We are seeking an experienced artist or team skilled in wood, metal, stone, brick, or mixed media to create 16 unique rest stops near Marquis Drive on Cannock Chase. The artist will need to create 16 innovative rest stops using standard oak sleeper benches as a base and features that could adorn, surround, or be…
A new singing group will launch at the Museum of Cannock Chase on Thursday 20 June. The ‘Sing & Smile Group’ has been developed by Creative Development at Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles, from a series of pilot sessions that took place last year. Feedback from residents showed the need for a fun and informal daytime group, where you could gather with…
The Cannock Chase Heritage Trail has been brought to life using animation and audio with the launch of two new digital trails – Chase Tales and Hear Our Heritage. The Cannock Chase Heritage Trail is a 10-mile route linking the towns of Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley. It passes through, or close to sites of historic…
The Museum of Cannock Chase is looking to appoint a freelance volunteer management consultant to work with the museum team for nine months to develop a volunteering programme for young people. This project is a new initiative and is funded by Association of Independent Museums as part of the Connected Communities programme. AIM Connected Communities…
We are honoured to announce that the museum has been awarded the Accolade of ‘Hidden Gem’ by Visit England. First introduced in 2014, Visit England Accolades are given to those businesses in our quality schemes which have gone the extra mile in providing a quality visitor experience. To receive an Accolade, businesses must be a…
As we launch the Creative Chase website, we’re putting a call out to local creative professionals, community groups and venues to promote their work and services on the website. This is a free opportunity and a brilliant place to showcase your work. Please go to the Creative Directory section to sign-up!
As of Saturday 1st October, the museum will be changing to its winter season opening hours until Easter 2023. We will be open Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm with last admissions half an hour before closing.