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Events

Engineering Open Workshop 2025

For one weekend only, take a look behind the scenes at what it takes to restore, rebuild, maintain 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.

Our annual Open Workshop event lets you view and photograph the inner workings of some of our machines with plenty of staff and volunteers on hand to explain what it’s like to work with our extensive collection.

Across the weekend we’ll also have a fantastic range of demonstrations, talks and STEM activities for all ages.

 

Collection Aircraft on Display:

  • de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (Currently under restoration)
  • Percival Mew Gull (Currently under restoration)
  • Bleriot XI
  • Supermarine Spitfire Vc
  • Polikarpov Po-2

Collection Vehicles on Display:

  • Marot Gardon Quadcycle
  • Huck Starter Model ‘T’
  • Locomobile

Saturday:

  • Austin Seven Tourer 1934
  • MG 1939
  • Morris Oxford 1913
  • Peugeot 1902 or De Dietrich 1903
  • Railton 1934

Sunday

  • Austin Seven Tourer 1934
  • Crossley 1912
  • Fiat Topolino 1937
  • Jowett 1926
  • Railton 1934

Motorcycles [both days]

  • ABC 398cc 1920
  • Bond Minibyke 98cc 1949
  • BSA M20 500cc 1940
  • Sunbeam S8 500cc 1950

Clayton & Shuttleworth Heritage on Display:

  • Traction Engine “Phoenix” – In steam and powering the thrashing machine and elevator
  • Thrashing Machine
  • Straw Elevator
  • Chaff cutter
  • Saw Bench
  • Living Van
  • Portable Steam Engine – Static  as currently under restoration.

 

 

 

 

 

From Blériot to Spitfire Book Signing:  The newest edition of ‘From Blériot to Spitfire’ will be available to purchase and you’ll have the chance to get your copy signed by some of our pilots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shuttleworth House: Why not jump on one of our vintage buses and visit Shuttleworth House & explore its rich history spanning nearly 150 years, open from 11:00 – 15:00. Find out more here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spitfire Sit Ins: Your chance to sit in a genuine 1942 Mark Vc Spitfire, AR501, which amongst other duties in WW2 escorted the infamous USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Memphis Belle’.  Tickets are sold separately – to book please click HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anson Experience: For a small donation of £3, learn about our Avro Anson before taking a look inside

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guided Tours: Join one of our expert volunteers for a guided tour around our Hangars. Available from 10:30 – 14:30

Talks & Demonstrations: 

Attend talks and demonstrations on Huck’s Starter, the Centaurus Engine, and Rotary Engine giving an unique opportunity to explore the key innovations that shaped early aviation. These sessions focus on the historical development of aircraft engines and starting systems, showcasing the tools and technologies that powered planes in the early 20th century.

Cambridge Flying Group trial flights: On Sunday 23 February, CFG will be running 30-minute trial flights in their Tiger Moths. Find out more here.

Photo Exhibition:

The SVAS Photo Section is holding its annual exhibition in the Garden Room. There will be a great display of photographic prints portraying all things Shuttleworth -especially aeroplanes!

We will be inviting you to vote for your favourite picture and in return you will be able to choose a free postcard size photo from a selection of Shuttleworth subjects