Riverside glamping 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.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cannock Chase AONB

Wild conTENTment

1. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Treflach Farm

2. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Heygates Lodging

3. Heygates Lodging

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(21)
2 units · Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands
A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£180
 / night
Press Brook Park

4. Press Brook Park

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(1)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Press Brook Park is in the village of Holmgate near Clay Cross. The site is situated in the countryside however still within walking distance to a dog friendly pub and farm shop with tea room.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

5. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
School Farm Holidays

6. School Farm Holidays

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(1)
5 units · Glamping ·
Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire. We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£112
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

7. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(23)
3 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Fords Farm Glamping

8. Fords Farm Glamping

97%
(19)
4 units · Glamping · Oswestry, England
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

9. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England
Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night

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.

100% (149) 103 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cannock Chase AONB

Wild conTENTment

1. Wild conTENTment

99%
(65)
10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands
Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Treflach Farm

2. Treflach Farm

99%
(46)
8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands
Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Heygates Lodging

3. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
2 units · Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands
A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£180
 / night
Press Brook Park

4. Press Brook Park

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Press Brook Park is in the village of Holmgate near Clay Cross. The site is situated in the countryside however still within walking distance to a dog friendly pub and farm shop with tea room.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

5. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£21
 / night
School Farm Holidays

6. School Farm Holidays

100%
(1)
5 units · Glamping ·
Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire. We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£112
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

7. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(23)
3 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Fords Farm Glamping

8. Fords Farm Glamping

97%
(19)
4 units · Glamping · Oswestry, England
Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

9. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England
Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night

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Riverside glamping in Cannock Chase AONB 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.

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