On the border of Staffordshire and Worcestershire, west of Stourbridge
Spectacular high sandstone ridge once home to Britain's last cave dwellers
Don't miss
Unique rock-carved houses restored to their 19th century hey-day
Far-reaching views towards Wales and the Malvern Hills
Peace and quiet on the edge of the busy Midlands
Fascinating remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort
A haven for local woodland and heathland wildlife
Kinver Edge
Really interesting for both its geology and history. Kinver Edge is a curious hill ridge or escarpement created from sand when this area was a desert over 200 million years ago. There are several interesting geological outcrops here, such as Nanny's Rock. It is now a popular spot for walking, with lots of open heath and woodland to explore. SO835834
Holy Austin Rock Houses
For centuries people dug into Kinver Edge's soft sandstone to create their homes, the last cave dwellers only moved out in the 1950s. One of the rock houses has been restored so you can imagine living here in Victorian times. There is also an exhibition about the long history of these unusual homes. SO835836
Iron Age Hill Fort
Step back into prehistory and visit the unusual early Iron Age Hill Fort at the top of Kinver Edge. The name 'Kinver' actually means 'hill' in Celtic. Enjoy fantastic panoramas over at least three counties from up here. An engraved topograph at the viewpoint highlights some of the places you can see on a clear day. SO835831
Opening arrangements
Kinver Edge
Open all year
House grounds
Open all year
10 - 4
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Kinver tea-room
Open all year
11 - 4
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Lower Rock Houses and upper terrace
04-Mar - 28-Nov-10
2 - 4
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The Rock Houses are also open on Bank Holiday Mondays. Lower Rock Houses open for guided weekday tours (March to November), by prior arrangement (parties of 10 or over). Rock houses closed on Kinver Fête day in May. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Get in touch
The Warden's Lodge
Comber Road
Kinver Nr Stourbridge
West Midlands DY7 6HU
01384 872553 (Holy Austin Rock Houses)
01384 872418 (Kinver Edge)
