Medieval, English Civil Wars, Napoleonic, American Civil War, the First World War, and Second World War.

A variety of food and drink refreshments will be on offer at the show, along with a beer tent and market stalls.

Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for children aged 5 to 16, and children under 5 are free. 

Cllr Beverley Nielsen, portfolio holder for economic development and tourism at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “This should be a spectacular and educational event for those interested in our extraordinary history.

“It’s lovely to see such a fun, exciting and colourful festival coming to the district. It’s a real boost for tourism, a great chance for a day out for local families and a great opportunity for local businesses.”

The Battle of Upton took place on August 28, 1651 and saw a detachment of Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army launch a surprise attack on Royalists defending the river crossing.

The successful attack saw the Royalist commander Major General Edward Massey severely wounded and forced the surviving Royalists out of the town and north towards Worcester.