Join us at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome for our signature event, raising vital funds for our museum.
To help you, we're lowering our admission fees and - for the first time ever - if you book your tickets before 01 April 2025, WE WILL PAY YOUR BOOKING FEES!!! Tickets that are left, if there are any, will be on the door at a higher rate.
As part of the event, weather permitting, our own and guest aircraft will entertain and amaze in the skies above us, just like they did in 1918. On the ground, hundreds of cars will gleam in the sun as you wander amongst them.
Opportunities to get up close and personal to the aircraft for that vital photograph will be available on the day. As will our famous Airmen's Mess Café, Bar (provided by local brewery Datum Attitude) BBQ and full access to all of our award-winning exhibitions.
This event ALWAYS sells out, so please book early to avoid disappointment .
Want to fly-in as a visitor?
Check the details here! or copy and paste this into your browser:
https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/contact/directions-air
Amongst the iconic and atmospheric buildings of the last untouched and active Great War Aerodrome in Europe, hundreds of Classic cars and motorcycles will be displayed for you to enjoy. These lovingly restored vehicles come from near and far for this hugely popular event.
We are very interested in all manner of vehicles - but space is limited and its first come, first served.
Applying to take part couldn't be simpler.
Send your completed application form with all the details filled in to info@stowmaries.org.uk as soon as you can. Attach some good quality images of your vehicles. We will review your application and get back to you to confirm if you have a place. Drivers of the vehicles get in for no charge, all passengers must purchase a ticket.
All proceeds from this event go to saving our aerodrome - the last of its kind in the Europe!
Application forms can be downloaded here.
If you would like to support our show in the air or on the ground with an aircraft, please contact airops@stowmaries.org.uk . Please note - this is a fund-raising event.
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