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
An Audience with Corinne
Listen to cellist Corinne Frost playing cello music by British composers including Elgar. Corinne will also take music requests (classical or not) and might even create a sound portrait for you.
Easter Adventure Trail at The Firs
From Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April, hop into Spring this Easter at The Firs. Can you discover all ten activity stations and make the robin sing?
Free entry day for Lower Broadheath Residents
On Saturday 28 March we are giving free entry to The Firs for Lower Broadheath Residents.
Experience Elgar's Cello Concerto Live
Experience Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto in a recital by Corinne Frost and Janine Parsons, introduced by an engaging talk from Elgar expert Richard Westwood-Brookes. An immersive musical event offering fresh insight into this much‑loved masterpiece.