Haunted country houses. Bumps in the night?
Are you afraid of bumps in the night? A haunted country house with a ghost or two has a certain allure, but real mysteries can lie beneath, warns Rory Knight Bruce Borley Rectory -- a rare pictorial...
View ArticleMedieval ghost stories
While digital demons have upped the horror ante, medieval ghost stories still have the power to chill writes Ettie Neil-GallacherDogs howl a warning in Premonition by Henryk Weyssenhoff, circa...
View ArticleThe best backgammon sets chosen by The Field
Backgammon has been played in Ancient Egypt, by the Romans and is still popular among all age groups. Here is our pick of the best sets around. There is something timeless about backgammon; it must...
View ArticleGreat British Game Week recipes
Great British Game Week is back from 6 November - 12 November to celebrate and promote our fantastic wild game. Follow The Field's favourite game recipes and enjoy a week of wild suppersFrom simple...
View ArticleThe poppy: a plant that helps both to remember and forget
Martyn Baguley helps us to understand the plant that has alleviated suffering on the battlefield but also caused untold misery In Flanders FieldsIf any plant can be called enigmatic it must be the...
View ArticleSix of best Christmas country cottages
Relive 'The Holiday' this Christmas by securing one of these fantastic country cottages THE GRANARY TOSTOCK, SUFFOLK Formerly the gatehouse to Tostock Place, this timber-frame, thatched period cottage,...
View ArticleBooks To Read In November
Ettie Neil-Gallacher rounds up a selection of favourite books and good readsWhite gloss bookshelf filled with Penguin Classic books, The Woman in White, IH Not used 02/2012Penning Poison By Emily...
View ArticlePoint-to-Point Fixtures: November 2023
Point-to-point fixtures for November 2023.All the point-to-point fixtures for November 2023 in one place for you to plan and prepare for an enjoyable day out in the countryside. POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES...
View ArticleKit To Covert In December
With the sporting and festive season in full swing, The Field takes a look at the must-have kit for December for sporting enthusiasts and lovers of the countrysideDecember Kit To Covert is all about...
View ArticleField Interview: Will Young
The working farmer and Love Island star, Will Young, is bringing the countryside to life for a wider audience, using his substantial social media presence and a new book to share both the highs and...
View ArticleThe Barnsdale hotel review
The Barnsdale, a former hunting lodge, has been transformed into a refined yet relaxed destination, discovers Alexandra HentonFor many of those who have grown up in or near Rutland, Barnsdale Lodge...
View Article10 ways to become an expert shot
Become an expert shot on the peg this season by following these 10 commandments for better shootingShooting well increases satisfaction and pays due respect to the quarry. It is, moreover, a waste to...
View ArticleHunting Mares
Hunting mares can be capricious and even downright difficult but Tessa Waugh says they can also be your horse of a lifetimeJammy Taylor's Kitkat required patiencePeople are very rarely lukewarm when it...
View ArticleBuying Gifts For Gardeners
From garden tools and terracotta pots and secatuers, keen gardeners are spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas present ideas, says Ursula BuchanGarden tools make excellent gifts for gardeners‘Tis...
View ArticleSporting Diana: Clare Brownlow
The acclaimed wildlife artist creates beautiful paintings using a pheasant feather, a tool provided by the natural world that she has lived and breathed since childhoodSporting Diana: Clare BrownlowI...
View ArticleThe Best Christmas Crackers
Nothing encapsulates the jollity of the festive period quite like Christmas crackers: the silly hats, often sillier jokes and the keepsakes hidden inside. Here we round-up the most luxurious, stylish...
View ArticleStir-Up Sunday: stir up, we beseech thee
Older than many of our Victorian yuletide tradition, the Christmas pudding has it origins in pottage. Ettie Neil-Gallacher prepares to stirFamily and servants taking turns to stir the Christmas...
View ArticleBest cocktail making kit to mix with
The best cocktail making kit should be sleek, sophisticated and sublime. There is nothing better than a man who can handle his jigger.L to R Whisky Royale, Boulevardier, Gin & Cucumber, Winter...
View ArticleBest Christmas Puddings
A flaming Christmas pudding is the delicious finale to the festive feast. While stirring the pud is a cherished tradition for some, for those who don't have time to make their own we round-up the best...
View ArticleApple Trees
With scores to choose from in the UK, Ursula Buchan believes there is a delicious variety of apple tree for everyoneThere are three certain things in life: death, taxes and the presence of at least one...
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