The best fountain pens, write away
The best fountain pens are a necessary luxury for those who love writing. In a world of texts and the constant deluge of emails, putting pen to paper is a joy, writes Alexandra Henton.Office study,...
View ArticleSix of the best properties in Cumbria
Containing England's highest peaks and the stunning Lake District, Cumbria offers some of the best views in the country. From Georgian houses to a 19th-century rectory, these properties are worth every...
View ArticleKit to covet for February
Have a look at our selection of goodies to get you through the month of FebruaryFebruary is a month which usually is accompanied by cold wind and rain with brief moments of respite. This requires...
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 gumbootsTom waiting for birds in the snow.Some say that you can judge a man by his...
View ArticleHow to repair a wax jacket
There's no need to dispose of your favourite wax jacket, even if it has sustained a bit of wear and tear from the season. Follow our guide on how to repair a wax jacketA favourite wax jacket will...
View ArticleSporting Artist: the Earl family
The Kennel Club’s exhibition showcasing canine portraits by the Earl family is a celebration of dogs, art and history, writes Janet MenziesFROM the 1850s to the present day, four generations of the...
View ArticleThe sporting black book
Alec Marsh meets the fieldsports fixers: those insiders who are the key to securing the finest sporting adventures on the most exclusive estatesSerena Cross from Phoenix Sporting offers a highly...
View ArticleWhere to find the perfect corduroy trousers
A timeless wardrobe staple suitable for all manner of country pursuits. Find out where to find the perfect corduroy trousers Suiting all social occasions from the field to Fulham, a true country...
View ArticleOwls and where to find them in the UK
Mankind’s fascination with owls dates back millennia, but what is it about these secretive birds that has captured our imagination and where can you find them in the UK asks Matthew DennisonMANKIND’s...
View ArticleThe top 7 best recipes for Burns Night
No Burns Night celebration should be without haggis, the Chieftain O'Puddings, but get creative with supper this year. From haggis parcels to whisky tart, follow The Field's top 7 best recipes for...
View ArticleGundog collars: options in canine neckwear
To take your dog into a public place it must be properly attired, writes David TomlinsonBridle leather dog collar by Purdey Do working dogs have to wear a collar? Yes, it is a legal requirement for...
View ArticleBest eggs: here’s to cracking eggs
The egg is a miraculous ingredient in all its forms. Hattie Ellis selects her favourite best eggs, from pale-blue Cotswold Legbars to the dark-golden Burford Browns Hattie Ellis selects the best eggs,...
View ArticleNeed a hat stretcher?
We help a reader with a large collection of tweed caps in need of a tweakCheck tweed flat capQuestion I am looking for a hat stretcher similar to one I’ve seen at a tailors in Scotland. I have a rather...
View ArticleBest shooting gilets: overs or unders
Smart, stylish and entirely practical, gilets are the perfect defence against the vagaries of the British climate – no jacket requiredTom Payne and Cheryl HallWhatever the weather, a gilet is essential...
View ArticlePoint-to-Point Fixtures: February 2023
All the point-to-point fixtures for February 2023 in one place.Stay a nose in front this season with our point to point fixtures list.All the point-to-point fixtures for February 2023 in one place for...
View ArticleHow to get rid of the smell of moth balls in drawers, wardrobes and on clothing
Deterring moths is essential to safeguard natural fibres. But you don't want your cashmere to smell of moth balls either. “A plague on both your houses” writes Shakespeare in Romeo & Juliet. But...
View ArticleGood chocolate can be healthy. Seriously.
Chocolate need not be bad for you in moderation and if you choose well. What is good chocolate? The scientifically-based Zoe study says: “Dark chocolate is particularly beneficial for your gut. It...
View ArticleParmesan pheasant breasts with crispy ham
This is a superb way of using up old ends of parmesan cheese Parmesan pheasant breasts with crispy ham Serves 4 4 pheasant breasts Black pepper 4-6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 100g (31⁄2oz)...
View ArticleBest proposals in the field
What could be more romantic than a proposal in the field? Alexandra Henton lists some successes. Natalie engagement ringFor proper country sorts, the best proposals require a sporting setting and one...
View ArticleSporting Diana: Louisa Clutterbuck
The director of operations at British Game Assurance recalls her early education in the hunting field and the joy of shooting her first partridgeSporting Diana Louisa ClutterbuckMy earliest memory of...
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