Best Of British 2023 © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Nick Blacow

Best of British Air Show

Best of British Air Show 2025

Don your bowler hats and wave those flags as we celebrate the incredible achievements of aviation and automation in Great Britain.

Explore the rich history of engineering technology here at Shuttleworth, home to the oldest airworthy British aircraft, significant agricultural machinery, iconic motor vehicles and bikes, as well as aircraft that defended our skies.

With parades, thrilling air displays, and various interactive experiences, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

From delicious food and drink to classic fun fair entertainment, get your tickets today and join us as we celebrate the very Best of British!

All aircraft appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.

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Event Details

30 August 2025
09:00 - 20:00
Tickets from £36.00 and kids go FREE!
Group rate available

Itinerary

30 August 2025

09:00 Gates Open
09:00 Ground Attractions Open
14:00 First Flying Display Commences
17:30 First Flying Display Ends Approx.
19:00 Second Flying Display Commences
20:00 Second Flying Display Ends Approx.
20:00 Gates Close

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Aircraft line-up

Visiting Aircraft

Supermarine Spitfire (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight)
Gloster Gladiator Mk.II (The Fighter Collection)
Grob Tutor (Royal Air Force)
de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.52 (Norwegian Historic Flight)
Slingsby Petrel (Private)
Westland Gazelle x2 (Gazelle Squadron)
Westland Lynx (Project Lynx)
Westland Lysander Mk.III (Aircraft Restoration Company)
Westland Wasp (Navy Wings)

Collection Aircraft

Avro Anson C.19
Avro Triplane
Avro 504K
Blackburn B2
Blackburn Type D Monoplane
Blériot XI
Bristol Boxkite
Bristol F2b Fighter
Bristol M1c
Comper Swift
Desoutter I
English Electric Wren
Gloster Gladiator I
de Havilland DH.51 ‘Miss Kenya‘
de Havilland DH.60
de Havilland DH.60X Moth
de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth
de Havilland DH.88 Comet
Miles Hawk Speed Six
Miles Magister
Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a
Sopwith Pup
Sopwith Triplane
Southern Martlet
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
Westland Lysander III

FREE ground attractions included in your ticket

Children's Rides

Fun for kids big and small.

Clayton & Shuttleworth Heritage

Live demonstrations from various heritage exhibits from Clayton & Shuttleworth.

Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun

Let our enthusiastic team of volunteers guide you through working the BOFORS gun yourself.

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?

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

With quirky structures to find, and resident peacocks, it’s the perfect shady retreat on a summer’s day.

Visitor information

Trade stalls

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

Food & drink

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.

Airshow 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 or the Information Pod on the day.

Buy a programme individually

Children On The Paddocks. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo William Hopkinson

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

You'll automatically be asked if you'd like this when booking your tickets. If you've already got your tickets, you can purchase it individually here.

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

FAQs

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Flightline tours

Get right up close to the aircraft appearing at our Best of British Air Show 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.

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Stay with us

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.

Book camping individually here