17 Shuttleworth offers exclusive-use celebrations in an award-winning historic setting Built adjacent to the site of Warden Abbey, a monastery founded at the time of the Domesday Book, stands the former home of the Shuttleworth family – a 4,500-acre estate in the heart of rural Bedfordshire. With its exquisite Grade II Listed Jacobean-style mansion and picturesque Regency-era Swiss Garden, it’s no surprise that Shuttleworth won Wedding Venue (Historic Building) of the Year at the East of England Wedding Industry Awards in 2025. Stepping into Shuttleworth House is like entering an Edwardian time capsule, thanks to its ornate period features and magnificent works of art. All couples marrying at Shuttleworth House enjoy exclusive use of the venue, meaning they can choose from an array of grand and unique rooms, adapting and tailoring the space to their wishes. Hosting wedding ceremonies for up to 240 guests and seated dinners for up to 150, couples can enjoy a collection of exquisite spaces perfectly suited to weddings and celebrations. Shuttleworth’s Swiss Garden features the fairytale-like Grotto and Fernery and the Swiss Cottage, perfect for a romantic outdoor affair. The garden is a rare survivor of a Regency garden in the ‘Swiss picturesque’ style. It was first opened to the public in 1982 and is often described as a hidden gem. The Swiss Cottage is suitable for ceremonies of up to 20 people indoors, with a further 50 standing on the lawn, while the Grotto and Fernery are licensed for up to 17. Both offer a romantic, intimate feel. Beyond the garden, the beautiful 425-acre Old Warden Park provides ample space for grand marquees and tipis. With rolling parkland vistas and steeped in compelling history, Shuttleworth can provide a piece of land for you to hire where you can build your own wedding structure, tailored to your individual requirements, for up to 2,000 guests. The range of stunning backdrops, combined with the dedication of the Shuttleworth wedding team, who ensure every wedding is carefully tailored to each love story, results in truly unforgettable celebrations. All weddings are offered with the assistance of an experienced wedding planner. Prices include venue hire, tables and chairs, bar and dancefloor. Clients may partner with one of the team’s preferred caterers or opt for dry hire of the venue and choose caterers of their own. Shuttleworth House has fifteen single and double en-suite bedrooms located above The Garden Suite, as well as sixteen shared-facility single, twin and triple bedrooms on the top floor. The venue can also provide a fully furnished one-bedroom flat with picturesque views over the parkland. Weddings steeped in history ENQUIRE NOW! 01767 627 922 weddings@shutt shuttleworth.org/weddings © The Shuttleworth Trust © The Shuttleworth Trust © The Shuttleworth Trust
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