Plan Your Visit
Activities for Everyone
Whether you are exploring by foot, wheel or hoof, or visiting alone, with family & friends, or with furry companion in tow –
There is plenty to do at Cannock Chase… explore the ways you can enjoy this special place.
Also of interest
Visitor Centres
Historic landscapes, working histories, active adventure, nature and wildlife the six visitor centres of the Chase have it all.
Walkers & Runners
Cannock Chase is the perfect place to go for a stroll, no matter your ability or how much time you have to spare, we'll help you choose where to start.
Dog Walkers
There are plenty of places for you and your pooch to enjoy with acres to discover over a range of landscapes.
Families & Friends
Enjoy quality time together in the outdoors. Un-plug, put down your phones and make history with your family and friends.
Mountain Bikers & Cyclists
Cannock Chase offers leisurely trails to suit the family, exhilarating tracks for the more adventurous and challenging routes for the experts.
Horse Riders
Nothing beats experiencing the Chase on horseback. Take in the wonderful views with your horsey companion.
Events
From basket weaving to live concerts... Cannock Chase has it all. Click here for the events pages of our main centres.
Facilities
Click here to make your day easier and find out where kids can play, where to eat and where the toilets are.
Chase Creatures
An augmented reality trail that introduces children and their families to the Chase Creatures that help children understand how they can look after Cannock Chase at Marquis Drive Visitor Centre.
Latest News
There are initiatives taking place all the time to help visitors enjoy the protected landscape of Cannock Chase sensitively.
Read all about it in our News section
Cannock Chase Cycle Centre Visit the Biking Hub of the Chase
Live, Love, Cycle!
The best play to start your adventure to meet all your cycling needs:
Bike Hire Bike Wash
Bike Shop Bike Trails
Repair Workshop
A family run shop with a knowledgeable and committed team!
Feeling Hungry? Check out our Cafés
Fancy a bite?
Whether it’s a coffee and cake, soup or sandwich, we all need to refuel.
Click the link to see the different eateries on offer around Cannock Chase.
GO APE! And Feel 50 Feet Tall
Live Life Adventurously
Have fun with all your family and friends amongst amazing valley views!
Visit the longest combined crossing of any Go Ape location
with nearly 1,500 metres of tree-to-tree crossings,
or maybe try your hand at forest Segway…
Are you a Future Guardian?
We need your help protecting Cannock Chase’s most fragile habitats.
Take a look at the free packs of information and activities to help young people enjoy the Chase and learn about it’s internationally important landscapes.