Monday, 16 January 2017

Kinver Caves

Over on the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire is a small village named Kinver. Overlooking the village is a series of rocks known as Kinver Edge, a series of red sandstone rocks with a flat mound at the top for farmland and walking. Within the rocks is a series of caves which have been carved into homes over time. It’s now owned by the National Trust and makes for a perfect visit. Within the caves are paintings from the early settlers and living amenities that are fairly modern. There’s also a history of the local area; and volunteers are on hand to tell the tale of the people who once lived there. The cave houses have offered shelter to many; from local tradesmen who were originally just passing through to travelling gypsies with very large families. At the top is a tea shop with perfect views of the village. Prices are reasonable but it’ll be a bit cramped if you’re looking for somewhere to sit. 

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