A MAJOR tourist attraction has created a new event to champion the deep cultural heritage of Essex.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon, is mounting an event called A Time For Essex.

The celebrated museum is already a popular destination for history and aviation fans.

The new event will feature living history displays, a historic aircraft display and interactive talks.

Bosses say tickets are already flying out the door.

Visitor numbers are strictly controlled to maintain high levels of Covid security, but the venue will still welcome a throng of visitors from near and far to enjoy a great family day out.

Chief exec Ian Flint is looking forward to the event.

He said: “We decided it was about time we celebrated this amazing county and its heritage.

"We have everything from the Battle of Maldon and the Vikings up to the living history displays of the commandos of the Second World War – stopping by the witchfinders of the 16th Century and the Napoleonic period on the way.

"Throw in the local museum pop-ups and the air show, what more could you ask for?

"It’s all about Essex, it’s all exciting and it’s all here. It’s going to be brilliant.”

A Time For Essex takes place on July 25 from 10am.

Tickets are £17.50 (£5 under-15s), which includes access to all exhibitions, and must be booked in advance.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome boasts Europe's largest collection of Royal Flying Corps First World War buildings which were not adapted for further military use later in its history.

It is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Friday to Sunday.

Tickets are available at stowmaries.org.uk.