Yes, there is parking. £1 for up to 3 hours £2 for all day up to 7pm There is free parking on site.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

Is Cannock Chase Visitor Centre baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, you can bring a picnic. We have picnic tables around the visitor centre and playground to use, or bring a blanket, chairs and make your own space.

Is there food available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options. We have a cafe here which sell hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches, chocolate, ice cream, hot pastries, and home made cakes. VE/GF options sometimes available.

Is Cannock Chase Visitor Centre wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. You can hire a tramper to take on our RAF Route. Age 16+

Is Cannock Chase Visitor Centre pushchair friendly?

Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre have stated they are pushchair friendly. We have a walk RAF Hednesford that is suitable for pushchairs.

Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is dog friendly Dogs are welcome in the visitor centre, but not in the cafe at the moment. We have plenty of seating outside. We would recommend the RAF Hednesford Walk as it has less cycles on the route, and is set to grassland and birch trees, ideal for dogs.

Do you need to pre-book slots/tickets?

No, there is no need to pre-book to visit Cannock Chase Visitor Centre.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for birthday parties or events?

Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre had stated that you can privately hire for birthdays. Events can be held here in the John O'Leary Education Centre, and larger events on the site subject to permissions.

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre

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About Cannock Chase Visitor Centre

Walking Trails. Heathland Conservation Areas. Playground. Great War Hut. War Cemeteries. Information Centre. Gift Shop. Maps & Walk Leaflets. Accessible routes. Tramper Hire. Café. Picnic Area. Free Parking. Access to Cycle Routes and Bridleways.

*** For the Cycle Routes, Gruffalo & Zog, GoApe, Segways, Cycle Hire, Pedal & Play and Forest Landscape please see the Forestry England Forest Visitor Centre located at Birches Valley WS15 2UQ ***

Cannock Chase is home to beautiful winding trails through colourful lowland heath, mosaic of mixed woodland, and the lushest pine forest … making it the perfect destination for a day of exploring nature with the whole family ...

At Marquis Drive Visitor Centre, (WS12 4PW) we manage the Heathland landscape and preserve the History on the Chase. It is a great starting point for your outdoor adventure where you can stock up on maps and souvenirs to remember the day. Explore the heathland and woodlands by foot on one of the many walking trails. Kids will love stopping off at the adventure playground where they can swing, slide and climb. We have an accessible route, the RAF Hednesford Walk. Suitable for all family members, dog walkers and those with accessible needs. We can hire out Trampers to use on the route too. Other waymarked walks are available too including The Brindley Heath Walk, The Heritage Trail, Chase2Water, Heart of England Way, and the Staffordshire Way.

For the Chase Creatures virtual trail to hunt down twelve Cannock Chase Code characters, just download the app, Cannock Chase Can, and the whole family can have fun finding them and listening to their words of wisdom.

The Great War Hut Museum is open at weekends only. Restored and preserved to reflect what life was like for a soldier who would eat, sleep and rest in it, it will give you a taste of their very basic living experience. Children will love seeing just how they lived. The Commonwealth and German Cemeteries are in a walkable distance too.

Bring along all your favourite food to have a picnic around the playground or visit the cafe for some delicious treats, hot & cold drinks, and ice creams. But remember …. NO BBQs, NO NAKED FLAMES … these are not permitted across the whole of Cannock Chase. Please leave them at home.

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Facilities

Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, Open 24 hours
Tuesday, Open 24 hours
Wednesday, Open 24 hours
Thursday, Open 24 hours
Friday, Open 24 hours
Saturday, Open 24 hours
Sunday, Open 24 hours

Visitor Centre Open

Summer - Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00 - 16:00 (closed Tue/Wed)

Winter - Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00 - 15:00 (closed Tue/Wed)

Cafe Opening Hours

Summer - Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 15:30

Winter - Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 15:00

Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

Child (4-17) : Free
Adult (17-18+) : Free

Free admission

Free parking is available.

Small Paid car park is £1 for up to 3 hours, and £2 for all day up to 7pm.

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Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours

FAQs

: Yes, there is parking.
£1 for up to 3 hours
£2 for all day up to 7pm
There is free parking on site.
: Yes, there are toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
: Yes, you can bring a picnic.
We have picnic tables around the visitor centre and playground to use, or bring a blanket, chairs and make your own space.
: Yes there is dining and snack options.
We have a cafe here which sell hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches, chocolate, ice cream, hot pastries, and home made cakes. VE/GF options sometimes available.
: Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
You can hire a tramper to take on our RAF Route. Age 16+
: Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre have stated they are pushchair friendly.
We have a walk RAF Hednesford that is suitable for pushchairs.
: Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is dog friendly
Dogs are welcome in the visitor centre, but not in the cafe at the moment. We have plenty of seating outside.
We would recommend the RAF Hednesford Walk as it has less cycles on the route, and is set to grassland and birch trees, ideal for dogs.
: No, there is no need to pre-book to visit Cannock Chase Visitor Centre.
: Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre had stated that you can privately hire for birthdays.
Events can be held here in the John O'Leary Education Centre, and larger events on the site subject to permissions.

Contact Details

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Staffordshire County Council
Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
Marquis Drive
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 4PW
England

This site is for Marquis Drive visitor centre, Great War hut, playground & Cafe. If you want Forest Centre where GoApe, Gruffalo, Zog Trail, Segways, Cycle Centres are please use post code WS15 2UQ

Tel: 01543876741

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