All you need to know for your day out

While visiting Shuttleworth, why not head down to the Runway Café where we have an ever changing, seasonal menu. We pride ourselves on using local suppliers and we cook our food fresh to order. We also have daily specials, a wide variety of cakes and pastries and of course, deliciously fresh coffee! On busy summer days, look out for our catering pods and bars, which are located in various locations across the site where you can buy small snacks and even more coffee!

Our current Autumn/Winter menu can be found here.

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange something a little more bespoke; please feel free to email catering@shuttleworth.org

Our Shuttleworth Shop stocks an exciting range of gifts, books and mementos including our popular Shuttleworth branded clothing.

You can email shop@shuttleworth.org to order calendars and Shuttleworth merchandise.

Throughout the year trails are available to make your visit to Shuttleworth even more interesting.

Pick up paper copies of trails at the admissions hut or download the latest trails below:

Swiss Garden Beautiful Butterflies Trail 

The Collection Marvellous Moths Trail 

A Shuttleworth gem and a local tradition, the outdoor playground at Shuttleworth is huge, secure, and offers a wide range of play equipment for all ages.

Accommodation 

Our guest accommodation at Shuttleworth House: Garden Suite is warm and inviting with charming views across Old Warden Park…

The Garden Suite

Camping

Available on air show and model air dates…

Also introducing BRAND NEW open campsite dates in August 2024

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The parking areas are located in the centre of our 60 acre site. Limited parking is available throughout the winter months on our hardstanding, with parking increased on our grass paddocks throughout the summer season.

Given that you can start your journey with us anywhere on the site, our helpful team will endeavour to park you as close as possible.

Did you know? – Cars were Richard Shuttleworth’s first passion and he raced the latest models all around the world, but came home to restore his ‘old crocs’ – the Edwardian cars that are still in the Collection today.

We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads in the airfield paddocks and parkland and Discovery Hub.

Dogs are not permitted indoors in the Hangars, Café or House.

Dogs are not permitted outdoors in the Swiss Garden or playground

Assistance dogs are permitted everywhere

Please note that there is no shade in our parking areas.

The Shuttleworth family adored dogs.  You’ll find many of their favourites captured in portraits in the House, and don’t miss the Dog Cemetery in the Swiss Garden.

The 30 day tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of booking.

You can use them as much as you like during that 30 days.

Your ticket will be scanned when you return.  You cannot transfer your ticket to someone else.

You do not have to use your ticket for the day you’ve booked it.  If your plans change, you can just use it whenever it suits you within that 30 day period.  However, your 30 days starts from the date it was booked for, not the date of first use.

You cannot use your ticket on event days when the whole site is in use, such as air shows.  There are two air show days per month.  Check out our Events page here.

We have three wheelchairs available free to use.

On busy days, such as weekends and school holidays, it is advisable to book your wheelchair in advance.

Call our Enquiries line on 01767 627933

Our gardens and walks can be very sensitive to extremes of weather and many of our trees are stressed by climate change.  To keep everyone safe, we close our Woodland Walk in high winds and the Shuttleworth Swiss Garden is closed in gale force winds (force 8 and above)

Shuttleworth House is predominantly a bustling weddings and events venue with a dedicated full time team looking after operations.

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On select days throughout year we open the doors for all to explore the grand rooms of the Shuttleworth family’s former home!

We’re excited to announce the House will be open to the public on the following dates this year and next:

Mothers Day Market 2024 – Sun 10th March 2024

April Open Week – Monday 1st – Thursday 4th April 2024

Summer Market 2024 – Sun 21st July 2024

Also keep an eye on our air show pages for more info on House opening times for air show season 2024!

If you are flying in to visit us please ensure that you have filled out the form via the PPR Booking page.

The nine acre Swiss Garden has accessible paths throughout thanks to investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  There are seats throughout the Garden.  There is a dedicated toilet block.  Assistance dogs are permitted in the Garden.

The Collection hangars have ramps throughout as well a generous sprinkling of seating.  The hangar doors are kept open except in very inclement weather so it’s easy to get in and out.  There are toilets, including an accessible toilet, in a central block midway through the hangars.

Our warm and spacious visitor centre offers seating and toilets.  Assistance dogs are permitted and there is a hearing loop within the Discovery Hub event space.

Access to Shuttleworth House is via 6 steps (without handrails). Due to the listed status of the building we are unable to install handrails. 

Please note Shuttleworth House is open on select days only.