Event Details

Dawn Patrol

  • Sun 26 Apr 2026

  • 5AM - 9AM

Join us in the early morning to enjoy the waking of our wildlife areas, in this carefully led Nature Walk.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is an offical Conservation Zone, a member of the English Woodland Scheme and hosts no less than 13 separate areas operated under the Natural England Entry and Higher Level Stewardship Schemes. It is home to 23 rare bird species and a wonderful range of flora and fauna.

Now, visitors have the oppotunity to share a magical time, usually only reserved for the team that care for this treasured location - they can be there when the ecology wakes.

Join us for this specially planned and curated Nature Walk as the Sun crests over a skyline barely changed since 1917 and as the Dawn Chorus resounds.

After a invigorating and pleasing spell in our wildlife areas, not usually accessible, you can repair to the 1917 Airmen's Mess Cafe for your choice of Breakfast and hot drinks.


  1. We regret that this event is not suitable for dogs.
  2. Propeller Club Members attract a reduced rate for this event - please contact Propeller Club to request a space.
  3. Ticketholders can elect to stay in the Mess after the event to enjoy the museum when it opens at 10am.
  4. Numbers are restricted to control noise and disturbance.

Location

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Flambird's Chase, Chelmsford, CM3 6RJ

Click here to get Google Map directions to the site entrance from your location. See also: Directions by Road

Ticket Prices

    Tickets are not yet on sale for this event.
    Tickets go on sale on Thu 01-Jan-2026 at 05:00.

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Stow Maries: Family Half-Term Woodland Nature Activity Day

  • Fri 31 Oct 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

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Propeller Club Membership: November 2025 - October 2026

  • Sat 01 Nov 2025

  • 9AM - 4PM

The Propeller Club is a perfect way of joining our family of supporters. Varied memberships are available, all supporting the Charity.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Remembrance Parade 2025

  • Sun 09 Nov 2025

  • 11AM - 3PM

Join us as we commemorate the Fallen at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, in the presence of the Lord Lieutenancy of Essex.

Experience Christmas lunch in a unique World War One Aerodrome

  • Thu 20 Nov 2025

  • 12PM - 3PM

Enjoy a superbly cooked and presented traditional Christmas lunch in the unique historical environment of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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