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Create a Christmas Cracker

Create a Christmas cracker at The Firs. The Victorians were all about new inventions and Christmas was a time for making fun ones like Christmas crackers. We have the bang, the jokes and the wrapping so give it a go at The Firs!

Wed 19 Dec 2018

+ 4 other dates

10:00-15:30

Christmas Card Cottage Colouring

Come and colour in your own Christmas card whilst exploring the cottage. Find objects hidden in the rooms to match your Christmas card illustration, colour in each as you go until you discover all of the festive finds.

Wed 19 Dec 2018

+ 4 other dates

10:30-15:30

The Carice Trio

Members of the Carice Trio will perform original and arranged Christmas themed music by English composers. Offering a programme of trios, duets and solos – all with a seasonal flavour.

Sat 22 Dec 2018

11:00-11:45

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Mr Phoebus at The Firs - Ride a Penny Farthing

Imagine a completely unique experience where you can learn, touch, even sit upon an Iconic piece of Victorian history. Available to adults and children.

Sat 22 Dec 2018

11:00-16:00

Elgar Insights

What was the famous 'Enigma' ? Did he really write 'Land of Hope and Glory' ? Who was 'Nimrod' ? These are just some of the topics explored, and you may find there's some real surprises!

Sun 06 Jan 2019

+ 6 other dates

12:00-12:30

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An Audience with Corinne Frost

Come and listen to Corinne playing solo cello including Elgar and other English music. Corrinne will interact with the audience with lively ancedotes.

Fri 18 Jan 2019

+ 7 other dates

11:30-12:15

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Fairy doorbells at The Firs

Use your magic wand to find our fairy doors at The Firs. Ring the doorbell to see who lives inside. Our cheeky fairies might set you nature tasks along the way.

Sat 16 Feb 2019

+ 8 other dates

10:30-16:00

Elgar's England

Vocalist Rebecca Grace and pianist Ann Jones perform a duet of English music from Elgar’s lifetime. Quintessentially Elgarian!

Sat 23 Feb 2019

+ 1 other date

14:30-15:15

Streams of Gold - The Cavan Trio

The Cavan Trio came together in 2013 by invitation of CBSO cellist Corinne Frost whose grandfather, Capt. Harvey Frost, penned home beautiful letters from the trenches of WWI.

Fri 08 Mar 2019

13:00-14:00

The Volante Strings Trio

A trio of performers from our resident Orchestra The Volante Strings will enchant with a lunchtime recital at The Firs.

Fri 22 Mar 2019

13:00-14:00

Volante Strings - Spring Greetings

An evening programme of music performed by Volante Strings

Sat 06 Apr 2019

19:30-21:30

The Egg Explorer Hunt at The Firs

The Firs is home to many a feathery friend and now spring has sprung we have even more little birds to come. Spot the different eggs and nests and help us look after our nature.

Sat 13 Apr 2019

+ 15 other dates

10:30-16:00

Cello and Piano Recital

A lunchtime recital with Corinne Frost (Cello) and Janine Parsons (Piano) who will perform for your pleasure.

Fri 03 May 2019

+ 2 other dates

13:00-14:00

Victorian fun and games

It’s all fun and games at The Firs this May time. Join us in a traditional Victorian holiday with dressing up and good old fashioned toys. Take a step back in time and live like a Victorian.

Sat 25 May 2019

+ 8 other dates

10:30-16:30