The Swiss Garden at Shuttleworth
The Shuttleworth Swiss Garden is an outstanding example of the Regency fashion for creating landscapes in a picturesque alpine style. Serpentine paths lead to cleverly contrived vistas, many of which focus on the garden's focal point, the lovely thatched Swiss Cottage, which today serves as a dreamy wedding ceremony venue. Beautiful wrought-iron bridges, ponds, sweeping lawns and the magnificent Pulhamite-lined Grotto & Fernery have all been given a new lease of life by a landmark restoration, funded by a Heritage Lottery grant.
The Garden is a peaceful, tranquil space, with 13 listed features and an adjacent woodland sculpture trail. Resident in the garden are peacocks and a host of other wildlife. Craft activities and trails for children are available during school holidays, and events such as outdoor theatre and wellbeing workshops take place every year and can be booked online (www.shuttleworth.org/events).
Fact File
Opening Times: Summer Opening Hours 10.00 – 17.00. Winter Opening Hours 10.00 – 16.00.
Admission Rates: Adults £15.50 per person, Concession (over 60’s) £14.00 Children 15 and under go free Facilities: Gift Shop, Cafe, The Collection of vintage aircraft and vehicles.
Disabled Access: Yes, Shuttleworth is accessible. Assistance dogs are welcome and a water bowl can be located outside the cafe on the patio.
Toilets: On site
Car Parking: Parking is available for cars, motorcycles, bicycles and coaches.
Disabled parking is available for blue badge holders.
Length of Visit: 2+ hours.
Booking Contact: Enquiries
Tel: 01767 627927
Email: enquiries@shuttleworth.org
Website: www.shuttleworth.org
Address: Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DT
Location: We are two miles due west of the A1 where it bypasses Biggleswade and approximately 20 miles from Junction 13 of the M1. Please quote this guide when making a booking
Updated: March 2023