Private campsites in Cannock Chase AONB

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Cannock Chase AONB

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Alder Carr Farm

2 units · Tents10 acres · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

Wild Hammock Camping

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales

Hammock camping in a private woodland with hammocks provided

9 top campsites in Cannock Chase AONB

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Alder Carr Farm

2 units · Tents10 acres · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

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Abberton Shepherds Hut

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting

Wild Hammock Camping

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales

Hammock camping in a private woodland with hammocks provided

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Three Mile Hideaway

2 units · Glamping6 acres · Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands

Quirky cabins with hot tubs in woods between Stratford and Worcester

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Camp Hillcrest

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England

A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark

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Luxury Hut, Hot Tub and Sauna

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Ledbury, Herefordshire, West Midlands

An exclusive shepherd's hut, kitted out for couples with cooking and ensuite facilities, luxurious sauna – plus easy access to the Forest of Dean

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Toghill House Farm

1 unit · Glamping64 acres · Bristol , England

A pair of exclusive-hire bell tents on the edge of the Cotswolds, near Bath

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Narnia Retreat

2 units · Glamping2 acres · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

At Narnia, you’ll be stepping headfirst into a woodland escape just outside the Lincolnshire Wolds. This remote-feeling place is quite the hidey-hole, as you’ll have the bell tent and woodland space to yourself, so you can unwind away and get down to some real quality time. Surrounded by a quiet, five-acre Georgian estate that’s been in the countryside for 200 years, this is quite a royal-feeling stay. The entrance is through a door dubbed the entrance to Narnia, complete with a lamp post for the full fantasy. Around the site, there are fairy lights, so it’s an ambient place to unwind, perhaps while looking up to the sky from your private hot shower, having a soak in the outdoor bathtub or having a picnic under the tree chandelier. The interior’s cosy too and on the luxury side, thanks to an antique French bed and chandelier. Of course, treats and things to eat may quickly be on your mind, and that’s no problem here, as Horncastle (10 minutes’ drive) is a local market town with a vibrant pub, village café, farm shops and supermarkets. The energy might come in handy for the Lincolnshire Wolds’ walking and cycling trails. The edge of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just over 300 metres away from the site, so you’ll be able to get there in no time (five minutes’ walk to be exact). There's often wildlife to be seen right on site too: while you relax you may spot wild rabbits, muntjac deer and pheasants, plus all sorts of birds flying overhead.

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Camp Hillcrest

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Lydney, Gloucestershire, South West England

A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark

Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

Abberton Shepherds Hut

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting

Three Mile Hideaway

2 units · Glamping6 acres · Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands

Quirky cabins with hot tubs in woods between Stratford and Worcester

Toghill House Farm

1 unit · Glamping64 acres · Bristol , England

A pair of exclusive-hire bell tents on the edge of the Cotswolds, near Bath

Private campsites in Cannock Chase AONB guide

Overview

It might be the smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in mainland England, but what Cannock Chase lacks in size it makes up for in idyllic English countryside. Think rolling meadows, wildlife-filled woodlands, and sweeping heathlands that bloom with purple heather through the summer months and blaze with fall foliage through autumn. Miles of public access trails afford plenty of options for hiking, and bikes, horses, and dogs are welcome, too. Camping is available throughout the AONB, whether you prefer a family-friendly caravan park, a tranquil country campground, or a glamping pod with views across the heath.

Where to go

North Cannock Chase

The wooded valleys of the Punch Bowl, Seven Springs, and Abraham’s Valley are ideal for exploring on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are more than 80 miles of bridleways to discover. Hike along the Cannock Chase Circular Walk to see Fairoak Pool and the Stepping Stones; visit the 17th-century stately home and gardens of Shugborough Hall, a National Trust property; then park your motorhome at a quiet family campground.

Central Cannock Chase

Rugeley sits on the eastern edge of the AONB, affording easy access to the hiking and horseback riding trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Nearby, Birches Valley Forest Centre is a hit with mountain bikers, as well as offering Segway rides and a Go Ape Treetop Adventure course, or you can escape the crowds to wander the heathlands of Sherbrook and Oldacre Valleys.

South Cannock Chase

Cannock and Hednesford are the gateways to the southernmost stretch of Cannock Chase AONB, which is dotted with historic sites. Dive into the region’s fascinating WWI history at the Museum of Cannock Chase, marvel at the Iron Age hill fort of Castle Ring, or head to Chasewater Country park to ride the Chasewater heritage railway and go kayaking or paddleboarding on the lake.