Discover how a lifesaving air ambulance operates at its family-friendly open day this summer

Get a look around one of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's iconic red helicopters, meet its lifesaving paramedics, watch insightful demonstrations and enjoy family entertainment, at its annual open day at its airbase this August 2026.

By Jake Chown  |  Published
Along with a host of family entertainment and fun attractions, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's open days give supporters the opportunity to see how its aircrew respond to real-life incidents.

Gain exclusive insight into how one of Gloucestershire's lifesaving air ambulances operates, with a chance to explore the facilities and meet the team at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Strensham airbase.

When and where is Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Strensham airbase open day?

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is hosting the next open day at its Strensham airbase – over the Worcestershire border at Strensham Services Northbound, just off the M5 north of Tewkesbury – on Sunday 16 August 2026, from 10am till 4pm.

What to expect at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Strensham airbase open day?

The open day will give supporters an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the charity's frontline operations. Visitors can look around one of its helicopters and a critical care car, and chat to the critical care paramedics who provide hospital-level treatment to some of the region's most seriously ill and injured patients.

There will also be chance to witness its iconic red helicopters taking flight, and explore interactive exhibits including a helicopter pod for children, along with family entertainment, fun attractions and a variety of food stalls and vendors.

How to book Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Strensham airbase open day?

The open day event is free to attend and there's no booking required, with visitors able to just turn up on the day.

For more information about the charity's fundraising events throughout the year, including its open days, visit midlandsairambulance.com/events.

Event

Open day at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Strensham airbase

Venue

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, Strensham airbase, Strensham Services Northbound M5, Worcester WR8 0BZ

Dates

Sunday 16 August 2026

Times

10am till 4pm

Admission

Free, with no booking required

Telephone

0800 8402040

In partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity  |  midlandsairambulance.com

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