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Room Hire at The Firs

Carice Room available for hire
Carice Room available for hire | © Ellen Cooper

Here’s everything you need to know about booking and hiring a room at The Firs.

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Looking for a venue to hire?

At The Firs, our Carice Room offers a versatile and welcoming space perfect for many occasions.

Our site holds a unique place in British history, honouring the life and legacy of Sir Edward Elgar, the composer behind Nimrod and Land of Hope and Glory.

The Carice Room, located within our visitor centre, is available for hire and is ideal for classes, meetings, conferences, concerts, and small celebrations.

Situated just 4 miles from Worcester (a convenient 10 minute drive), The Firs offers a peaceful, inspiring setting with plenty of on-site amenities.

Regular hirers can also benefit from National Trust promotion through our social media channels and leave leaflets within our welcome area.

The Carice Room

The Carice Room is a flexible function space suitable for hosting a wide range of activities, including classes, meetings, concerts, and private events.
Included with room hire:
•    70 chairs
•    6 tables
•    Optional use of projector and sound system
•    Optional use of tuned grand piano
•    Access to toilets
•    Access to Little Al’s Café (open Friday–Monday)

Capacity

•    66 people seated
•    44 people seated at tables

Prices

Single Bookings
£20 per hour (Friday–Monday during public opening hours)
Regular Bookings
£12 per hour (Friday–Monday during public opening hours)

Benefits of Hiring a Room at The Firs

•    Easy on-site parking
•    Free National Trust Wi-Fi
•    A private, self-contained room
•    Access to the gardens and surrounding countryside
If you are interested in running a class or booking our venue—either regularly or as a one off—please contact us.

Contact us

If you are interested in hiring a room at The Firs and would like more information or to book, please please call 01905 333330, or email the.firs@nationaltrust.org.uk..

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

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