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Learn how to make your own poppy brooch for Remembrance Day.
Please note, the camera will sometimes go down due to...
Please note, the camera will sometimes go down due to battery changes and...
The day started cold and overcast, but the volunteers had made most of the preparations the day before
so the white hangar and RE Workshop were ready for the estimated 39 teams to arrive.
We had a briefing at 09h00 in the Dope...
In the week leading up to one of the most poignant dates of the year, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has received confirmation from Maldon District Council that the site will be able to increase its aircraft movements to no more than 3,000 in...
Over the last two days, the Ford Exhaust Team from Dunton Technical Centre have been working on site as part of their 'Community Days' scheme.
More than 25 Ford employees visited the site on both days helping to spruce up the site by...
Friday 27th July 2018 saw the opening of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome’s third permanent exhibition, Rule Britannia – Women in the Great War.
Mr Whittingdale MP welcomed HM Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst...
What a great day it is at the Aerodrome today! We've just been presented with a cheque for £1,000 from The Charity Classic Vehicle Club (CCVC) after the very successful Great War Run, car rally back in April. We can't thank you...
On Tuesday 13th February at 10.00 pm. Channel 5 Select will show a film, which features the Owls at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.
It can be viewed on Freeview 54; Freesat 133; Sky 175; Virgin 152
Last Sunday saw the communities surrounding Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome come together in a sensitive and respectful Remembrance day Parade.
Both Serving and ex-members of HM forces were joined by representatives of local Navy,...
The Volunteers, Supporters, Staff and Trustees of the Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome are disappointed that Maldon District Council last night turned down our application for new conditions to our Planning Permissions, which would have allowed...
One of Essex’s biggest Armed Forces Days took place on Saturday 24th June, at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, on behalf of Maldon District Council.
The day celebrated the UK’s Armed Forces in all their glory. A flag was...
The Aerodrome is delighted to announce it now has its own pre-owned book store, located in The Mess. We would love you to come and browse and purchase books, and if you have any books you no longer need we would love you to donate them. It will...
Last Saturday, being the first in the month saw 18 youngsters aged between 6 and 14 attend STO-Kers at 10am, to take part with their parents and minders in a range of activities.
After a general introduction and safety talk in the...
Love Planes? Love Wine? Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has twined itself with Newhall Wines.
Book onto one of our scheduled tours or book your own Group Tour. Contact Newhall Wines on 01621 828343 or
On behalf of everyone at the aerodrome, I would like to thank you all for the amazing support you gave to our event yesterday. All the volunteers and exhibitors worked so hard to make sure everyone had a great day, and the commitment stayed on...
Earlier on this year we welcomed Essex Sounds to visit Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome and record the sounds during one of our flying events.
The Essex Sounds website hosts a wide variety of sounds recorded around Essex by sound...
The Antiques Roadshow Detectives unveil the story of a family history, which brings them finally to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.
First broadcast on BBC2, Wednesday 15th April.
In the budget speech today, Chancellor George Osborne announced a £1.5 million pound grant to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome following an application by the aerodrome to erect the Twin Aeroplane Sheds (hangars) back on site.
...Stow Maries Little Owls and wildlife were featured on BBC's Winterwatch this evening.
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon in Essex, is set to benefit from a £200K grant. The grant – which comes from a fund of almost £1 million that helps to save important heritage sites, is one of the largest...
The English Heritage (now Historic England) Angel Awards celebrates the ordinary men and women who fight to rescue the historic buildings around Britain in danger of falling down. Launched last year with the Daily Telegraph the...
Thanks to a £1.5 million grant from National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF), Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Trust has secured Europe’s only remaining unaltered First World War Aerodrome – Stow Maries in Purleigh, near Maldon,...