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.
Times
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
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.
Bug Hunt - Summer of Play at Kinver
Get ready to explore the hidden world of the tiny creatures that call our meadow home.
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!
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.