Shuttleworth Collection & Swiss Garden

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A working airfield near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, Shuttleworth is home to a world-renowned Collection of aircraft – many the last remaining airworthy examples of their type – veteran vehicles, vintage buses and working steam exhibits. The site also features a Regency Garden in the ‘Swiss Picturesque’ style, Swiss Garden, plus an on-site café. Shuttleworth House primarily hosts conferences and business events and is a very popular wedding venue. Shuttleworth hosts a range of events throughout the year from Air Shows to steam fayres, and so much more, as well as regular educational and group visits. The site is also home to the Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society, The Friends of The Swiss Garden and the Shuttleworth Fire Service.

About The Shuttleworth Trust

The Shuttleworth Trust – a registered charity: 307534 – was set up to honour the life and legacy of Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth, a keen aviator, racing driver and horse racer, who was tragically killed in 1940 during a night training exercise for the RAF.

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geoffeh

Feb 2022

Great Facilities

Excellent facilities, level access and permanent ramps installed (although some were a bit steep). Staff were very helpful and couldn't do enough to assist me.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Shuttleworth Collection & Swiss Garden

Disabled Access at Shuttleworth Collection & Swiss Garden

More detail plus our sensory map can be accessed via: https://www.shuttleworth.org/visit/before-you-visit/accessibility Our site & facilities Parking 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. For air shows, entering via Alder Drive (SG18 9DT ///forks.extension.drums), there is dedicated parking for blue badge holders in a space that is central to the air show event area. Entrance There is step free access into our Visitor Centre, the main entrance for the Collection and garden on a daily admission day. Toilets There are accessible toilets in the following locations across the site: Visitor Centre, Runway Café, between Hangars 4 and 5 and Swiss Garden. Service animals Service animals are welcome across the site. Admission charge Carers of disabled visitors are entitled to a free ticket to enter the site. All visiting guests apart from the carer will be required to purchase a ticket. To book a free carer ticket contact us via enquiries@shuttleworth.org Please note: random spot checks will be carried out to ensure holders of carer tickets have relevant documentation. Visitor Centre Our warm and spacious Visitor Centre offers plenty of seating and can be accessed via a ramp. The Collection The 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 Garden The nine acre Swiss Garden has accessible paths and seating throughout. There is a dedicated toilet block. Service dogs are permitted in the Garden. Woodland Walk Our Woodland Walk is wheelchair accessible. Shuttleworth House The main entrance to Shuttleworth House is via six steps (without handrails). Due to the listed status of the building we are unable to install handrails. Wheelchair access is via Reception with internal wheelchair lifts to other floors. Please note Shuttleworth House is open on select days only. Accommodation The Flat at Shuttleworth and the Garden Suite are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. All rooms are located on the first floor via staircase only – rooms 12, 14, 15 are 16 are then a further level up from the first floor. We advise all guests with limited mobility requirements to get in contact with our team for further information and advice on accessibility within the property.

Lift to some areas

The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to some areas.

Seating at regular intervals

Seating is available at regular intervals.

Accessible retail space

The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

Wheelchair-accessible viewing area

A wheelchair-accessible viewing area with step-free access is available, providing an optimal vantage point to view performances, presentations or activities.

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

Step-free access to most areas

There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

Accessible parking at Shuttleworth Collection & Swiss Garden

There is designated parking for blue badge holders is provided close to the Visitor Centre entrance.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at Shuttleworth Collection & Swiss Garden

There are purpose built disabled access toilets in the café and hangar toilets, with doors which are wide enough for wheelchair access.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.