Old Warden is home to the Shuttleworth collection of planes from both world wars and earlier, including original pioneering aircraft such as the Bleriot (identical to the one that made the first crossing of the English Channel). There are around 40 airworthy planes in eight hangars.

The collection is on static display most days throughout the year. There are flying events roughly twice a month between May and October, ranging from daytime displays to evening proms. See the calendar for more details.

This is a relatively small venue, where flying is closer to the crowd than in some bigger airfields. The venue also has a bird of prey centre, a mansion (Shuttleworth House), park-like gardens (Swiss garden) and children's outdoor play centre.