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Aer0camp 21 at Shuttleworth
Wed 28 Jul 2021 - Fri 30 Jul 2021Time & Space Learning partnering with the Shuttleworth Collection to provide a unique blend of kinaesthetic and interactive learning for...
Welcome to Shuttleworth
The perfect family day out. Come and enjoy our amazing gardens, follow the woodland sculpture trail and discover a unique collection of vintage aircraft, all set in 875 acres of parkland at Old Warden Park.
What makes your perfect day out with the kids? Is it the small pleasures such as a picnic by the lake or making big discoveries like seeing some of the oldest flying machines in the world?
In our Swiss Garden, you’ll find the perfect selfie background and how about a chat with the engineers in our workshop while they restore vintage aircraft? Then relax with a locally made slice of cake and barista coffee as the children wear themselves out in our large play area - completely family friendly.
"Great collection of planes and great to see them taking off and landing so close by, brilliant play area and gorgeous gardens and parkland."
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If you’ve never witnessed a 1909 Blériot XI take off or experienced yoga outdoors, don’t miss our summer events programme. Guaranteed ooohs and ommms.
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Shuttleworth Flying Circus
Sat 14 Aug 2021Circus performers on the ground and in the air will produce a spectacle all from the comfort of a covid-secure box with barnstormers, wing walkers, pyrotechnic aerobatics and a huge firework display.
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Summer Walk and Lunch with Head Gardener
Fri 30 Jul 2021Summer highlights and a tour of the Swiss Garden with our Head Gardener
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Family Air Show
Sun 1 Aug 2021A family favourite celebrating the perennial need for speed, from Richard Shuttleworth’s favourite racer, Aerosuperbatics wingwalkers, and a number of...
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Aviation Photography Workshops
Fri 6 Aug 2021Available on Friday 6 August 2021
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NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
Sun 8 Aug 2021
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Summer Bug Hunt
Wed 11 Aug 2021Join members of the Bedfordshire Invertebrate Group on a walk around the Swiss Garden.
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Swiss Garden at Night with Live Music – Acoustic Pop and Indie
Fri 13 Aug 2021Relax and enjoy the Swiss Garden on a summers evening with live music.
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Shuttleworth Flying Circus
Sat 14 Aug 2021Circus performers on the ground and in the air will produce a spectacle all from the comfort of a covid-secure...
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Open Air Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fri 20 Aug 2021Presented by The Chapter House Theatre Company
Venue hireImagine having Shuttleworth House, the Collection Hangars or the Swiss Garden all to yourself! We offer exclusive hire for weddings, corporate events, filming and more.
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Schools & EducationDiscover our learning opportunities for all ages and levels. As an educational charity, we can offer activities designed to suit you.
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Our visitors love sharing their experiences of Shuttleworth.
Here are just a few.
A beautiful day
Stunning gardens and an interesting collection. Staff are friendly and helpful, the site is vast and it’s easy to spend a day there.
Amazing planes
Very nice for a stroll around especially on a nice day. Enjoy walking through the hangars and see some amazing planes then onto the gardens.
Great family day out
Beautiful and interesting and peaceful walks through the Swiss gardens... and interesting displays of old cars and aeroplanes. Great for a family day out.
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