Hotels near Elgar Birthplace Museum
Sir Edward Elgar was one of England's greatest composers known for his works such
as the Cello Concerto and delightful miniatures like Salut d'Amour. Born on 2 June
1857 at Broadheath, near Worcester, visitors are now welcome at the Birthplace Museum,
set up by Elgar's daughter Carice after his death in 1934. The year 2000 saw the
new Elgar Centre added to the Museum that displays even more treasures from this
wonderful collection.
Today visitors from all over the world come to enjoy a fascinating insight into
Elgar's life, music, family and friends, musical development and inspirations. Inside
the Cottage, visit Elgar's study where his gramophone lies and his desk untouched.
See Victorian and Edwardian family photographs and mementoes, his books, cycling
maps, golf clubs and microscope, and discover his many other hobbies.
In the Elgar Centre see many manuscripts, music scores, letters, concert programmes,
photographs and personal possessions illustrating Elgar's musical life and his many
awards and honours, and historic film from his final years.
Brook Hotels have one hotel which is near Worcester.
Worcester is 4 miles from the
Bank House Hotel.
Bank House Hotel
Bank House Hotel
Bransford
near Worcester
Worcestershire
WR6 5JD
Phone:
+44 (0)1886 833551
Fax:
+44 (0)1886 832461
