点评:First visit to Shuttleworth Trust by JH for about 30 years and much has changed since that earlier visit. Vast collection of aircraft, road vehicles, cycles and agricultural machinery, under cover in linked hangers and all in immaculate condition. Most are still in full working order, all clearly in view and with good descriptive detail of each item, whether large or small. Hard to beat anywhere and for a reasonable admission price too. A great tribute to a dedicated bunch of expert volunteers that is hard to match anywhere else we have visited. Popular cafe (although we did not eat there) and well stocked gift shop for souvenirs. Can get cold inside because heating is limited, presumably because of cost and preservation needs. Ample and adequate parking for normal days but could get very crowded for events. Includes a working grass airfield used by visiting aircraft and private flyers based at the location.
Somwhat surprised to find that The Trust does not offer a Gift Aid option for admission charges which would increase their income sigificantly if appropriate.
翻译:JH大约30年来第一次参观沙特尔沃斯信托基金会,这里自上次来访以来变化很大。大量的飞机、公路车辆、自行车和农业机械都存放在相连的机库中,保存完好。大多数设备仍然可以正常运转,所有展品都清晰可见,并附有详细的描述,无论大小。这里堪称一流,门票价格也相当合理。这要归功于一群敬业的专业志愿者,我们参观过的其他地方很难找到能与之媲美的。这里有一家很受欢迎的咖啡馆(虽然我们没有在那里用餐),礼品店里也有很多纪念品出售。由于供暖有限,室内可能会比较冷,可能是出于成本和维护方面的考虑。平日里停车位充足,但举办活动时可能会非常拥挤。这里还有一个仍在使用的草坪机场,供来访的飞机和驻扎在此的私人飞行员使用。
令人有些意外的是,该信托基金会没有提供“礼品援助”选项,如果提供的话,这将大大增加他们的收入。