Shuttleworth House. © The Shuttleworth Trust.

Shuttleworth House Open Day

Step into Shuttleworth House Open Day 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 history displays. There’ll also be plenty for the kids to get stuck into with children’s activities linking to the history of the house.

Our bar will be open, serving cream teas, hot drinks, snacks, and other beverages.

*Guided tours are available with a paid guided tour ticket.

Event Details

16 May 2027
10:00 - 16:00
History displays
Kids activities
Guided tours available

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 £15 per person.

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!