Shuttleworth Day Tickets

at Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens
Biggleswade Available until Sun 1 Nov

Free entry for Under 18's

Book Shuttleworth tickets & explore Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire - Shuttleworth Collection, Swiss Gardens & Woodland Walks included in your tickets!

Enjoy an day out at Shuttleworth across a spectacular 4,500‑acre estate, with six hangars of historic aircraft and vehicles, the stunning Swiss Garden, play areas, woodland walks and more.

  • Explore six museum hangars filled with some of the world’s oldest airworthy aircraft, classic vehicles, bicycles and carriages
  • Wander through the nine‑acre Regency‑era Swiss Garden featuring bridges, lakes, follies and beautifully landscaped scenery
  • Visit the Victorian Shuttleworth House* and the wider Grade II* listed Old Warden Park estate
  • Make the most of cafés, visitor facilities, tranquil walking routes and picturesque viewpoints across the estate
  • Ideal for families, aviation fans, heritage lovers and visitors of all ages

Enjoy unlimited access for the day – with the ability to return as much as you like within 30 days

  • Opening Times: Open daily 09:00 – 17:00
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages! Free entry for Under 18's
  • Location: Shuttleworth, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT
  • Tickets Include: Access to The Shuttleworth Collection, Swiss Garden, outdoor spaces, visitor centre and more
  • 30‑Day Return: Daily admission tickets allow unlimited returns within 30 days (excluding air shows & event days)

Explore six hangars filled with historic aircraft & vintage vehicles, or stroll through 9-acres of award-winning Swiss Gardens

Step inside Shuttleworth’s six award‑winning hangars to see incredible aircraft and vehicles preserved and displayed in working condition. Then wander across Old Warden Park to the enchanting Swiss Garden - a beautifully restored Regency landscape filled with quirky structures, woodland pockets and serene water features.

Your admission also grants access to cafés, nature trails and the wider estate, creating a full day out for families in Bedfordshire.

  • The Collection: Six hangars of vintage aircraft, vehicles, carriages and heritage engineering exhibits. Established by founder, Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth and now maintained and cared for by the Shuttleworth Trust, the Shuttleworth Collection is a treasure trove of airworthy vintage aircraft from 1909-1950, as well as historical agricultural and steam exhibits, veteran cars, classic motorcycles, bicycles, vintage buses and carriages.
  • Swiss Garden: A nine‑acre Regency garden with lakes, bridges, follies, ornamental buildings and breathtaking scenery. Swiss Garden is a unique example of a Regency garden in the ‘Swiss Picturesque’ or ‘Alpine’ style forming part of the Grade II* registered Old Warden Park. Now an RHS Partner Garden, the stunning space is home to a range of quirky structures to explore, as well as being home to resident peacocks and Champion trees.
  • Woodland Walk: Discover Old Warden Park, scenic walks, wide green spaces and peaceful landscapes
  • Shuttleworth House: An award-winning wedding venue open on select dates*, see the mansion house designed by famed Victorian architect Henry Clutton, forming park of the Grade II* registered Old Warden Park.
  • Shuttleworth Estate: The Shuttleworth Trust also maintain, develop and care for the Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Estate. Find out more about everything the Estate is involved with from farming and woodland to development projects.

Book your Shuttleworth tickets today and enjoy a full day of aviation heritage, beautiful gardens and family‑friendly exploration in the heart of Bedfordshire! Return for free within 30 days (excluding event days).

Location

Shuttleworth Collection & Garden

Alder Drive,
Biggleswade,
Bedfordshire,
SG18 9DT
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How to find us

By car:

For daily admission you can use both our Hill Lane (SG18 9EP) and Alder Drive entrances (SG18 9DT).

By train: 

  • Biggleswade - 3 miles (+10 minute taxi ride / 45-60 minute walk)
  • Bedford Station - 9.5 miles (+ 20 minute taxi ride)

By bike or foot: 

Numerous footpaths and bridleways connect Shuttleworth to stunning walks and rides.

Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Baby-changing
  • Dog-friendly
  • Food and drink
  • Public transport accessible
More Info
Accessibility at Shuttleworth:
  • Carers of disabled visitors are entitled to a free ticket, while all other guests must purchase their own ticket. Random spot checks may be carried out to verify appropriate documentation.
  • There are eight marked disabled parking bays near the Hill Lane entrance (SG18 9DT ///decorator.thus.branching) available on regular admission days.
  • Additional parking is located opposite Hangars 3–6, though this requires a longer walk and is on gravel.
  • For air shows, visitors entering via Alder Drive (SG18 9DT ///forks.extension.drums) have access to dedicated Blue Badge parking centrally located within the event area.
  • Accessible toilets are available at the Visitor Centre, Runway Café, between Hangars 3 and 4, and within the Swiss Garden.
  • The Visitor Centre is spacious, includes ample seating, and can be accessed via a ramp. The Collection hangars also feature ramps throughout and occasional seating. A central toilet block, including an accessible toilet, is located midway through the hangars.
  • The Swiss Garden offers accessible paths, seating, and its own dedicated toilet block. Service dogs are allowed within the garden.
  • The Woodland Walk is generally accessible, but because it is part of a historic Grade II* landscape with varying levels, some areas may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
  • The main entrance to Shuttleworth House has six steps without handrails due to its listed‑building status. Wheelchair access is available via Reception, with internal lifts providing access to other floors.
  • The Flat at Shuttleworth and the Garden Suite are not wheelchair accessible. All rooms are on the first floor and accessible only by staircase, with some rooms located an additional level up.
  • Guests with limited mobility are encouraged to contact the Shuttleworth team for tailored accessibility advice.
  • Service animals are permitted across the site.
How do you get to Shuttleworth Collection and Garden?

You can use both Hill Lane (SG18 9EP ///decorator.thus.branching) and Alder Drive entrances (SG18 9DT ///forks.extension.drums)

Is there food and drink available at Shuttleworth?

The Runway Café is free to access and offers a fantastic variety of locally sourced food and drink.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drink; however, barbecues are not allowed on site, and the team ask that you refrain from bringing sharp knives on site.

Is Shuttleworth dog-friendly?

The team welcome well-behaved dogs on leads on the airfield paddocks, in the café Sunroom and in the Visitor Centre. Dogs are not permitted in the Hangars, the main Runway Café area, Swiss Garden or Shuttleworth House and the surrounding parkland.

  • Service dogs are permitted across the entirety of the site.
  • Please note that there is no shade in parking areas.
Will Shuttleworth House be open?

Shuttleworth House is primarily an award-winning wedding and events venue. It is only open to the public on select event days.

Prohibited Items:

The following items are prohibited from site:

  • Fireworks and garden flares
  • Barbecues and open fires
  • Chinese lanterns
  • Naked flames
  • Portable laser equipment and pens
  • Gazebos and oversized umbrellas
  • Drones
  • Replica or similar firearms or knives on trade stalls
  • Powered access segways / scooters or skateboards

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