Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House
Saturday 5 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Shuttleworth House, Old Warden, Bedfordshire(SG18 9EA)
Shuttleworth House, the Jacobean-style mansion designed by Victorian architect Henry Clutton and once the Shuttleworth family home, in Old Warden Park near Biggleswade, becomes a Christmas market for a weekend in December. More than 45 craft and gift stalls offer everything from handmade jewellery to home scents and presents for the list, and demand has grown so much that a new marquee outside the house now takes still more traders and caterers. A quartet performs the Christmas songs everyone knows. To keep out the cold there is mulled wine, Baileys hot chocolate, warm seasonal food and sweet treats, and the Garden Suite Bar, though seats indoors are few. Entry costs nothing, and so does parking on the day, on grass with limited spaces.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 5 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Getting there
Shuttleworth House, Old Warden, Bedfordshire (SG18 9EA for sat nav)
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Wheelchair users go to the house reception, where disabled access is arranged. Only lightweight motorised or manual wheelchairs are accepted, because heavy motorised chairs exceed the chairlift's capacity. The house's main entrance has six steps without handrails, and buggies are not allowed inside.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House in 2026?
It runs over one weekend: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.
What time does the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House open?
10am to 4pm on both days, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.
Is the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House free?
Yes, entry to the market is free.
Is the Shuttleworth House Christmas Market worth visiting?
The market is set amongst Shuttleworth's Jacobean-style mansion house, with over 45 craft and gift stalls to browse. This year there is also a brand-new marquee outside the house with more traders and caterers.
What is on at the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House?
There are over 45 craft and gift stalls, a new marquee outside with more traders and caterers, and a quartet playing festive songs.
Where is the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House?
At Shuttleworth House, Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, postcode SG18 9EA. For events, use the Alder Drive entrance.
How do I get to Shuttleworth House?
For events, drive in by the Alder Drive entrance. Biggleswade railway station is about 3 miles away, then a 10-minute taxi ride or a 45 to 60 minute walk. Bedford station is 9.5 miles away, about a 20-minute taxi ride.
Is there parking at the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House?
Parking is free on the day, but spaces are limited and on grass. Follow the stewards' instructions.
What food and drink is there at the market?
There is traditional mulled wine and Baileys hot chocolate, and refreshments from the Garden Suite Bar, where indoor seating is limited. A range of food and drink caterers will also be there.
Can I bring my dog to the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House?
Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the house. Pet dogs are not permitted in Shuttleworth House or the surrounding parkland; service dogs are permitted across the site.
Is the Christmas Market at Shuttleworth House wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair users go to the house reception, where disabled access is arranged. Only lightweight motorised or manual wheelchairs can be taken in, because heavy motorised chairs are too heavy for the chairlift.
Can I take a pushchair into the market?
Buggies are not allowed inside the house. They can be left outside if it is dry, or in the front hall if it is wet.
What should I expect when I arrive?
The seasonal markets are very popular, so expect queues on arrival. Bag checks are in place.
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