The Firs

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so, however The Firs is closed.

Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. From 17 May, we're reopening houses in England, and subject to government confirmation, we're planning to open houses in Wales from 17 May and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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The Firs

History

Head shot of Sir Edward Elgar

Sir Edward Elgar 

Learn more about Sir Edward Elgar the man who gave us orchestral works including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches.

image of caroline alice elgar

Caroline Alice, Lady Elgar 

They met when Edward Elgar gave Alice piano lessons, read more about Alice Lady Elgar.

edwrad elgar and his daughter carice

Carice Elgar Blake 

Elgar's only child and the force behind the birthplace museum, read more about Carice Elgar.

Edward Elgar with his dogs Marco Mina and Meg

Elgar's dogs 

Elgar had a great love for his dogs, your dog is welcome at The Firs too.

mural of elgar on a bicycle

Elgar's hobbies and pastimes 

Despite being a prolific composer, Elgar found much time to indulge his variety of hobbies, read about some of them.

external image of Plas Gwyn

Elgar's houses 

Elgar rarely lived anywhere very long, read about the houses that were important in his life.

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The Firs

Our work

Hedgehog house built by Gardener Dawne

Our woodland work  

Read about how we are helping to look after and conserve the Elgar Birthplace.

Members of SWAG surveying at The Firs

Archaeology at The Firs  

Delve deeper into our archaeological mysteries at The Firs.

Elgar's Summerhouse restored to health

Our Summerhouse restoration  

Find out how we fixed our Summerhouse for you to enjoy on your visit

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