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Awesome historical site.

An absolutely awesome visit. So fabulous. Guides were friendly and helpful and full of the... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago
Janet H
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Worcester, United Kingdom
Great day out in fresh air

Great little day out for the family. Started off by looking at the houses as it was close to where... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
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Great Malvern, United Kingdom
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Reviewed 2 October 2018

An extremely brilliant educational trip back in time experience- our second visit there
Informative guides on hand to tell how people managed in such difficult circumstance.

Date of experience: June 2018
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Reviewed 30 September 2018

The Holy Austin rock houses are split into three levels. On the lower level are furnished re-creations of a couple of dwelling areas, with volunteers on hand to give you an idea of the sort of people who lived there, and how they lived. An ex-resident even visited several weeks ago, we were told. There is a middle level, which is inaccessible, but can be viewed. The top level is accessible, but the rooms are not furnished. Also on this level is a tea room, serving refreshments and huge slices of the most amazing carrot cake. There are hops growing along the railings of the seating area, with a nice view across Kinver. There are several colour-coded woodland walks of varying lengths nearby, with kids' play areas dotted here and there. You can climb up to the site of an old hillfort, with a toposcope, and panoramic views. Watch out for the occasional slow worm crossing the sandy paths on your way back down. A great place to take the kids to tire them out!

Date of experience: September 2018
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Reviewed 27 September 2018

There really is not a lot to see here, what has been restored is excellent but there is not enough of it and realistically you could do the tour in 15 minutes.
A few history boards but even they do not go into great depth.
Worth a visit but only if you are passing.

Date of experience: September 2018
Thank lynne j
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Reviewed 19 September 2018

These were beautifully restored homes set in the sandstone rock. Bit of a climb up which then gave you a lovely view. Some rooms had been recreated to show what living here had been like.
A great spot to stop for an hour and enjoy a look around and cup of tea. Knowledgeable staff were happy to share stories of the place as well as info boards.

Date of experience: August 2018
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Reviewed 19 September 2018

A fascinating visit & one I'd long wanted to make. These rockhouses, inhabited from medieval times up until the 1960s were the home of England's last troglodyte community. Indeed I was fortunate enough to be shown around by a volunteer who was the last baby to be born there who showed me many family photos of life there. The ones which were protected (many have eroded) are lovingly restored & there is a tearoom with home made produce: my sandwich was made as I waited. The views from the top of the Kinver escarpment are worth the stiff climb with five/six counties visible.

Date of experience: August 2018
Thank Andrew H
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