The Shuttleworth Collection Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome Nr. Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP Telephone: +44 (0)1767 627927 Fax: +44 (0)1767 627949 Email: collection@shuttleworth.org
1960's & 70's Disco Friday 10th July 8pm until 12.30
Adults £7.50 in advance only.
Join us for a great evening and dance to two great decades of disco music.Bar available.Great Music, Great Atmosphere, Great Venue.
Sample Playlist:-1960'sChubby Checker, The Beatles, Mud, Dianna Ross, Bill Haley, Manfred Mann, Rolling Stones, Elvis, Queen, The Beach Boys, Neil Sedaka, Van Morrison, plus many more.
1970'sVillage People, Abba, Suzi Quatro, Status Quo, Tramps, Boney M, Bee Gees, Kool & The Gang, Rose Royce, Candi Staton, sister Sledge, The Real Thing, Earth Wind & Fire, Heatwave, plus many more.
To secure your tickets please call 01767 627933
1940's Hangar Dance & Supper - Saturday 11th July
Back by popular demand, this event sold out last year so please book early to aviod dissapointment.
Join us for a fabulous evening of entertaiment featuring Paul Roberts & the Swingers big band sound along with the stunning vocals of Kas our 1940's sweetheart singer.
Tickets in advance only. Adults £30 Tables are round tables of 10 persons a 10% discount is available for groups of 10 persons or more. Please call our Hotline if you need ten or more places.
Dance to the era of Swing and enjoy an authentic wartime supper!Period costume dress welcome - prize for the best period costume.
Venue Hangar 7 The Shuttleworth Collection. Arrive 8pm, Starts 8.30pm, Lights out 1am
Please call our ticket hotline 01767 627933 to secure your tickets
Evening Air Display 3 & LAA Party In the Park - 18th July 2009
Gates open 10am Flying starts 4pm
As the sun goes down the unique and world famous Shuttleworth aeroplanes go up!
Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage aircraft gracing the skies at our historic all grass aerodrome. On calm evenings we try to fly our Edwardian Fying Machines dating back to the earliest pioneering days of aviation. See the worlds' oldest airworthy aeroplane the Bleriot monoplane X1 dated 1909.Display content will be posted nearer the time.Display content subject to weather,availability & serviceability.“Tickets are non-refundable in the event the airshow is cancelled. If this should occur, vouchers will be issued for a future airshow".
Book online £18 per adult - save £2
£20 on the day at the gate
Scale Aeromodel Weekend
25th / 26th July
Gates open 9am Aeromodel flying begins at 10pmHistoric Old Warden Aerodrome is the perfect venue in which to fly your model aeroplane. Our all grass airfield is in a countryside setting and provides a stunning environment for model flying. Wether a novice or expert modeller there is always plenty of friendly advice and help on hand so come and join in the fun.Admission £9 Adults Seniors £8
Trade stands selling a wide range of modelling materials and equipment available.
For all information please contact Mike Reynolds 01526 323191 or mobile07775 662955
Military Pageant Air Display & Hawker Hunter / ACB members reunion*
Sunday 2nd August Gates open 9am Flying starts 2pm
A spectacular line up the world famous Shuttleworth Collections Mititary aeroplanes will take to the skies today. WW1 machines representing famous marques from the era such as Avro, Sopwith, Bristol, will display along with WW2 fighters including the legendary Hawker Sea Hurricane with it's distictive sound from the mighty Rolls- Royce Merlin engine.
Adults £25 on the day at the gate, book online adults £22.50 save £2.50
Accompanied children up to 16yrs Free!
Admission includes Swiss Garden, Bird of Prey Centre & Childrens Play Centre
Display content will be posted nearer the time.Display content subject to weather, availability and serviceability.“Tickets are non-refundable in the event the airshow is cancelled. If this should occur, vouchers will be issued for a future airshow".
* HAWKER HUNTER / ACB MEMBERS REUNION.
FOR MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON YOUR BEHALF.
PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR DEDICATED TICKET HOTLINE AND OUR STAFF WILL GIVE YOU THE DETAILS FOR PRE-BOOKING YOUR ADMISSION AND LUNCHEON. PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR DEDICATED TICKET HOTLINE 01767 627933
Tribute Concert Night with Tributes to Abba & the Bee Gees
Saturday 8th August starts 7.30pm access to the site is from 5pm Concert ends 10pm
Ticket tariff
Adults in advance £20 On the day £25 Online £18
Child in advance £10 On the day £12 Online £9
10% discount for 10 persons or more please call 01767 627933 to book.
Joint Proms and Tribute ticket in advance only Adult £43 Child £20
Evening Air Display 4 Saturday 15th August
Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage aircraft gracing the skies at our historic all grass aerodrome. On calm evenings we try to fly our Edwardian Fying Machines dating back to the earliest pioneering days of aviation. See the worlds' oldest airworthy aeroplane the Bleriot monoplane X1 dated 1909.Display content will be posted nearer the time.Display content subject to weather, availability and serviceability.“Tickets are non-refundable in the event the airshow is cancelled. If this should occur, vouchers will be issued for a future airshow".
The Shuttleworth Collection & Orchestrated Productions Presents
The Original Fyling Proms Concert Saturday 22nd August
The Original Flying Proms is well established as one of the regions premier outdoor concerts.Now in its eleventh year, the event is held in the beautiful and historic setting of the world famous Shuttleworth Collection. The combination of rare and unique vintage aircraft flying in time to a full 50 piece orchestra is one not to be missed. The evening concludes with a stunning firework finale. Experience the “Aerial Ballet“ with the Pilatus Sailplane glider! Discover the thrill of those magnificent men in their Edwardian “Flying Machines”!The Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Collection, Bird of Prey Centre are all included as part of your admission.
Adult in advance £27 On the day £35 online £25
Child in advance £16 On the day £20 online £14
10% discount for 10 persons or more. Please phone 01767 627933 to book.
Joint Proms & Tribute concert tickets adult £43 Child £20 in advance only
HAMPERS FOR TWO PEOPLE
Treat yourself to our delightful hampers! Ready for you to collect and no need to bring and carry your own food.
Hamper option 1
Cold meat selectionMixed leaf saladTomato, onion & french basil saladPasta saladRice saladColeslawCheese selectionChunky bread & butter
£25 per hamper
Hamper option 2
Rustic pork pie or pateHomemade red onion chutneyFresh mixed leaf saladPotato saladChunky coleslawPickled onionsCheese selectionRustic bread & butter
£20 per hamper
Optional extras such as drinks & desserts are available, please tel our catering manager Mrs Sonia Gunn for details 01767 627539Returnable deposit of £20 for the hamper basket & utensils is required
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Midsummer Picnic Concert Party
Soul, Motown & Reggae Sunday 23rd August 2009
Join us for an action packed, all hits, picnic throughout sunday afternoon and evening - a concert party not to be missed
See the real bands!Rose RoyceHeatwaveGeorge Mc CraeAlexander O'NealRight Said FredAswad Womack & WomackKool as the GangThe Real Thing
Plus..... Mowtown On Tour ShowUltimate Earth Wind & Fire
Tickets in advance onlineAdults £32.50 Child £10Tickets on the dayAdults £35 Child £12 2pm-11pmFor further information please call our hotline 01767 627933 Mon-Sun daytime01223 894566 Evenings & weekends
Shuttleworth Pageant Air Display - 6th September
Gates open 9am Flying starts 2pm
Gates open 9am - Flying begins 2pm
Adults £20 accompanied children up to 16 yrs admitted FREE
Admission includes entry to the Swiss Garden, Bird of Prey Centre & Childrens Play Centre - a great value day out for the whole family.
See a stunning line up of unique aeroplanes from the world famous Shuttleworth Collection plus visiting aeroplanes.
See the worlds' oldest airworthy aeroplane - the Bleriot X1 Monoplane 1909
Enjoy the Live Band and browse and buy at the many trade stands.
Save 10% when you book online - just £18 per adult - saving £2
£20 on the day at the gate.
Evening Air Display 5 Saturday 26th
Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage aircraft gracing the skies at our historic all grass aerodrome. On calm evenings we try to fly our Edwardian Fying Machines dating back to the earliest pioneering days of aviation. See the worlds' oldest airworthy aeroplane the Bleriot monoplane X1 dated 1909. There will be a fantastic opportunity to meet the Pilots who fly our aeroplanes! So if you have ever wondered what our aeroplanesare like to fly in here is your chance to find out! Not to be missed. Display content will be posted nearer the time.Display content subject to weather, availability and serviceability.“Tickets are non-refundable in the event the airshow is cancelled. If this should occur, vouchers will be issued for a future airshow". Book online £18 per adult - save £2
Autumn Air Display Sunday 4th October
Adults £20 accompanied children up to 16 years FREEAdmission includes entry to the Bird of Prey Centre, Swiss Garden and Childrens' Play Centre - a great value day out.
Book online £18 per adult - saving £2
£20 at the gate on the day
Fireworks Spectacular Saturday 7th November 2009
Advance ticket prices
Adults £7Child £5
Prices on the day
Adults £10Child £7
Gates open 5pm
Tribute Act, John & Dave as the Bruised Brothers 6pm
Firework Display 7pm
Ample parking. Refreshments and bar available on site
Book online or
01767 627933 Daytime
01223 894566 Evenings
A great evening out for the whole family to enjoy
The Fourth Annual Shuttleworth Collection Aviation Lecture
Saturday 14th November 2009(Organised by The Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society)
Wing Commander Ken Wallis
"A Career In Aviation"
Itinerary
09.30 Arrival Tea & CoffeeLecture Theatre Shuttleworth College
10.00 Lecture by Wing Cdr. Ken WallisLecture Theatre Shuttleworth College
12.30 Buffet LunchPrincess Charlotte RoomShuttleworth Collection Visitor Centre13.30 Guided Tour of the Shuttleworth CollectionVolunteer engineers & pilots on hand to explain more detail16.30 Return to Visitor Centre to browse and buy in the shopAll timings are approximateGuest speaker to be formally confirmedTickets in advance only
SVAS Members £32Non Members £37
Please call 01767 627933 to secure your tickets
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