Summer Evening 2024
Our summer evening air show theme returns for another year of exciting displays, family friendly fun, and the guaranteed relaxed atmosphere only found at the Old Warden Aerodrome.
Witness The Collection aircraft and exciting visitors take the skies, explore the history behind some of our most iconic vehicles and machines, and get up close and personal with some aviation icons as we see the return of our much loved ‘Paddock Uncovered’ experience.
The Old Warden Aerodrome is unique in itself, sporting one of the only remaining grass airfields in the country. It offers a unique setting in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside with picturesque views and stunning scenery that provides a perfect backdrop to our spectacular air displays.
If it is variety you’re after, the vast Shuttleworth site truly has something for all interest types, look through the list below for more information.
What's On
Saturday
Air Show
A Shuttleworth favourite and ever popular Summer Evening Air Show kicks off in style, be ready to be wowed with a number of aircraft appearances.
Flying display: 17:30 – sunset
Shuttleworth Playground
Take the little ones on an adventure through the Shuttleworth Playground with a range of equipment perfect for ages up to 12.
Interactive Discovery Zones
The Discovery Zones at Shuttleworth air displays are buzzing with engaging interactives aimed at all ages.
The very young are really excited to be given the chance to pilot the Joystick Club’s awesome pedal planes. The disappointment felt by those too tall to fit in them is soon tempered by the opportunity to construct and launch their own stomp rocket with YES or to design and build their own chuck-glider with Time & Space Learning.
Simulators are always popular, be it the British Gliding Association’s K13 cockpit simulator, WAHT’s superbly visceral Rocking Nacelle WW1 cockpit sim or the Joystick Club’s incredible Tomahawk and Seneca cockpit sims.
It is not all about flying, though – Shuttleworth’s Discovery Team will always have a really fun activity for you to build and take away, such as their ever-popular pop-pop steam boats or rapid racers. Budding artists of all ages can try their hand at creating a work of art with the Art for All Roadshow. And those who like their creations to be on a smaller scale can sit down with IPMS Brampton for the free Airfix Make n’ Paint workshops.
New for 2024
Build a 1/3 scale Hawker Hurricane with Sci-Hi Education, immerse yourself in the Mark Rutherford School’s Incredible Planetarium, have creative fun with the Charlie Moore Art Club and Time & Space Learning’s Aer0naut School.
Shuttleworth Swiss Garden
Enjoy a walk through ornate ironwork gates into a delightful Regency and Victorian layered garden. Discover a green and pleasant idyll, with a fascinating history dating back to its creation at the start of the nineteenth century. There is plenty to enjoy in every corner of the garden, whether it be the brightly decorated Indian Kiosk, the quirky Swiss Cottage, or the magical Grotto & Fernery with its own micro climate and unique variety of exotic plants.
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.
Ground Attractions
Shuttleworth’s popular ‘Uncovered Paddock’ is back, join us on the airfield for an up close look at the aircraft that will be displaying at the show.
Much more to follow…
Traders
Spend time browsing and enjoying a wide variety of traders on site, accompanied by the Shuttleworth Shop where you can pick up your pre-booked event programme.
Food and Drink
Runway Café
Open 12:00 until 19:00. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal, pick up a coffee and cake or choose from a a large selection of fresh sandwiches and cold drinks.
Lunch served 12:00 until 17:00
Refuelling Bar
Open 12:00 until 20:00pm. Pick up a coffee, sandwich, cold drink or bottled beer and cider, as well as locally sourced ales.
Catering Pods
Open 13:00 until 20:00pm. Pick up a coffee, cold drink as well as a tasty locally sourced burger.
External Caterers
TBC
Aircraft Line Up
Visiting Aircraft
Details to follow…
Collection Aircraft
Details to follow…
Stay With Us
Camping
From 1-person tents to large motorhomes can enjoy the beauty of camping at Old Warden Park.
£20 per pitch, per night
(Available from 1 to 4 nights: Thursday – Sunday)
The House
The Garden Suite Accommodation
Offering beautiful views across the parkland and situated just a short walk away from the Collection & Gardens.
Prices starting from £65*
*per single room, per night
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The Flat
Our truly unique self-contained apartment within Shuttleworth House boasting beautiful views across Old Warden Park.
Exclusively available on airbnb for 2024
From £110 per night
Pleasure Flights
Pleasure Flights
Further Information to come…
Group Bookings
Group Bookings
Group Bookings
For group and coach rates please email groups@shuttleworth.org or call 07375 639 683
Getting Here
Driving
Access to the Air Show site by car or motorbike is via Alder Drive. This is located on the B658 Shefford Road. To find us please use the postcode SG18 9DT and follow the AA signage.
We are two miles due west of the A1 at Biggleswade, approx 20 miles from J13 on M1.
Please note that depending on traffic and your time of arrival, you may have to queue for anything up to an hour.
The old Collection entrance on Hill Lane is for pedestrians, cyclists and air show participants only
By Air
Visiting Pilots
For those visitors wishing to fly into the show, we have a limited number of PPR slots available. In order to book your slot, you will first need to purchase an air show ticket for each person in your aircraft.
Once you have bought your ticket, please email the Airfield Manager to book your landing slot or call John de Main on: 07875 028876 and quote your ticket number. Please note that a landing fee is an additional £10 payable on the day.
Pedestrians & Cyclists
Pedestrians and cyclists can enter via the gate on Hill Lane, where a member of staff will check your ticket on arrival. Please note that tickets must be pre-booked as we do not sell tickets on the day at this entrance.
Hill Lane entrance postcode: SG18 9EP
Taxis
Drop off and pick up for taxis entrance on Hill Lane, postcode: SG18 9EP.
Important Information
Ticket Protection – Terms and Conditions
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Find our FAQ section here: Air Shows Frequently Asked Questions – Shuttleworth Events & Attractions