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Welcome to Cannock Chase

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Welcome to Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase is an important and precious landscape for the wildlife and species that live here and the people who come here to enjoy it.

It is a protected landscape, a historic landscape, a working landscape and a place where people come to unwind and enjoy the open air, forest and heathland.

There are simple things you can do when you visit which will help Cannock Chase and it’s special qualities survive and thrive.

We are all visitors – let’s be good guests

Insect Week 23rd-29th June

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Insect Week 23rd-29th June

We are celebrating Insect Week from the 23rd – 29th June with a range of guided walks and our very own Insectafest at Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive on the 28th June 12-4pm including free children’s activities.

See the whole programme here 

Giving Nature Space to Thrive

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Giving Nature Space to Thrive

Cannock Chase is the largest green space in the Midlands and is enjoyed by over 2.5 million visitors a year. The unintentional damage to habitats and species by visitors needs to be reduced to allow the Chase to thrive for the future.

Please follow the Cannock Chase Code and the simple steps mentioned below and enjoy your visit with as little impact as possible on the precious and protected landscape.

Paws, Wheels, Hooves and Feet on Paths

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Paws, Wheels, Hooves and Feet on Paths

Please keep to the main, official paths whether you are on foot, bike or horse and keep your dog close to you too.

This leaves undisturbed habitat for the several species of birds that nest on the ground and protected reptiles.

Please pick up your dog’s poo and take it and your litter home.

Dog poo is full of nutrients that changes the nature of the soil.  This means that the protected plant species are unable to flourish and the communities of invertebrates that live on the plants and the birds, bats and reptiles that rely on the invertebrates are unable to thrive.

Plan Your Day

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Plan Your Day

Use our map to explore the Chase and plan your day.

For cycling and adventure activities try Cannock Chase Forest Centre.

For family walks and play try Cannock Chase Visitor Centre Marquis Drive.

For a historic landscape try Shugborough Estate.

For hay meadows and waterfowl try the Wolseley Centre.

For walks around the lake try Chasewater Country Park.

Fire Risk

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Fire Risk

The naturally dry heathland and the precious ancient woodland on the Chase is extremely vulnerable to fire. The spring has been exceptionally dry and sunny which, whilst lovely, has raised the fire risk even higher.

Barbecues and fires of any sort are not permitted anywhere on the Chase including the woods, heathland, visitor centres and car parks.

🥪Bring a picnic
🗑️ Take all your litter home
🚬 Dispose of cigarettes responsibly
🔥 If you see a barbecue or fire call 999 and ask for the fire service.