The Firs
Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Christmas Fun at The Firs
Lots of fun, crafts and concerts at The Firs this Christmas. Which will you enjoy the most?
The Firs
Overview
Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
The birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar is most definitely home to ‘Land of Hope and Glory’. Set in sight of his beloved Malvern Hills, this small family home in the village of Lower Broadheath is the perfect environment for nurturing a creative genius. Perhaps by wandering around the garden over the cottage threshold a spark of inspiration may alight in our welcomed guests.
Eat,shop,stay: Brand new Tea-room with outdoor area within the Visitor Centre (near car park). Elgar memorabilia and music for sale within the Tea-room. Picnic spaces around the Visitor Centre.
Things to see and do: The Elgar Experience Exhibition, The Birthplace Cottage, Cottage garden and Visitor Centre.
Dogs: Assistance dogs welcome throughout the property. Other dogs are welcome on leads within the visitor centre (except the Tea-room) and the cottage garden, sorry not in birthplace cottage.
Note: nearest toilet at visitor centre.
- Telephone
- 01905333330
- the.firs@nationaltrust.org.uk
The Firs
How to get here
- Address
- Elgar’s Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH
- By cycle
- Follow the Sustrans link for directions to Elgar Museum
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- Take the Astons 308 from Crowngate Bus Station in Worcester which passes The Firs and alight at the nearest stop. 308 - Worcester - Martley. Alternatively take the 420 from Crowngate Bus Station in Worcester. Alight at Crown East Lane and walk for app 15 mins to Elgar Birthplace. 420 Hereford to Worcester via Withington and Bromyard
- By train
- The nearest railway station is at Worcester. From the station we suggest a taxi or public transport. See below for bus information.
- By road
- From the north or south via the M5, exit at Junc 7 and follow A44 Worcester South. Follow A4440 around the south of Worcester then A44 towards Bromyard, turn off right after 0.4 mile. Follow the brown signs for Elgar Birthplace. From the west follow A44 towards Worcester and turn left into Crown East Lane at the brown signs for Elgar Birthplace.
- Parking: Free parking on site
- SatNav:
The Firs
Prices
General Admission
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.80 | £8.00 |
| Child | £5.65 | £5.10 |
| Family | £23.35 | £21.20 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £7.60 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Please note under 5's are free entry
The Firs
Opening times
Wednesday 19 December
- House 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 20 December
- House 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 21 December
- House 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 22 December
- House 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 23 December
- House 10:00 - 16:00
Monday 24 December
- House Closed
Tuesday 25 December
- House Closed
The Firs
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01905333330
- the.firs@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Elgar’s Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH