The Firs (Elgar’s Birthplace)

The Firs (Elgar's Birthplace) is a birthplace in Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom. It is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.

Location: Crown East Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Lower Broadheath, Worcester
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2902, SRC-2903
• Historic designation: Grade II listed
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2902, SRC-2904, SRC-3794, SRC-3972, SRC-6962, SRC-9959
• Owned by National Trust
  confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2903, SRC-2904, SRC-7088, SRC-7089, SRC-10181

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10181 — Bubbablue and Me — Visiting The Firs National Trust, Elgar's birthplace (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2902 — British Listed Buildings (reproducing Historic England National Heritage List entry 1178964) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2903 — Art UK (Public Catalogue Foundation) – The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace venue page (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2904 — Elgar Birthplace Museum – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3794 — co.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3972 — co.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5033 — Historic England — Elgar's Birthplace and adjoining coach house and stables (1178964) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5034 — National Trust — The Firs (Tier 2, primary_official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6962 — The Firs, Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire – See Around Britain (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7088 — BBC News — Edward Elgar medals stolen from The Firs (Tier 1, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7089 — Restore Trust / Elgar Society — Save the Firs (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9959 — National Trust — The Firs Access Statement (official property document) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit The Firs (Elgar’s Birthplace)?

Yes — The Firs (Elgar’s Birthplace) is open to the public. Hours: Fri-Mon, mid-Feb to early Nov, 10am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm). Admission: Admission charge applies for non-members; National Trust members free. Check NT site for current prices.

Where is The Firs (Elgar’s Birthplace) located?

The Firs (Elgar’s Birthplace) is located in Worcester, Worcestershire.