At its heart, The Game Fair is a celebration of the working countryside: the skills, machinery, ingenuity and practical knowledge that keep rural life moving forward. That is exactly why we are delighted to welcome Henry Cole to The Game Fair, located fittingly within The Land Management area.  Celebrating the working countryside  Land management is about problemsolving. It’s about keeping machinery running, repairing rather than replacing, and knowing how to make the most of what you have. Long before sustainability became a buzzword, the countryside lived by the principle of make do and mend.  Henry Cole’s entire body of work reflects that ethos.  Through wellknown programmes such as Shed and Buried, Find ...

Few television figures feel as naturally at home in rural Britain as Henry Cole. In a media world often polished to the point of blandness, he stands out for something more valuable - genuine enthusiasm, practical knowledge and a clear affection for the people, machines and traditions that shape countryside life. That matters because audiences with a real connection to the land can spot pretence a mile off. Henry Cole’s appeal is not built on performance alone. It comes from the fact that whether he is talking about classic motorcycles, mechanical restoration or the craft and character behind British engineering, he ...

Machinery Nation were always going to draw a crowd at The Game Fair, owing to their mass following online supporting their in-depth reviews of all tool and machinery brands for ground care, forestry, landscaping, agriculture and construction.   They entered the last day of The Game Fair at full throttle, kicking off the morning session on Sunday the same way they have for the whole weekend, with their Chainsaw Challenge. The demo saw Lars, James and Josh compete in a series of chainsaw related contests, working with a selection of brands – including Milwaukee, DeWalt, STIHL, Iseki, and Can-Am – to ...

The Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre is well known for its full programme of celebrities and keynote speakers covering a huge number of topics throughout The Game Fair. Friday saw discussions range from inheritance tax and the future of farming to Hunting Ethics and - on a lighter note - also saw star barman and rural pub owner Merlin Griffiths and The Game Fair’s VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Rathbones, host Jimmy Doherty drop by to discuss all things countryside. Merlin charmed the audience with some behind the scenes tales from some of the TV programmes he is involved with before going ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHej9WrfMJE&t=154s How to diversify your land or farm and build successful holiday cottages, with Karl Taylor of Duchy of Cornwall, Max Richardson from Investec Wealth and Investment (UK), Chris Anderson from Carter Jonas and Ailbhe Palmer from Sykes Cottages

All is peaceful and tranquil when you gaze around the beautiful landscape of Blenheim Palace. It takes a lot of effort to create such serenity. In addition to which, the land has to ‘work’ in many different ways. Making the very best of land is the role of a land manager and the 12,500 acre Blenheim Palace Estate is managed by Roy Cox, who has been Managing Director of Estates at Blenheim for the past 11 years. Roy Cox Land is the canvas I asked Roy about his role and his responsibilities. He said: “It covers so much. Things ...