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Worcestershire & Herefordshire

The Firs

Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar

Elgar’s Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH

The garden in front of the house at The Firs, Worcestershire

Important notice

The Firs is open today (Sunday 8 December). We are open 10am-4pm with last entry at 3.30pm.

Planning your visit

Quaint red brick Victorian cottage and birthplace of Edward Elgar with a blanket of snow
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Christmas at The Firs 

The Firs opens in December with Christmas trees, twinkling lights and natural decorations. For the first two weekends it will be open to all to enjoy the festive environment, then the last two weekends we will be running our Meet Father Christmas experience so all tickets will need to be booked in advance.

Piano sold by Edward Elgar's father from his music shop in Worcester at The Firs, Worcestershire

Concerts and events at The Firs 

Discover live music and special events taking place at The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace.

A brown and white curly-haired dog sits on grass with some autumn leaves, with the blue jacket of its owner in the foreground
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Visiting The Firs with your dog 

The Firs is a one pawprint rated place. Following Elgar’s great love of dogs, The Firs welcomes dogs on leads in the cottage garden, woodland area and visitor centre. Enjoy a dog friendly visit to Elgar’s birthplace.

Group of four elderly visitors sitting on a bench in the garden at The Firs, facing the house
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Group visits at The Firs 

Here’s everything you need to know about booking a group visit to the house and garden at The Firs.

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The Firs map 

Take a look at the map of The Firs to help plan your visit.

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