Visitor information
Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day.
Monthly opening times are as follows:
January - 7:30am to 5:00pm
February - 7:30am to 6:00pm
March - 7:30am to 6:00pm
April - 7:30am to 8:00pm
May - 7:30am to 9:00pm
June - 7:30am to 9:00pm
July - 7:30am to 9:00pm
August - 7:30am to 9:00pm
September - 7:30am to 8:00pm
October - 7:30am to 7:00pm
November - 7:30am to 5:00pm
December - 7:30am to 5:00pm
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
WS15 2UQBy Car
Look out for the brown tourist signs that have the white stag on a purple background.
By Public Transport
The nearest train stations Rugeley Trent Valley and Rugeley Town are both approximately 2 miles away.
OS Grid Ref
52.751938, -1.974777
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Cannock Chase Forest.
Did you know it costs millions of pounds to manage the nation’s forests? Forestry England must raise enough money ourselves to continue growing and managing our forests now and for future generations. Your car parking fee supports us and the forests you love.
Our car park(s) is/are open all year round (except Christmas Day).
We operate a ticketless and cashless parking payment system that uses number plate recognition technology.
As you arrive, the system records your number plate. At the end of your visit pay at the pay station by entering your car registration. Your number plate will be recognised as you leave and the system will know you’ve paid the right amount for your visit.
Disabled parking available – normal parking charges apply.
Parking Charges
| Parking Charges | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.80 |
| Up to 2 hours | £7.30 |
| Up to 3 hours | £10.50 |
| All day | £12.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses/Coach - £12
Members park for free – make sure your vehicle registration details are up to date in your online account.
Additional information
Facilities and access
Temporary toilet facilities
We apologise for the current state of our toilets. We're facing issues with the (quite dated) sewer system. Temporary portaloos and water-fed sinks are available. Higher standard cabin toilets are on the way but delayed due to high demand. We're investing in a mains sewer system to our improve our facilities, but in the meantime thank you for your patience and support.
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
- Accessible toilet
- Assistant dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Easy access trail
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Toilets
Contact details
Cannock Chase Forest
Cannock Chase Forest
Cannock Chase Forest
