Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome was established in September 1916 as a base for 37 (Home Defence) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, which also operated from aerodromes at Rochford (today London Southend International Airport) and Goldhanger (long since disappeared). For two years it played a pivotal role in helping to defend the British mainland from attacks by German Zeppelin airships and Gotha fixed-wing bombers during World War One. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon, is delighted to announce that it will be hosting two extra STO-Ker activity days in the school holidays on Monday 7th & 14th August. On Monday 7th August, the site will offer a car themed day, with children making Rocket Cars, Balloon Cars, Hovercraft as well as 3D printing. The following Monday, 14th August, will see a more STEM focussed day with children experimenting with Robotics, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing as well as Paper Planes, Boomerangs and Rockets. Each day the activities will run from 10am-3pm with adults paying the normal admission price of £8 and each child taking part paying £7. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Both hot and cold food will be available in our Mess Café, or have a picnic on the Parade Ground Opening times: Open Every Day, Except Tuesdays Site open from 10am - 5pm Last entry 4pm Last tour 3pm Mess Hall Cafe closes at 4pm - Cafe offer subject to availability Groups and coach trips welcome by appointment every day except Tuesdays. Please fill out our booking form to make an enquiry. Entrance fees On non-event days: Adult: £8.00 Children under 16: free Concessions (over 65): £6.00 English Heritage Members: 2-for-1 on regular adult tickets on non-event days only | |||||||||||||||||||||||