Venues Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth

Overview

  • Historic Jacobean mansion set in 425 acres of gardens and parkland.
  • Multiple ceremony and reception spaces, including house, gardens and hangar.
  • Indoor capacities up to around 200; options for intimate or large weddings.
  • Scenic outdoor ceremony spots like the Summer House and Swiss Garden.
  • Parkland available for marquee or tipi weddings of any size.
  • Choice of five preferred caterers.
  • On-site accommodation includes 15 rooms and a one-bedroom suite.
  • Packages include venue hire, bar service, furniture and coordination.
  • Best Venue (Historic Building) at The Wedding Industry Awards for the East of England 2026

Shuttleworth

Weddings at Shuttleworth take place within a breathtaking historic estate set in Old Warden Park. The venue centres around a grand Jacobean-style mansion and a collection of remarkable gardens and parkland.

The location combines stately home elegance with a fun, quirky side that'll leave your guests speaking about your wedding for years to come!

About

Shuttleworth is known for its distinctive mix of historical architecture, curated gardens, and uniquely atmospheric spaces.

The mansion itself offers rich wood-panelled interiors, period features, sweeping staircases and beautifully appointed rooms that create an elegant backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.

Beyond the house, the estate includes romantic Regency gardens, riverside pathways and picturesque lawns. The parkland is the perfect location for a festival-style marquee or tipi wedding, hosting large guest numbers into the thousands.

Shuttleworth also provides a unique reception space in Hangar 3, where guests can celebrate alongside vintage aircraft and classic vehicles, with room for approximately 130 guests.

This diverse setting allows couples to design a day that truly reflects their personalities, whether that means a traditional ceremony in the house, a whimsical outdoor celebration among garden features, or a contemporary party among classic aircraft.

Facilities and Capacities

Couples choosing Shuttleworth have the advantage of selecting from several distinct spaces, each offering its own atmosphere and scale. Shuttleworth House is the primary venue, capable of hosting ceremonies and receptions for up to around 120 guests.

Within the house, rooms such as the Saloon, Morning Room, Drawing Room and Dining Room provide varied capacities suitable for more intimate gatherings or mid-sized celebrations. For those who prefer a larger dining space or a more flexible layout, the Garden Suite can host up to roughly 200 for ceremonies and around 150 for seated wedding breakfasts.

Outdoors, the Summer House and its surrounding sunken garden provide a serene location for ceremonies of up to around 100 guests, while the Swiss Garden, an idyllic nine-acre Regency landscape, offers a charmingly intimate experience for up to approximately 70 guests.

For those dreaming of a marquee, tipi, or festival-style event, the expansive parkland can host exceptionally large numbers, even into the thousands.

Shuttleworth also offers a distinctive option in Hangar 3, where receptions take place among vintage aircraft and classic vehicles, with capacity for around 130 guests.

To view the full wedding brochure, please click here.

Catering

Shuttleworth works with a selection of trusted external caterers, each offering their own style, culinary approach, and presentation choices.

To view more information on the preferred caterers pleaseclick here.

Accommodation

The estate includes a collection of on-site bedrooms located above the Garden Suite, offering convenient and comfortable en-suite accommodation for guests. In addition to these rooms, Shuttleworth provides a fully furnished one-bedroom flat that overlooks the expansive parkland, which is often used as a bridal suite or a peaceful retreat for the couple after the celebration.

If you would like to find out more, contact Shuttleworth directly via the contact buttons below or by using the enquiry form.

Address
Shuttleworth
Old Warden Aerodrome
Nr Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9EP

Reviews

  • Perfect

    If we could do it again, we wouldn't change a thing! From the moment we walked around Shuttleworth House we knew it was the wedding venue for us. Not only was there plenty of stunning rooms and grounds to enjoy. On the day, everything flowed perfectly. The food, drink and atmosphere was perfect and we can’t thank the house and staff enough for all they did to give us our dream day.

  • Everything Was Seamless

    Everything from start to finish at Shuttleworth was seamless. Nothing was too much to ask (even doing photocopying for us when we had miscounted numbers for something going on the tables!) We felt at ease throughout the whole process and knew that everything would be taken care of. The venue is just stunning - all our guests commented how beautiful it is and was one of the best weddings they’d ever been to! We couldn’t have asked for a better day.

  • The Most Stunning Grounds

    We were completely obsessed with Shuttleworth house and it’s grounds for a while before we decided to look into booking our wedding. We were lucky enough to have the weather on our side for our big day and held our ceremony outdoors at the Summer House. We recommend this venue if you are looking for professional staff, an amazing list of suppliers available at the wedding shows, the most stunning grounds to complete your wedding album and to make lasting beautiful memories you will never forget!

  • Brilliant Venue

    Shuttleworth was a brilliant venue for our wedding reception. They were so accommodating, helpful, and happy to help us in anyway that they could. They let us have multiple viewings, checked with suppliers for us and did an amazing job helping us to organise accommodation for our guests. Definitely would recommend!

  • Thank you!

    From our first meeting with the team we were made to feel really welcome...the flexibility the venue offers for different rooms and settings played a huge part in our decision to choose Shuttleworth and the rooms, grounds and buildings are incredible. We went in to the day feeling calm and relaxed [and] day itself went without fault! The day was amazing and couldn't have been any better and we owe so much of this to the team at Shuttleworth for playing such a huge role in this!

  • Parents of the Bride

    My daughter and her fiance, now my son-in-law, held their wedding here, and naturally, a lot of the guests stayed the night in this wonderful setting. Not only is Shuttleworth House a stunning setting and beautiful Manor House but the staff were exceptional as well. Willing to assist in all areas to ensure my daughters wedding was a happy occasion and it was.

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Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Overview

  • Historic Jacobean mansion set in 425 acres of gardens and parkland.
  • Multiple ceremony and reception spaces, including house, gardens and hangar.
  • Indoor capacities up to around 200; options for intimate or large weddings.
  • Scenic outdoor ceremony spots like the Summer House and Swiss Garden.
  • Parkland available for marquee or tipi weddings of any size.
  • Choice of five preferred caterers.
  • On-site accommodation includes 15 rooms and a one-bedroom suite.
  • Packages include venue hire, bar service, furniture and coordination.
  • Best Venue (Historic Building) at The Wedding Industry Awards for the East of England 2026

Shuttleworth

Weddings at Shuttleworth take place within a breathtaking historic estate set in Old Warden Park. The venue centres around a grand Jacobean-style mansion and a collection of remarkable gardens and parkland.

The location combines stately home elegance with a fun, quirky side that'll leave your guests speaking about your wedding for years to come!

About

Shuttleworth is known for its distinctive mix of historical architecture, curated gardens, and uniquely atmospheric spaces.

The mansion itself offers rich wood-panelled interiors, period features, sweeping staircases and beautifully appointed rooms that create an elegant backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.

Beyond the house, the estate includes romantic Regency gardens, riverside pathways and picturesque lawns. The parkland is the perfect location for a festival-style marquee or tipi wedding, hosting large guest numbers into the thousands.

Shuttleworth also provides a unique reception space in Hangar 3, where guests can celebrate alongside vintage aircraft and classic vehicles, with room for approximately 130 guests.

This diverse setting allows couples to design a day that truly reflects their personalities, whether that means a traditional ceremony in the house, a whimsical outdoor celebration among garden features, or a contemporary party among classic aircraft.

Facilities and Capacities

Couples choosing Shuttleworth have the advantage of selecting from several distinct spaces, each offering its own atmosphere and scale. Shuttleworth House is the primary venue, capable of hosting ceremonies and receptions for up to around 120 guests.

Within the house, rooms such as the Saloon, Morning Room, Drawing Room and Dining Room provide varied capacities suitable for more intimate gatherings or mid-sized celebrations. For those who prefer a larger dining space or a more flexible layout, the Garden Suite can host up to roughly 200 for ceremonies and around 150 for seated wedding breakfasts.

Outdoors, the Summer House and its surrounding sunken garden provide a serene location for ceremonies of up to around 100 guests, while the Swiss Garden, an idyllic nine-acre Regency landscape, offers a charmingly intimate experience for up to approximately 70 guests.

For those dreaming of a marquee, tipi, or festival-style event, the expansive parkland can host exceptionally large numbers, even into the thousands.

Shuttleworth also offers a distinctive option in Hangar 3, where receptions take place among vintage aircraft and classic vehicles, with capacity for around 130 guests.

To view the full wedding brochure, please click here.

Catering

Shuttleworth works with a selection of trusted external caterers, each offering their own style, culinary approach, and presentation choices.

To view more information on the preferred caterers pleaseclick here.

Accommodation

The estate includes a collection of on-site bedrooms located above the Garden Suite, offering convenient and comfortable en-suite accommodation for guests. In addition to these rooms, Shuttleworth provides a fully furnished one-bedroom flat that overlooks the expansive parkland, which is often used as a bridal suite or a peaceful retreat for the couple after the celebration.

If you would like to find out more, contact Shuttleworth directly via the contact buttons below or by using the enquiry form.

Address
Shuttleworth
Old Warden Aerodrome
Nr Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9EP

Reviews

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