Shuttleworth Collection & Swiss Garden

What We Offer Visiting Schools:

• Dedicated learning spaces
• A range of programmes aimed at EYFS – U3A age groups
• Programmes across the Collection and/or Swiss Garden
• Competition hosting

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit:

The Shuttleworth Collection is a treasure trove of airworthy aircraft (some the last remaining examples of their type) from 1909 to the 1950s. We are even home to the world’s oldest airworthy aircraft. We also have an extensive veteran vehicle Collection, including vintage buses we can include in your visit, and working steam agricultural exhibits.

Our 9-acre Regency Garden offers a second opportunity for further learning programmes focusing on art and stained glass, in our Grotto or nature more broadly.

We can create bespoke programmes according to your needs.

Subjects and Topics Covered:

Example programmes:

• EYFS – creative literacy and numeracy learning
• KS1 – Changes beyond living memory, famous for more than 5 minutes, journeys, Science – uses for every day materials, Secret Garden, Autumn, Spring & Summer, living things and their habitats.
• KS2 – first flight, Roald Dahl, WWI, WWII, Science – forces and magnets, Plants – roots & shoots, Plants – artful flowers, fruits & seeds.
• KS3 – Spy kids, people and places, WWI, WWII – Europe and the Battle of Britain, Science – forces, materials matter, properties and squash, bend, stretch.
• Higher Key Stages – working with artists, evolution of aircraft controls, evolution of aircraft design, aircraft stability, airfield defense interactive, low drag challenge.
• STEM Clubs – The Battle of Britain and radar, codebreakers & communication, aerial reconnaissance and stereo images, medicine, war and rescue.
• U3A – bespoke tours and interactivity.

Accreditation and Awards:

• Sandford Award
• Arts Award Centre
• Artsmark Partner
• Crest Awards
• Skills Builder Partnership

Group Sizes Catered For:

Up to 60 for learning spaces, larger groups if dedicated space is not required.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops:

Available on request.

Risk Assessment:

Available on request.

Education Department Information:

Learning@shuttleworth.org

01767 627930

Pricing Information:

Available on request.

Facilities:

We have two dedicated learning areas:

Discovery Workshop – in the heart of the Collection hangars (capacity: 60)
Garden Room – a bright and airy space within Swiss Garden (capacity: 40).

Our Garden room is within a secure compound and a dedicated toilet block.

All spaces come with complimentary wifi, tables and chairs and AV equipment is available upon request.

We also have an on-site café and plenty of recreational space alongside a live airfield.

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities:

https://www.shuttleworth.org/visit/before-you-visit/accessibility

Opening Hours:

Summer – Monday-Friday 10:00 – 17:00 / Saturday-Sunday 09:00 – 17:00

Winter – Monday-Friday 10:00 – 16:00 / Saturday-Sunday 09:00 – 16:00