Stow Maries: Family Nature Day

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Events - 2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to our supporters, 2026 sees a bumper crop of events of all kinds. We are dedicated to highlighting that there is 'often something on at Stow'! With a series of 'Added Value' events - where admission fees are the same as regular entry, but you can enjoy our brilliant museum with just a little bit 'extra'. All at no extra cost.

Remember, for Added Value events, young people under 11 years in age are Admission Free, and for this particualr one - your ticket covers both days! Yup - if you come on the Saturday, you can come in on the Sunday, with no extra cost!

THIS EVENT: The Stow Maries Family Nature Day

Not just a museum. Not just an aerodrome.

For decades, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome was largely undisturbed by the passage of any intruders except the resident farmer, his workers and time.

This means that a thriving and diverse range of flora and fauna has had time to settle in and make themselves comfortable!

Even now, with the site a bustling hive of activity, the Charity takes the care and conservation of its ecology very seriously indeed - as a member of the Natural England Stewardships Scheme and as a Conservation Zone.

Now, you have a chance to join us and enjoy it!

At this Family Nature Day we will be searching for butterflies, bugs and mini-beasts! What can you find living in our meadows and woodlands? Take a close-up look and see if you can identify your finds with help from our Wildlife Guides.

Your time with us will include a guided walk around some of the quieter areas of the aerodrome that aren’t usually visited, and we are happy to lend binoculars to make it easier to spot some of our shy winged visitors.

You'll spend at least 90 minutes with the wildlife team in our conservation areas, with plenty of time left to explore other aspects of the day - including handling nature items and hearing more about our rare and endangered species. And, of course, your ticket includes all the usual museum attractions.

All you need to do is book your tickets and make yourself known at the Welcome Area after parking and we'll be ready to go!

All this, included as part of your usual admission fee - so you can enjoy the museum galleries, historical tour and Airmens Mess Cafe as well!

• There are no Mess-Only admissions at this event.
• We regret that this event is not suitable for dogs.
• Admission tickets will be available on the day.
• Propeller Club Members can enjoy this event without any admission charge.

Image Credits: Stretton/Beattie/SMGWA