Engineering Open Workshop

Museums have curators, we have engineers...

...and, for one weekend only, you can discover what it takes to restore, rebuild and operate one of the world's most extensive collections of working vintage agricultural exhibits, veteran and vintage vehicles, and aircraft from the earliest days of flight.

But that's not all! There's so much going on across the weekend, from demonstrations to engine runs, STEM activities for all ages and more. So, whether you're passionate about aviation and heritage, or looking to find out more about a career in engineering, our Engineering Open Workshop has something for you.

Scroll down to see everything you can catch at this year's workshop.

All aircraft and vehicle appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.

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Event Details

21 - 22 February 2026
09:00 - 16:00
Behind the scenes access
Tickets from £20.00 and kids go FREE!

[Loved] seeing young people being interested in old planes

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With the barriers removed, people can get up close and see exactly how the aircraft are constructed and maintained with plenty of engineers and pilots available to explain how things work.

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Review from Vintage Aviation News

The traction engine display was amazing.

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Itinerary

21 - 22 February 2026

09:00 Gates & ground attractions open
10:00 Hucks Starter & Hawker Hind demo
10:00 Vintage bus rides begin
10:00 Shuttleworth House opens
11:00 Clayton & Shuttleworth Portable Steam Engine restoration talk
11:00 Guided tour of Shuttleworth House
11:30 Guided Hangar tours begin (also at 12:30, 13:30 & 14:30)
11:30 Centaurus engine demo
12:00 Rotary Engine talk & demo
13:00 Sopwith Camel engine run
13:00 Guided tour of Shuttleworth House
14:00 Tractor parade
15:00 Hucks Starter & Hawker Hind demo
15:00 Final bus from Shuttleworth House
16:00 Gates close

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Pilot Dodge Bailey Talking To Visitors. Engineering Open Workshop 2025. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd.

Featured Exhibits

Collection Aircraft

Step behind the barriers to see...

Featured aircraft - Supermarine Spitfire Vc, Southern Martlet and Bristol M.1C.

Aircraft restoration projects - Percival Mew Gull, English Electric Wren and Deperdussin.

Engine ground run demonstration - Sopwith Camel.

Hucks starter demonstration - Hawker Hind.

Collection Vehicles

As well as our on-demand Edwardian bus service to and from Shuttleworth House, you can enjoy...

Interactive opportunities - Studebaker Car rides and Bofors anti-aircraft gun.

In the engineering workshop - ABC Motorcycle, 1899 Marot-Gardon Quadricycle, 1900 Locomobile, Ford Model A Truck and Leyland Bus Engine.

Clayton & Shuttleworth Heritage

In steam - Portable Steam Engine powering the Thrashing Set, Traction Engine "Phoenix".

On display - Living Van.

FREE ground attractions included in your ticket

The Vehicle Team. Engineering Open Workshop 2025. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd. (2)

Talks & Demos

The day will include a range of fantastic talks and demonstrations from our engineers and volunteers.

Exploring The Hangars. Engineering Open Workshop 2025. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd.

Collection Hangars

Explore our Collection hangars and discover a treasure-trove of aircraft dating from 1909 to the 1950s. For just £5 per person, why not enjoy a guided tour?

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