We want to make sure you have the best visit possible with us, so please make sure you have looked at our new safety procedures and museum etiquette before your visit (listed below).
The Museum of Cannock Chase offers free admission and tells the fascinating story of Cannock Chase, from its industrial beginnings, to its military role, famous local citizens, social history, domestic life and wildlife.
The museum site was once home to the Valley Colliery, the training pit for thousands of young men beginning their working lives in the local coal industry.
The pit has gone and in its place are over 30 acres of green space on the edge of Cannock Chase, at the gateway to the Hednesford Hills Nature Reserve.
Today the hills form one of the last remaining areas of heathland in Britain.
With free entry and a year-round programme of activities it is a great day out for the family!
The Museum of Cannock Chase is packed with fascinating stories for all the family. Learn about...
Throughout the year we run a packed programme of family events and children's workshops. We also run an award-winning education service and have an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions.
We are closed for two weeks over Christmas and New Year
The museum is just 15 minutes' walk from Hednesford bus and railway stations, with ample free parking. Follow the brown ‘purple stag’ signs from major routes into Cannock Chase.
Museum of Cannock Chase
Valley Road
Hednesford
Staffordshire
WS12 1TD
Located on the edge of the Hednesford Hills Nature Reserve, the museum is just 15 minutes walk away from Hednesford bus and train station. It is easily accessible by car and coach from the M6 and M6 Toll, and A460 with ample free parking.
Parking
The front of the museum will be closed to vehicles – visitors should use the rear car park and there will be designated blue badge parking near to the Craft Workshop opposite the main museum building.
Nearest railway station: Hednesford
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2
this site provides easy and free access to public transport timetable information.
Email us: museumofcannockchase@ihlmail.org
Call us: 01543 877666
Families can take part in exciting activities outside with our Family Activity Pack. The Activity Packs will be on sale for £4.99 at the outdoor order point outside the museum entrance.
The pack contains self-guided outdoor activities including a walk guide around Hednesford Hills, an enchanted fairy trail, a nature scavenger hunt and great craft activities- all packaged together in a Museum of Cannock Chase branded canvas bag.