150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth House

150 years ago, in 1876, the first foundation stone of Shuttleworth House (as we know it today) was laid.

Join us for this wonderful free event as we throw open the doors for you to explore our iconic Jacobean style mansion.

Discover the rich history of this opulent building with a guided tour from our knowledgeable volunteers or through our special exhibition 'Shuttleworth House Through the Ages'. From family home to convalescent home, agricultural college and now an award-winning wedding and events venue.

Our bar will be open serving, cream teas, hot drinks, snacks, beer, wine and cider.

Tree planting ceremony - more info coming soon!

Come and celebrate 150 years of heritage at Shuttleworth.

Event Details

17 May 2026
10:00 - 15:00
FREE entry
Guided tours
Special Exhibition
Kids Activities

The foundation stone of a new mansion was laid a few days ago in the Park. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Shuttleworth. The new house, which occupies the site of the old one previously belonging to Lord Ongley, is being built by Messrs W Cubitt & Co, London from designs by Mr H C Clutton. Mr W Bennison is Clerk of Works.

Rated 0 out of 5

The Builder, 1876

Shuttleworth House. Military Air Show 2025 © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Nick Blacow

Guided tours of Shuttleworth House

Our knowledgeable and engaging volunteers will lead you on a guided tour of Shuttleworth House, informing you of the history of the building and the Shuttleworth family. Tours are £10 per person.

Book a tour

Special Exhibition: Shuttleworth House Through the Ages

Join us on a journey through Shuttleworth House, as we take you back to the very start when Clayton & Shuttleworth were founded, to present day and our future plans.

Clayton & Shuttleworth (1850's - 1870's)
House Construction (1870's - 1880's)
Lifestyle of the Shuttleworth Family (1880's - 1910's)
Convalescent Home (WW1 & WWII)
Formation of Shuttleworth College & Trust (1940's - 1960's)
Life After Mrs Shuttleworth (1970's - 2010's)
Present Day & Future Plans (2015 - now)

Family In Swiss Garden At Season Premiere 2025 © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Mach 3 Studio

Kids Activities

We've put together a fun line-up of activities just for the kids:

Colouring sheets
Tile Trail - Can you find the tiles in the pictures around the House?
Picture Puzzle - We've hidden lots of pictures of various places in the House - search for the items / areas and keep a note of the locations.
Find the Ducks - Spot the rubber duck lookalikes quaking around the house and use your sheet to keep track.
Flags Galore - Learn all about flag signalling at sea, just as the Shuttleworth's did with their yachts.
Napkin Folding - Learn how to fold napkins to the high standard of the Shuttleworth family house maids and butlers!