Nunswell Park

Nunswell Park sits on the outskirts of Rugeley, a proper local spot that doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. It's a straightforward leisure park - the kind of place where families pop in for an afternoon without needing to plan a full day around it. The park itself offers green space, pathways, and somewhere to walk the dog or let the kids burn off energy without paying a fortune.

For a quick half-hour stroll it works fine. The real appeal is that it's close enough to the Cannock Chase camping sites - Cannock Chase Camping & Caravanning Club Site is barely 1.5 miles away - so if you're staying at one of those bases, Nunswell makes a handy alternative if the main chase area gets too rammed. Chase Camping at Four Oaks Farm and Chase Glamping Pods are similarly within striking distance.

Honestly though, don't expect a major attraction. It's the kind of park you visit because you're already in the area, not because you're planning a trip around it. Kids under ten might get thirty minutes out of it, but anyone older will want something with more meat to it. On a decent day it's pleasant enough - a bit of fresh air, a gentle walk - but Cannock Chase itself, just up the road, offers considerably more in terms of woodland walks and proper trails.

Best visited when you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks and looking for a quick outing. Free admission, as far as we can tell, though exact opening hours aren't published. Worth knowing about if you're in Rugeley, but not worth a detour on its own.