| Birches Valley Forest Centre |
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If you are looking for fun, thrills and excitement then start your adventure here. Activities including the Route to Health sculpture trail, adventure play area, Go Ape high ropes course and arguably the Premier mountain biking destination in the West Midlands, Cannock Chase Forest offers routes to suit all ages and abilities which all start from Birches Valley.
For those looking for a more relaxing experience the Forest Centre is also close to the magnificent Fairoak fishing pools and has good access onto the Chase Heritage Trail. The award winning education team on site run a wide range of events throughout the year as well as cater for a wide range of organised groups. Seasonal highlights include live outdoor concerts in the summer as part of the Forestry Commissions Forest Tours and the Real Christmas Tree Experience during December.
While on site why not enjoy freshly made food and high quality coffee in the cafe, hire a range of bikes from Swinnerton Cycles Forest Centre, 'more than just a bike centre', or brave the new Go Ape high ropes adventure course. Plentiful parking available, but remember, Cannock Chase is a working forest, please comply with all operation signs. High quality rest rooms and a friendly welcome are always available on site.
Open all year:
Please check opening times for Swinnerton Cycle Centre at www.bikechase.co.uk and Go Ape at www.goape.co.uk
Car Parking – open dawn till dusk. £1.50 for first hour or £3.00 all day.
For further details contact:
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Birches Valley, Lady Hill,
Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2UQ
Telephone: 01889 586593
www.forestry.gov.uk/cannockforest
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| Cannock Chase Visitor Centre (Marquis Drive) |
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The Visitor Centre and Café at Marquis
Drive is open 7 days a week and is the
starting point for numerous self-guided
walking and family cycling trails, including
routes for people with disabilities. Electric
scooters are available, free of charge, for
people with mobility problems. There is an
adventure playground, picnic sites, BBQ
stands, bird watching area and a recently
reconstructed Great War Hut (limited
opening). The small shop sells maps and
souvenirs. There are toilets including
disabled provision. The Chase has
internationally important heathlands and
woodlands, a rich industrial history and
longstanding connections with the military.
Opening Times
Summer 10am - 5.30pm
Winter 10am - 4pm
Marquis Drive, Hednesford,
Near Cannock WS12 4PW
Tel Visitor Centre: 01543 876741
Café: 01543 878690
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Chasewater Country Park |
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Leisure pursuits at Chasewater Country Park
including walking, cycling, angling, crazy
golf, boating and a pedal go-kart track. The
site also supports a number of organisations
offering power boating, sailing, a heritage
steam railway, an outdoor education centre
and the Forest of Mercia Community Forest
Partnership.
For further details please contact
Countryside Team Tel: 01543 308859
chasewater.countrypark@lichfielddc.gov.uk
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
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| Chasewater Innovation Centre |
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Chasewater Innovation Centre is situated
in a prime position at the entrance to
Chasewater Country Park and Reservoir.
The centre is innovative in its design and
construction, promoting the use of timber as a
sustainable material for both building purposes
and as a source of renewable energy.
The Innovation Centre offers visitor
information and conferencing facilities and
a changing programme of exhibitions,
activities and events for all ages. The
excellent waterside location of the Centre
encourages appreciation of wildlife.
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For more information contact:
Chasewater Innovation Centre, Chasewater
Country Park, Pool Road, Nr Brownhills,
WS8 7NL
Tel: 01543 370737
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/environment/e-land/countryside
chasewater.ic@staffordshire.gov.uk |
Opening Times
Summer
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
Winter
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
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| Museum of Cannock Chase |
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A Great Day Out on
your doorstep!
Located on the edge of Hednesford Hills, the
Museum of Cannock Chase illustrates the
rich industrial heritage of the area, and the
social and domestic life of times past.
Trace the history of Cannock Chase in our
new Local History gallery. Visit our Coal
Mining Gallery to discover how coal shaped
our area. Find out how local families lived
in our Victorian Miner’s Cottage gallery, and
our 1940s Room. Our History of Toys
and Coal Face galleries also provide an exciting
interactive experience for families!
2009 Events include Family Fun Days in
August / December and our Miner’s Reunion
in September. We also have an exciting
temporary exhibition programme. Please call
us for an Exhibitions & Events Diary.
General Admission is FREE
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The Museum of Cannock Chase,
Valley Road, Hednesford,
Staffordshire, WS12 1TD.
Tel: 01543 877666
Fax: 01543 428272
www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/museum
museum@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
A Museum Leaflet is available to download here
Size: 3.3Mb
Format: pdf
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Opening Times
Easter to the end of September -
Daily, 11am - 5pm.
October to Good Friday -
Monday to Friday, 11am - 4pm.
Last admissions 30 minutes before
closing. Closed for two weeks over
Christmas and New Year.
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| Staffordshire Wildlife Trust |
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Launched in 2003, the Wolseley Centre
is Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Visitor& Education Centre, set in 26 acres of some
of the most varied landscapes anywhere in
Staffordshire.
Using many of the fi ne features created
for the former Wolseley Garden Park, the
grounds are now being managed for
wildlife, yet still cater for people of all ages
and disabilities. A self-guided circular nature
trail takes in three lakes, the Stafford Brook
and River Trent before returning to the
Visitor Centre that provides information on
Staffordshire’s wildlife, interactive displays
for children, together with sales and
refreshment areas.
Parking to the centre and grounds are free,
and an average visit can take between one
and three hours.
Why not combine a visit to the Wolseley
Centre with some time at the other
attractions at Wolseley Bridge, which
include craft shops, a pub, a garden centre
and an Indian restaurant? They’re all just
a walking distance away.
For more information contact:
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
Stafford ST17 0WT.
Tel: 01889 880100 Fax: 01889 880101
www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
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| Shugborough |
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Journey through the historic estate of Shugborough and discover a bygone era of
our costumed living history characters
bringing the past to life. Shugborough, the
UK’s only Complete Working Historic Estate
is no ordinary stately home but a living,
working experience of life as it was 200
years ago.
Set on the fringes of Cannock Chase,
the estate is set in 900 acres of stunning
Parkland and Riverside Gardens with
elegant Mansion House, Working Victorian
Servants’ Quarters, Georgian Farm & Mill
and Restored Walled Garden, which are
all brought to life by costumed living history
characters who share their lives and
powerful stories from the past with visitors.
In addition, the attraction also features a
land train ride, play park, restaurant & tea
rooms, gift shop and full facilities to enjoy a
full day out.
Opening Times
20th March - 29th October: Daily,
11am until 5pm
Admission Charges - 2009
Adults: £12.00
Children (under 5s Free): £7.00
Seniors: £9.50 (Half Price On Mondays)
Family (2A+3C): £30.00
Family (1A+1C): £15.00
Super discounts available on above
prices if purchased online at
www.shugborough.org.uk or through
the telephone box office on
0845 459 8900.
Shugborough Estate,
Milford,
Stafford,
ST17 0XB
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