Event Description
We are celebrating all things apples this autumn at The Firs – Elgar’s Birthplace.
The Firs will be open from 11am – 5pm on each of the four days of Apple Weekend (22 – 25 September).
The orchard at The Firs holds over sixty trees including a wide variety of cooking, eating, and cider apples.
So, on Apple Weekend we’re celebrating with apple bobbing, apple talks, pick your own apples, a poetry and cello event and children’s activities.
Free events (normal admission applies)
Friday 22 September
11am – 5pm: Apple bobbing with nets and decorate a bug house.
11.30am & 2pm: Apple talk from our gardener.
Saturday 23 September
11am – 5pm: Make your own bird feeder and apple bobbing with nets.
Sunday 24 September
11am – 5pm: Apple Bobbing with nets and decorate a bug house.
Monday 25 September
11am – 5pm: Apple bobbing with nets and make your own bird feeder.
11.30am & 2pm: Apple talk by our gardener.
Ticketed event
Sunday 24 September
11.30am & 2pm: Poetry & cello music – £5 (normal admission applies). Visit the National Trust website to book.
Throughout this weekend visitors will also be able to pick their own apples to take home for a donation.
Location
Elgar's Birthplace Museum
Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath
WR2 6RH