The Game Fair is a keenly awaited annual event by all those who love the countryside. News of exhibitors, activities and events were reported fully in the national press this year. Click image to read full story.   The Times The Shetland Pony Grand National is always a popular event and it made it on to the pages of The Times in July! The Times also featured the Game Fair on 23 July in the run-up to the event, with a wonderful photograph of working dogs in front of Blenheim Palace The Game Fair also made it onto the list of ...

The Game Fair 2024 at Blenheim Palace saw angling charities helping each other, as bumper attendances brought visitors in their droves to the Get Into Fishing Village. Each year, angling charities are invited to attend The Game Fair – the festival of the great British countryside – to talk about their work, meet other anglers and, in some cases, sell donated tackle. The English Disabled Fly Fishers (EDFF) once again enjoyed a successful show and, in turn, have donated a percentage of their proceeds, amounting to £290, to one of The Game Fair’s official charities for 2024, Tackling Minds. Tackling Minds ...

There's just one month to go until the UK’s largest celebration of the countryside, The Game Fair, descends on the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, 26 – 28 July! Will you be there to join us for a three-day countryside extravaganza? There is something for everyone at The Game Fair; shooting, gundogs, debates, exhibitors, fine art, archery, fishing, cooking demonstrations, celebrities, camping and glamping, VIP treatment, falconry, hounds – everything and anything related to the countryside is at your fingertips at The Game Fair. If you haven't bought your tickets yet, we are here to persuade you! The Subaru Shooting Line ...

This year The Game Fair returns to Blenheim Palace, 26-28 July and is supported once again by the world’s leading exploration company, Viking, as is The GWCT Scottish Game Fair taking place at Scotland’s iconic Scone Palace, 5-7 July. Viking, which was founded in 1997, offers destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes across all seven continents for culturally curious travellers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine. Wendy Atkin-Smith, Managing Director of Viking UK comments, “We have been involved with The Game Fair and The Scottish Game Fair for several years and is a partnership that we are delighted ...

With just 100 days to go until the UK’s biggest countryside show descends on the stunning surroundings at Blenheim Palace, The Game Fair is the place to be on the last weekend in July. A roster of celebrities will be hosting the best of British hospitality in the VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK). Celebrity chef James Martin will be returning to host the ever-popular VIP Enclosure, which promises to offer attendees an immersive experience. It gives an exclusive opportunity to mingle with the stars, whilst indulging in some fine cuisine prepared by James himself. With sustainable food ...

The Game Fair is proud to announce that Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), part of Rathbones Group Plc, will for the third year running be its official Wealth Management Partner. The partnership allows Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) to further its commitment to supporting rural and farming communities across the UK, along with the innovators who are finding new ways to help protect and preserve our landscapes for future generations. From land owners to local businesses, they help individuals navigate life’s journey through financial planning and investment management services, to reach their financial goals. This ongoing sponsorship of the VIP Enclosure ...

With rising fuel prices, thieves are targeting rural properties and businesses for valuable oil. A 1,000-litre tank can be drained within minutes and a tank that’s not properly protected will make an easy target for thieves looking to make some quick money. Fuel thieves traditionally target farms during the longer winter nights as the extended cover of darkness gives them more opportunities to get away with the theft unnoticed. These criminals often use just a basic tube to siphon away the fuel but more sophisticated apparatuses – such as pumping systems – have been reported by police. With some tanks costing ...

Last weekend saw the official relaunch of The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club at The Game Fair. The next chapter of the ladies’ clay shooting club was celebrated by BASC, who hosted a drinks reception to raise awareness of ladies shooting and celebrate the relaunch of this much loved club and its plans for the future. The S&CBC is now under the new ownership of Georgina Roberts, Olympic Trap Shooter representing Wales and Great Britain, and the relaunch has been a pivotal moment for the club. During the reception, Georgina demonstrated why ladies shooting is so ...