Race Day 2024
What's On
Vehicles
Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air.
Flying 14:00 – 18:00
He was known for his skill at racing horses, motor vehicles and aircraft which saw him win many accolades including the Donington Park Challenge Trophy in 1935.
Our Race Day Air Show brings together icons of the aviation and the motor vehicle industry for a dramatic day of action both on our grass runway and the Bedfordshire skies.
Activities
Air Show
Our Race Day Air show kicks off in style, be ready to be wowed with a number of aircraft appearances
Vintage Sprint
Starting at 11:00am, over 90 vintage and veteran cars and motorcycles will take part in our sprints across the airfield to gain the fastest time while also competing for the Sprit of Shuttleworth Trophy, awarded to the individual who’s vehicle and attitude best emulates the ethos set by Richard over 100 years ago.
We’ll be visited to iconic racing vehicles like the Napier Railton, Golden Ford, Sunbeam both famous for racing at Brooklands or the 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy Race Car, one of three surviving Works-Entered cars
Photography by Darren Harbar
Jez Avery Stunt Show
Jez Avery’s stunt show have trilled audiences in all parts of the united kingdom and heads into the new season with new tricks and stunts.
Jez offers the display with four different vehicles, in an amazing, thrilling and entertaining show on four wheels, two wheels, one wheel and no wheels! including the ROLLOVER QUAD!!
The show includes wheelies, stoppies, two-wheel driving, drifting, doughnuts and precision driving.
BriSCA F1 & F2 Stock Car Teams
BriSCA Stock Car Racing – The world’s most brutal motorsport!
Come and see BriSCA star driver Michael Scriven’s F1 beast of a Stock Car up close! Powered by a monster Chevrolet V8 as well as leading F2 racer Ben Chalkley and his car!
Shuttleworth Playground
Take the little ones on an adventure through the Shuttleworth Playground with a range of equipment perfect for ages up to 12.
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 Swiss Garden
Enjoy a walk through ornate ironwork gates into a delightful Regency and Victorian layered garden. Discover a green and pleasant idyll, with a fascinating history dating back to its creation at the start of the nineteenth century. There is plenty to enjoy in every corner of the garden, whether it be the brightly decorated Indian Kiosk, the quirky Swiss Cottage, or the magical Grotto & Fernery with its own micro climate and unique variety of exotic plants.
Traders
Spend time browsing and enjoying a wide variety of traders on site, accompanied by the Shuttleworth Shop where you can pick up your pre-booked event programme.
Food and Drink
Runway Café
Open 09:00am until 17:00pm. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal, pick up a coffee and cake or choose from a a large selection of fresh sandwiches and cold drinks.
Breakfast served 09:00 until 11:00
Lunch served 12:00 until 15:00
Refuelling Bar
Open 09:00am until 17:00pm. Pick up a coffee, sandwich, cold drink or bottled beer and cider, as well as locally sourced ales.
Catering Pods
Open 10:00am until 16:00pm. Pick up a coffee, cold drink as well as a tasty locally sourced burger.
External Caterers
Aircraft Line Up
Visiting Aircraft
VISITING AIRCRAFT
All aircraft appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.
Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing – Private
Cassutt Racer III – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
de Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth – Private
Photography by Sophie Cooper
de Havilland DH.89 ‘Scillonia Airways’ Dragon Rapide
Photography by Darren Harbar
Grumman F8F Bearcat – The Fighter Collection
Photography by Darren Harbar
Hawker Fury II – Fighter Aviation Engineering
Photography by John Dibbs
Miles Magister – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
Miles Messenger – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
North American Rockwell Bronco – Bronco Demo Team
Photography by Darren Harbar
Percival Mew Gull – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
Slingsby Kirby Kite I – Private
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Slingsby Petrel – Private
Photography by Paul Smith
Spartan 7W Executive – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
Stampe-Vertongen SV.4 – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
Supermarine Spitfire PR.XI – Aircraft Restoration Company
Photography by Darren Harbar
Travel Air D4000 – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
Travel Air Type R ‘Mystery Ship’ – Private
Photography by Darren Harbar
Zivko Edge 540 – Mark Jefferies Air Displays
Photography by Nick Blacow
Collection Aircraft
COLLECTION AIRCRAFT
All aircraft appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.
Avro Anson
Darren Harbar Photography
Avro Triplane
Avro 504K
Blackburn Monoplane Type D
Bleriot XI
Bristol Boxkite
Bristol M1c
Comper Swift
de Havilland Chipmunk
de Havilland DH60X
de Havilland DH.88 Comet
Darren Harbar Photography
Deperdussin
Desoutter
Gloster Gladiator
Hawker Cygnet
Miles Hawk Speed Six
Miles Magister
Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a
Sopwith Pup
Sopwith Triplane
Photography by Darren Harbar
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.vc
Photography by Darren Harbar
Westland Lysander
Visiting Vehicles
Visiting Vehicles
Aston Martin Razorblade
Aston Martin 1938 Speed
Chalkey Racing – BriSCA F2 Stock Car Team
Excite Team GB – Dakar Rally Team
Golden Ford
Jez Avery’s Stunt Show
Napier Railton – Brooklands Museum
Team Scriven – BriSCA F1 Stock Car Team
UK Armed Forces Rally Team
Plus over 50 more vintage & veteran cars will be taking part in our Vintage Sprint across the airfield before 30 motorcycles take their turn!
Stay With Us
Camping
Best of British Camping
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
Group Bookings
Group Bookings
Group Bookings
For group and coach rates please email groups@shuttleworth.org or call 07375 639 683
Pleasure Flights
Pleasure Flights and Flightline Tours
Flightline Tours
Flightline Tours
Take the opportunity to experience a unique up close look into the collection and visiting displaying aircraft by joining a flightline Tour.
To book, click on the picture or link below.
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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