Kinver Edge & the Rock Houses

The famous Holy Austin Rock Houses are cosily restored to help you soak up the atmosphere of these unusual homes. Get comfortable by the fire and our volunteers will tell you tales of the people that lived right inside the rock.

Enjoy a freshly baked cream tea or light bites in the delightful tearoom.

Just outside is the heathland of Kinver Edge - a pocket of wilderness, buzzing with insects and heady with the scent of gorse and purple heather. A stroll along the sandstone ridge offers dramatic views across surrounding counties from the ramparts of an imposing Iron Age Hill Fort. Beyond the views miles of walking country awaits, winding through birch and oak woodland and exposed areas of red sandstone geology.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1030-1530

Friday 18 September:

1030-1530

Sunday 20 September:

10.30am - 3.30pm

Location & directions

Holy Austin Rock House, Compton Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6DL

Directions:

Parking is located on Compton Road layby parking DY7 6DL, just a few hundred yards from visitor reception. Alternatively in the car park located on Kingsford Lane DY7 5NP, a gentle 5 minute walk from visitor reception. For walks or visits to the countryside alternative carparks are Vales Rock car park on Kingsford Lane DY11 5SB or at Blakeshall car park at the bottom of Sandy Lane DY11 5XT. There is also roadside parking at the top of Sandy Lane / Comber Road DY7 6HU.

Contact on day:

Claire Hale

Telephone number:

+441384872553

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please be aware that the Rock Houses are situated on a number of levels. There is an easy access path from visitor recption to the first level where the restored cottages are. Access to the upper level where you can find the unrestored dwelling, tearoom, bookshop and toilets is up approx 30 steps, there is a hand rail and a bench half way up. Alternatively you can access the upper level step free along the countryside path but it is moderately steep. Please see our access statement on the website or email us in advance [email protected]

Additional information

Last admission is at 1530 but the property remains open to visitors who are onsite until 1600.

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