Here is our pick of the Alan Rogers Assessors, expert-recommended campsites for the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is shaped by chalk, formed after a period 100 million years ago when it was under the sea. Today it comprises 380 square miles of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset, almost 90% of which is classed as farmland. The AONB accounts for 14% of the UK’s important chalk grassland, as well as ancient woodlands and 220 miles of increasingly threatened chalk rivers.
It’s a walker’s paradise, with a network of Rights of Way that extends over 927 miles in total. The long-distance footpaths of the Wessex Ridgeway, Jubilee Trail and the Monarch’s Way run through this AONB. For epic views head to Melbury Beacon or Winklebury Hill Fort on the Ox Drove.
Cranborne Chase AONB is an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first AONB to be designated as such in 2019, and there are 550 registered Ancient Monuments and over 50 Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Uttoxeter Caravan and Motorhome site is located within the racetrack. Firmly established as one of the foremost National Hunt tracks in the Midlands, Uttoxeter Racecourse offers quality racing throughout the year. Set in 110 acres of Staffordshire countryside between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby, the racecourse has excellent transport links.
Kingsbury Water Park Camping & Caravanning Club Site is a tranquil oasis in the industrial Midlands' heart. Bordered by the Water Park, this site is the ideal setting for a leisurely break. The adjacent Water Park ensures there are numerous activities right on hand. Kingsbury is also one of the largest and most diverse fisheries in the Midlands. Walking and cycling tracks meander through the park, and for the younger family members, there are two play areas, a small train and a children’s farm. Nature lovers are in for a treat, too, as the water is a haven for many birds and mammals. The Black Country Living Museum and Cadbury World are also worth visiting, and, of course, the site is convenient for those visiting the NEC. Limited parking available. If you have more than one car or are visiting the site, you may be asked to park at Broomey Croft car park, which is chargeable. The site has 150 grass or hardstanding pitches, most with electric hook-up. 2 Safari tents available for hire.
