New artistic benches showcased at West Midlands beauty spot
The benches were created with input from 250 local residents.
New artistic benches have been showcased at a West Midlands beauty spot with the project encouraging people to get outdoors and connect with nature.
The project has been unveiled at Cannock Chase funded by National Lottery and includes fifteen benches.
The benches are across a resurfaced path that leads from Brindley Heath Road car park to Marquis Drive Visitor Centre.
Each bench has been designed by local artists in collaboration with schools and community groups.
They feature artwork that celebrates Cannock Chase's wildlife and important heritage sites. One example is a deer design.
Patrick Allen, from Staffordshire County Council said: “The benches are a wonderful addition to an already beautiful route around Brindley Heath. Each one gives people a chance to pause, take in their surroundings and learn a little more about the place they're visiting.
“It has been lovely to see local artists and residents come together to shape this project, and I want to thank everyone who contributed.”
The benches were created with input from 250 residents and the project also funded a shorter 1km trail from Camp Field car park to the new viewing platform over Brindley Heath.
It has been funded by Sport England through the National Lottery along with Staffordshire, Hednesford and Cannock Chase councils.
Lisa Dodd-Mayne, executive director of partnerships and place at sports England, said: “This project shows the power of putting local people at the heart of creating places to be active.
“By bringing communities, schools and partners together, it’s made Cannock Chase more accessible, more welcoming and full of reasons to explore, move and get active in nature.”
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