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Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens
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."
Upcoming Events
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.
Our Air Shows run from May to October, each with a captivating theme you won't want to miss!
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Featured Event
Shuttleworth in Lights 2022
Thu 1 Dec 2022A stunning, mile long, illuminated trail around the Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens.
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Tai Chi
Thu 13 Oct 2022 & Thu November 10th 2022Tai Chi is recognised as a wonderful soft exercise and calming meditative movement – in the delightful and classical tree...
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Autumn Walk and Lunch with Head Gardener
Fri 14 Oct 2022Autumn highlights and a tour of the Swiss Garden with our Head Gardener
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Aviation Photography Night Shoot
Fri 14 Oct 2022 & Sat October 15th 2022Night shoot is back for 2022
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Fascinating Fungi!
Sun 16 Oct 2022SOLD OUT!!!!
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Forest Bathing
Sat 22 Oct 2022 & Sat November 19th 2022Bathe in the atmosphere of our Woodland Walk.
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Scarecrow Competition for Schools
Sat 22 Oct 2022 - Mon 31 Oct 2022We are thrilled to announce a new and very different event for the October half term and Halloween – the...
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Land Art for Kids
Mon 24 Oct 2022, Tue October 25th 2022, Wed October 26th 2022, Thu October 27th 2022 & Fri October 28th 2022Please only book these free activity tickets for any children under 16 in your group. Accompanying adults will need to...
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B. C. Hucks – Talk
Wed 26 Oct 2022Join Guy Thomas as he takes you through the career and exploits of aviation innovator Bentfield Charles Hucks.
Venue hire
Imagine 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 & Education
Discover our learning opportunities for all ages and levels. As an educational charity, we can offer activities designed to suit you.
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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.
Plenty to see
Great day out on a lovely day. Took a 13, 11 and 7yr old and was surprised how well they ALL loved it. Plenty to see in the hangers, lovely gardens, large children's playground and cafe.
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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UK Pedal Plane Gathering sets new World Record
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Shuttleworth Announce 2022 Air Show Dates
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Grotto & Fernery Reopens!
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