Event Details

Stow Maries: Multi-Period Living History Show

  • Sat 04 Jul 2026 to Sun 05 Jul 2026

  • 10AM - 3PM

Indulge in a wander through 1,000 years of history as historians from across the ages come together at Stow Maries.

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, and 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 Multi-Period Living History Show

VISITORS:

A return to Stow for this popular event. Not sure which historical period you prefer? A fan of the Vikings? Perhaps the Medieval? Maybe you like WW2?

This is the event for you.

With camps scattered across the site illustrating periods of history from across the ages, you'll get a chance to explore all of them. The clang of steel swords, the crash of rifle fire...its all here!

Please note: this is NOT an air event.

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

  • There are no Mess-Only admissions at this event.
  • Well-behaved dogs on short leads at all times are welcome.
  • Any remaining Admission tickets will be available on the day.
  • Propeller Club Members can enjoy this event without any admission charge.

RE-ENACTORS and LIVING HISTORIANS

We would welcome applications form your group to attend! We are interested in Camps from all periods.

There will be opportunities for arena displays.

We have little or no modern camping space so Living History Camping is a must. WW2 groups welcome, please - but Commonwealth forces only, please!

In the first instance, please contact info@stowmaries.org.uk with information and recent images of your group.


TRADERS

We welcome applications from themed and appropriate traders. Please contact info@stowmaries.org.uk with details of your stand and recent images. You will need to complete this form and attach it to your e-mail. We regret we are unable to accept applications from food vendors.


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

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

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  • Fri 31 Oct 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

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  • Sun 09 Nov 2025

  • 11AM - 3PM

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Experience Christmas lunch in a unique World War One Aerodrome

  • Thu 20 Nov 2025

  • 12PM - 3PM

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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!

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