Open Day

Open Day 2026

We’re holding a special day to give you a behind the scenes glimpse of the work we do every day to keep communities across Staffordshire safe.

Our open day will take place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 13 June at Staffordshire County Showground on Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD.

Entry and onsite parking are free, and we’ll have something for everyone, so whether you’re looking for free activities for the kids, or if you have queries about policing and crime, come along for a great day out.

You can watch live demonstrations featuring our police dog team, public order team and armed response officers throughout the day from 11:30am.

Officers and staff from specialist teams across the force will also be there to showcase the work they do behind the scenes to keep you safe. A few of the teams attending include recruitment, local policing teams, forensics, road crime team, driver training, police dogs, cadets and specials.

We’ll also be offering you the opportunity to experience virtual reality with a simulated blue light run, a VR taser display and a motorbike simulator to improve road safety.

Several of our community safety partners will be there on the day including, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Air Ambulance, the Armed Forces and Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership.

Make your visit fun for the whole family by taking part in our activity trail for the chance to win a family pass to Play at Lower Drayton Farm. Pick up your activity sheet at the main gate on the day to take part.

Download the open day event programme

Please note that all advertised activities and attendees may be subject to change on the day.

How to get there and parking

The event is happening at Staffordshire County Showground on Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD.

If you are travelling by public transport, there is a bus stop outside the showground gates.

If you are travelling by car, you will find free open day parking in the field opposite the County Showground. This will be clearly signed from Weston Road and car park staff will be onsite to help you find a space.

Disabled parking is also available at this location. Please make car park staff aware so they can direct you appropriately.

Please note that there is no on site drop off or pick-up facility.

Safety and security

To support the safety and security of everyone attending the event, we may ask to search your bag when you arrive on site, or at any point during the event.

Please avoid bringing any large bags, we recommend the use of small bags or rucksacks.

Any item, or part of an item, that could be considered potentially harmful to public safety is prohibited.

Under 16s

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and parents and carers are responsible for their children at all times during the event.

The lost/found point can be found in Bingley Hall, the building to the right of the grandstand.

Food and drink

You are welcome to bring your own food and drink to make a day of it, however, please do not bring alcohol as this is not allowed on site during the event.

If you prefer to purchase food on site, there will be a range of food and drink outlets catering for diverse tastes and dietary needs (please note that these catering suppliers are not provided by Staffordshire Police).

Useful information

As working police dogs will be on site, assistance and guide dogs will be the only animals permitted to attend the event. If you have a dog, please make alternative arrangements for their care to avoid any disappointment at the gates.

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 change, breastfeeding facilities, first aid and the lost/found point are all located in Bingley Hall, the building to the right of the grandstand.

Our sponsor

We would like to extend our thanks to our sponsor Mitie.