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Riverside caravan parks in Cannock Chase AONB

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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.

96% (160) • 194 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Cannock Chase AONB

Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
  • Not a bad view to wake up to. Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal.
  • Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal. The site has an excellent farm shop and cafe adjacent to it, and is surrounded by historic bridges, waterways and a National Tru
  • Not a bad view to wake up to. Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal.

1. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

97%
(59)
Staffordshire, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Wild conTENTment
  • Bell tent and Beryl Bathroom
  • Damson - Grass Pitch (Compost Toilet)
  • Bell tent and Beryl Bathroom

2. Wild conTENTment

99%
(66)
Morda, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
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Campfires
Showers
The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge

3. The White Lodge

91%
(62)
Cannock Chase, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hopnest Retreats Private Campsite
  • Hopnest Retreats Private Campsite
  • Hopnest Retreats Private Campsite
  • Hopnest Retreats Private Campsite

4. Hopnest Retreats Private Campsite

Worcester, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Exclusive private campsite hire on a working organic farm near Martley, Worcestershire. When you book, the whole site is yours. No other guests on site, no strangers sharing your space, just your group, open countryside and the River Teme a short walk away. We take one group at a time. Up to 20 people. WHAT'S INCLUDED Hot shower shared across the group, two toilets, a lockable storage container and a wood bundle to get your fire started. The riverside setting, open fields and farmland are all yours for the duration of your stay. YOU BRING Tents and sleeping gear, all food and cooking equipment, camping chairs and lighting. No electric hookup on site, bring battery packs. THE SETTING A working organic farm in the Teme Valley, 25 minutes from Worcester city centre and Worcester Foregate Street station, around 50 minutes from Birmingham. The River Teme is a short walk from the site. Dark skies and quiet, open countryside. GOOD FOR Family adventures, freind group getaways, relaxed stag and hen weekends, birthday celebrations, yoga retreats, team getaways and anyone who wants a proper private outdoor experience without strangers around. DOGS Welcome on leads. Working farm with livestock, dogs must be kept under close control at all times. CAMPFIRES Yes. Small wood bundle on arrival. Extra firewood available at £40 per bundle. PRICING From £207 per night for the whole site this summer (standard rate £230). No booking fees when booking direct at hopnestretreats.co.uk.
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Campfires
Showers
Hartington Hills, Peak District
  • Hartington Hills, Peak District
  • Hartington Hills, Peak District
  • Hartington Hills, Peak District

5. Hartington Hills, Peak District

100%
(1)
Dovedale, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Well-placed Peak District camping near the Manifold Way and Tissington Trail, with a luxury yurt and hot tub in a private space
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires

Cannock Chase AONB camping guide

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.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Top regions near Cannock Chase AONB

West Midlands
Sherwood Forest
North Wales
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North West England

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