Cannock Chase Forest - Forestry England

Cannock Chase Forest - Forestry England Cannock Chase Forest is the perfect place for a fantastic day out in the great outdoors. Cannock Chase Forest has everything you need for a great day out!
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With waymarked walking and running trails, children's play areas, themed activity and orienteering trails, Go Ape high wires course, Grounds cafe with tasty hot and cold food and drinks, and a top class bike shop, Cannock Chase Cycle Centre, with cycles to hire as well as bikes and accessories to buy. But mountain biking is what many people know us for. Our single-track cross country mountain bike trails attract adrenaline junkies from far and wide, and our Pedal and Play bike trail is the perfect first off-road cycling experience for children aged 3+ just starting out on their bike. For those somewhere in between we have waymarked cycling trails that are perfect for exploring the forest and building your skills. Cannock Chase Forest is managed by Forestry England. For over 100 years, we have been growing, shaping and caring for over 1,500 of our nationโ€™s forests for the benefit and enjoyment of all, for this generation and the next. With your help and support, we care for more land and trees than any other organisation in England. Shaping landscapes for people, wildlife and timber.

It's been great to see so many families enjoying Autumn in the forest with our Room on the Broom activity trail! ๐Ÿ‚You to...
06/10/2026

It's been great to see so many families enjoying Autumn in the forest with our Room on the Broom activity trail! ๐Ÿ‚

You too could join Witch and her friends on a magical adventure to help find her missing hat, bow and wand ๐Ÿช„

Come to our Visitor Info Point, opposite the cafe, to pick up your ยฃ4 trail pack. This now includes a special Halloween crossword activity - look out for magical cauldrons, and see where the trail takes you.

Ready for your own spellbinding adventure? ๐Ÿ‘‰ forestryeng.land/room-on-the-broom-cannock-chase

Forests ๐ŸŒณ a classroom with no walls ๐Ÿ’šDid you know we have a range of resources online or join up your classroom lessons ...
05/10/2026

Forests ๐ŸŒณ a classroom with no walls ๐Ÿ’š

Did you know we have a range of resources online or join up your classroom lessons with an outdoor trip with our teachers resources and flexible spaces to hire.

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.forestryengland.uk/learning/forest-visits

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Halloween has arrived at Cannock Chase Forest! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿฆ‡Join Witch and her friends on a magical adventure to help find her m...
03/10/2026

Halloween has arrived at Cannock Chase Forest! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿฆ‡

Join Witch and her friends on a magical adventure to help find her missing hat, bow and wand ๐Ÿช„ And even if you've already done the trail why not come back this Halloween and try our special new crossword activity? Look out for the magical cauldrons and solve the clues as you explore the forest โœจ

Pick up your trail packs in our Visitor Info Point (opposite the cafe) where we've got bats, spiders, a trick-or-treat cauldron hiding some goodies, and a very friendly skeleton who's bone to be wild! ๐Ÿ’€

Autumn colours are starting to appear at Cannock Chase Forest ๐Ÿ‚On your next visit, pick a tree, note the species and col...
02/10/2026

Autumn colours are starting to appear at Cannock Chase Forest ๐Ÿ‚

On your next visit, pick a tree, note the species and colour, and add your sighting to our tracker.

See what's changing across England: forestryeng.land/autumn-leafwatch

Looking for something fun-filled, action-packed and adventurous this autumn? Join our friends Go Ape! in the forest afte...
01/10/2026

Looking for something fun-filled, action-packed and adventurous this autumn? Join our friends Go Ape! in the forest after-dark and experience one of their popular Sundown Adventures.

Nights at height are available from 16th October 2025. Book now!

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://goapetri.be/sundown26

Work is still underway at Cannock Chase Forest to remove the trees that had to be felled due to safety concerns. Whilst ...
30/09/2026

Work is still underway at Cannock Chase Forest to remove the trees that had to be felled due to safety concerns. Whilst many of us enjoyed the long hot summer, not all the trees did and it is important that we get this work done now to keep everyone safe.

The upper car park is currently closed, and there are some wider trail closures and diversions in place while we finish these essential works. To help us to keep you safe, you must please follow all safety signs and instructions from staff on site.

Find out more ๐Ÿ”— www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest-closures

Youโ€™ve probably seen the FSCยฎ logo on timber products. But what does it actually mean? ๐ŸŒฒFSCยฎ certification shows the woo...
27/09/2026

Youโ€™ve probably seen the FSCยฎ logo on timber products. But what does it actually mean? ๐ŸŒฒ

FSCยฎ certification shows the wood comes from responsibly managed forests. At Forestry England, all the timber we produce is FSC-certified, meaning it's independently checked against environmental, social and economic standards.

Growing sustainable timber is part of how we care for the nation's forests, alongside creating places for people to enjoy and helping wildlife thrive.

On Wednesday 30 September, Cannock Chase Forest will be closed while we remove several trees near the Visitor Centre tha...
26/09/2026

On Wednesday 30 September, Cannock Chase Forest will be closed while we remove several trees near the Visitor Centre that have suffered extra pressure from recent hot, dry summers.

We must carry out this work before the weather moves into the windy and stormy conditions we tend to see in late autumn and winter. This essential work will help keep visitors and staff safe while supporting the long-term health of the forest.

Find out more about the works ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4yYd78O

While forests play a vital role in tackling climate change, they're also increasingly feeling its effects. This is one example of the challenges climate change is creating for forests across England, and why we're working to make our forests more resilient.

Got a budding mountain biker in the family?Pedal and Play at Cannock Chase Forest is designed to help young riders devel...
25/09/2026

Got a budding mountain biker in the family?

Pedal and Play at Cannock Chase Forest is designed to help young riders develop skills and confidence through fun challenges and forest riding.

Find out more: forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest/pedal-and-play

Tickets have just gone on sale for Madness , Ronan Keating ating & Blue at Forest Live! Come and join us for two incre...
25/09/2026

Tickets have just gone on sale for Madness , Ronan Keating ating & Blue at Forest Live!

Come and join us for two incredible evenings at Cannock Chase Forest next summer ๐ŸŒณ

Book your tickets now ๐Ÿ‘‰ forestlive.com

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Cannock Chase Forest
Rugeley
WS152UQ

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 8pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5pm
Sunday 7:30am - 8pm

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+443000674340

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