Stow Maries: The Stow Maries Motorbike Show

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, you can enjoy our brilliant museum with just a little bit 'extra'. All at no extra cost.

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

THIS EVENT: The Stow Maries Motorbike Show

Fancy getting the bike out for a run?

We are a bit of a destination for the biker fraternity, here at Stow Maries. The Airmen's Mess cafe attracts riders from all over with its mouthwatering breakfasts, and our Wings and Wheels event is a huge favourite. We kept getting asked when the riders would get their 'own' event. So we thought - why not?!

VISITORS

For the same price as your usual admission, you get to enjoy rows and rows of all kinds of motorcycyles. You get to drift between machines for the air in the hangars and machines for the road outside - both the embodiment of freedom. Perhaps pick up a bargain from the traders, chat about the machines to the riders themselves, grab something from the BBQ... either way, a great day with plenty to see.

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

Image Credits: David Davies

RIDERS

PLEASE get in touch! Trumpies, Hondas, Kwacker, Yams, BMW, Ducatti, Harleys... we love you all! New or old.

We welcome applications from clubs AND indivuduals. Drop us an e-mail to info@stowmaries.org.uk to register, as soon as you can. You need to download this form and complete it. (You can attach it as a scan or a nice clear photograph). If you are a club, we need it for each member attending. Riders and Pillion free - BUT ONLY - STRICTLY ONLY - IF YOU REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Any riders arriving on the day who are not registered will need to pay admission.

TRADERS

Get in touch ASAP to secure your spot! We are interested in all traders related to bikes. We are already welcoming some familiar brands - why not join them? Download this form and send it in to info@stowmaries.org.uk (you can attach it as a scan or a nice clear photograph) - all the information you need is on there.

If this will be your first time trading at Stow Maries, we can offer you exclusive use of a 3m x 3m Gazebo (at no charge!), along with a 6ft table and 2-4 chairs. All at no fee!

Traders already confirmed for this event include, but not limited to, Lind Triumph and Chelmsford and District Advanced Motorcyclists.

We are open to all bikes - see below some of the ones that have captured the eye of the Events team. Ranging from cool classics to trips down memory lane - they're all lovely!