Illustration of a family in sweaters passing dishes at a holiday dinner table with a gingerbread house (Christmas Lunch at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome)
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Christmas Lunch at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Guests dine in The Airmen’s Mess, the preserved Royal Flying Corps dining room featuring wooden furniture, parquet floors, uniforms on coat pegs, and a corner piano. Meals are cooked on site and feature two or three courses, including options such as roast turkey, pan-fried sea bass, or Mediterranean vegetable pie. Desserts include traditional Christmas pudding or cheesecake, followed by tea, coffee, and mince pies.

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Choose two or three courses, with options including butternut squash soup, Brussels pâté, roast turkey, pan-fried sea bass, vegan Mediterranean vegetable pie, Christmas pudding or cheesecake, followed by tea, coffee and a mince pie; soft drinks are available to buy, or guests can bring their own wine.

Location

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome · Flambird's Chase, Chelmsford, CM3 6RJ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Friends, families and groups who enjoy christmas dining in a historic setting

Vibe

Historic and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book your table in advance because places are limited and reservations are required for this lunch.
  • After booking, look out for the menu-choice email and confirm your selections before attending.
  • Bring your own wine if you want alcohol with lunch; soft drinks are available to purchase on site.
  • Arrive at 12:00, ahead of the 12:30 lunch service, so you are there for the scheduled start.
  • When confirming your menu by email, choose two or three courses and note the vegan Christmas pudding option.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Choose a two-course or three-course lunch.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book ahead?

Yes. Tables must be booked in advance, and numbers are limited.

What meal choices are available?

Choose two or three courses, with options including roast turkey, sea bass or a vegan Mediterranean vegetable pie.

Can I request a vegan meal?

Yes. The soup and Mediterranean vegetable pie are vegan, and a vegan option is available for the Christmas pudding.

Are drinks included with lunch?

Tea, coffee and a mince pie follow the meal. Soft drinks are available to purchase, or you may bring your own wine.

How long should I allow for lunch?

Allow about three hours for the lunch event.

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