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Shuttleworth's Festival of Flight
Shuttleworth air shows at their first Festival of Flight Airshow, and to write a review for the website. We're huge fans of Shuttleworth and take the boys there regularly as we have membership through the Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society. On ... Read more

Shuttleworth announces 2025 season of airshows
Shuttleworth is excited to announce their 2025 season of air shows. With themes celebrating military history, the best of British engineering, their hugely popular Flying Proms and Festival of Flight events, a relaxed Summer air show, and an action-p... Read more

The Mum's guide to Hitchin Easter Holidays Guide
Shuttleworth Collection & GardensSun 20th April 2025 - Mon 21st April 2025 10am to 4pmWe are thrilled to be hosting our annual Easter Bunny 'flies in' and egg hunt once more, suitable for children of all ages. For a unique way to enjoy Easter wee... Read more

Shuttleworth and Aero Legends announce a new relationship
Shuttleworth and Aero Legends are delighted to announce a new relationship that will see Aero Legends’ flight experiences operating out of Shuttleworth Aerodrome (Old Warden) from May. Aero Legends are a premium provider of vintage flying expe... Read more

Shuttleworth's Easter event gets Egg-spanded
Shuttleworth’s Easter event returns by popular demand. 2025 sees some exciting new activities included to give families a fantastic full day’s entertainment. A long-standing crowd-favourite at Shuttleworth is their annual Easter event wh... Read more

Events

Easter Bunny Flies In & Egg Hunt 2025

Easter Bunny Flies In & Egg Hunt 2025

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sun 20th April 2025 - Mon 21st April 2025
10am to 4pm

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We are thrilled to be hosting our annual Easter Bunny 'flies in' and egg hunt once more, suitable for children of all ages.

For a unique way to enjoy Easter weekend, families can catch the Easter Bunny flying into Shuttleworth in a fantastically quirky event. Let the children watch their favourite furry friend arrive in style before heading off on an Easter egg hunt through Swiss Garden, rounding off their visit with a chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself.

And there will, of course, be chocolate.

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Season Premiere Air Show

Season Premiere Air Show

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sun 11th May 2025
9am - 6pm

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Join us as we kick off our 2025 flying season in style with our Season Premiere air show.

Watch as our historic aircraft take to the skies above Old Warden in what promises to be a brilliant display to start the summer. We'll also be welcoming a wonderful range of visiting aircraft from across the country.

As well as our aircraft, you can enjoy our beautifully restored vintage vehicles as they head out on parade, catch a ride on one of our vintage buses up to Shuttleworth House to take in the site in all its splendour, and explore the hangars for even more remarkable living history stories.

Refuel with some mouth-watering food and refreshing drinks before letting the kids loose on our playground. Or, for a more... Read more

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Military Air Show

Military Air Show

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sat 31st May 2025
9am - 9pm

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Our most highly anticipated air show returns for 2025 as we present a fully packed day of events and activities celebrating all of those who have given their service on land, in the air, and at sea.

See an incredible range of military vehicles and aircraft on display and enjoy historical re-enactments throughout the day. Interact with air defence machinery and learn more about stories from those who used this equipment first-hand.

Head to our Discovery Zones for inspiring educational opportunities and enjoy delicious food and drink as you take in stunning airborne displays.

We'll also have plenty to keep younger visitors entertained with our fun fair and playground, and, best of all, kids go free!

Get your tickets today.

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Festival of Flight

Festival of Flight

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sat 28th June 2025 - Sun 29th June 2025
9am - 9pm

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Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Summer Air Show

Summer Air Show

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sat 26th July 2025
9am - 9pm

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Spend a summer's evening with us as we open our gates for a fun and relaxed family air show.

Experience breath-taking displays of both visiting and Collection aircraft, explore our extensive Collection of vehicles and aircraft, and take a stroll through our Regency Garden.

Make the most of free activities at our Discovery Zones and enjoy classic rides and attractions at our fun fair.

We'll also have a great range of delicious food and drink on offer as you while away the evening together as a family.

Relax in style here at Shuttleworth. Book your tickets today.

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Flying Proms

Flying Proms

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sat 16th August 2025
12noon - 10pm

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Grab your bunting and wave those flags as we welcome the return of our incredibly popular Flying Proms.

Take in thrilling displays of aerobatics and pyrotechnics all gracefully choreographed to live music performed by a full symphony orchestra.

Ahead of the main event, why not take in the elegantly landscaped Swiss Garden, explore our incredible Collection of historic aircraft and vehicles, or enjoy a ride on one of our beautiful vintage buses?

As ever, there will be plenty of delicious food and drink on offer, as well as a great range of activities for younger visitors.

Get your tickets today for one of our most popular annual events.

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Shuttleworth Family Concert 2025

Shuttleworth Family Concert 2025

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sun 17th August 2025
Gates open from Midday to 5pm

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Family Concert 2025
Following on from our pilot event in 2024, we're excited to present Shuttleworth's first Family Concert.

Join us and celebrate all of your favourite family musicals in this relaxed summer event, perfect for the smallest to the biggest of kids (and those that are still kids at heart!).

A symphony orchestra offers your family the chance to experience these heart-pumping, toe-tapping songs live, with accompanying performers direct from the West End.

Full musical line up and special guest host to be announced!

Secure your tickets now for this charming family event and be sure to sing and dance along.

Please note: this event does not include an air show element.

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Best of British

Best of British

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sat 30th August 2025
9am - 8pm

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Don your bowler hats and wave those flags as we celebrate the incredible achievements of aviation and automation in Great Britain.

Explore the rich history of engineering technology here at Shuttleworth, home to the oldest airworthy British aircraft, significant agricultural machinery, iconic motor vehicles and bikes, as well as aircraft that defended our skies.

With parades, thrilling air displays, and various interactive experiences, there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

From delicious food and drink to classic fun fair entertainment, get your tickets today and join us as we celebrate the very Best of British!

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

Race Day

Race Day

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Sun 5th October 2025
9am - 6pm

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Strap in for an action-packed day celebrating the icons of speed both on the ground and in the air.

As we celebrate the racing skill and passion of our patron, Richard Shuttleworth, we invite you to get up close to the action.

Experience the early days of Edwardian racing as both visiting vehicles and those from our Collection take to the grass track for high-speed sprint demonstrations.

Head to the paddock to get a closer look at these classic machines. Then look to the skies as the racing aircraft take off for even more adrenaline-fuelled fun.

Discover the history of racing at the home of a true racing spirit.

Book your tickets today.

Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT

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The perfect family day out. Come and enjoy our amazing garden, follow the woodland sculpture trail and discover a unique collection of vintage aircraft, all set in 875 acres of parkland at Old Warden Park.

In our Swiss Garden, you'll find the perfect selfie background and how about a chat with the engineers in our workshop while they restore vintage aircraft? Then relax with a locally... Read more