On 2 June 1857 Edward Elgar was born in the small 19th century cottage now known as the Birthplace Cottage, in the village of Lower Broadheath, 3 miles west of Worcester. He was the fourth of seven children and the only one to be born in Broadheath.
What to See
The Visitor Centre
The Elgar Centre was opened in August 2000 following a fundraising campaign and support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. For years visitors had crowded into the small 19th century Birthplace Cottage to view to fascinating collection of objects it holds.
The Garden
A visit to the Elgar Birthplace Museum and Visitor Centre would not be complete without time spent in the picturesque Birthplace Cottage garden.
Room Guides
With the largest and most wide ranging collection of material associated with the life and work of Edward Elgar there is a lot to see on a visit to The Elgar Birthplace Museum.
Redevelopment Project
The Elgar Centre Redevelopment Project
Come and see the newly refurbished Elgar Centre at the Elgar Birthplace Museum. Thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and The Foundation for Sport and the Arts (FSA) we have new displays and updated facilities.
