Cannock Chase Forest
Birches Valley
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2UQ
Tel: 0300 067 4340
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Entry is free into the forest, however parking charges apply.
Up to 1 hour - £3
Up to 2 hours - £5
All Day - £8
Minibuses - £10
Coaches - £10
The car park Pay & Display machines accept coin and card payments.
You can also use RingGo at Cannock Chase Forest which allows you to pay for parking online or via an app. Please download the RinGo App before travelling if you can.
Alternatively, you can purchase a Membership Pass for only £50 for the whole year. Buy it through the Forestry England website.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Cannock Chase AONB is located between the towns of Cannock, Hednesford & Rugeley. The Forest Centre can be accessed via the A51 or A34 following directional white on brown signs to the Visitor Centre.
Use Sat Nav Postcode WS15 2UQ.
OS Gird Ref SK 018171
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway stations are Rugeley Town, and Rugeley Trent Valley approximately 3 miles away.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
COVID-19 Response
- 2m distancing in place
- COVID-19 measures in place
- Open now
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Telephone (public)
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
Open New Year |
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May - August (1 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 07:30 | - 21:00 |
Bank Holiday | 07:30 | - 21:00 |
September (1 Sept 2023 - 30 Sept 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 07:30 | - 20:00 |
October (1 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 07:30 | - 19:00 |
November & December (1 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 07:30 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 07:30 | - 17:00 |
* Open daily from 07:30am. Closed Christmas Day