About the Chase
About Cannock Chase National Landscape
Cannock Chase is a beautiful wilderness in the heart of the busy West Midlands, and one of Staffordshire’s most loved places. Created for William the Conqueror as a hunting forest 1,000 years ago it is packed with landscape, nature and heritage interest waiting to be discovered. There are old oak woodlands, shady pine forests, historic parklands, viewpoints, rivers and canals to enjoy. The heathlands are the most extensive in the Midlands and a stronghold for endangered wildlife.
Cannock Chase is an incredibly important landscape and has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Nearly 20% of the Chase is also a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and protected by European law. The area is looked after to conserve and enhance its natural beauty, as well as the wildlife habitats and species that live there.
At just 26 square miles / 68 square kilometres, it is the smallest mainland National Landscape in England.
About the Chase
Cannock Chase National Landscape is a beautiful wilderness in Staffordshire in the heart of the West Midlands. Find out more about this landscape and what makes it special.
Our Partnership
Find out more about the team, our joint committee, partners, volunteers and organisations. You will also find our annual reviews and meetings detail here.
About Cannock Chase
Find out more about the landscape, wildlife, nature, history and heritage the wildness and tranquility.
Latest news
The news posts below provide more information on work in progress and latest news of Cannock Chase and our partners.
Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for May 2026. Booking is now open for the Annual Conference 2026. You can find
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Join us for Cannock Chase National Landscape Annual Conference 2026, and a day of networking, learning and sharing ideas! This year’s conference is being held
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Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for April 2026. The National Landscape offers a range of grants that can help
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We are pleased to announce that the Cannock Chase National Landscape Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at the Aquarius Ballroom,
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Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for March 2026. The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from
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This is a face-to-face meeting taking place on Monday 16th March 2026 at 2pm at the Main Conference Room, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Wolseley Centre ST17
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