Past Events

The wildlife at Stow is a very important part of the sites identity, so we have been working with our volunteers to produce a wildlife walk, which takes you outside the boundaries of the main site. These walks can only be done with one of the sites wildlife guides. Choose between a 11am-12pm session or 2pm – 3pm session on either Sunday 24th February or Sunday 24th March 2019 There will be a maximum of 8 people plus the guide…

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 on either the 24th February or 24th March 2019 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…

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us on Mother’s Day for a Vintage afternoon which will celebrate the end of the RAF centenary year, with a real focus on the importance of mothers during times of conflict. Enjoy a sherry or prosecco on arrival, followed by afternoon tea and live music, including favourites such as ‘White Cliffs of Dover’ & ‘Que Sera Sera’. Our ‘Rule Britannia’ Women at War exhibition will be open. Use our Edwardian photographic studio as…

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…