All you need to know for your day out
Visit
Opening times
Buy your general admission ticket online and it will be valid for 30 days (excluding events).
Winter Opening Hours
28 October 2024 – 11 Feb 2025
10.00 – 16.00
Last entry is at 15:30
Summer Opening Hours
12 Feb 2025 – 29 Oct 2025
10.00 – 17.00
Last entry is at 16:30
Closed
24 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
Re-opens 2 Jan 2025
Admission
Our online daily admission ticket can be used multiple times for up to 30 days.
Not valid on air shows and events: see Terms and Conditions
Your daily admission ticket gives you access to explore almost 60 acres of Shuttleworth, including the famous Shuttleworth Collection, the beautiful Swiss Garden, and the Woodland Walk.
GROUPS & CAR/MOTORCYCLE CLUBS
Groups of 15+ can benefit from bespoke packages. We also regularly welcome car and motorcycle clubs.
For more information click here.
Daily admission prices (includes 30 day return ticket)
Adults £17.50
Concession (Over 60 years, Military & Students) £16.00
Children FREE
Essential carers FREE
Complimentary admission with a valid membership card
Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society (SVAS)
Friends of the Swiss Garden
Old Warden Model Aircraft Club
Aircraft Enthusiasts Group (WEDNESDAY meetings only)
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) every MONDAY & THURSDAY
Gardeners World 2-4-1
Getting here by car
Feel free to use both of our entrances. For Hill Lane, please use the postcode – SG18 9EP and for Alder Drive – SG18 9DT
We are two miles due west of the A1 at Biggleswade, approx 20 miles from J13 on M1.
Address
Shuttleworth
Alder Drive
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9EA
SatNav USE SG18 9DT
Getting here by bike, foot, bus or air
Enjoy the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, known as Greensand Country, and get here by bike or on foot.
By bike or on foot
Numerous footpaths and bridleways connect Shuttleworth to stunning walks and rides. Visit the Greensand Country website to find our more things to do in our local area
By air
We have our own runway. To fly into Shuttleworth you must PPR – here are all the details.
By rail
Nearest railway stations:
Biggleswade 3 miles
+ 10 min taxi ride or 45 – 60 min walk
Bedford Station 9.5 miles
+ 20 mins taxi ride
Facilities
We have everything you need for a great day out
Our visitors tend to stay for most of the day, so we have great facilities to make sure you are comfortable throughout your visit. If there's anything you need, just ask one of our friendly staff or volunteers.
Food & Drink
While visiting Shuttleworth, why not head down to the Runway Café where we have a great seasonal menu? We pride ourselves on using local suppliers wherever we can, and we cook our food fresh to order. We also have daily specials, a wide variety of cakes and, of course, delicious fresh coffee.
Please note, on 23 December the café will be open for light snacks and drinks only from 10am – 1pm (the kitchen will not be open).
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange something a little more bespoke; please email catering@shuttleworth.org
Gift Shop
Our Shuttleworth Shop stocks a range of gifts, books, and mementos including our popular Shuttleworth branded clothing.
You can email shop@shuttleworth.org to order calendars and Shuttleworth merchandise.
Trails
Throughout the year trails are available to make your visit to Shuttleworth even more interesting.
Pick up paper copies of trails from our Admissions desk.
Accommodation & Camping
Accommodation
Our guest accommodation at Shuttleworth House: Garden Suite is warm and inviting with charming views across Old Warden Park…
The Garden Suite
Adjoining the main House, our Garden Suite is a short distance away with rooms offering unique views across the parkland bringing you and your guests close the the stunning natural landscape surrounding the venue.
The Princess Charlotte von Croy Flat
Named after Patron of the Trust, this one-of-a-kind self-contained apartment is as unique as any area of Shuttleworth House.
Camping
Available on air show dates…
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information ahead of your visit? Check out our FAQs for help...
Parking
We have various parking areas available on site on both our hard standing and grass paddock areas – depending on the event.
Dogs
We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads in the airfield paddocks and parkland. Dogs are not permitted indoors in the Hangars, Café, Swiss Garden or Shuttleworth House. Service dogs are permitted across the entirety of the site.
Please note that there is no shade in our parking areas.
30 day tickets
Your general admission tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of booking. You do not have to use your ticket for the day you’ve booked it. If your plans change, you can just use it whenever it suits you within that 30 day period.
Please note, tickets are non-transferable and tickets are not valid on event days when the whole site is in use, such as air shows. Check out our Events page here for dates where your tickets may not be valid.
Wheelchairs
We have three wheelchairs available to use for free while you’re on site with us.
On busy days, such as weekends and school holidays, it is advisable to book your wheelchair in advance – simply send us an email.
Weather closures
Our garden and walks can be very sensitive to extremes of weather and many of our trees are stressed by climate change. To keep everyone safe, we close our Woodland Walk in high winds and the Shuttleworth Swiss Garden is closed in gale force winds (force 8 and above).
Visiting the House
Shuttleworth House is predominantly a bustling weddings and events venue with a dedicated full time team looking after operations. Click here to find out more
On select days throughout year, we open the doors for all to explore the grand rooms of the Shuttleworth family’s former home.
We’re excited to announce the House will be open to the public on the following dates this year:
22 & 23 February 2025
20 & 21 April 2025
The House is also open during most air shows – please visit the dedicated event pages for the air shows to confirm the opening times for the House.
Flying In / PPR Booking
If you are flying in to visit us please ensure that you have filled out the form via the PPR booking page.
Accessibility
We have plenty of open space, flat areas and ramps in the hangars. Drop a line to us if you'd like to book a wheelchair. Our large site has a central parking location, so there is always a bit of a walk to get to all our key attractions. Please make our team aware of your specific needs on arrival. Given that you can start your journey with us anywhere on the 60 acre site, our helpful team will endeavour to park you as close as possible.
The Swiss Garden
The nine acre Swiss Garden has accessible paths throughout thanks to investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. There are seats throughout the Garden. There is a dedicated toilet block. Service dogs are permitted in the Garden.
Shuttleworth Collection
The Collection hangars have ramps throughout as well a generous sprinkling of seating. The hangar doors are kept open except in very inclement weather so it’s easy to get in and out. There are toilets, including an accessible toilet, in a central block midway through the hangars.
The Visitor Centre
Our warm and spacious visitor centre offers seating and toilets. Service dogs are welcome.
Shuttleworth House
Access to Shuttleworth House is via 6 steps (without handrails). Due to the listed status of the building we are unable to install handrails.
Please note Shuttleworth House is open on select days only.
Some feedback from our guests
Surpassed our expectations
My husband and I visited yesterday morning and the whole process surpassed our expectations. We thought everything was very well thought out, with plenty of parking space and nowhere did we feel crowded. We thought the catering especially noteworthy as we could see how clean everything was being kept.
A lovely day out
A beautiful day and stunning garden and an interesting collection. Staff are friendly and helpful, the site is vast and it’s easy to spend a day there.
So welcoming
The staff on duty were all pleasant and helpful, there were plenty of toilets and I’ve never seen so much hand sanitiser. It was an added bonus that some of the aircraft were practising for a forthcoming display.
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