Name: The Shuttleworth Collection
Rating: 5.0

The Shuttleworth Collection

Shuttleworth, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Discover The Shuttleworth Collection from our six hangars full of some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft and beautiful veteran vehicles, bicycles and carriages, to our nine-acre Regency garden, our Victorian mansion house, Grade II listed Old Warden Park and the expansive wider Estate, there’s plenty to discover at Shuttleworth.

Former home to the Shuttleworth family and now an award-winning wedding and events venue, Shuttleworth House is a mansion house designed by famed Victorian architect Henry Clutton, forming part of the Grade II registered Old Warden Park.

Prices starts from £19.50 for adults, free for Child(under 18) and £17.50 for 60+, armed forces, students. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Shuttleworth House: Former home to the Shuttleworth family and now an award-winning wedding and events venue, Shuttleworth House is a mansion house designed by famed Victorian architect Henry Clutton, forming part of the Grade II* registered Old Warden Park.
The Shuttleworth Estate: As well as looking after the Shuttleworth Collection, Swiss Garden and the Victorian mansion house, the Shuttleworth Trust also maintain, develop and care for the Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Estate.
Swiss Garden: Swiss Garden is a unique example of a Regency garden in the ‘Swiss Picturesque’ or ‘Alpine’ style forming part of the Grade II* registered Old Warden Park. An RHS Partner Garden, this stunning space is home to a range of quirky structures, resident peacocks and Champion trees.
The Shuttleworth Collection: Established by our founder, Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth and now maintained and cared for by the Shuttleworth Trust, the Shuttleworth Collection is a treasure trove of airworthy vintage aircraft from 1909-1950, as well as historical agricultural and steam exhibits, veteran cars, classic motorcycles, bicycles, vintage buses and carriages.
Shuttleworth Rescue & Firefighting Service: The Shuttleworth Rescue & Firefighting Service is a regulated Rescue & Firefighting Service (RFFS) responsible for providing fire, rescue, and emergency response across the Shuttleworth airfield and wider estate.

Facilities

Parking: We have eight marked disabled parking spaces near our Hill Lane entrance (SG18 9DT ///decorator.thus.branching) which are available on daily admission days. Further parking is available opposite hangars 3 - 6. This is a bit of a walk from our main entrance and is on gravel.
Food & Drinks: The Runway Café is free to access and offers a fantastic variety of locally sourced food and drink.
Toilets: There are accessible toilets in the following locations across the site: Visitor Centre, Runway Café, between Hangars 4 and 5 and Swiss Garden.
Dogs: We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads on the airfield paddocks and in the sunroom.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Daily Admission:

Adult: £19.50
Child under 18: FREE.
Concession: £17.50(60+, armed forces, students)

Pricing URL: https://www.shuttleworth.org/visit/before-you-visit/tickets-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Time may vary please check here: https://www.shuttleworth.org/visit/before-you-visit/opening-times

Address: Shuttleworth, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, UK

Post Code: SG18 9DT

Council: Central Bedfordshire

County: Bedfordshire

By Car: For daily admission you can use both our Hill Lane (SG18 9EP ///decorator.thus.branching) and Alder Drive entrances (SG18 9DT
By Air: We operate our own grass runway. To fly into Shuttleworth you must PPR via the Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome site.
By Rail: The closest railway stations to Shuttleworth are: Biggleswade 3 miles (+ 10 min taxi ride or 45 - 60 min walk). Bedford Station 9.5 miles (+ 20 mins taxi ride)
By Bike/Foot: Numerous footpaths and bridleways connect Shuttleworth to stunning walks and rides.
Parking: We have eight marked disabled parking spaces near our Hill Lane entrance (SG18 9DT ///decorator.thus.branching) which are available on daily admission days. Further parking is available opposite hangars 3 - 6. This is a bit of a walk from our main entrance and is on gravel.