Hanley Park

13/06/2026

A wonderful day celebrating the official opening of the Spitfire 90 Years since its First Flight Bedding display in Hanley Park. ✈️

Huge thanks to our sponsors RTC Medical Solutions Ltd and Smithfield, Stoke for their valued support in helping bring this special tribute to life.

We were honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor, Jean Bell, alongside her consort, for the official opening ceremony.

And we would like to thank our Friends of Hanley Park and Parks Team for putting in this Free Community Event.

13/06/2026

Today 11-3

13/06/2026

Join us today 11-3, lots to see

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

Join us tomorrow 11-3 at Hanley Park for a very special event! 🌞

The sun has been ordered, everything is booked, and we’re ready for a fantastic day as the Lord Mayor officially opens our Spitfire bedding display.

There’ll be:
🌸 11:30 Lord Mayor Officially Opens Our Spitfire Bedding Display
✈️ Military memorabilia
📖 A storyteller
🎶 Live music from the The Victory Vixens at 12, 1pm and 2pm
🐶 Meet Sonny as part of the Staffy Trail Visit Staffordshire
🎨 Spitfire Themed crafts
🍔🍦 Food Vendors

A huge thank you to our sponsors RTC Medical Solutions Ltd Smithfield, Stoke and Friends of Hanley Park for helping make this event possible.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Tri Services and Veterans Support Centre. Registered charity 1159599
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
North Staffs 1940s
Burslem Remembers Her Fallen Hero’s

10/06/2026

The Victory Vixens will be joining us Saturday for our Spitfire celebration, tune in to Radio Stoke to find out more! 📻🎙️🎶

09/06/2026

Due to park events park run will be cancelled torch below dates

Join us this Saturday 13th June for our Spitfire celebration
11:00-3:00, live music with The Victory Vixens, crafts and displays

Cancellation news - sorry everyone!

Due to other events in Hanley Park, we will unfortunately have three cancellations in the next few weeks. We've been working with the city council and organisers, but we can't guarantee a safe traffic-free route on these dates, due to the start times and set-up requirements.

13th June - Spitfire Celebration organised by the Friends of Hanley Park
20th June - Stoke On Trent Pride
4th July - Caudwell Children Colour Run

Hanley parkrun will be taking place as usual on the 27th June. Then back with hopefully fewer interruptions on 11th July.