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An aerial view of a collection of model airplanes arranged in rows on a dry, grassy field. 1
Two people sitting on a bench by a pond with ducks. 2
A peacock in a garden with a gazebo. 3
A person working on a mechanical part in a workshop. 4
A modern indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls. 5
By Shuttleworth Collection & Garden
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Overview

    • Explore a world-renowned Collection of airworthy aircraft
    • Discover Swiss Garden, a Regency garden in the 'Alpine' style
    • Watch engineers maintaining these machines in the Engineering Workshop
    • Enjoy a live grass airfield, the Runway Café, and a gift shop
    • Kids go free & return as much as you like within 30 days of your first visit

Activity location

    • East of England
    • Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3MQH+V4, Biggleswade SG18 9EP, UK
    • Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Access to the Shuttleworth Collection
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    Access to Swiss Garden
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    Access to view live grass airfield activity from the flightline
  • Inclusions
    Access to Runway Café
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    Access to gift shop
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    Access to Woodland Walk
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Engineering Workshop
  • Exclusions
    Access to Shuttleworth House
  • Exclusions
    Access to event days (separate ticket required)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Explosive substances, Firework, Glass objects, Intoxication, Littering, Making fire, Nudity, Scooter, Skateboards, Skates, Touching the exhibits, Unaccompanied minors, Weapons or sharp objects

What you can expect

  • Discover Shuttleworth, home to a world-renowned Collection of airworthy aircraft dating from 1909 to the 1950s. See many of which are the sole surviving examples of their type, including the world’s oldest airworthy aircraft.

    See live work taking place on maintaining these incredible machines in our Engineering Workshop.

    Explore Clayton & Shuttleworth Ltd heritage machinery, veteran cars, classic motorcycles, bicycles, and vintage buses.

    Stroll through Swiss Garden, a Regency garden designed in the ‘Swiss Picturesque’ or ‘Alpine’ style. Admire this RHS partner garden and part of the Grade II* registered park of Old Warden.

    The site also features a live grass airfield, the Runway Café, and a gift shop.

    Just off the A1 near Biggleswade, Bedford. 1.5 hour drive/1 hour train from London.

Location

Activity location

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    • East of England
    • Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3MQH+V4, Biggleswade SG18 9EP, UK
    • Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom