Museum of Cannock Chase

The Museum of Cannock Chase 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...

• Cannock Chase's industrial beginnings
• Its important military role
• Famous local citizens
• Local 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.

And best of all - admission is FREE!

What's at the Museum of Cannock Chase?

• Cannock Chase Gallery
• Interactive Toys & Games Gallery 
• 1940s Room
• Miners Cottage Gallery
• Coal Mining Gallery with crawl through tunnel!
• Coffee Shop selling cakes, hot & cold drinks, ice creams and snacks. 
• Visitor Information Point 
• Gift Shop with a great range of gifts, pocket money toys, jewellery and souvenirs 
• Excellent range of local history books 
• Local Walks on the beautiful Hednesford Hills and Cannock Chase 
• Quizzes to amuse the kids!

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.