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Heritage Open Days

Visit the Rock Houses in Staffordshire for free during select Heritage Open Days. Discover surprisingly cosy homes carved into the rock of an imposing sandstone ridge.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

*Free entry on select days only - please check dates carefully before your visit.*

The famous Holy Austin Rock Houses are cosily restored to help you soak up the atmosphere of these unusual homes. Everyday objects, tools and furnishings tell the stories of how life was lived here until the 1960s.

Walks in the surrounding countryside of Kinver Edge cross open heathland buzzing with wildlife, and woodland trails leading to more rock houses set back in the trees.

Free admission to the Rock Houses for all during select Heritage Open Days. Please note that the Rock Houses are only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September.

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The basics

Accessibility

There are a number of steep slopes and steps at the Rock Houses.

Meeting point

Park on the Compton Road lay-by and come through Visitor Reception.

Suitability for children

Suitable for the whole family

Other

Free Entry only permitted on the following days: Sat 12th, Fri 18th & Sun 20th Sept

Contact info

Kinver Edge office

Upcoming events

Summer of Play at the Rock Houses 

Seek out all the places to play at the Rock Houses this summer. Gather friends and family for a team game in the meadow. A choice of sports and play equipment will be available to borrow in the meadow.

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on
31 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 23 other dates or times

Bug Hunt - Summer of Play at Kinver 

Get ready to explore the hidden world of the tiny creatures that call our meadow home.

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on
3 Aug to 31 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 11:30+ 4 other dates or times

Family Olympics - Summer of Play at Kinver 

Ready for some friendly competition? Join us for an action-packed challenge and put your skills to the test!

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on
6 Aug to 27 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Old and Interesting Book Sale 

Come along to see what treasures you will find, we will be selling our most interesting books.

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on
7 Aug to 10 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 3 other dates or times