Step back in time to experience life in a Victorian house – the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst’s birthplace is a unique period house. Hear stories of its residents through time, experience a working Victorian kitchen, and delight in authentic Victorian interiors above stairs.
You’ll discover more about Holst’s life, family and music, and see the piano on which he composed The Planets.
Opening times and prices
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Admission: Adult Annual Pass £10, Children free
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Gustav Holst & his family
Born in 1874 to a musical family, Gustav Holst was to become one of England’s finest composers.
A Victorian home
Step inside and find out more about life in a middle-class Cheltenham household in the 1870s.
Learning
There’s so much to learn at Holst Victorian House. Here’s how to book a visit for an educational group
Turning the Pages: Holst scores brought to life
Experience Holst’s music in a brand new way
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