Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic red sandstone rock houses
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Overview
High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic red sandstone rock houses
With sweeping views, a wildlife haven in the heath and unique homes carved straight into the rock...Kinver Edge is full of surprises.
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.
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.
- Telephone
- 01384872553
- kinveredge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
How to get here
- Address
- Holy Austin Rock Houses, Compton Road, Kinver, near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6DL
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network route 54 is 5 miles away at Stourbridge and 8 miles away at Kidderminster. Canal towpaths link to Kinver from both towns. A variety of bridleways enable off-road cycling through this area too
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- The Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal is one miles walk away from Kinver Edge. It links with the Stourbridge canal 2 miles north of the village. Both canals pass through some remarkable countryside and industrial scenery
- By bus
- From Merry Hill bus station take the number 228 to Kinver. From Stourbridge Interchange take the number 242 to Kinver. From Kidderminster take the number 580 to Kinver. We recommend you check operating days and times before you travel.
- By train
- Stourbridge is the nearest train station, 5 miles away
- By road
- From Kidderminster take the A449 or from Stourbridge take the A458, following signs for the village of Kinver. The Rock Houses are signposted from Kinver High Street.
- Parking: is free lay-by parking, on Compton Road for the Rock Houses, or on Comber Road for the wider countryside of the Edge.
- SatNav:
- On foot
- The rock houses are a 15 minute walk away from Kinver village. You can also walk up on to Kinver Edge from Kingswood to the southwest. The estate lies at the end of the Staffordshire Way, a popular 91 mile path to Mow Cop in Cheshire. It also links up with the North Worcestershire Way, which continues on to Major's Green, via the Clent Hills.
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Prices
Admission to Rock Houses for non-members
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £6.50 |
| Child | N/A | £3.25 |
| Family | N/A | £16.25 |
| One adult family | N/A | £9.75 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members and under 5s.
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Opening times
Please note...
Last entry to the Rock Houses and café is 3pm. The countryside car parks of Kinver Edge are currently open from 9am - 7pm.
Saturday 25 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room 11:00 - 16:00
- Rock Houses 11:00 - 16:00
Sunday 26 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room 11:00 - 16:00
- Rock Houses 11:00 - 16:00
Monday 27 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room 11:00 - 16:00
- Rock Houses 11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 28 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room Closed
- Rock Houses Closed
Wednesday 29 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room Closed
- Rock Houses Closed
Thursday 30 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room 11:00 - 16:00
- Rock Houses 11:00 - 16:00
Friday 1 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Garden and tea room 11:00 - 16:00
- Rock Houses 11:00 - 16:00
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01384872553
- kinveredge@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Holy Austin Rock Houses, Compton Road, Kinver, near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6DL