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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  • Sat 23 Nov 2024

  • 9AM - 5PM

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  • Sun 01 Dec 2024

  • 10AM - 3PM

A chance to enjoy some truly festive creations from our community of local crafters, designers and makers - as well as the whole museum.

Stow Maries: Royal Flying Corps Living History

  • Sat 03 May 2025

  • 10AM - 3PM

During the Great War, the Royal Flying Corps operated from Stow Maries. Come and get a feel for that time, with our Living Historians.

Wings and Wheels 2025

  • Sun 25 May 2025

  • 10AM - 4PM

The ever-popular Wings and Wheels is returning to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. This event ALWAYS sells out - so book early!

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