Race Day 2024
What's On
Vehicles
Details to follow…
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
There will be a host of exciting visitors joining us from across the UK, such as the UK Armed Forces Rally Team and stunt shows by Jez Avery.
Take the little ones on an adventure through the Shuttleworth Playground with a range of equipment perfect for ages up to 12. 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. 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. 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.
Shuttleworth Playground
Interactive Discovery Zones
Shuttleworth Swiss Garden
Traders
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
TBC
Aircraft Line Up
Visiting Aircraft
Details to follow…
Collection Aircraft
Details to follow…
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
Further Information to come…
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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