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Festival of Blossom at The Firs - Elgar's Birthplace

Celebrate the arrival of spring and brighter days to come. We invite you to enjoy and feel inspired by blossom's fleeting beauty at The Firs - Elgar's Birthplace.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The gardens and orchard at The Firs are starting to bloom with blossom from our flowers and fruit trees. Blossom brings life, energy, places to sit and reflect, and natural beauty to be inspired by. Explore the outdoors with poetry and blossom inspired family games.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

Designated mobility parking in main car park. Wheelchair access to visitor centre and garden - limited wheelchair access to cottage. Accessible toilet located in visitor centre.

Upcoming events

Parent Pop with Hannah Morse 

Join other parents for a fun-filled karaoke session, where you and your baby can groove to your favourite tunes and create good vibes together.

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on
8 May to 22 May 2026
at 10:00 to 10:45+ 2 other dates or times

Extra Open Days over May Half-Term 

We’re thrilled to announce that The Firs will also open on Tuesday and Thursday this week as part of our Elgar Festival celebrations! Don’t miss the chance to join in.

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on
26 May to 28 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Elgar Festival Event - This Fragile Beauty Recital 

This Fragile Beauty traces how WWI shaped creative voices. Music, letters and poetry by Gurney, Butterworth, Bliss, Vaughan Williams, Ireland and Elgar reveal a moving portrait of longing, loss and the resilience of art.

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on
26 May 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00

Elgar to Holst: A Showcase of British Composers 

Join us for a captivating day of British music, featuring beloved works by Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams, and more.

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on
14 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time