Event Details

The Call to Arms

  • Sat 05 Aug 2023 to Sun 06 Aug 2023

  • 10AM - 3PM

Muster at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome to step back in time. A chance to attend a rare , Great War-Only Living History event.

August 1914.

As the shock of the declaration of war echoes through Europe, RFC Stow Maries is pressed into service as a mustering point for a variety of troops on their way to embark for France.

Join us at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome as the very best in Great War Living History from across the UK assemble for one of the very rare, Great War (WW1) dedicated Living History events.

Visitors:

Admission will cover ALL galleries, access to the Hangars of aircraft, access to ALL Living History camps and displays, Airmen’s Mess Cafe and Free parking!

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

  • 5th Aug Adult Admission(16yrs+): £ 10.00
    + £ 1.29 Fee - Sales end at 7am on 05 Aug 2023
  • 5th Aug Concs / Young Person (6-15yrs) Admission: £ 7.00
    + £ 1.08 Fee - Sales end at 7am on 05 Aug 2023
  • 6th Aug Concs / Young Person (6-15yrs) A: £ 7.00
    + £ 1.08 Fee - Sales end at 7am on 06 Aug 2023
  • 5th Aug Infant (0-5yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 7am on 05 Aug 2023
  • 6th Aug Infant (0-5yrs) Admission: FREE
    Sales end at 7am on 06 Aug 2023
  • 5th Aug Group Admsn (2 x Adult+2 x Young Person): £ 30.00
    + £ 2.68 Fee - Sales end at 7am on 05 Aug 2023
  • 6th Aug Adult Admission(16yrs+): £ 10.00
    + £ 1.29 Fee - Sales end at 7am on 06 Aug 2023
  • 6th Aug Group Admsn (2 x Adult+2 x Young P: £ 30.00
    + £ 2.68 Fee - Sales end at 7am on 06 Aug 2023

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  • Sun 13 Jul 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

A chance to enjoy spend quality time in our amazing Wildlife Conservation Zones, enjoying a different side to our historical site.

Stow Maries Living History Weekend

  • Sat 19 Jul 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

Join us at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome to step back in time. Over a thousand years of history brought to life!

Evacuees - the next draft!

  • Sat 26 Jul 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

A family focused event where young people (with a parent or guardian) get to experience being a WW2 Evacuee.

Stow Maries: Family Nature Day

  • Sun 27 Jul 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

A chance to enjoy spend quality time in our amazing Wildlife Conservation Zones, enjoying a different side to our historical site.

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