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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- 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.
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.
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.
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.