The village is situated around 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Cannock, the same distance south of Rugeley, and 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Burntwood.

The village hosts tourist attractions including Castle Ring, an ancient fort, and Nun's Well.

Cannock Wood also hosts a general store, Dickinson's, and two pubs, The Park Gat Inn and The Redmore.

There is also a village hall, a children's play area, a cricket club, and hairdressers.

Most children living in Cannock Wood between the ages of 4 and 11 attend primary school in the neighbouring hamlet of Gentleshaw.