Event Details

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Late Summer Fly-in

  • Sat 26 Sep 2026

  • 10AM - 3PM

A chance for pilots and visitors to get together and enjoy the fresh Summer skies at our Museum.

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 not extra cost.

Remember, for these Added Value events, young people under 11 years in age are Admission Free!


THIS EVENT: The Summer Fly-In

Calling all aviation fans - or even, complete strangers to aviation!

Our Summer Fly-in is a perfect chance to catch a peak at the aircraft that fly throughout our area, all the time raising vital funds for our museum.

As you enjoy your visit to our site, strolling around the galleries and exhibitions, aircraft will be landing and parking up with metres of you on our flight line.

While there will be no aerial displays, this a great chance to see our museum at its best - with aircraft rolling down the strips.

Not only do you get to enjoy the aircraft, but your admission gains you all the benefits of enjoying our award-winning exhibitions, hangars and tours. All for the regular admission fee!

  • All Air activity is weather-dependant.
  • Please note - there are no 'Mess-Only' admissions available for this event.
  • All visitors will need to purchase admisson.
  • Propeller Club Members can enjoy this event without any admission charge.
  • Well behaved dogs on Short leads at all times are welcome, with their responsible owners.
  • You will be able to buy tickets on the door.
  • All images from 2025 Fly-in events.


Calling Pilots!

If you think you would like a spot at our event, please do let us know!

We accept Single-engined, Fixed wing aircraft (no Rotary or dual-axis controlled aircraft) and would love to hear from you. A special discount landing fee is available, too!

PPR MUST be arranged in advance and spaces will fill up quickly.

Please apply for PPR here.



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(16yrs+): £ 12.00
    + £ 1.42 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 26 Sep 2026
  • Retired / Junior (11-15yrs) Admission: £ 9.00
    + £ 1.22 Fee - Sales end at 8am on 26 Sep 2026
  • Child (0-10yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 8am on 26 Sep 2026

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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

Christmas at Stow

  • Sat 29 Nov 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

Come and celebrate Christmas with us in the the fabulous atmosphere of The Airmen's Mess café!

Experience Christmas lunch in a unique World War One Aerodrome

  • Thu 04 Dec 2025

  • 12PM - 3PM

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

Dawn Patrol

  • Sun 12 Apr 2026

  • 5AM - 9AM

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

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