Eating and drinking at The Firs

Pot of tea and cup — Why not enjoy a cuppa after a day's exploring | © National Trust Images/Melissa Phillips

Find a selection of hot drinks including filter coffee and a range of teas as well as snacks including crisps, flapjacks and biscuits in our refreshment area. It's a place to relax with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

Hot drinks and snacks are served all day. Hot drinks include house tea, a selection of speciality teas, and filter coffee.

Allergen information

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Visitors in the café at The Firs, Worcestershire — Visitors in the café at The Firs | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

View of the house at The Firs, Worcestershire. Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar

Discover more at The Firs

Find out when The Firs is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

Welcome reception at The Firs - a light airy space

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Things to see and do at The Firs

The small family home which nurtured the creative genius of Sir Edward Elgar. Visit the cottage where he was born and learn more about his life and work in the visitor centre.

Man and woman standing side by side in the garden next to a bed of lavender

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Explore the garden at The Firs

Explore the cottage garden at The Firs, birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar. Discover seasonal borders, the Sound Garden, and sit beside Elgar’s statue as you take in views of the Malverns.

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.

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Places to eat

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Places to eat in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

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