Scramble, slide and swing your way around our play area. Venture along our walking trail to enter a fairytale of your own; keep a lookout for our three bears chairs, fairy trees and Gruffalo
Cannock Chase Forest Centre
Cannock Chase Forest Centre is one of the best value family day's out that the Midlands has to offer. With a children's play area, woodland walks and running routes to suit all ages and abilities, and the best family and mountain biking trails in the region, you will not be stuck for something to do. If you don't have bikes you can hire them, bring a picnic or choose lunch at the café and come rain or shine you will all go home having had a fantastic forest adventure.
A great way to start your adventure
Highlights of Cannock Chase Forest Centre
Childrens Play Area
Scramble, slide and swing your way around our play area. Venture along our walking trail to enter a fairytale of your own; keep a lookout for our three bears chairs, fairy trees and Gruffalo
Concert and Event Area
Our concert field is the perfect place to run about, have a picnic, host an event or come and join us for one of our Forest Live events!
Concert and Event Area
Our concert field is the perfect place to run about, have a picnic, host an event or come and join us for one of our Forest Live events!
Cycling and Mountain Bike Trails
Cannock Chase offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling. From relaxing family rides through picturesque valleys to the dedicated single-track of Follow the Dog and the Monkey Trail,
Cycling and Mountain Bike Trails
Cannock Chase offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling. From relaxing family rides through picturesque valleys to the dedicated single-track of Follow the Dog and the Monkey Trail,
Dog Activity Trail
Try your dog’s ability at activities such as fetching, weaving and jumping. This exciting challenge is a great way to keep you and your dog fit and healthy with lots of fun!
Dog Activity Trail
Try your dog’s ability at activities such as fetching, weaving and jumping. This exciting challenge is a great way to keep you and your dog fit and healthy with lots of fun!
Ranger in a Bag/ Learning Opportunities
A themed self-led resource that comes in a handy rucksack, perfect for teachers or groups wanting to explore more about the forest! Classrooms and outdoor education area are also available for hire.
Ranger in a Bag/ Learning Opportunities
A themed self-led resource that comes in a handy rucksack, perfect for teachers or groups wanting to explore more about the forest! Classrooms and outdoor education area are also available for hire.
Running Trails
Whether you've just bought your first pair of trainers or have thousands of miles under foot, choose from a number of waymarked running routes that range from 3km to 10km and explore this stunning forest.
Running Trails
Whether you've just bought your first pair of trainers or have thousands of miles under foot, choose from a number of waymarked running routes that range from 3km to 10km and explore this stunning forest.
Shared Use/Walking Trails
From a gentle stroll around the Ladyhill Trail with lots to see and do, to longer walks around the picturesque Fairoak or Sherbrook valleys, there's a great day out for everyone.
Shared Use/Walking Trails
From a gentle stroll around the Ladyhill Trail with lots to see and do, to longer walks around the picturesque Fairoak or Sherbrook valleys, there's a great day out for everyone.
Information
About Cannock Chase Forest Centre
For more information on; opening times, parking, events and facilities etc. visit the website for Cannock Chase Forest Centre and Forestry England by hitting the button below.
On-site Facilities
Car Park (Pay & Display)
Children's Play Area
Disabled Access
Dogs Welcome
Food & Drink
Picnic & BBQ Area
Pushchair Friendly Paths
Toilets