Past Events

A two hour photographic workshop based in our woodland hide, led by an experienced photographer and wildlife expert. Choose between a 10am-12pm session or 1pm – 3pm session There will be a maximum of 3 people plus the guide on each session so please book early. Please bring your own equipment, no guaranteed sightings and would not be suitable for wheelchairs due to uneven ground.  Price £20 pp for 2hrs session  * Picture courtesy of Denis Stretton

A two hour photographic workshop based in our woodland hide, led by an experienced photographer and wildlife expert. Choose between a 10am-12pm session or 1pm – 3pm session There will be a maximum of 3 people plus the guide on each session so please book early. Please bring your own equipment, no guaranteed sightings and would not be suitable for wheelchairs due to uneven ground.  Price £20 pp for 2hrs session  * Picture courtesy of Denis Stretton

This year the Wings & Big Wheels rally will start at the aerodrome. The site will be open to the public from 9am, with no entrance fee. Between 10am & 11am Flambirds Chase will be shut to allow rally cars to depart. During this time their will be a de-tour in place for the public to access the site via Crows Lane, CM3 6RN Bacon Rolls & refreshments will be available to buy before the rally cars set out on…

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT This highly popular event returns to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome for its 3rd year. A fun day for the family that marries our favourite aircraft with vehicles. Everything from classic and vintage four-wheelers, motorbikes and coaches to vintage aircraft. A total celebration of vehicles from both land and air. Not to mention our 3 exhibitions, Mess and Shop. The Stow Maries trademark BBQ will also be in full swing. We will also be…

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.  

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