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Cannock Chase Visitor Centre

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The Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and Café is the ideal starting point for numerous self-guided walking and family activities, including easy access routes .

A great way to start your adventure
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Cannock Chase Visitor Centre Cafe

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre Cafe

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

Weekends 10am - 4pm

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

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Cannock Chase Visitor Centre Cafe

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Cannock Chase Visitor Centre Cafe

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

Weekends 10am - 4pm

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

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Chase Creatures Trail

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

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Chase Creatures Trail

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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.

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Great War Hut

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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.

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Great War Hut

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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.

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Play Area

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

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Play Area

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

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RAF Hednesford Trail

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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.

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RAF Hednesford Trail

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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.

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Walking Trail – Brindley Heath Blue

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

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Walking Trail – Brindley Heath Blue

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Download the trail leaflet here 

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

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Walking Trail – Brindley Heath Red

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

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Walking Trail – Brindley Heath Red

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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.

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Walking Trail – Brindley Village Trail

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

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Walking Trail – Brindley Village Trail

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Download the trail guide here 

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

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Information

About Cannock Chase Visitor Centre

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre | Marquis Drive | Hednesford | WS12 4PW.  (single.intricate.dilute)

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Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre at Marquis Drive is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm.

Visitor Centre opening times are subject to weather conditions and staff availability. We do advise checking with the centre before travelling to ensure it is open on the date of your visit to avoid disappointment. Please call: 01543 876741.

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Café

Winter: October to March Weekdays 11am – 3pm. Weekends 10am – 4pm.

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

Car parking

There are pay and display car parks at Marquis Drive and Milford Common.

Parking charges

From 1st April 2024, charges will be £1.20 for up to two hours, and £3.50 all day.

Annual parking passes are available for £38, in person from the visitor centre at Marquis Drive, by calling 01543 876741 during opening hours, or by emailing cannockchasemarquisdrive@staffordshire.gov.uk.

The annual pass also covers the car park at Chasewater Country Park.

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On-site Facilities

  • Car Park (Free) iconCar Park (Free)
  • Car Park (Pay & Display) iconCar Park (Pay & Display)
  • Children's Play Area iconChildren's Play Area
  • Dog Walking iconDog Walking
  • Dogs Welcome iconDogs Welcome
  • Food & Drink iconFood & Drink
  • Pushchair Friendly Paths iconPushchair Friendly Paths
  • Shop iconShop
  • Toilets iconToilets