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
52.7502954, -1.9763149
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Cannock Chase Forest.
We have a ticketless and cashless parking system that uses number plate recognition technology.
How does it work?:
1. On entry to the site the system records your number plate.
2. Pay at the paystation before you leave. Remember your registration number as you'll need to enter this.
3. Your number plate will be recognised on exit and the system will know you have paid.
Disabled parking available – normal parking charges apply.
Parking Charges
| Parking Charges | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.50 |
| Up to 2 hours | £7.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £9.50 |
| All day | £11.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses/Coach - £11
Thank you for paying to park. We use the money you spend on parking to look after the nation’s forests. We don’t make a profit and rely on the support of our visitors and members, so every penny you spend is invested by Forestry England back into the management of our woodlands and is needed to make Cannock Chase Forest a great place for a day out.
Additional information
Facilities and access
For more help on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
- 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
