Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

Nanny’s Rock, a five-room cavern where wise woman orhealer ‘Meg O’ Foxholes’ once lived

Important notice -

The gardens and tearoom are open at the Rock Houses, and you can peek inside the cottages. You need to book your visit in advance. Check 'What’s On' to book. The countryside and car parks of Kinver Edge are open, you don't need to book to visit here.

High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic red sandstone rock houses

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More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Please book before visiting 

The tearoom, garden and orchards around the Rock Houses are now open, and you are able to peer inside the restored rock cottages. You’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday.  Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. The wider countryside of Kinver Edge, including the woodland and heathland trails and the Hillfort, are all free to visit at any time without booking. Car parks around Kinver Edge are open and free, with no booking needed. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (10 August - 16 August)

Fri 14 Aug 2020
14:30-15:00
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Timed entry to Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (17 August - 23 August)

Mon 17 Aug 2020
11:00-11:30
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What refreshments are available?

The Rock House cafe will reopen from Monday 13th July and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our indoor seating areas, and screens at our till and collection points. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Close-up of a cream tea

Helping you eat out 

From 3 August you'll be able to get 50 per cent off your bill, up to a maximum of £10 per person on food and drink bought at and consumed at our café (excluding alcoholic drinks), through the government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. The scheme applies from Monday to Wednesdays only and ends on 31 August.

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Things to see and do

Walkers sitting on a bench at Kinver

Walks on Kinver Edge 

Try one of these beautiful walks at Kinver Edge. Discover views, wildlife and rock houses whatever your ability.

Barbeques and campfires are a significant fire risk

Our policy on BBQs 

Due to a high risk of wildfires at the moment, we're asking you to please not bring a barbecue or light a campfire when you visit the coast and countryside. To help protect wildlife, please also take any litter home with you.

A dog enjoys the views from Kinver Edge

Dogs at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses 

Visiting us with your four-legged friend? Find out all you need to know.

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Wildlife

A green hairstreak butterfly

Wildlife at Kinver Edge 

With rare heathland habitat and miles of surrounding woodland, there's a wealth of special wildlife to discover at Kinver Edge.

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History

Views from the toposcope of Kinver Edge

Kinver Hillfort 

Sited on an ancient tribal boundary with outstanding views, Kinver Hillfort was once an important place

An old photo of the Kinver Edge Martindales rock house porch

Life in a Rock House 

Cave houses or cosy homes in the rock? Discover how people carved a life for themselves deep in the sandstone cliff

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Our work

Ashy Mining Bee

Making homes for bees at Kinver Edge 

We're making homes for bees and tiny plants on Kinver Edge

Bilberry shrubs on a woodland ride at Kinver Edge

Woodland rides and butterflies at Kinver Edge 

We’ve been creating woodland rides, for the benefit of species such as the white admiral butterfly

Heather in bloom

Looking after rare lowland heath 

The landscape of Kinver Edge has been shaped by human management for generations. Learn how we are protecting the rare wildlife and outstanding views that make this place so special.

Heathland restoration rationale and proposal for Blakeshall Common 

Kinver Edge is home to some very rare wildlife species that inhabit the special heathland. We are hoping to encourage and protect these plants and animals by restoring more heathland, on the Blakeshall Common area. Find out more about these ambitious plans for nature here.

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Rangers Edwin Blunt (left) and Ewan Chapman sharing stories at Kinver Edge

Nurturing nature at Kinver Edge 

Taking care of a landscape is a long-term commitment. Two rangers discuss their role in preserving the magic and beauty of Kinver Edge.

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Get involved

A volunteer makes traditional rag rugs outside the Rock Houses

Volunteer at Kinver Edge 

We couldn't work without our dedicated team of volunteers that help us look after Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses. Take a look at jobs they help us with and how to get involved and join the team yourself.

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