Where to buy the best Christmas turkeys
There's much to think about when it comes to the festive feast, but none more so than the centrepiece. The shop shelves are laden with the birds, so The Field has done the work for you - choose from...
View ArticleField Interview Vinnie Jones
The football hardman turned Hollywood movie gangster, Vinnie Jones, reveals his lifelong passion for the countryside and explains how he is encouraging the next generation Vinnie Jones at home with his...
View ArticleCampbell’s of Beauly – country tailors and outfitters
Step through the doors of Campbell’s of Beauly in the classic Scottish town of Beauly, west of Inverness, and you’re immediately enveloped by the soft colours of the surrounding Highlands. Classic...
View ArticleHow to keep your Christmas poinsettia alive longer
Poinsettias need more care than most houseplants. The Field offers tips to help your Christmas poinsettia outlive the festive periodBefore settling down to read how to keep your Christmas poinsettia...
View ArticleThe best gumboots around: The Field picks out an appropriate list
Don't let muddy moors or freezing foreshores spoil your day. Ensure you are suitably shod with The Field's best gumbootsPlus fours and welliesBefore reading our selection of the best gumboots, be sure...
View ArticlePheasant casserole with tomato, Dijon and cheesy triangles
With the vagaries of traffic bent on scuppering arrival times, this pheasant casserole provides a warm welcome whatever time guests appear at the doorAs a guest there is much to enjoy about an...
View ArticleSix of the best properties around the country
From a mill with superb chalkstream fishing on its doorstep to a boathouse with spectacular views across a Scottish loch, these properties certainly hit the markTHE FULLING MILL EASTON, WINCHESTER,...
View ArticleThe gilet – a sporting wardrobe staple
From modest origins, the gilet has evolved into a sporting wardrobe staple, combining function and fashion to become a status symbol in its own right, says Eve JonesI wonder how many of you reading...
View ArticleKit To Covert In January
New Year, new starts. The Field picks out the best new sporting kit and must-have pieces with which to step into 2024January is all about fresh starts and beginning the New Year on the right footing....
View ArticleThe joy of family Christmas shoot
The family shoot day is the backbone of many a happy Christmas. Treasured memories and fieldcraft handed down the generations are the essence of life for the Christmas shoot says Hugh van CutsemAs...
View ArticleHow to make your own Christmas crackers
Crafting may be the last thing on your extensive festive to do list, but learn how to make your own Christmas crackers - it's remarkably simple and really rather jollyIt is surprisingly easy to make...
View ArticleChristmas ham: cured for Christmas
Hattie Ellis is happy to be back in the pink with a Christmas ham on the winter table, whether smoked over lavender or cured in molasses and spicesShropshire Blacks from Dukeshill, cured using juniper,...
View ArticleChristmas birds: from partridges to turtle doves
How did the turkey end up on our tables or a partridge in a pear tree? Birds play an interesting part in our festive traditions, writes Carla Passino P43CBR Thorburn Archibald - Partridge and a...
View ArticleWhy now is the time to plant a hero hedge
Small but mighty, the humble hedge packs a punch when it comes to benefits for people and nature. Grow your own this planting season to start reaping the rewards on your landThe Woodland Trust is...
View ArticleThe history behind Christmas traditions
Many of Britain's favourite Christmas traditions, from burning a yule log to kissing under the mistletoe, date back to ancient history writes Sir Johnny ScottThe holly and ivy Advent Wreath at York...
View ArticleWhere to find flannel shoe bags
The Field helps a reader wanting to replace some well-worn but much appreciated monogrammed flannel shoe bagsQuestion Many years ago, I came into possession of some wonderful monogrammed flannel shoe...
View ArticlePigeon shooting calendar
This pigeon shooting calendar will guide you on when to shoot pigeon and explain which crops the birds favour at a particular time in the year.This pigeon shooting calendar will help you plan your pest...
View ArticleThe Field’s bucket list for a sporting year
What will 2024 hold? Here is Janet Menzies' month-by-month guide to ticking off those sporting firstsThe 2014 grouse season may have been particularly profitable for moor owners but there are poor...
View ArticleThe Field’s Ultimate Fishing Guide for 2024
Dig out your diary and get the New Year off to a flying start with The Field’s ultimate month-by-month fishing guide to what to fish, when and where to stayThere is little doubt that the UK offers some...
View ArticleThe Recipe For The Perfect Hunt Ball
The perfect hunt ball is the headiest of concoctions, bringing together a kaleidoscope of guests who are as gung-ho crossing country as they are on the dance floor, says Madeleine Silver“I have been to...
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