Past Events

Update: 29/6/19 - Due to the recent demand in tickets after our BBC Radio Essex interview, this event will be tickets only. Please obtain one from the link below. One of the biggest Armed Forces Day events on the Essex calendar. The event begins at 11.00am until 3.00pm, with a Parade and Flag-raising ceremony at 1.00pm. It is a very special event in which we pay tribute to our Armed Forces. There will be lots to see and explore, with…

After its successful debut in 2018, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome will again host its very own Proms. Dunmow Wind Band will again delight the audience with their amazing tunes. Including in the ticket price will be an Afternoon Tea with Strawberries & Cream with a Pimms on arrival. A Bar and tea stand will also be on site. Please bring your own chair. Tickets close 11pm Thursday 11th July 19

This national-level living-history event focussing on the British Armed Forces of the Great War returns in all its glory for its third year. From Soldiers to Nurses and Airmen, their uniforms, weaponry, equipment and training, as well as the everyday tasks of the Great War soldier. There will be authentic demonstrations showing various skills which a soldier would have had to acquire to enable him to do his job "in the field". Stow Maries historic site also offers an impressive…

Designed for Industry Professionals, the Historic Buildings Workshop on 12th or 13th September will deliver 4.5 hrs of CPD time to all registered delegates. Led by signature speaker Malcolm Starr, (Dip Arch, Dip Cons, AA Dip, AABC, RIBA) of Historic England’s acclaimed At-Risk Register team and with expert input from Simon Marks (Purcell UK), this fascinating seminar will also include comments from Tim Howson of Maldon District Council, local Conservation Officer,  on how Stow Maries was rescued from collapse Time Location…

Online tickets sales have now ended. Tickets will then be available on the gate on a first come, first served basis. We are delighted to welcome a model airshow back to the site for 2019, showcasing aircraft of the type that would have been flown when Stow Maries was an active WW1 aerodrome. Courtesy of the Dawn Patrol Team, we will have model flying displays by warbirds from Edwardian times to present day. Aerobatic and 3D demonstrations will also take…

The is a ticketed event only. Please obtain your free ticket here@ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stow-maries-great-war-aerodrome-heritage-open-day-tickets-66873238657 Visit the site for Free as part of the national Heritage Open Day community. There will be object handling as well as access to our three exhibits as well as author Anne Carson on site.  

A rare chance to learn traditional skills in a truly historical setting. Peter Trick is a ‘time served’ Blacksmith with over 40 years’ experience, 38 of which were at the world-famous White Chapel Forge, London. He actively supports us at our events each year, in our very own original Blacksmith Forge. The opportunity has arisen for the site to offer a very unique experience for our friends and followers. Our 'Historical Hammerings' courses will run from 0900 to 1630 on…

Join us to commemorate the sacrifice of our Armed Forces all over the world. The site will be open from 11am with our service at 2pm. This is a free event but please download a ticket so we can manage site numbers. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/remembrance-day-tickets-74268405801

We are delighted to announce the return of our Hide Sessions! These sessions will give you access to one of our Woodland Hides for 2 hours where you will be able to see for yourself the diversity of bird life at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. At this time of year the woodland is teaming with a variety of birds; Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Woodpeckers, Nuthatch, Chaffinch, to name but a few. Sometimes a Sparrow Hawk swoops in for…

It’s 1916. The Great War is now entering a terrifying phase on the towns and cities of Britain as Zeppelin raids are taking place nightly causing mayhem and fatalities across southern England. The men and women of the 37th Squadron Royal Flying Corps stand ready to defend the approaches to the Thames – the gateway to London. Tonight’s weather is ideal for a German bombing raid and sure enough a fleet has been spotted over the North Sea off the…

It’s 1916. The Great War is now entering a terrifying phase on the towns and cities of Britain as Zeppelin raids are taking place nightly causing mayhem and fatalities across southern England. The men and women of the 37th Squadron Royal Flying Corps stand ready to defend the approaches to the Thames – the gateway to London. Tonight’s weather is ideal for a German bombing raid and sure enough a fleet has been spotted over the North Sea off the…

Help Santa to Save Christmas by finding all of his naughty elves. All around the Aerodrome Father Christmas' Elves are up to mischief! Can you help find them all? Each of the 15 Elves hiding on site will be holding a piece of jigsaw. Collect all the pieces, and take your completed picture to Father Christmas and you will be rewarded with a special gift. Prices are £15 per child, which includes a gift from Father Christmas Adults £6.50 (Includes…