TO CELEBRATE Worcestershire's legendary composer Sir Edward Elgar, the National Trust is offering free entry to his birthplace. 

Elgar was born at The Firs on the Malvern Road in Lower Broadheath, on the outskirts of Worcester, on June 2, 1857.

The small family village home allowed a young Sir Edward to stare out to his beloved Malvern Hills, which was credited with nurturing his creative genius. 

The National Trust now runs the historic building and is allowing visitors to visit for free as part of Heritage Open Days. 

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The venue will be free to enter between 10am and 5pm today and tomorrow, Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.

At 11.30am on both days, there will be a talk from a cider and perry producer at The Lingens Farm.

Guests will be able to enjoy a tour of the orchards with one of the Firs gardeners at 2pm on Saturday. 

Then between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, Jacqueline Edwards will discuss and illustrate the career of Dame Clara Butt, her distant ancestor and celebrated Edwardian contralto for whom Sir Edward composed many works including his song cycle ‘Sea Pictures’.

And between 12.30pm and 2pm on Sunday, there will be a talk on the life, career and achievements of Sir Edward.

Guests can also check out the Elgar Study Exhibition, the cottage he was born in and the visitor centre. 

And there is also the chance to have a wander around the garden over the cottage threshold.