Known for its world-class field sports, across gundogs, shooting and fly fishing, Ragley Hall opens its gates to The Game Fair tomorrow, and it is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. The annual countryside celebration is held over 5,600 acres of historic British parkland, drawing in over 125,000 visitors each year. With a jam-packed lineup running all weekend, visitors can expect a dynamic blend of tradition, rural life, food, family fun and modern country culture. Although the heritage of shooting and fishing is the first thing most people associate with The Game Fair, if you step beyond the ...

The Game Fair returned to the grounds of Blenheim Palace, an architectural jewel and UNESCO World Heritage Site, for the first time in ten years this weekend. Record numbers attended as the sun shone and countryside interests across the board were shared and celebrated in equal measure. Not only did the event organisers have to contend with the effects of the wet winter on the ground of the estate but a major worldwide summit was held at Blenheim Palace in the week leading up to the event and the main build had to be put on hold whilst the estate hosted ...

His Grace, The Duke of Marlborough, opened the 66th Game Fair at Blenheim Palace on Thursday morning saying, “Blenheim Palace is not only a historical monument but also a living, breathing estate that embodies the values and traditions that The Game Fair celebrates.” We could not have put it better. Join us as we give you a taste of the show so far as we take a look at some of the country issues discussed at the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre and other show highlights. Friday features included Vinnie Jones talking mental health issues and hosting an auction to raise ...

Dick and Angel joined us this morning for a chat with Angel experiencing her first time ever at The Game Fair we asked what her first impressions were. “I’m a city girl, when I first came in, I was so overwhelmed by the style of everyone – I felt like I wanted to be them when I grew up!” The family spent the day yesterday looking around and seem to have taken in a wide range of experiences. Angel commented, “I initially felt a bit out of my comfort zone, the incredible variety of it all – but now I feel ...

Actor, presenter and former professional footballer, Vinnie Jones took to the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre stage to host the auction of a beautifully carved stick by famed stick maker Simon Heath, in aid of Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust. Vinnie told the packed theatre that mental health and the countryside was extremely important to him and especially young men and women who can be isolated and really need support.  “Country people look after country people; we can all have difficult times and this charity has saved lives” he explained. The stick which depicts a hedgehog as its handle was auctioned by Andrew ...

It’s Game Fair Eve and the site is buzzing with people in high viz, beautiful calm gundogs surveying the grounds and a real feel of excitement in the air. If you are planning to come to The Game Fair, you might have a pretty good idea of what you want to do but here is our list of the things you should really try to see if you can squeeze them in along with your own to-do list. Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre There’s a lot going on in the countryside of national interest and importance at the moment, so much ...