Event Details

Stow Maries: Back to the WW2 Farm

  • Sat 30 Aug 2025 to Sun 31 Aug 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

During WW2, our museum was an active farm. Come and see what it was like, through our Living History interpreters.

Don't you know there's a War on?


Join us at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome as we celebrate its role in the Second World War.

During this time, RFC and RAF Stow Maries were long gone, and the site had reverted to its traditional role - that of a farm under the careful watch of the Turner family and Flambirds Farm.

Revisiting this intreprid time, join the Living Historians as they delve into the life of members of the Women's Land Army, the Women's Volunteer Service and the daunting and powerful County War Agricultural Executive Committee of Essex!!

Visitors that want to attend in WW2 period attire - please contact info@stowmaries.org.uk to qualify for reduced admission fees!

For just your standard admission fee, you get to enjoy all they have to show and tell, as well as our range of exciting exhibitions and tours.

This event will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.

There are no Mess-Only admissions on these event days.

Propeller Club Members can enjoy this event without any admission charge.

Tickets purchased in advance will provide admission for both Saturday and Sunday of this event. Tickets are not transferable.


Location

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Hackmans Lane Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6RN

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

Ticket Prices

  • Adult Admission 30/ 31 Aug (16yrs+): £ 12.00
    + £ 1.42 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 31 Aug 2025
  • Retired / Young Person (6-15yrs) 30/31 Aug: £ 9.00
    + £ 1.22 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 31 Aug 2025
  • Infant (0-5yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 8am on 31 Aug 2025
  • Group 30/31 Aug (2 x Adult+2 x Con/Young Person): £ 37.00
    + £ 3.16 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 31 Aug 2025

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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Remembrance Parade 2024

  • Sun 10 Nov 2024

  • 11AM - 3PM

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

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome presents Frontline:England

  • Sat 23 Nov 2024

  • 9AM - 5PM

Explore Great War history at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome - a must-see event!

Christmas Craft Fayre

  • Sun 01 Dec 2024

  • 10AM - 3PM

A chance to enjoy some truly festive creations from our community of local crafters, designers and makers - as well as the whole museum.

Stow Maries: Royal Flying Corps Living History

  • Sat 03 May 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

During the Great War, the Royal Flying Corps operated from Stow Maries. Come and get a feel for that time, with our Living Historians.

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