Festival of Blossom at The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace
Celebrate the Festival of Blossom at The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace this spring, online and onsite.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The garden at The Firs, are starting to bloom with blossom from our flowers and fruit trees. We are celebrating the arrival of Spring by immersing ourselves in the beauty of blossom.
We invite you to connect to the wonders of nature, to press pause on your day. Feel inspired by the gardens and create your own Haiku poem, lie beneath the blossoming trees and take in inspiration from nature.
The National Trust Blossom pin badges will be available from visitor reception.
All your visits, purchases in the second-hand bookshop, and donations help to support The Firs, so it can continue to be enjoyed by everyone, for ever.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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SOLD OUT - Elgar's Cello Concerto - talk and live performance
The Firs is pleased to announce a special live performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto performed by cellist Corrine Frost and pianist Janine Parsons with a talk from Richard Westwood-Brookes to examine the history of this distinct piece of music.
Tai Chi under the blossoming trees with Golden Threads
To launch our month long celebration of blossom we are offering you a unique opportunity to take part in Tai Chi under the Blossoming trees.
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.