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
- Suitability
Suitable for the whole family
- Meeting point
Park on the Compton Road lay-by and come through Visitor Reception.
- Accessibility
There are a number of steep slopes and steps at the Rock Houses.
- Other
Free Entry only permitted on the following days: Sat 12th, Fri 18th & Sun 20th Sept
Upcoming events
Iron Age Forest School at Kinver Edge
Let your 7-12 year old travel back in history to the Iron Age! There they will light fires, build shelters, cook over the fire and make pots. Join Dragon Tales Forest School this school holiday.
Sandscrapes!
Discover what's under the sand on Kinver Edge in this hands‑on, free play activity for curious young explorers.
Walk with a Ranger on Kinver Edge
Follow in the footsteps of a National Trust Ranger and find out what it takes to look after nature and wildlife on Kinver Edge. It's free to join the walk but please book a ticket so we know how many people to expect.
Rag craft workshops
Join us for a guided craft session at the Rock Houses. Using the rag rug technique, you'll make your very own rug or wreath to take home. All materials are included plus a hot drink and delicious piece of cake.