School visits to Cannock Chase Forest

Uncover the secrets of Cannock Chase Forest with your class

Located within an hour of Birmingham, Walsall and Stoke on Trent, Cannock Chase Forest is a wonderful place for an educational forest visit in the Midlands.

A classroom with no walls

The living, breathing forest is a versatile learning space, with room to think and space to explore. 

Plan sensory exploration or wildlife and habitat spotting with younger children. Older children can see how ecosystems work, undertake field studies or explore the science behind the tree lifecycle.  

Learning in a forest is also a practical way to immerse your class in a range of subjects. Spark students' imagination by delivering a lesson on any topic, using the setting as inspiration.

Discover sustainable forest management in action

We grow, shape and care for forests, managing landscapes for people, wildlife and timber production.

At Cannock Chase Forest, you'll see what sustainable forest management is, and why it's so important, through hands-on activities.

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-led and guided activities below. Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

How to book

All groups must be booked in advance so that we can help you make the most of your trip.

For further information or to make a booking, please call 0300 067 5359 or email info-cannock@forestryengland.uk

Guided visits at Cannock Chase

A group of children looking at a piece of paper in the forest

Organise a ranger-led session on sustainable forestry or tourism and leisure. For key stage three and above.

A young girl on a high-ropes course in the trees.

Treetop adventures for key stage one and above.

Self-guided visits at Cannock Chase

School students with forest art

Hire a resource-filled bag with all you need to run your own educational forest visit.

Seen from the back, an older boy throwing a yellow flying disc towards a metal basket target.

Like golf, but with frisbees! A nine hole course through the forest.

Close up of an orienteering compass on top of a map

Put your class' geography and navigation skills to the test. Routes for all abilities available.

Two children looking at a gruffalo orienteering marker post

Perfect for younger children. Find 12 Gruffalo markers using a simple map.

Gruffalo Mouse

Perfect for the younger audience. Enjoy a forest walk to find characters from Julia Donaldson's well-loved story.

A close up of three children sitting on a log, showing legs in waterproof trousers and muddy wellington boots.

There are lots of trails to help you explore Cannock Chase Forest.

Two young girls balancing on a log in a forest play area

Scramble, slide and swing your way around our play areas.

2 young boys crouch down to look closer at some mushroom growing from lush green grass

Curriculum-linked resources to download and inspire your students at Cannock Chase Forest.

Outdoor classroom space

Den Building areas in the Pine Needle Glade at Cannock Chase Forest

Hire your own space in our outdoor learning and event area.