Cannock Chase is a local government district in Staffordshire, named after the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which forms its heart, encompassing the towns of Cannock, Rugeley, and Hednesford along with numerous villages. This district features one of England's most important heathland landscapes, extensive forestry, and a rich industrial heritage from coal mining. The climate is typical of the English Midlands with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and slightly cooler conditions on the higher ground of the Chase. Culturally, Cannock Chase maintains strong identity with its namesake AONB offering extensive walking, cycling, and mountain biking through heathland and forest with its famous deer herds and wildlife. The area preserves important heritage including the Cannock Chase mining history (celebrated at the Museum of Cannock Chase), the remains of the German war cemetery (burial place of German soldiers from WWI), and the Shugborough Estate (National Trust, magnificent Georgian mansion). Rugeley's industrial heritage (including connections to the Lea-Francis car manufacturer) and Hednesford's market town character add to the district's diversity. The Chase provides spectacular scenery with viewpoints like Castle Ring (Iron Age hillfort) and the Sherbrook Valley while the Trent and Mersey Canal offers recreational opportunities. The district's former mining communities maintain strong traditions and community identity while benefiting from the Chase's natural beauty. Boundary GIS data for Cannock Chase District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this protected landscape, supporting sustainable tourism in the AONB, and preserving the industrial heritage and community character of this Staffordshire district.

📍 Administrative boundary of cannock chase local authority district

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