Stow Maries News

04 Dec 2024

Popular Museum closes for Winter with a Christmas Cracker

Hard-hit independent museum, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, has ended a run of fundraising events with a festive Craft Fayre....

12 Nov 2024

SMGWA Festival of Remembrance

Over 500 hundred visitors gathered to pay their respects to the fallen at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, witnessing the museum’s highly respected Remembrance Day Parade. ...

31 Oct 2024

Museum Welcomes Expert Historians

Stow Maries is inviting historical enthusiasts to yet another unique experience....

20 Sep 2024

Board of Trustees vote to fight on

The Board of Trustees of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome have made a difficult but brave decision about the future of the museum and the Charity that operates it....

19 Sep 2024

Families Flock to Fun Flying Event

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex, Europe’s largest surviving First World War aerodrome, has enjoyed yet another successful family event in the Essex sunshine....

18 Aug 2024

Festival of the Air Takes Off

SMGWA has hosted a spectacular celebration of all things Aviation....

04 Aug 2024

Wings & Wags Fun Dog Show Returns

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex, Europe's largest surviving First World War aerodrome, welcomed a flock of furry friends to a fundraising event, and scored a hit with audiences....

30 Jul 2024

WW1 Living History Event Major Success

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex, Europe's largest surviving First World War aerodrome, hosted another of its famous Living History Events this weekend, to great success....

23 Jul 2024

Historic England Peers Visit Aerodrome

Stow Maries has welcomed Lord Mendoza, the Chairman of national conservation charity, Historic England...

16 Jul 2024

Hackman's Lane Re-opens!

We are very glad to report that the roadworks that prevented access to our museum have been halted. Hackman's Lane is fully open!...

01 Sep 2022

Great War Aerodrome has been awarded National Museum Accreditation

Administered by Arts Council England on behalf of the UK Accreditation Partnership, Accreditation is the benchmark...

01 Sep 2022

New exhibition : Words Without Wires

Appropriately housed in the aerodrome’s Communications building, built in 1917, “Words Without Wires” is a must-see for all fans of early technology, aviation or the Great War. Boasting...

01 Jul 2022

New exhibition : Guiding the Empire

‘Guiding the Empire’ tells the little-known story of the Girl Guides and their invaluable contribution to the Great War in Great Britain. Ranging from life-saving action after bombing raids, through changing the...

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