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Site opens 13 March 2008 / site closes 3 November 2008

60 Pitches - Non Members welcome


Cannock Chase

"Tranquility close to England’s heart"

Cannock Chase has rolling hills, heathers, quiet forests and wild fallow deer. On the edge of one of the Midland’s most popular beauty spots, it is great for walkers as well as those exploring further afield.




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Members' and non-members' caravans welcome Members' and non-members' motorhomes welcome Members' and non-members' tents welcome Members' and non-members' trailer tents welcome
Quiet, peaceful and relaxing Site, with unlimited walks from and adjacent to the Site. - Dawn Hickman

The Chase is England’s smallest mainland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Visitor Centre and cafe are good places to start an exploration of this lovely area.

Cannock is five miles from the Club Site. It has a good shopping centre, a leisure centre and market place.

The bronze age hill fort at Castle Ring is a mile walk from Site.

Shugborough Estate, managed by the National Trust, is a late 17th century mansion with a 19th century model farm and servants’ quarters.

See the history and manufacturing methods of Wedgwood china at the Visitor Centre in Stoke on Trent.

Visit Burton-upon-Trent to see the Coors Visitor Centre – the UK’s premier museum dedicated to brewing – with its Shire Horse Stables and micro brewery.

Lichfield Cathedral is the only mediaeval cathedral with three spires. The city is also home to St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Samuel Johnson’s Birthplace, the Staffordshire Regiment Museum and St Chad’s church with its ancient well.

Drayton Manor Theme Park has a zoo alongside thrill rides such as the Apocalypse and Shockwave.

Walsall is to the south, with its Leather Museum and fine-art gallery.


Did You Know

Cannock Chase was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1958 because of its beautiful landscape, wildlife and history. It is the largest surviving area of lowland heathland in the English Midlands.

Worth Noting

Some pitches are sloping and chocks will be needed. Poor TV reception. Walks available from the site.

Eat Local

Several Farm Shops are close to Site. There are also good pubs in local villages, two are on walks from the Site.


Google Map

The location of Cannock Chase is shown below. You can zoom in and out and move around the map by using the controls.
Alternatively you can click on the map and drag it in any direction.

Hint: See an aerial view of the site by selecting the Satellite view and zooming in using the controls on the left of the map.


If you would like to see an Ordnance Survey style map,
Click here to view Cannock Chase provided by Multi-Map.

Address, Contact Details and Map

UK map showing the location of Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Old Youth Hostel
Wandon
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1QW

Telephone Number 01889 582166.

No calls after 8pm please.



Site Managers

Jon Williams, Pat Williams


Location

OS Map Reference: 128 - SK039145
Latitude: 52.7281
Longitude: -1.9437

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Seasons and Fees

Season Start End
Low 30 Sept 2007 20 Dec 2007
High 21 Dec 2007 3 Jan 2008
Low 4 Jan 2008 12 Mar 2008
Mid 13 Mar 2008 20 Mar 2008
High 21 Mar 2008 24 Mar 2008
Mid 25 Mar 2008 20 Apr 2008
Low 21 Apr 2008 1 May 2008
High 2 May 2008 4 May 2008
Mid 5 May 2008 22 May 2008
High 23 May 2008 31 May 2008
Mid 1 June 2008 10 July 2008
High 11 July 2008 30 Aug 2008
Mid 31 Aug 2008 28 Sept 2008
Low 29 Sept 2008 20 Dec 2008
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High Mid Low
Adult £7.60 £5.90 £5.15
Child £2.35 £2.25 £2.25
Member's age concession rate £7.60 £4.15 £3.60
Special family deal £18.75 £15.20
Additional non member site fee £6.00 £6.00 £6.00
Member back packer £5.40 £4.15 £3.60
Non member back packer £6.95 £5.45 £5.05
Standard Fee
Club Service Pitch (per pitch, per night) £2.90
Nightly storage £4.20
Summer Store and Camp £362.00
Motorhome stop-off (per unit) £5.25

  • Members' children camp free in Low Season if accompanied by an adult.

National Cycle Network

Cycle Routes

Click here to find local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network around Cannock Chase. The National Cycle Network is a groundbreaking project providing over 10,000 miles of safe and attractive cycling and walking routes throughout the UK. The project is coordinated by Sustrans the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.


Regional Weather Check

Want to know what the weather will be like during your stay at Cannock Chase?
Find out by clicking the Met Office link to see the forcast for the area over the next few days.


Public Transport

Nearest Train Station Icon Nearest train station: Rugeley Town – 2 1/2 miles Nearest Bus Icon Nearest bus: 1 1/2 miles


Special Needs

Seperate disabled facilities The Club was working to improve accessibility of our Sites long before the Disability Discrimination Act came into force in 2004. We are committed to a continual programme of improvements through access audits to ensure our facilities are available to all.


Arrivals after 8pm are only permitted by prior arrangement direct with Holiday Site Managers.