Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

Important notice -

Our car parks will be open from Saturday 16 May. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. All other facilities at Kinver will remain closed until further notice.

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

More about this place

Family walking dogs

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

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have sold out. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.​

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Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

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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Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

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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Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

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.

kinver adder

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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