Autumn Half Term at The Firs
This half term, get stuck into seasonal fun! Press the sound boxes, listen carefully, and guess which animal is calling. Try your luck at pumpkin hoopla, then get hands-on and weave your own web. It’s playful, creative, and perfect for curious minds!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This half term, join us for a playful autumn escape packed with seasonal fun! Discover nature’s hidden sounds with our interactive sound boxes — press to hear an animal and see if you can guess who it is. Test your aim with pumpkin hoopla and get creative weaving your own web.
We’re open Friday- Monday from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm, so there’s plenty of time to explore and enjoy. And when the chill sets in, warm up at Little Al’s Café, open from 10am to 4.30pm, serving delicious seasonal drinks and snacks to keep you cosy.
As the days get colder, come and celebrate the season with hands-on fun, curious minds, and a touch of autumn magic!
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children
- Meeting point
n/a
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather
- Accessibility
Visitor centre and the gardens are accessible.
Upcoming events
Escape into Autumn - Celebration of apples
Celebrate the season of apples with a fun-filled day in the gardens. Pick your own juicy apples, enjoy games and activities for all ages, and discover fascinating apple facts along the way. It’s a fresh, fruity way to embrace the magic of autumn!
Elgar's Cello Concerto - talk and live performance
The Firs is pleased to present a live performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, performed by cellist Corinne Frost and pianist Janine Parsons, accompanied by a talk from historian Richard Westwood-Brookes exploring the history of this remarkable work.
Malvern's Secret War Heroes - A Theatre Performance
Mysterious outsiders arrive at Malvern’s Bluebird tearooms during WWII—tweed jackets, odd equipment, and secretive ways. Locals wonder: Who are they, and why are they here? As tensions rise, secrets unravel in this captivating new play.
An Audience with Corinne
Come and enjoy a heartfelt performance by cellist Corinne Frost, featuring enchanting pieces by British composers. Corinne loves connecting through music—she’s happy to take requests, and might even create a unique sound portrait inspired by you.