Proms Weekend 2024
Enjoy a weekend of proms activities for the whole family as we include a second day of entertainment this year.
Join us on the 31st August and 1st September for two spectacular proms performances, including our new family format on Sunday 1st featuring the Carnival of the Animals along side a host of ground entertainment for children.
There will also be plenty to do on both days ahead of the performances; from the Shuttleworth Collection with its historic aircraft and vehicles, to the elegantly landscaped Shuttleworth Gardens and nature trails. The prestigious Shuttleworth House with its unique Victorian decorations can also be reached by vintage bus, and there will be family friendly activities to keep all ages entertained.
Flying Proms - Saturday 31st August
Flying Proms
Flying Proms
We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Flying Proms will return for another exciting evening of entertainment, both in the air and on ground.
Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, accompanied by a gracefully choreographed air display and the unique climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music. Don’t miss your chance to witness this spectacular treat for all the senses!
Saturday Proms - Visiting Aircraft
Visiting Aircraft
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Avro Lancaster
Extra 330 SC – Mark Jefferies
Grob G 109 x2 – Airborne Pyrotechnics
Letov LF-107 Lunak
Collection Aircraft
Collection Aircraft
Avro Triplane
Bristol Boxkite
de Havilland DH51
de Havilland DH60X Moth
de Havilland DH82a Tiger Moth
Darren Harbar Photography
de Havilland DH.88 Comet
Darren Harbar Photography
Desoutter II
Gloster Gladiator
Miles Magister
Image by Darren Harbar
Parnall Elf
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
Westland Lysander
National Symphony Orchestra Programme
Programme (Timings TBC)
18:35: Pre-Show Announcements
18:38: Prelude
18:43: Compere Introduction
18:45: Dambusters March
18:53: Where Eagles Dare
19:01: Spitfire Prelude & Fugue
19:11: James Bond Melody
19:21: Blue Danube
19:32: E.T Melody
19:41: Monte Carlo Or Bust Suite
19:50: Those Magnificent Men & Their Flying Machines
20:00 Interval (Approx. 25 Minutes)
20:25: Compere Restart
20:27: Star Wars Theme
20:31: Musetta’s Waltz “Quando m’en vo” from La Bohème
20:34: Juliet’s Waltz
20:38: Summer (Presto) from the Four Seasons
20:41: Intermezzo from Cav Rusticana
20:45: Liberty Belle March
20:47: I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady
20:50: Habanera from Carmen
20:54: Nimrod from Enigma Variations
20:58: Can Can from Orpheus
21:00: Trad. Hornpipe
21:03: Rule Britannia
21:06: Jerusalem
21:09: Pomp and Circumstance March no 1
21:11: Thank Yous & Goodnight
21:13: Pomp and Circumstance Reprise
21:15: Show Ends
Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens
Open all day.
View our amazing collection of aircraft, vintage vehicles and several heritage exhibits in our hangars. Most of the Collection is in flying / working condition, so some of the exhibits may be flying or exhibited outside during the event.
For further information on the exhibits, please view details on our Collection page.
Shuttleworth’s Gardens include the Swiss Garden, a hidden romantic treasure and 10 acres of landscaped gardens. This garden lies adjacent to the hangars and Shuttleworth House. Wander among splendid shrubs and rare trees, around tiny islands and ponds and over intricate ironwork bridges. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our two resident peacocks!
View the Swiss Garden page for further details.
Food and Drink
Runway Café
Enjoy a freshly prepared meal, pick up a coffee and cake or choose from a a large selection of fresh sandwiches and cold drinks.
Refuelling Bar
Pick up a coffee, sandwich, cold drink or bottled beer and cider, as well as locally sourced ales.
Catering Pods
Pick up a coffee, cold drink as well as a tasty locally sourced burger.
External Caterers
TBC
Family Proms - Sunday 1st September 2024
Family Proms
Family Proms
We are thrilled to announce that the afternoon entertainment will be hosted by none other than TV’s Michaela Strachan. Best known for her extensive work on BBC’s’; ‘Springwatch’; ‘Autumnwatch’ and ‘Winterwatch’. It is fitting, then, that for the Family Proms, Michaela will be narrating the Carnival of the Animals; a humorous musical suite of fourteen movements, alongside this will be four numbers from the hit musical Matilda, including, Quiet, Naughty, My House and When I Grow Up. All performed by the world famous National Symphony Orchestra.
Throughout the day, there will be a huge variety of FREE ground attractions aimed to educate and inspire, including Flight Simulators, such as the British Gliding Association’s K13 gliding sim; WHAT’s visceral Rocking Nacelle WWI experience or Joystick Club’s incredible Tomahawk and Seneca replica sit in cockpit simulators. Alongside these there are over 20 other experiences. ALL INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE.
The best thing, kids go FREE! Don’t miss out, book now.
National Symphony Orchestra Programme
Programme Order
14:57: Pre-show information & announcements
15:00: (SHOW STARTS)
15:00: Introduction by Michaela Strachan
15:05: Saint Saens – Carnival of the Animals with Poems Narration
15:35: Compere Introduction of “A Short Flight in a Flying Machine”
15:37: A Short Flight in a Flying Machine
15:44: Matilda The Musical
Naughty
My House
When I Grow Up
15:54: Compere & Show Interval (Approx. 25 minutes)
16:21: Compere Reintroduction
16:23: Hedwig’s Theme – From Harry Potter
16:28: Married Life – from Up
16:30: Liberty Bell
16:33: Summer from the Four Seasons
16:36: Sugar Plum Fairy from Nutcracker Suite
16:38: Swan Lake theme
16:41: Hall of The Mountain King
16:44: Buglers Holiday
16:47: You’ve got a friend in me – From Toy Story
16:50: Main Theme – From Monsters Inc
16:53: Let It Go from Frozen
16:57: Michaela Strachan & Orchestra Farewell
16:59: SHOW END
Discovery Zones
Interactive Discovery Zones
The Discovery Zones at Shuttleworth air displays are buzzing with engaging interactives aimed at all ages.
The very young are really excited to be given the chance to pilot the Joystick Club’s awesome pedal planes. The disappointment felt by those too tall to fit in them is soon tempered by the opportunity to construct and launch their own stomp rocket with YES or to design and build their own chuck-glider with Time & Space Learning.
Simulators are always popular, be it the British Gliding Association’s K13 cockpit simulator, WAHT’s superbly visceral Rocking Nacelle WW1 cockpit sim or the Joystick Club’s incredible Tomahawk and Seneca cockpit sims.
It is not all about flying, though – Shuttleworth’s Discovery Team will always have a really fun activity for you to build and take away, such as their ever-popular pop-pop steam boats or rapid racers. Budding artists of all ages can try their hand at creating a work of art with the Art for All Roadshow. And those who like their creations to be on a smaller scale can sit down with IPMS Brampton for the free Airfix Make n’ Paint workshops.
New for 2024
Build a 1/3 scale Hawker Hurricane with Sci-Hi Education, immerse yourself in the Mark Rutherford School’s Incredible Planetarium, have creative fun with the Charlie Moore Art Club and Time & Space Learning’s Aer0naut School.
Shuttleworth Collection and Garden
Open all day.
View our amazing collection of aircraft, vintage vehicles and several heritage exhibits in our hangars. Most of the Collection is in flying / working condition, so some of the exhibits may be flying or exhibited outside during the event.
For further information on the exhibits, please view details on our Collection page.
Shuttleworth’s Gardens include the Swiss Garden, a hidden romantic treasure and 10 acres of landscaped gardens. This garden lies adjacent to the hangars and Shuttleworth House. Wander among splendid shrubs and rare trees, around tiny islands and ponds and over intricate ironwork bridges. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our two resident peacocks!
View the Swiss Garden page for further details.
Food and Drink
Runway Café
Open 12:00 until 18:00. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal, pick up a coffee and cake or choose from a a large selection of fresh sandwiches and cold drinks.
Hot food served 12:00 until 16:00
Refuelling Bar
Open 12:00 until 19:00. Pick up a coffee, cold drink or bottled beer and cider, as well as locally sourced ales.
Catering Pods
Open 12:00 until 19:00. Pick up a coffee, cold drink as well as a tasty locally sourced burger or hot dog.
External Caterers
TBC
Shuttleworth House
House open: 13:00 – 17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Explore the glorious Victorian residence of the Shuttleworth family. Take a tour around a selection of the rooms which are full of original period detail, including a Victorian Grand Piano, enormous chandeliers, gold-leafed ceilings and panelled walls.
To get to the House, you can choose to walk from the Swiss Garden via the Shrubbery Walk, or alternatively hop on board the Vintage Bus which stops in front of the hangars.
On non air show days, the House is used for a variety of Shuttleworth events, and can be hired exclusively for weddings and other events.
Visit the Shuttleworth House page for further details.
Private Pods
Pods
Private Pods are a great way of enjoying the action, please click the link to purchase your private pod.
Proms Weekend 2024: Pods – Shuttleworth Events & Attractions
Group Bookings
Group Bookings
Group Bookings
For group and coach rates please email groups@shuttleworth.org or call 07375 639 683
Stay With Us
Camping
Now with showering and toilet facilities meaning everyone from 1-person tents to large motorhomes can enjoy the beauty of camping at Old Warden Park.
£20 per pitch, per night
(Available from 1 to 4 nights: Thursday – Sunday)
The House
The Garden Suite Accommodation
Offering beautiful views across the parkland and situated just a short walk away from the Collection & Gardens.
Prices starting from £65*
*per single room, per night
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The Flat
Our truly unique self-contained apartment within Shuttleworth House boasting beautiful views across Old Warden Park.
Exclusively available on airbnb for 2024
From £110 per night
Pleasure Flights
Pleasure Flights
Further Information to come…
Getting Here
Driving
Access to the Air Show site by car or motorbike is via Alder Drive. This is located on the B658 Shefford Road. To find us please use the postcode SG18 9DT and follow the AA signage.
We are two miles due west of the A1 at Biggleswade, approx 20 miles from J13 on M1.
Please note that depending on traffic and your time of arrival, you may have to queue for anything up to an hour.
The old Collection entrance on Hill Lane is for pedestrians, cyclists and air show participants only
By Air
Visiting Pilots
For those visitors wishing to fly into the show, we have a limited number of PPR slots available. In order to book your slot, you will first need to purchase an air show ticket for each person in your aircraft.
Once you have bought your ticket, please email the Airfield Manager to book your landing slot or call John de Main on: 07875 028876 and quote your ticket number. Please note that a landing fee is an additional £10 payable on the day.
Pedestrians & Cyclists
Pedestrians and cyclists can enter via the gate on Hill Lane, where a member of staff will check your ticket on arrival. Please note that tickets must be pre-booked as we do not sell tickets on the day at this entrance.
Hill Lane entrance postcode: SG18 9EP
Taxis
Drop off and pick up for taxis entrance on Hill Lane, postcode: SG18 9EP.
Important Information
Ticket Protection – Terms and Conditions
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Find our FAQ section here: Air Shows Frequently Asked Questions – Shuttleworth Events & Attractions
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