Museums & Galleries · Essex
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
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Photo: Chris (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Largest surviving Great War aerodrome in Europe
- Original 1917 buildings house historical exhibitions
- See wildlife including owls and Brown hares in meadow
- Exhibitions on women's war work and early wireless technology
- Flying displays at aerodrome events
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a WW1 aviation museum set among the largest surviving Great War aerodrome buildings in Europe, in the Essex countryside near Maldon. You can explore exhibitions housed in original 1917 buildings covering the Zeppelin and Gotha air raids, the role of women in the war effort, and early wireless technology, as well as spot wildlife such as owls and Brown hares across the meadows and ponds. It's well suited to family days out, school trips and aviation enthusiasts, with the site open Friday to Sunday and occasional flying events. Located in Essex, it's within easy reach of South Woodham Ferrers station 1.8 miles away, and there are 15 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you'd like to extend your visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday until December 2026
- Best for
- Family days out and school trips
- Booking
- Events bookable online
From the attraction's own website on 22 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- South Woodham Ferrers 1.8 miles
- North Fambridge 2.7 miles
- Battlesbridge 4.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page