Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Wolseley Centre
In or near Colton.
Wolseley Centre is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wolseley Centre is woodland in Staffordshire, the East Midlands. The site is within the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area ST17.
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Official information
The Wolseley Centre serves as the headquarters for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and features 26 acres of grounds for exploration. Visitors can enjoy woodland and riverway walks, wildflower meadows, and various wildlife-friendly display gardens.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wolseley Centre is a nature reserve located in Colwich, Staffordshire, within the East Midlands. It is part of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), notable for its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7806, -1.9658
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Colwich
- Postcode
- ST17 0WT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5pm; grounds open until 5pm
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w96645238 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wolseley Centre?
- Wolseley Centre is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0WT), in the parish of Colwich.
- What is Wolseley Centre?
- Wolseley Centre is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wolseley Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0WT.
- Is Wolseley Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Wolseley Centre is part of the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wolseley Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Wolseley Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wolseley Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0WT.