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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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Upcoming events

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Easter Adventure at The Firs: Elgar’s Birthplace 

Hop into adventure this Easter

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18 Apr to 27 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 6 other dates or times
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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.

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19 Apr 2025
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11:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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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.

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2 May 2025
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15:00 to 16:00
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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.

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10 May to 14 Jun 2025
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11:30 to 12:15
+ 1 other date or time