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Cannock

While most people know Cannock as the country's home of hockey and The Brick Chase which is an annual run, the town has a lot more going. The first recorded reference to the town is in the 1086 Doomsday book where it was called Chenet. Many residents of Cannock work in other towns and cities that neighbour it as it currently has no major industrial activities unlike in times past when it was a mining hub.

The Cannock Chase Council website is the official online platform of the council that seeks to provide important information and services for the residents living here and visitors to the area. Council tax, environment, job vacancies, planning and building, waste management, leisure, news and events. Local politics, the council calendar and directions on acquiring services are other important information resources available on the website. Updates on the redevelopment of Cannock Stadium are also available here.

Cannock Chase Forest is a serene country location where walking, camping, running, riding and climbing are some of the fun activities that you can enjoy. The adventure play area is a huge attraction for the younger ones while those who have a more adventurous spirit can take on The Go Ape Tree Top Adventure which is a challenging high rope, high wire and zip wire set up 40ft above the ground.

Staffordshire's Chase Water Country Park is 90 hectares of pure joy for all ages and offers fun and exciting activities on land and water. The water sports available here include water zorbing, sailing, skiing, wakeboarding and paddle boarding while those who prefer to remain out of the water have the options of running, cycling, picnicking, walking and having a barbeque. Indoor activities at the Chasewater Innovation Centre are also available for those who prefer to keep it in.

Moseley Old Hall is the famed Elizabethan farm house that King Charles II used as a hiding place from Cromwell's soldiers in 1651 during the Battle of Worcester. At Moseley Old Hall, you get to learn about life in 17th century England and even get to see some plants from that period. However, not everything is old at the Old Hall as there are some fresh cakes and biscuits served in the tea room.

If you are all about military history or the Roman Empire you must visit the Wall in Staffordshire. The site was a Roman military staging post. Posts such as this were critical in enforcing Roman control throughout the empire as this were the "refuelling" points where soldiers, officials and messengers came to spend the night and get a fresh pair of hooves. This is a great place for learning or a day out of town to unwind.