Shropshire & Staffordshire

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

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

Holy Austin Rock Houses, Compton Road, Kinver, near Stourbridge, Staffordshire, DY7 6DL

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Exterior view of Flecthers cottage Holy Austin Rock Houses

Opening times for 19 December 2024
Asset Opening time
Countryside Dawn - Dusk
Garden and tea room Closed
Rock Houses Closed
Please note, last admission into the property is 30 minutes before the property closes.

Layby carparks open 24 hours a day for access to the countryside, located on Compton Road, Sandy Lane and Comber Road.

Gated car parks located on Kingsford Lane DY7 5NP & DY11 5SB and Blakeshall Lane DY11 5XT.

Car park opening times 9am - 7pm March 31st - 26th October, 9am - 4pm 27th October - 30th March.

No overnight parking permitted.
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Bookshop
Second hand book shop located behind the tea room
Dogs allowed
Dog on leads allowed in the meadow and garden at the Rock Houses, but not inside the Rock Houses or Tea-room. 'Off lead' walks on Kinver Edge, please look out for seasonal signs that designate 'on lead' areas.
Dogs allowed - more information
Car park
Free lay-by parking on Compton Road for the Rock Houses or on Comber road for countryside walks on Kinver Edge.
Tea-room
Located on the top level of the Rock Houses. Accessed by steep steps.
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
From Kidderminster take the A449 or from Stourbridge take the A458, following signs for the village of Kinver. The Rock Houses are signposted from Kinver High Street.
Parking: is free lay-by parking, on Compton Road for the Rock Houses, or on Comber Road for the wider countryside of the Edge.
Sat Nav: use postcode DY7 6DL to arrive at the Rock Houses
On foot
The rock houses are a 15 minute walk away from Kinver village. You can also walk up on to Kinver Edge from Kingswood to the southwest. The estate lies at the end of the Staffordshire Way, a popular 91 mile path to Mow Cop in Cheshire. It also links up with the North Worcestershire Way, which continues on to Major's Green, via the Clent Hills.
By train
Stourbridge is the nearest train station, 5 miles away
By bus
From Merry Hill bus station take the number 228 to Kinver. From Stourbridge Interchange take the number 242 to Kinver. From Kidderminster take the number 580 to Kinver. We recommend you check operating days and times before you travel.
By bicycle
National Cycle Network route 54 is 5 miles away at Stourbridge and 8 miles away at Kidderminster. Canal towpaths link to Kinver from both towns. Look out for areas on Kinver Edge that are designated for cyclists and be mindful of other users.
By bicycle - more information
By ferry
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal is one miles walk away from Kinver Edge. It links with the Stourbridge canal 2 miles north of the village. Both canals pass through some remarkable countryside and industrial scenery

Opening times for 19 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Garden and tea room	Closed
Rock Houses	Closed

Admission to Rock Houses for non-members
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult		£7.50
Child		£3.75
Family		£18.75
1 adult, 2 children		£11.25

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