Trafford Centre’s FREE emergency services day is returning with 50 vehicles, live demonstrations, and more

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Dozens of emergency services vehicles, live demonstrations, meet and greets, and more will be heading to the Trafford Centre this summer.

Back by popular demand, now that schools across Greater Manchester have broken up for the summer holidays, the North West’s biggest celebration of the emergency services back at the Trafford Centre early next month – offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the lifesaving work carried out across the region every day.

Running from 10am through to 4pm, this free family-friendly event promises a full day of excitement, education, and entertainment.

Visitors can expect around 50 emergency service vehicles, live demonstrations, and interactive displays.

The Trafford Centre’s FREE emergency services day is returning next month / Credit: Supplied

Taking place on car parks 10 & 11 outside The Great Hall, the event will welcome personnel from more than 50 organisations throughout the region – including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), and Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

There will also be representatives from the British Army, RNLI, and many more.

Both modern and vintage vehicles will be on display to give visitors a fascinating insight into how the emergency services have evolved over the years.

Families can also enjoy a host of additional attractions while they’re there, including meet-and-greets at intervals with Fireman Sam, free face painting, fairground rides, ice cream vans, balloons, and live performances from local choirs.

There’ll be 50 vehicles, live demonstrations, and loads more happening / Credit: Supplied

The event will be officially opened at 10:20am with a short ceremony led by Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Kate Green, alongside other local dignitaries.

“Our annual Emergency Services Day is a brilliant day out for all ages, and a great way to say thank you to our amazing emergency services and support our everyday heroes,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at Trafford Centre.

“We’re proud to host such an inspiring day here at Trafford Centre.”

Read more:

Emergency Services Day 2026 is taking place at the Trafford Centre from 10am on Thursday 6 August, and you can find out more here.

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