Sarah Gallivan visits The Shuttleworth estate

The Shuttleworth estate, situated within 5000-acres of rolling parkland offers numerous big-day options. You can find out so much online but you need to visit to get a real feel for how special a venue this truly is. My granddad adores vintage aircraft so I took him along for the ride and the whole experience didn't disappoint. The Collection at Shuttleworth is what he was interested in but I wanted to talk weddings! If you're looking for a venue with a difference, Hanger 3 is the perfect option for you surrounded by masterpieces of aviation and automotive history.

The Jacobean-style country house boasts an array of grand and finely furnished rooms in which to host your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. The Summer House, set within a sunken garden, makes for an idyllic outdoor ceremony venue and the abundance of mature parkland's ideal if you wish to erect a marquee or tipi.

After the tour of the house and hearing its fascinating history, I took in the delights of The Swiss Garden – even in the rain it was stunning. Ornate bridges, ponds and rustic buildings are dotted around, offering a range of photo opportunities. Within the garden, surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns, are two ceremony venues – The Swiss Cottage and The Grotto and Fernery. There are so many options you're spoilt for choice!

Ceremony licence? Yes
Contact: 01767 627 917
www.shuttleworth.org/weddings