Visitors will soon be able to step inside Kinver's unique rock houses for free as part of a national heritage festival. Holy Austin Rock Houses at Kinver Edge, carved into red sandstone and inhabited until the 1960s, will open to the public at no cost during Heritage Open Days on Saturday September 12, Friday September 18, and Sunday September 20. The iconic spot is run by the National Trust.
Cosy Homes Carved into Sandstone
Visitors can discover surprisingly cosy homes carved into the rock of an imposing sandstone ridge. There is also a tea room located on the top level of the Rock Houses which is accessed by steep steps.
A National Trust spokesman said: "Visit these quirky restored rock dwellings where families lived until the 1960s and were carved into the red sandstone with dramatic views across several counties."
Atmosphere and Tales from the Past
"The famous Holy Austin Rock Houses are cosily restored to help you soak up the atmosphere of these unusual homes," the spokesman added. "Get comfortable by the fire and our volunteers will tell you tales of the people that lived right inside the rock. Enjoy a freshly baked cream tea or light bites in the delightful tearoom."
They will be open from 10.30am to 3.30pm on each of the three open days. Located on Compton Road, the site normally charges an entry fee. During the Heritage Open Days, entry to the Rock Houses will be free of charge.
Explore Kinver Edge's Countryside
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.
