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Cannock Chase Forest

Forestry England
Birches Valley
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2UQ

Tel: 0300 067 4340

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Sculpture trail at Birches Valley, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

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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
      May - August (1 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023)
      DayTimes
      Monday - Sunday07:30 - 21:00
      Bank Holiday07:30 - 21:00
      September (1 Sept 2023 - 30 Sept 2023)
      DayTimes
      Monday - Sunday07:30 - 20:00
      October (1 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023)
      DayTimes
      Monday - Sunday07:30 - 19:00
      November & December (1 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
      DayTimes
      Monday - Sunday07:30 - 17:00
      Bank Holiday07:30 - 17:00

      * Open daily from 07:30am. Closed Christmas Day

      What's Nearby

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      3. Wolseley Centre

        Wolseley Centre is a friendly award winning, welcoming visitor centre and headquarters…

        2.17 miles away
      1. Museum of Cannock Chase

        The Museum of Cannock Chase illustrates the rich social and industrial heritage of the…

        2.66 miles away
      2. Shugborough Estate

        An oasis of Grade 1 listed parkland in the heart of Staffordshire, Shugborough provides a…

        3.54 miles away
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      4. Pasturefields Salt Marsh Nature Reserve

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      5. Chasewater Railway

        Enjoy a 4 mile return railway journey in Chasewater Country Park travelling in heritage…

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      6. Blithfield Reservoir

        Blithfield is a large reservoir owned by the South Staffs Water PLC, situated…

        5.36 miles away
      7. Lower Drayton Farm

        The UK's newest farm park attraction, set on a 600-acre working farm in the heart of…

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      8. Radford Meadows Nature Reserve

        The Meadows form part of the River Penk floodplain, just one of a number of watercourses…

        5.78 miles away
      9. Chasewater Country Park

        An environmentally friendly attraction that includes a visitor centre, lakeside cafe, …

        6.23 miles away
      10. The Animal Zone

        The Rodbaston Animal Zone is home to more than 700 animals of 200 different species…

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        Plenty to see in lovely surroundings. Tea Room, Craft Centre, Bakery and Farm Shop.…

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      12. Ancient High House

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