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The best elderflower cordial recipe
Elderflowers are in full bloom and elderflower cordial could possibly be the ultimate summer drink. Here's a fail-safe recipe. Elderflower cordial is delicious with sparkling water, sparkling wine or...
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Sir Peter Scott: an eminent conservationist
Sir Peter Scott's love for wildfowl and the wetlands they depend on began on the marsh with gun in hand, says Sir Johnny ScottThe renowned wildlife artist, author, international competitor in skating,...
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Coarse fish species: barbel, chub and perch
Coarse species such as barbel, chub, perch and pike may not have adipose fins but they are gripping quarry nonetheless writes John Bailey Centrepin reels are marvellous for close-in work as well as for...
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The Field Top Dog Awards: VOTE NOW
Naughtiest dog? Best puppy photograph? View the shortlist and cast your vote for the championThe Field is delighted to invite readers to vote for their favourite in five categories in the Top Dog...
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Pickleball – one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports
Add some pickle to your play, says Ettie Neil Gallacher What started across the pond in the 1960s as a game for children to play in their backyards is vying with padel to become one of the UK’s...
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The secrets to catching trout
‘Observation, imitation, presentation’ is the mantra when dealing with wily wild fish and first impressions are critical to successHow a fly is delivered can have a big impact on an angler's chances of...
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Gooseberry mint sauce
Something different to serve with roast lamb Q: I had a gooseberry mint sauce in a restaurant and wonder if you have a recipe for this delicious accompaniment to roast lamb? A: Indeed we do. Read on....
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Ragley Hall: a rural haven in Shakespeare country
Set in 5,600 acres of Warwickshire countryside, Ragley Hall is not just home to the 9th Marquess of Hertford but also the perfect setting for weddings, outdoor events, parties and peaceful holidays...
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How to make homemade Pimm’s
You don't have to purchase it in a shop. Try our homemade Pimm's recipe and you'll never buy it readymade again.Homemade Pimm’s is straightforward to make but it’s a touch stronger than the shop-bought...
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What does summer look like for a BASC member?
As the countryside bursts into life for the summer months, so too does the summer sporting calendar for BASC membersFor many, summer is a time for rest and leisure: long lunches, slow afternoons and...
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Strawberry, cardamom, elderflower and lime sherbet
A refreshing dessert for a summer's evening. The Americans love sherbet, which is creamier than sorbet.Strawberries are fast coming into season and elderflowers are blooming on the branch. So this...
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The Field’s top 10 trout flies
Try one of our suggestions and your luck could change for the better. Wild trout fishing is an aspiration for many fishermen.The Field has whittled down the countless number of trout flies available to...
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Top hats: the history and etiquette behind the topper
The top hat is a staple of Royal Ascot and summer weddings, but who introduced the topper and when? And how should you wear it? Here is the story of this iconic piece of headwear.If you want to see top...
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The Derby: the controversy of the 1844 renewal
The Derby might not match the betting heat of the Grand National, but it's considered one of the most revered equine events in the country, if not the world, says Rory Fairfax of FitzdaresCH35049...
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D-Day: 81st anniversary
Remembering Lawrence Burn, the last veteran of the regiment that spearheaded the Normandy landings on D-Day, 6 June 1944. By Allan MallinsonIn the grey dawn of D-Day, 6 June 1944, 20-year-old Trooper...
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