Visitor hubs
Hubs and centres
The five visitor hubs on or nearby Cannock Chase are a great introduction to the area and starting point for days out for the whole family. Many have walking routes and trails from their car parks. An ideal place to discover Cannock Chase National Landscape.
Cannock Chase Visitor Centre
The centre provides information on walks, what to see and do in the area with local products on display to buy. You can hire a tramper, discover the RAF Hednesford and Brindley Heath trails from here. There is a children’s play area and picnic benches to enjoy your lunch. Waymarked trails start here and you can also visit the Great War Hut – an original barrack hut carefully restored as it had been during the war, run by volunteers and open at weekends and bank holidays.
Staffordshire County Council, Marquis Drive, Cannock WS12 4PW.
Cannock Chase Forest
With way marked trails for woodland walks, children’s play areas, Go Ape, orienteering trails and even a dog activity trail, you will not be stuck for something to do at Cannock Chase Forest. Best known as the place to ride your bike. For those wanting to explore the forest on two wheels there are some of the best family cycling trails and single track cross country mountain biking opportunities in the Midlands. There is also a Pedal & Play trail aimed at children learning their first off-road cycling skills.
Forestry England, Lady Hill, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ.
Wolseley Centre
A hidden oasis to watch wildlife, with café, reception, gift shop and toilet facilities.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford ST17 0WT.
Shugborough Estate
A rich blend of landscape, monuments, gardens and architecture.
National Trust, Milford, Stafford ST17 0XB.
Chasewater Country Park
Chasewater Country Park and reservoir with walking, cycling and water sports.
Staffordshire County Council, Burntwood, Walsall WS8 7NL
Plan your visit
Below you will find lots of information to help you make the most of your visit to Cannock Chase National Landscape. Click into any of the sections to find out more.
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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