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Admission to both cemeteries is free, although the German cemetery is subject to opening hours. cwgc.org

‘Springslade Lodge Café on Camp Road does amazing bacon butties!’ Margaret Pritchard

WALX on the Chase runs regular guided walks over the AONB; find them on Facebook.

The National Trust Shugborough estate adjoins the northern tip of the Chase – and its Park Farm Café is well worth a visit. nationaltrust.org.uk/ shugborough

The Chase has two main visitor centres: at the Birches Valley Forest Centre on Penkridge Bank (Forestry England); and the country park on Marquis Drive– great for a brew. forestryengland.uk/ cannock, cannockchasedc. gov.uk/visitors ‘My favourite spot is the walkway at the little pond in Brindley Valley. It feels peaceful even when the area is busy.’ Gail Hellam

There aren’t many places to stay around the Chase, but Sharon Oliphant recommends Marsh Farm at Abbots Bromley.