The Shuttleworth Collection will host an engineering workshop, open to ticket-buying members of the public, on the weekend of February 4 and 5
The event will provide a rare opportunity to explore the famous Old Warden-based Collection’s engineering workshops. Hosted by Deputy Chief Engineer and Shuttleworth veteran of 52 years, Andy Preslent, enthusiasts will see the Bedfordshire attraction’s aviation projects at close quarters and meet the professional and volunteer engineering teams.
The Collection’s engineers operate, maintain, rebuild and restore a diverse, world class collection of working vehicles, aircraft, steam and agricultural equipment.
During its Open Workshop, experts will be on hand to show and explain this distinctive work.
According to the Collection’s website, points of interest at the event include:
How our engineers keep everything, from the world’s oldest airworthy aeroplane to a World War Two Supermarine Spitfire and its mighty Merlin engine flying
Learn how a piston engine works
Find out about the fuel and oil we use, and how we obtain it
Explore how a 120-year-old car is built, or how to ride a 150-year-old bicycle
An opportunity to ask questions to our uniquely skilled and experienced teams
Enjoy working demonstrations of steam, cars, bikes and aircraft (weather permitting)
*Please note* This is not a guided tour, but instead a chance for you to explore the workshop in your own time.
The Engineering Open Workshop is a ticketed event (please note: 30-day tickets and memberships are not valid on either day) and is available in advance here, or at the gate subject to availability. Note that the ‘Spitfire Sit-In Experience’, scheduled for the same weekend, is now sold out.
