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Cannock Chase lies close to a superb rail and road network providing easy access. contents Welcome to Cannock Chase 3 The A5 and A34 trunk roads, M6 and M6 Toll provide east-west and north-south routes and being close to the M54, provide rapid access to Telford and beyond. Birches Valley Forest Centre 4 Distances to Cannock Miles Km Cycling on Cannock Chase 5 Birmingham 20 32 London 131 211 Shugborough Estate 6 Manchester 70 112 Go Ape. The UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure 7 Bristol 101 163
Cannock Chase German Military and War Cemeteries 8 Source: Auto Route Express 1 mile is equal to 1.609km/1km is equal to 0.621 miles
Cannock Chase Heritage Trail 8 Useful Contact Numbers The Museum of Cannock Chase 9 For information on public transport please call 08712 002233 or visit Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s HQ, The Wolseley Centre 10 Access for people with disabilities - Chasewater Innovation Centre 11 Staffordshire County Ranger Service 01543 876 741 / 871 773
Cannock Chase Visitor Centre 11 Economic Development Service, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, PO Box 28, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 1BG. Events Calendar 2016 12 Email: Tel: An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) 13 01543 464272
Accommodation 14 - 16 Cannock Chase Deer Information: • Hotels & Guest Houses 14 - 15 In the event of hitting a deer. In office hours please phone either: • Self Catering, Caravan & Camping 16 Staffs County Council Ranger Service 01543 871773 Silver Trees Holiday Park 17 Forestry Commission 01889 586593 Staffs Police 08453 302010 Town Centres 18 - 20 Deer Pager Number 07699 745400 Map 22 - 13 Out of office hours - please phone the police on the above number. Please stay at the scene until either the police or one of the rangers arrive.
Fallow deer front cover photo - copyright: davemhuntphotography/Shutterstock.com Photos supplied courtesy of Steve Welch tel 01543 490851 Birches Valley Forest Centre Cycling on Cannock Chase Birches Valley Forest Centre is an excellent starting point for an exhilarating day Cannock Chase is the premier location for mountain biking in the Midlands with routes out on Cannock Chase. From the Midlands best bike trails and woodland walks to managed and maintained by the Forestry Commission to suit all abilities and ages. adventure play and Go Ape we’ve got a great day out just waiting for you. We have relaxing family rides around the Fairoak pools and through the picturesque valleys on the Sherbrook trail. For serious mountain bikers we have two red graded We have a wide variety of walks ranging from our 1 mile Stick Man Activity trails ‘Follow the Dog’ and ‘The Monkey Trail’. These have been built in partnership Trail with lots to see and do including our Fairy Trees, Gruffalo sculpture and Play with local volunteer group ‘Chase Trails’ to offer riders an exciting challenging ride. Houses, to the picturesque Sherbrook Valley with its mixture of woodlands and Mountain bikers are asked to show consideration to other forest users whilst on the open heathland. Bring along your dog and see if you can complete our Dog Activity shared trails and to avoid the more sensitive area of Cannock Chase such as the areas Challenge! of open heathland. Trails start at Birches Valley Forest Centre. For more information on volunteering with Chase Trails visit Birches Valley is also the home to Birches Valley Café, Swinnerton Cycles Bike Shop and www.chasetrails.co.uk Go Ape. Swinnerton Cycle Centre, based at Birches Opening Times Valley, have experts on hand who can Our car park is open all year from dawn to dusk. Pay and display charges apply. provide information tuition for all abilities, For more information, please contact: tips on service and maintenance, hire Forestry Commission, Birches Valley Forest Centre, Birches Valley, facilities, bike wash and much, much more. Rugeley, WS15 2UQ. For more information Tel: 01889 575170 or visit www.bikechase.co.uk. Tel: 0300 067 4340 | Email: [email protected] Website: www.forestry.gov.uk/cannockforest cannockforest ForestryCommEng Shugborough Estate Go Ape. The UK’s No.1 Journey through the historic estate of Shugborough and participate in the nation’s Forest Adventure. best ‘upstairs downstairs’ experience. Set in 900 acres of stunning parkland and Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. Take a tree top riverside gardens, an elegant mansion including Lord Lichfield’s private apartments, adventure (including Tarzan swings and epic working servants’ quarters, farm with rare breed animals and mill are brought to life by zip wires) and get back in touch with your costumed characters. inner ape. Gorillas (18 yrs +) £33. Baboons (10 - 17 yrs) £25. Go Ape Forest Segway. Jump on board an all terrain, electric ‘Segway’ for a guided forest safari. £35 per rider (over 10 yrs / over 7 stone). Go Ape Tree Top Junior. Uncover a Tree Top Adventure for Junior Tarzans. Release your little monkeys onto a Go Ape course designed for them. Tree Top Junior is aimed at Tiny Tarzans aged between 6 and 12 yrs old. Mini Tarzans (over 1m tall) £18 per child
Opening Times Open 18th March to 21st October, Gardens & Grounds, Tearoom, Shop - Open daily, 11am - 5pm, House, Servants’ Quarters & Farm - Open Wed to Mon, 11am - 5pm. For more information, please contact: Shugborough Estate, Milford, Stafford, ST17 0XB. Tel: 01889 881 388 Email: [email protected] Team Days Out at Go Ape Website: www.shugborough.org.uk Inspire, Energise and Motivate your Tribe. Get in touch with our Go Ape Events Team to get your tribe in the trees. You can rely on our friendly team to guarantee you a day out you’ll never forget. Your day could include our ‘classic’ tree top adventure, Forest Segways mountain biking, a Forest BBQ, welcome drinks and much more. Opening Times Vary depending on daylight hours. Refer to the website for more information and bookings or Tel: 0845 643 9148 | Website: www.goape.co.uk/cannock GoApeTribe @GoApeTribe The Museum of Cannock Chase The museum’s focus is on local history, with particular emphasis on coal mining, social history and toys & games from the past, as well as an exciting temporary exhibition and family events programme. Full listings are available on our website or see our 2016 leaflet. For up to date info, please see our Facebook page. Free Admission, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Cannock Chase Tourist Information Point. Opening Times Easter to end of Sept - Daily, 11am - 5pm, Oct to Easter - Mon to Fri, 11am - 4pm. Last admissions, 30 minutes before closing. Closed for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year.
Cannock Chase Heritage Trail For more information, please contact: To experience the history and beauty of Cannock Chase take a walk or cycle along the The Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD. Cannock Chase Heritage Trail. The 10 mile trail is suitable for walkers and cyclists, and Tel: 01543 877 666 mostly accessible for wheelchairs. Takes in the historic sites as well as providing the Email: [email protected] | www.museumofcannockchase.org chance to explore the beautiful landscape of Cannock Chase. You can find out more by visiting MuseumofCannockChase
For Visitor Centres of Cannock Chase AONB please follow Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s HQ, Chasewater Innovation Centre The Wolseley Centre Opening Times The Wolseley Centre, is one of the county’s hidden gems and completely free to visit. Mon to Fri (all year) - 9am - 4pm, Summer, Sat & Sun - 10am - 5pm, Set in 26 acres of beautiful grounds made accessible by a network of flat footpaths, The Winter, Sat & Sun - 10am - 4pm. Wolseley Centre boasts two wildlife-friendly display gardens, a boardwalk and play trail For more information contact: for younger visitors. Inside visitors will find a gift shop selling a range of wildlife-themed Chasewater Innovation Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, products, gift ideas, drinks and snacks. Nr Brownhills, WS8 7NL. Visitor Centre / Park Rangers - Tel: 01543 370 737 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.enjoychasewater.co.uk ChasewaterCountryPark @SCCChasewater
Cannock Chase Visitor Centre
Opening Times Summer, 10am - 5.30pm, Winter, 10am - 4pm, Please note that during the winter months, the Visitor Centre (not the Café) will be closed for lunch between 1pm - 1.30pm. For more information, please contact: Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive, Hednesford, WS12 4PW. Visitor Centre Tel: 01543 876 741 | Café Tel: 01543 878 690
Opening Times Open daily 10am - 4pm all year round. For more information & bookings, please contact: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT. Tel: 01889 880 100 | www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk StaffsWildlife @StaffsWildlife Events for 2017 Events Calendar 2016 coming soon! An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, those landscapes considered most valuable are November protected as National Parks or AONBs. Cannock Chase AONB was designated in 1958 Winter Wonderland because of its beautiful landscape, history and wildlife. Important both locally and nationally, Sun 20th, 12noon - 3pm, Museum of the Chase depends upon sensitive use and management to help conserve and enhance Cannock Chase. its special qualities, such as its peaceful and wilderness feel, its variety of habitats and its Nature-themed activities and crafts for all unusual plant and animal species. the family. For further details please contact: Wolseley Christmas Fayre Cannock Chase AONB Unit on 01785 619185 or at www.cannock-chase.co.uk Sat 19th - Sun 20th, 10am - 4pm, £1.50 entry, The Wildlife Trust. Beat the Christmas rush and pick up that extra special gift. Santa’s Grand Arrival Open at weekends from Sat 26th - Sun 18th Dec, 10am - 4pm, Cost TBC, Birches Valley. Join Santa, he will make his arrival at Birches December Valley at 10.30am, after which the Grotto Christmas at Birches Valley will open. On opening day there will be a timed ticketed system for Santa’s Grotto and Throughout December, Birches Valley. tickets will be available from 10am. Tickets See website for what’s going on may sell out quickly so arrive early to avoid www.forestry.gov.uk/cannockforest disappointment. The queue will open at estry Commission 4x4 Event 10am and close at 4pm, however if demand Sat 3rd, £50 per session, Birches Valley. is high the venue reserve the right to close Explore the Chase with the Rangers in your earlier than advertised. The Grotto will be 4x4, book by calling 0300 067 4340. open until the queue closes at 6.30pm on Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd, Thursday 8th and Christmas Family Day Friday 9th December. The Grotto is open for Sun 4th, 12noon - 4pm, free entry, Museum schools during the week, booking is essential of Cannock Chase. by calling 0300 067 5359 or emailing Craft activities, workshops, displays and Friends of Cannock Chase [email protected] shows. The Friends of Cannock Chase are a group of volunteers that look after the well-being of the Christmas Tree Sales Chase. Organised walks to appreciate history and beauty are planned throughout the year. Tue 29th Nov, 10am - 5pm, Cost TBC, If you would like more information including how to join, please contact 01543 571241 Birches Valley. or 01543 579354 or visit www.friendsofcannockchase.btck.co.uk Open for Christmas Tree Sales until 18th December between 10am and 5pm daily. Late opening until 7pm on Thursday 1st, All dates and times are correct at time Friday 2nd, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th of print, however, are subject to change, please check for details. December. Food and drink stalls will be open at weekends. take time to explore Accommodation in and around Cannock Chase Hotels & Guest Houses The Orbital Plaza Hotel Roman Way Hotel Bridge Street, Cannock, Watling Street, Hatherton, Alandale B&B High Meadows Guest House Staffs WS11 0DQ Cannock, Staffs WS11 1SH. 4 Talbot Street, Rugeley, Main Road, Great Haywood, Tel: 01543 461361 Tel: 01543 572121 Staffs WS15 2EQ Staffs ST18 0RU Website: www.orbitalplaza.co.uk www.romanwayhotel.co.uk Tel: 01889 586576 Tel: 01889 882449 www.highmeadowshouse.co.uk Premier Inn Cannock South Travelodge Rugeley Hotel (Quality Assurance Budget Hotel) Western Springs Road, The Barns Hotel Joshua Tree Motel Watling Street, Cannock, 9 Market Street , Hednesford, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2AS Cocksparrow Lane, Cannock, Staffs WS11 1SJ Tel: 0871 984 6102 Staffs WS12 4PB Staffs WS12 1AY Tel: 0871 527 8192 www.travelodge.co.uk Tel: 01543 469191 Tel: 01543 428340 / 07837 981741 www.premierinn.com www.thebarnshotel.co.uk Tuktawa B&B Premier Inn Cannock (Orbital) 5 Uplands Close, Cannock Wood, Cedar Tree Hotel Little Haywood General Store with B&B (Quality Assurance Budget Hotel) Staffs WS15 4RH Main Road, Little Haywood, Eastern Way, Cannock, 118 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, Tel: 01543 684 805 Staffs WS15 1DY Staffs ST18 0TU Staffs WS11 8XR www.tuktawa.co.uk Tel: 01889 584241 Tel: 01889 881579 Tel: 0871 527 8190 www.cedartreehotel.com www.generalstorebandb.co.uk www.premierinn.com Willow End B&B Quarry Close, Slitting Mill, Longdon Old Hall Farm Premier Inn Rugeley Colton House Gold Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2YB Bellamour Way, Colton, Rugeley, Thorley’s Hill, Longdon, Rugeley, (Quality Assurance Budget Hotel) Staffs WS15 4NW Towers Business Park, Power Station Tel: 01889 584800 | 07812 342091 Staffs WS15 3LL www.willow-end.com Road, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 ILX Tel: 01889 578580 Tel: 01543 682267 Tel: 0871 527 9272 www.coltonhouse.com www.longdonoldhallfarm.co.uk www.premierinn.com Mercure Stafford South Hatherton House Hotel Coppers End Guest House The Rag Country Inn Walsall Road, Muckley Corner, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, Ironstone Road, Rawnsley, Nr. Lichfield, Staffs WS14 0BG Staffs ST19 5QP Staffs WS12 0QD Tel: 01543 372910 Tel: 01785 712459 Tel: 01543 277491 www.coppersendguesthouse.co.uk www.hotels-stafford.com www.theragatrawnsley.co.uk The Cottage B&B Oak Farm Hotel Road Chef M6 Toll Pear Tree Close, Huntington, Watling Street, Hatherton, Cannock, (Quality Assurance Budget Hotel) Cannock, Staffs WS12 4PF Staffs WS11 1SB Norton Canes Motorway Service Tel: 01543 468984 Tel: 01543 462045 Area, M6 Toll Road T6/7, Bettys Lane, www.oakfarmhotel.com Norton Canes, Staffs WS11 9UX Tel: 0844 225 0749 www.roadchef.co.uk Cross Keys Inn The Olde Peculiar B&B 42 Hill Street, Hednesford, The Green, Handsacre, Rugeley, Cannock, Staffs WS12 2DN Staffs WS15 4DP Tel: 01543 879534 Tel: 01543 491891 www.theoldepeculiar.co.uk Silver Trees Holiday Park Self Catering, Caravan & Camping Blithfield Lakeside Barns Silver Trees Holiday Park St Stephens Hill Farm, Stafford Brook Road, Steenwood Lane, Admaston, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2TX Silver Trees Holiday Park is a quiet, quality, 5 star graded park, having it`s own Rugeley, Staffs WS15 3NQ Tel: 01889 582185 Tel: 01889 500234 www.silvertreesholidaypark.co.uk nature reserve, located in the area of outstanding natural beauty within Cannock www.blithfieldlakesidebarns.co.uk Chase in Staffordshire, yet easily accessible to all major transport links.
Cannock Chase Camping Stables Court Apartments & Caravanning Club Site The Green, Handsacre, Old Youth Hostel, Wandon, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 4DD Rugeley, Staffs WS15 1QW Tel: 07792 027291 Tel: 01889 582166 (no calls after 8pm please) www.stablescourt.co.uk www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk Tackeroo Touring Caravan Site Dalraddy Self Catering Cottage Forestry Commission, Penkridge Bank Gold Road, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2UA Broadhurst Green Road, Pottal Pool, Tel: 01889 586593 Teddesley Hay, Penkridge, www.forestry.gov.uk/tackeroo Staffs ST19 5RR Tel: 01785 715700 or 07949 721677 The Cottage, Fair Oak Birches Valley, the nearby Forest Visitor Centre is a few minutes walk from Silver www.dalraddycottage.com Birches Valley, Rugeley, Trees, and is the start of cycling or walking trails through the chase, or you can Hideaway Caravan Staffs WS15 2UH enjoy our onsite tennis court or a private swim session in our indoor heated pool. Tel: 01889 585653 & Camping Club Site www.cannockchaseholidaycottages.co.uk Springslade Lodge, Camp Road, Broadhurst Green, Cannock, Staffs WS12 4PT Tel: 01785 715091 | 0780 850 0330 www.springsladelodge.co.uk
Our holiday hire accommodation offers short break or weekly stays, or purchase your own holiday home to enjoy throughout our long season.
Stafford Brook Road, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2TX | Tel: 01889 582185 rugeley town centre cannock town centre Rugeley, nestling on the northern side of the Cannock, on the southern edge of the Chase, has been a busy market town since Chase, offers a wide variety of choice the 13th century. Today a bustling market to the discerning shopper combining operates three days a week from the market high quality shopping malls and a square. Throughout the town centre, major traditional market. In the heart of retail chains mix with the small friendly Cannock’s conservation area, a mix of locally owned shops. The Trent and Mersey bars and cafes complement the other canal flows through the town, adding to the town centre attractions. peaceful setting. hednesford town centre Hednesford offers a variety of specialist and traditional shops and cafes and is the ideal starting point for visitors to the area as it is the gateway to the Chase. Hednesford is also home to the Museum of Cannock Chase which illustrates the rich industrial heritage of the area and offers an information point for visitors.
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