When can you visit?
The restored Holy Austin Rock Houses and cafe are open Thursday - Monday, 11am - 4pm from 15 Feb until 1 November. In addition, they are open every day of the week during all Staffordshire and Worcestershire school holidays except the Christmas break. At the start and the end of the year (from 1 Jan - 14 Feb and from 2 November - 31 Dec) they are just open for weekends, from 11am - 3pm, because it's a bit chilly! Please check here for detailed opening times.
The countryside of Kinver Edge is open all year round, with several free car parks that open at 9am but also free lay-by parking that is open at all times. You'll find a toilet at the Kingsford Lane car park.
How much does it cost to come in?
Entry to the Rock Houses is free for National Trust members and children under 5. You can find prices for tickets for non-members on our website here. We are a charity and rely on the money from membership sales and tickets to look after these special places.
The countryside of Kinver Edge is free to access, and all the car parks are free.
Exploring the Rock Houses
Inside the restored Rock Houses you can soak up the atmosphere of these unusual homes that are cut straight into the rich red sandstone. One room is a huge cave, others are cosy cottages with furniture, windows and crackling fires. There are volunteer guides in the rooms ready to share stories and anecdotes of the families that lived here until as recently as the 1960s. If you're feeling hands-on you can have a go at rag-rugging, and there's an activity sheet and traditional toys to entertain the kids.