Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. Visitor CentreOur warm and spacious Visitor Centre offers plenty of seating and can be accessed via a ramp.The CollectionThe Collection hangars have ramps throughout as well as occasional seating. There are toilets, including an accessible toilet, in a central block midway through the hangars.Swiss GardenThe nine acre Swiss Garden has accessible paths and seating throughout. There is a dedicated toilet block. Service dogs are permitted in the Garden.Woodland WalkOur Woodland Walk is wheelchair accessible.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

No, special assistance is not available.

Is Shuttleworth Collection & Garden wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Shuttleworth Collection & Garden is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. Visitor CentreOur warm and spacious Visitor Centre offers plenty of seating and can be accessed via a ramp.The CollectionThe Collection hangars have ramps throughout as well as occasional seating. There are toilets, including an accessible toilet, in a central block midway through the hangars.Swiss GardenThe nine acre Swiss Garden has accessible paths and seating throughout. There is a dedicated toilet block. Service dogs are permitted in the Garden.Woodland WalkOur Woodland Walk is wheelchair accessible.

Is Shuttleworth Collection & Garden baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.

Yes, Shuttleworth Collection & Garden is dog friendly We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads on the airfield paddocks, in the Sunroom of the Runway Café and in the Visitor Centre. Dogs are not permitted in the Hangars, the main Runway Café areas, 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 our parking areas.

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £40.

How far is the parking from the attraction?

There is on-site parking available

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. We have eight marked disabled parking spaces near our Hill Lane entrance (SG18 9DT ///decorator.thus.branching) which are available on daily admission days. Further parking is available opposite hangars 3 - 6. This is a bit of a walk from our main entrance and is on gravel.

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Shuttleworth Collection & Garden has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events. We offer private hire across the site for a variety of rooms for any occasion. We also offer ashes scattering and celebrations of life.

What type of packages do you offer?

Find out more on our website... Private hire: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/celebrate-at-shuttleworth/private-hire Corporate hire: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/hire-shuttleworth/corporate-hire Weddings: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/celebrate-at-shuttleworth/weddings Celebrations of Life: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/celebrate-at-shuttleworth/celebrations-of-life Land hire: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/hire-shuttleworth/land-hire

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

Find out more on our website... Private hire: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/celebrate-at-shuttleworth/private-hire Corporate hire: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/hire-shuttleworth/corporate-hire Weddings: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/celebrate-at-shuttleworth/weddings Celebrations of Life: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/celebrate-at-shuttleworth/celebrations-of-life Land hire: https://www.shuttleworth.org/hire/hire-shuttleworth/land-hire

Is catering provided?

No, private catering is not provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 150.

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

The closest public transport links are buses to around Biggleswade town as well as the train station at Biggleswade

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

No, Shuttleworth Collection & Garden had stated that you do not need to pre-book.

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available There are accessible toilets in the following locations across the site: Visitor Centre, Runway Café, between Hangars 4 and 5 and Swiss Garden.

Shuttleworth Collection & Garden

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About Shuttleworth Collection & Garden

Museums have curators, we have engineers!

Discover Shuttleworth today and explore:

✈️ Six hangars full of some of the last remaining airworthy examples of aircraft in our extensive Collection

🌷 A stunning garden (where the kids can roam free)

⚙️ Our engineering workshop where live work will be taking place on aircraft

☕️ The Runway Café (with great airfield views)

The Collection hangars include the world's oldest airworthy aircraft, our 1909 Blériot Type XI, and over 40 other aircraft spanning both World Wars right up to the 1950s. You'll also find veteran vehicles, vintage buses (which will often be out offering rides on good weather days) and working agricultural exhibits.

A unique Collection of working vintage aircraft and vehicles
Our world-renowned Collection features over 40 aircraft from 1909 to the 1950s.
We have the World's oldest airworthy aircraft, as well as many of the last remaining airworthy examples of their type - all with fantastic stories to be uncovered.
The Collection also features veteran vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles, plus vintage buses that offer rides on select days.
Our Clayton & Shuttleworth heritage is highlighted through working agricultural steam exhibits too.
A nine-acre garden complete with resident peacocks!
RHS Partner Garden of the Year 2026
Explore our charming regency garden, Swiss Garden. With quirky structures to find, as well as our resident peacocks, the garden is hugely popular with families.
Pick up a learning trail sheet for more things to spot as you explore and enjoy a moment of tranquility as the kids burn off some energy!
Live grass airfield
We have a live grass airfield on site and so on fine days you can expect to see some flying activity - whether that's visitors flying in or us running our own aircraft.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
Friday, 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday, 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday, 09:00 - 16:00

Special Days

Monday December 21 2026: Closed
Tuesday December 22 2026: Closed
Wednesday December 23 2026: Closed
Thursday December 24 2026: Closed
Friday December 25 2026: Closed
Saturday December 26 2026: Closed
Sunday December 27 2026: Closed

Daily admissions are open seven days a week all year round excluding event days (please see shuttleworth.org/events for more detail) and our festive closure period.

Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

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Shuttleworth Collection & Garden

Shuttleworth, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT, England

Tel: 01767627927

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Shuttleworth Collection & Garden

About Shuttleworth Collection & Garden

A unique Collection of working vintage aircraft and vehicles

A nine-acre garden complete with resident peacocks!

Live grass airfield

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

Special Days

Pricing & Tickets

Facilities

Plan Your Visit

FAQs

Directions

Shuttleworth Collection & Garden Reviews

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