Forest Gallery

Art galleries tucked into forests aren't common, which is partly why Forest Gallery works. It's embedded in the Cannock Chase landscape near Rugeley - proper woodland setting rather than some converted barn on a high street. The space itself showcases contemporary work, though opening hours and admission details aren't straightforward to pin down before you visit, so ringing ahead beats a wasted journey.

This appeals most to art types and anyone after something a bit different during a Staffordshire camping trip. You're not looking at a half-day outing here - more like an hour or ninety minutes if the current exhibition grabs you. The forest location means you can easily bolt on a walk through Cannock Chase itself, which is the real draw for families and hikers.

Staying nearby is genuinely easy. Chase Camping at Four Oaks Farm and Chase Glamping Pods sit barely two miles away, so you could visit the gallery as part of a longer day exploring the Chase - proper woodland, decent paths, proper outdoorsy stuff. Canalside Camping is also close if you fancy that angle. Silver Trees Holiday Park and The White Lodge round out options within easy striking distance.

Worth the detour? Only if contemporary art actually matters to you. If you're camping in the area anyway and fancy checking what's on, absolutely. But don't plan a trip around it alone. Pair it with the forest walks and you've got something worth your time.