National Trust The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace
The Firs Elgars Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH
As you step into the birthplace cottage of Sir Edward Elgar, in the heart of his 'beloved country' between Worcester and the Malvern Hills, you are stepping into a space that inspired and comforted him, his entire life. Stand within the four walls of the humble cottage where he was born and be immersed in a world that Elgar believed already contained music that was there for the taking.
Our idyllic cottage garden has been planted in the classic cottage garden style, the garden offers a place to sit, reflect, and admire a vast array of seasonal flowers and plants, throughout the year. There is also an orchard and small woodland to explore.
Pop into the award winning café run by Little Al's Kitchen who pride themselves on serving consistently great and fair-trade coffee, refreshing teas, and a selection of brunch favourites. Tuck into a wide selection, including hearty soups, slow-cooked ham sandwiches, and not to forget cracking sponge cakes.
The Firs is open to the public on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm (Last entry 4.30pm). Little Al's Kitchen is open on those days from 10am-4.30pm.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 10am-5pm (Last Entry 4.30pm)
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10am-5pm (Last Entry 4.30pm)
- Sunday 14 September:
- 10am-5pm (Last Entry 4.30pm)
- Monday 15 September:
- 10am-5pm (Last Entry 4.30pm)
Location & directions
The Firs Elgars Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH
- Directions:
- By road From the north or south via the M5, exit at Junc 7 and follow A44 Worcester South. Follow A4440 around the south of Worcester then A44 towards Bromyard, turn off right after 0.4 mile. Follow the brown signs for Elgar Birthplace. From the west follow A44 towards Worcester and turn left into Crown East Lane at the brown signs for Elgar Birthplace. Sat Nav: Follow directions to postcode WR2 6RH and the brown signs for Elgar Birthplace. Please see our website for more details on how to get here.
- Contact on day:
- Duty Manager
- Telephone number:
- +441905333330
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Assistance dogs welcome throughout the property. Dogs are welcome on leads everywhere except inside the Birthplace Cottage. The visitor centre is fully accessible. The ground floor to Elgar's birthplace cottage is accessible but there are narrow stairs up to the first floor.
Additional information
There will be activities to take part in during our Heritage Open Days. For families there is a sound garden where you can have a go at playing some instruments and a woodland.
