Staffordshire Police will hold an open day at Staffordshire County Showground next month, giving families and residents a closer look at the work carried out by officers, staff and partner organisations.
The event takes place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 13 June 2026 at the showground on Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD.
Entry and onsite parking are free.
Visitors will be able to watch live demonstrations from the police dog team, public order team and armed response officers, with demonstrations running from 11.30am.
Specialist teams from across the force are also expected to attend, including recruitment, local policing, forensics, road crime, driver training, police dogs, cadets and specials.
There will also be virtual reality experiences, including a simulated blue light run, a VR taser display and a motorbike simulator focused on road safety.
Community safety partners due to attend include Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Air Ambulance, the Armed Forces and Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership.
Families can also take part in an activity trail, with the chance to win a family pass to Play at Lower Drayton Farm. Activity sheets will be available at the main gate on the day.
Food and drink will be available from catering outlets, although visitors can bring their own food and drink. Alcohol is not permitted on site.
Free open day parking will be available in the field opposite the County Showground, with disabled parking also available. Visitors using public transport can use the bus stop outside the showground gates.
Staffordshire Police says visitors may be asked to have their bags searched as part of safety and security arrangements. Large bags should be avoided where possible.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Assistance and guide dogs will be the only animals allowed on site, as working police dogs will be present.
The police have also advised:
“To support fire safety, this is a no smoking or vaping event.Anyone found smoking or vaping will be asked to extinguish their cigarette or asked to stop vaping.”
Toilets, baby changing, breastfeeding facilities, first aid and the lost and found point will be located in Bingley Hall.
Find out more – https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/police-forces/staffordshire-police/areas/staffordshire-police/campaigns/campaigns/open-day/
