Cannock Chase Visitor Centre

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre Cafe

Winter: October to March Weekdays 11am - 3pm.

Weekends 10am - 4pm

Summer: April to September every day 10am - 5.30pm

Download the Cannock Chase App and come and explore the trails around Marquis Drive Visitor Centre to discover the 12 characters created by local school children that help children understand aspects of the Cannock Chase Code.

The trail is approximately 1.5 miles long, suitable for pushchairs and should take about an hour to walk with children.  The route is largely flat although some surfaces may be uneven. Mobility trampers are available for loan from Marquis Drive Visitor Centre, for more details please contact the visitor centre directly 01543 876741 before your visit

To take part you will need a smart phone with data, charged to at least 50% with location services turned on. We recommend you download the App before your visit.

Follow these steps

1. Open the Cannock Chase Can App,
2. Go to the Move Well section,
3. Open the Chase Creatures Trail,
4. Tap Commit to Challenge,
5. Tap Start Collecting
6. Follow the prompts in the app

An augmented reality trail (think Pokemon Go) for little legs and techies alike.

This hut originated from one of the two military camps built on Cannock Chase during the Great War; Brocton Camp and Rugeley Camp. Over 100 men built these huts in 1914 shortly before troops moved into them in early 1915.

Fence play area surrounded with picnic tables and walking trails beyond close to the cafe and toilets.

Click here to download the trail guide

RAF Hednesford Trail follows level, well-surfaced paths for most of the route and is easy access. The trail is a circular walk around a former RAF Second World War training camp.

Download the trail leaflet here 

A 2.25 mile trail on varied terrain. Allow 2 hours.

Download the trail leaflet

Starting at Cannock Chase Visitor Centre or Campfields Car Park, a 1.25 mile walking trail on varied terrain, allow 1 hour.

Download the trail guide here 

A 2 mile trail from Brindley Village car Park exploring the history of the now demolished Brindley Village.