Please note we have a new ticketing system so, for certain events, you will now be redirected to our Digitickets booking page.

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Airshows

Season Premiere Air Show 2025

Join us as we kick off our 2025 flying season in style with our Season Premiere air show. 

Watch as our historic aircraft take to the skies above Old Warden in what promises to be a brilliant display to start the summer. We’ll also be welcoming a wonderful range of visiting aircraft from across the globe. 

As well as our aircraft, you can enjoy our beautifully restored vintage vehicles as they head out on parade, catch a ride on one of our vintage buses up to Shuttleworth House to take in the site in all its splendour, and explore the hangars for even more remarkable living history stories.  

Refuel with some mouth-watering food and refreshing drinks before enjoying a moment of tranquillity in our beautiful Swiss Garden.  

We can’t wait to celebrate our 2025 opening with you. 

Tickets from £34.00 and kids go FREE!

 

 

Please note we have a new ticketing system so you will now be redirected to our Digitickets booking page.

All aircraft and vehicle appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.

Please be aware that this is a site-wide event day. To access the Runway Café or Visitor Attraction on this day, you will require an event ticket. 30-day return daily admission tickets are not valid on event days.

Aircraft Line Up

Visiting Aircraft

 

Airco DH.9 (Historic Aircraft Collection)

 

de Havilland DH.71 Tiger Moth (Private)

 

Douglas R4D-6S (static display only) (Commemorative Air Force)  

 

Lockheed 12A Electra (Ultimate Warbirds)

 

North American Aviation P-51D Mustang ‘Marinell‘ 

 

 

Pitts Special S-1D (Danny Williams)

 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX (Private)

 

Collection Aircraft

 

Avro Triplane

 

Avro 504K

 

Blackburn B2 

 

Blackburn Monoplane

 

Blériot XI 

 

Bristol Boxkite

 

Bristol F2b Fighter

 

Bristol M1c

 

Comper Swift

 

Deperdussin

 

de Havilland DH.60 Moth

 

Desoutter I

 

English Electric Wren

 

Fauvel AV.36

 

Gloster Gladiator I

 

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

 

de Havilland DH.60X Moth

 

 

de Havilland DH.88 Comet

 

Miles Hawk Speed Six

 

Miles Magister (Private)

 

Parnall Elf

 

Percival Provost

 

 

Piper Super Cub

 

Polikaprov Po-2

 

Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a

 

Sopwith Pup

 

Sopwith Triplane

 

Southern Martlet

 

Supermarine Spitfire Vc

 

Westland Lysander

 

Aircraft Images provided by Nick Blacow & Darren Harbar

What’s On

Ground attractions included in your ticket

FREE FUN FAIR 
Fun for kids big and small (and those who are still kids at heart).

CLAYTON & SHUTTLEWORTH HERITAGE
Learn more about how the Shuttleworth family fortune was made. See live demonstrations from various heritage exhibits from Clayton & Shuttleworth – one of the early builders of portable steam engines and thrashing machines.

BOFORS ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN
Let our enthusiastic team of volunteers guide you through working the BOFORS gun yourself. This interactive exhibit can be operated by ages 3 – 93!

DISCOVERY ZONES
Let the kids loose on a fantastic range of activities, from ‘make & paint’ to STEM related educational experiences.

SHUTTLEWORTH OPEN HOUSE
Open 10:00 –15:00.

With so much going on across the site, why not take a break to see where Richard Shuttleworth – our patron and founder of the Shuttleworth Collection – grew up? Discover the rich history of this Victorian mansion. Whilst your there why not grab a drink from the bar before heading back on a vintage bus or through our stunning 9-acre Regency Garden?

Please note, House opening times are subject to change/cancellation until 6 weeks prior to the event.

VINTAGE BUS RIDES
Step aboard one of Shuttleworth’s vintage buses and enjoy a trip to Shuttleworth House and back, as well as rides along the front of the Collection Hangars.

SWISS GARDEN
Step through ornate iron gates into the quiet idyll of Swiss Garden. With quirky structures to find, and resident peacocks, it’s the perfect shady retreat on a summer’s day.

Also on the day…

TRADERS
Spend some time browsing and shopping for a variety of aviation memorabilia, gifts, souvenirs and crafts along.

 

 

 

 


CATERING
Keep yourself and the kids going with some delicious take-away food and drink from our carefully curated caterers, or head to the Runway Café for seated dining.

Helpful information

Some handy details ahead of your visit...

Air Show Programmes

Coming to one of our 2025 Air Shows? Why not pick up a programme?

Available to purchase online in advance now or on the day, these limited-edition air show programmes will be a superb souvenir from your day at Shuttleworth.

Order yours now along with your air show ticket and it will be ready waiting for you to collect from the Shuttleworth Shop.

Ticket Protection

Our Ticket Protection offers piece of mind when purchasing your ticket. However, as is the case with any Ticket Protection policy, there will be some specific circumstances when this may not be valid.

To find out more about our Ticket Protection, please head to: Ticket Protection – Shuttleworth Events & Attractions

Air Show FAQs

TICKETING
ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?
Unless you have also purchased Ticket Protection (see above), all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, even in the event of an air show/event cancellation.

ARE TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE GATE?
We recommend pre-booking your visit to Shuttleworth, but we do offer tickets on the gate. Please note, if you’re paying with cash, no change will be given.

I CAN’T FIND MY TICKETS, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please contact enquiries@shuttleworth.org

DO I NEED TO PRINT MY TICKETS?
We can scan your ticket directly from your mobile device, so please save the paper and don’t print your ticket unless you need to. Please note: we do not accept screenshots of tickets.

DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN?
Kids go free to all our 2025 air shows, excluding Flying Proms.

DO YOU CATER FOR GROUP BOOKINGS?
We do! Please contact groups@shuttleworth.org

WHAT ARE SVAS TICKETS?
The Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society (SVAS) support the work of Shuttleworth, and so members get discounted entry to the Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens, as well as on-site events. You can join the membership here.

DO YOU OFFER MEDIA PASSES?
For all media enquiries, please email marketing@shuttleworth.org

GETTING HERE
HOW DO I GET TO SHUTTLEWORTH?
We encourage you to follow event signage to our Alder Drive entrance, using What3Words ///volcano.polka.airship or postcode SG18 9DT.

CAN I FLY IN?
Yes, please contact tower@shuttleworth.org

I’M COMING FROM A LONG WAY AWAY; DO YOU HAVE RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY LOCALLY?
We offer a range of accommodation on site: Camping, The Garden Suite at Shuttleworth House, and The Flat at Shuttleworth House. You can find out more here.

YOUR VISIT
WILL THE FULL AIRCRAFT LINE-UP BE FLYING?
All air show line ups are subject to weather and serviceability. Shuttleworth reserves the right to change the advertised line up at any time without prior notice.

WILL THE HOUSE BE OPEN?
House openings are listed on each of our air show pages. These are subject to change/cancellation until six week prior to the event.

WHERE DO I COLLECT MY PROGRAMME?
If you have pre-purchased an air show programme, you can collect this from the Shuttleworth shop in our Visitor Centre.

IS THERE FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE ON SITE?
As well as the Runway Café, we will have a range of external caterers on site.

CAN I BRING MY OWN FOOD & DRINK?
You are welcome to bring your own food and drink; however, we do not allow barbeques on site, and we ask that you refrain from bringing sharp knives on site.

DO YOU ACCEPT CASH?
We prefer cashless payments and accept all major debit and credit cards, and mobile payments. We can accept cash when no alternative is available but cannot guarantee that change will be provided.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?
Well behaved dogs are welcome on site. We do not permit dogs in the following areas: Visitor Centre, Collection hangars, Shop, Runway Café, or Swiss Garden. Service animals are welcome.

CAN I SMOKE/VAPE ON SITE?
We ask that you only smoke/vape in designated areas of the site.

DO YOU HAVE BABY CHANGING FACILITIES?
Baby changing facilities are available across the site including our Visitor Centre and Hangar toilets.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are prohibited:
– Fireworks and Garden Flares
– Barbecues and open fires
– Chinese Lanterns
– Naked flame
– Portable laser equipment and pens
– Gazebos and oversized umbrellas
– Drones
– Replica or similar fire arms or knives on trade stalls
– Powered access segways / scooters or skate boards

ACCESSIBILITY
DO YOU OFFER CARER TICKETS?
If you require a carer ticket, please contact enquiries@shuttleworth.org

IS THERE ACCESSIBLE PARKING ON SITE?
Disabled parking is available on a first-come first-served basis. Upon arrival, our stewards will direct you to the appropriate area of the site.

IS THE SITE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
We are proud to operate an accessible site. Due to the listed status of Shuttleworth House, accessibility is limited to the ground floor.

CAN I RESERVE A WHEELCHAIR?
We have a limited number of wheelchairs available to reserve on site. To reserve a wheelchair, please email enquiries@shuttleworth.org

ARE SERVICE ANIMALS PERMITTED ON SITE?
Service animals are permitted in all areas of the site.

Enhance your visit

Make your visit even more memorable...

Flightline Tours

Get right up close to the aircraft appearing at our Season Premiere as an experienced guide takes small groups directly onto the airfield. This is the closest you’ll get to our working aircraft and really does make your experience extra special. Just £12 per person.

Flightline tours are available within your booking journey when purchasing air show tickets. If you already have your tickets, please book flightline tours individually here >

Air Experience Flights

Take a trial flying lesson in one of Cambridge Flying Group’s fabulous wartime, two seater, open cockpit Tiger Moths with the chance to take the controls (if you wish).
For £299 your 30 minute flight will be conducted by a fully qualified flying instructor.

Stay with us

Whether you like camping or prefer four walls, we've got options for all tastes...

Camping

Pitch up at Shuttleworth with a tent or caravan. Enjoy that extra time on site with the option to take a break during an air show, and knowing you don’t have a long journey home at the end of a fun-filled day.

From 1-person tents to large motorhomes.
£20 per pitch, per night
Available from 1 to 5 nights: Wednesday– Sunday

Camping is available within your booking journey when purchasing air show tickets. If you already have your tickets, please book camping individually here >

The Garden Suite at Shuttleworth House

Offering beautiful views across the parkland and situated just a short walk away from the Collection and Garden.

Prices starting from £65*

*per single room, per night

BOOK HERE

The Flat at Shuttleworth House

Our truly unique self-contained apartment within Shuttleworth House boasting beautiful views across Old Warden Park.

Exclusively available on airbnb

From £110 per night

BOOK HERE (AIRBNB)

Tickets from £34.00 and kids go FREE!

Please note we have a new ticketing system so you will now be redirected to our Digitickets booking page.