Cannock Chase Forest

Visitor Information

Visitor Information: Cannock Chase Forest

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

How to find us

Birches Valley, Rugeley

Sat Nav Postcode: WS15 2UQ

By 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

SK 018171

52.7502954, -1.9763149

Parking and Prices

All our P&D machines accept coin and card payments.

Parking Charges

Parking charges are enforced at this site

Up to 1 hour	£2.00
Up to 2 hours	£4.00
All day	£6.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Minibuses - £8.00

Coaches - £10.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass -

Coaches/Minibuses welcomed

Disabled parking available

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

View Accessibility Statement

Assistant dogs welcome

Baby changing facilities

BBQ

Cafe

Cycle hire

Disabled toilet

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Play Area

Toilets

Contact Details

Landline Number

tel:0300 067 4340

E-Mail Address

info-cannock@forestryengland.uk

Sunlight through conifers

Cannock Chase Forest

The perfect place for a great day out in the Midlands.

Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock Chase Forest is one of the best value family day's out that the Midlands has to offer.

With a children's play area, woodland walks to suit all ages and abilities, and the best family and mountain biking trails in the region, you will not be stuck for something to do.

If you don't have bikes you can hire them, bring a picnic or choose lunch at the café and come rain or shine you will all go home having had a fantastic forest adventure.

At a glance

4 walking trails
4 cycling trails
Go Ape
Forest Segway
Orienteering
Dog activity trail
Play areas
BBQ area
Picnic areas
Bike hire
Café
Dogs welcome

Activities at Cannock Chase Forest

girl playing on a see-saw in the forest

Children's play area at Cannock Chase

Rider on Mountain Bike through trails in the woods

Cycling and mountain biking trails at Cannock Chase

Dog activity trail Cannock Chase

Dog activity trail at Cannock Chase

Go Ape tree top adventure Cannock Chase

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Cannock Chase

Segway users on a forest trail

Go Ape Forest Segway at Cannock Chase

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire

Go Ape Tree Top Junior at Cannock Chase

Gruffalo Orienteering at Cannock Chase

Giant Gruffalo Sculpture in the Forest

Gruffalo Sculpture at Cannock Chase

Horse riders on a woodland trail

Horse riding at Cannock Chase

James & The Giant Peach forest adventure kit

My Forest Adventure at Cannock Chase

Group of three people walking past a tree

Orienteering at Cannock Chase

couple enjoying a picnic in a clearing within a forest

Picnics and barbecues at Cannock Chase

two runners crossing a stream on a running trail in the forest

Running trails at Cannock Chase

Family dog walking generic

Walking trails at Cannock Chase

Children on Zog Trail

Zog activity trail at Cannock Chase

Mountain Biker doing jump and stunts in the forest

Cannock Chase Cycle Centre

Our onsite experts can provide information, tuition for all abilities, tips on service and maintenance, hire facilities, bike wash and much more.

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