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Families & Friends

Fun for Everyone

Whether its ways to fill your days with the little ones, something for the weekend or maybe you need inspiration to keep everyone entertained during the holidays.

The Chase offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy quality time together in the outdoors.

Un-plug, turn off the tablets and make memories with the family.

Our visitor centres have tailored their visitor experience to make a great day out in nature
whilst providing the amenities and facilities you need to make it that extra bit enjoyable.

Also of interest

Chase Creatures Trail

Explore the trails around Marquis Drive Visitor Centre with this augmented reality App

Chase Creatures

Free Activity Sheets to Download

Fun, free activities to keep the kids busy whilst they learn about the wildlife and heritage of Cannock Chase

Future Guardians

Childrens Play Parks

Let them blow off some steam... a list of all the outdoor children's play parks at Cannock Chase for you to take your pick.

SLIDE & SWING

Visitor Centres

There are 6 centres associated with Cannock Chase AONB. There's plenty to do at each one... which will you visit first?

Visitor Centres

Where to Eat?

Bit peckish? Nothing beats coffee and a cake! Have a look at all the cafés and eateries at the Chase to build back that energy.

I'M HUNGRY

Leisure Trails for the Family

Easy, circular walking or cycling trail for all the family - this is a multi-use trail so please be aware of other users on this trail.

VISIT FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Go Ape!

Test your nerve on the longest combined high-ropes crossing of any Go Ape location or wind through the woods on all-terrain Segway's!

MONKEY AROUND

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.

 

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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.

Future Guardians

Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation Partnership

An Internationally Important Landscape in the Heart of Cannock Chase

cannockchase-sac@staffordbc.gov.uk

  • Stafford Borough Council
  • Cannock Chase Council
  • Lichfield District Council
  • South Staffordshire Council
  • East Staffordshire Borough Council
  • City of Wolverhampton Council
    • Forestry England
    • National Trust