Guide to shotgun choke. Everything you need to know
Shotgun choke can be a daunting subject, but can make all the difference to your shooting, so it's well worth following The Field's definitive guide. Learn exactly what shotgun choke is, what it does,...
View ArticleA full-bore experience Bettws than the rest
With six sporting estates to choose from and exemplary hospitality, Bettws Hall has been at the top of its game for 35 years. Enjoy top notch hospitality and luxury accommodation, as well as sport to...
View ArticleNorman Thelwell – one of the great cartoonists
A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth – and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, KipperTheir ponies were cheerful little shitlands. The children...
View ArticleBest shooting gilets: overs or unders
Shooting gilets have become a staple of any countryman's wardrobe. They offer huge versatility in our changeable climate, and a flexible friend in the field. We round up the best.A gilet is essential...
View ArticleField Interview: Paul Whitehouse
The popular actor, writer and presenter is best known for his involvement in some of Britain’s favourite comedy shows. But for him, the state of our country’s rivers is no laughing matter discovers...
View ArticleThe Peacock at Rowsley hotel review
Cosy rooms, fine local food and first-class fishing await guests at The Peacock at Rowsley hotel on the Haddon estate, says Alexandra HentonAs one gratefully breaks away from the M1 and sets sail west...
View ArticleGarden Roses
For those cursed with clay soil, garden roses are ideal: colourful, richly fragrant, adaptable and almost endless in variety. They define the word 'summer' says Ursula BuchanI can’t help it. Every time...
View ArticleHM King Charles III and his sporting passions
The Field celebrates HM King Charles III's life that has been steeped in country sports and nature – as well as serviceThe Prince of Wales enjoys fishing on the River Dee at Balmoral accompanied by his...
View ArticleProperties with tennis courts
We round up the six best properties with tennis courts on the market. From Victorian halls to former orangeries, all these properties have one thing in common: tennis courts. Since summers are rarely...
View ArticleMust-Buy Game Fair Kit
Our guide to the most covetable and must-buy kit on offer at The Game FairKit to covert at July’s Game Fair RANNOCK HSP SHOOTING WAISTCOAT HARKILA A shooting waistcoat that looks good and does the job....
View ArticleThe best Welsh shoots
With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK says Sam Rickitt. Here is a round up of the best Welsh shoots.The Welsh...
View ArticleThe signet ring – why is it making a comeback?
Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge says Harry WallopWhen HM The King was crowned at...
View ArticleBest Ear Defenders For Shooting
Hearing protection is a vital piece of sporting kit. With modern designs and technology, there's no excuse not to protect your hearing and The Field is on hand to help with our guide to the best ear...
View ArticleA-Z of The Game Fair
Here is all you need to know about the great British institution that is The Game Fair, which takes place Friday 28 to Sunday 30 July at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. This year, the much-loved festival...
View ArticleThe Field’s 170th birthday giveaway
Don’t miss your chance to win some cracking prizes as we celebrate 170 years of bringing readers the best of the sporting world with the generous support of Field friends.From bespoke shooting wear and...
View ArticleWelsh Hounds
The Welsh foxhound has long been celebrated for its nose, voice and drive - qualities that progressive breeders seized upon to reinvigorate its English counterpartFor many hunting enthusiasts a visit...
View ArticleMatch the Hatch – is it necessary?
Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with 'match the hatch' says Richard WilsonDespite the hype from tackle...
View ArticleThe Field’s guide to the picnic season
Eat your way through the picnic season with panache as only the British canOutdoor eating hits its zenith during the English summer season (or picnic season) when, en fête, we dine en plein air. At...
View ArticleBest Shooting Coats
Choosing the right sporting jacket is a big decision. The Field's guide is on hand to help you find the bet shooting coat for you“Choosing the best shooting coat is an important decision for any...
View ArticleThe Sealyham terrier
The Sealyham terrier stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the dayOn a slight bend in the road to the ferry...
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