Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

Important notice -

The doors and windows of the Rock Houses are open for you to peer inside, and the tearoom is open for takeaways. To avoid disappointment please book your visit in advance. There's no need to book to visit the countryside or car parks of Kinver Edge.

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

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

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Please book before visiting 

The garden and orchards around the Rock Houses are now open, and you are able to peer inside the restored rock cottages through open doors and windows. The tearoom is open for takeaway. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance. 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 currently open 9am - 4pm, and they are free, with no booking needed. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (28 Nov - 29 Nov)

Sat 28 Nov 2020
11:00-11:30
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Timed entry to Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (5 Dec - 6 Dec)

Sat 05 Dec 2020
11:00-11:30
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What refreshments are available?

The Rock House cafe is open and serving a range of takeaway hot and cold drinks, baked treats and sandwiches. We’ve introduced new safety measures including reduced seating 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.

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Things to see and do

Walks on Kinver Edge

kinver heathland grazing

Heath land trail 

You'll find views of surrounding counties and heath land habitat on this accessible walk

Children enjoy the natural play features in the Kinver Edge woodland

Wood land trail 

Wander through woodland and past natural play areas to rewarding views.

Nanny's Rock in the woodland of Kinver Edge

Rock House trail 

Discover two very different Rock Houses on this trail - one restored and another hidden in the trees - as you walk through woodland and heathland habitats.

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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.

As seen on George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked 

We recently appeared on Channel 4's George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked TV series. Learn more about the show and head behind the scenes to discover what life was like here during lockdown.

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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.

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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