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Visitor Information
Travel
The area is easily accessible by road, by rail ( Stafford, Lichfield, & Rugeley stations), and by air ( Birmingham & East Midlands airports),
Accommodation
General information and details of where to stay can be obtained from two Tourist Information centres:
Stafford TIC
Gatehouse Theatre
Eastgate Street
Stafford ST16 2LT
01785 661087
tic@staffordshire.gov.uk
Lichfield TIC
Lichfield Garrick
Castle Dyke
Lichfield WS13 6HR
01543 412112
info@visitlichfield.com
There are a number of Premier Inns and Travelodges in the area. Check their websites.
Camping and caravan sites in the area include:
Pillaton Hall Farm, Pillaton, Penkridge,Staffs. 01785 715177
Bookings taken from 1 March - caravans and tents
Old youth Hostel, Wandon, Rugeley,Staffs. 01889 582166
Camping & Caravan Club - caravans.
Forestry Commission, Tackeroo Caravan Site, Penkridge Bank, Rugeley,Staffs.
01889 586593 - caravans
Check with the Forestry to ensure that the site is open. No pre booking required.
Springslade Lodge, Camp Road, broadhurst Green, Cannock, Staffs
01785 715091 - 20 pitches for tents.
Local attractions
There are several attractions to fill your spare time. They include visits to:
Shugborough Hall National Trust near Cannock Chase
Lichfield Cathedral
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust at Wolseley Centre near the entrance to the event site
There are cycle trails on Cannock Chase from the Forestry Commission site at Birches Valley; and “Go Ape” activities, also at Birches Valley.
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