Event Details

Stow Maries: The Stow Maries Motorbike Show

  • Sat 16 May 2026

  • 10AM - 3PM

As summer gets started in earnest, join us to meet and mix with as many two-wheelers as we can muster - including you!

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.

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. 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.

  • 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

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+) Saturday 16 May: £ 12.00
    + £ 1.42 Fee - Sales end at 9am on 16 May 2026
  • Retired / Junior (11-15yrs) Saturday 16 May: £ 9.00
    + £ 1.22 Fee - Sales end at 9am on 16 May 2026
  • Child (0-10yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 9am on 16 May 2026

Other Upcoming Events

Propeller Club Membership: March 2026 to February 2027

  • Fri 13 Feb 2026

  • 9AM - 5PM

The Propeller Club is a perfect way of joining our family of supporters. Varied memberships are available, all supporting the Charity.

Stow Maries Registered Volunteer Only Event: Day 1

  • Wed 04 Mar 2026

  • 9AM - 4PM

A private event for EXISTING and REGISTERED Volunteers of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Stow Maries Registered Volunteer Only Event: Day 2

  • Thu 05 Mar 2026

  • 9AM - 4PM

A private event for EXISTING and REGISTERED Volunteers 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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