News Archives - The Game Fair

Why Orvis Loves The Game Fair

Pat Ndalama2026-04-15T15:48:10+00:00

For three days each summer, everything we value at Orvis finds a place in one field, from conservation and craftsmanship to community and time spent outdoors. A shared love of the countryside At its heart, The Game Fair brings together a community that understands the importance of looking after wild places. Across the three days, we meet anglers at every stage of their journey. Some are picking up a fly rod for the first time, others have spent decades refining their craft. Conversations come easily, about rivers, conditions, favourite beats or simply how the day has unfolded so far. It is ...

Why Orvis Loves The Game FairPat Ndalama2026-04-15T15:48:10+00:00

Celebrating Women Leading the Countryside Sector: International Women’s Day at The Game Fair

Pat Ndalama2026-03-13T08:34:31+00:00

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women who lead, innovate, and inspire in the countryside and field sports industries. From founders of luxury hotels and handcrafted homeware to premium lifestyle brands, these women show how creativity, leadership, and passion come together to drive success in sectors traditionally dominated by others. At The Game Fair, we’re proud to provide a platform where these brands can connect with the right audience, share their stories, and grow their businesses — while inspiring others along the way. Here are some of the women we’ve highlighted this week, and their advice for aspiring ...

Celebrating Women Leading the Countryside Sector: International Women’s Day at The Game FairPat Ndalama2026-03-13T08:34:31+00:00

MPs Oppose Shotgun Licensing Changes – What It Means for UK Shooters

Pat Ndalama2026-03-03T11:09:43+00:00

"We are here because of the 121,000 signatures on that petition.” said Dave Doogan, SNP MP, at Westminster Hall. MPs came together to challenge proposals to merge the UK’s two firearms licensing systems — the shotgun certificate (SGC) and firearm certificate (FAC). Thanks to a strong campaign by British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and over 121,000 people signing the petition, MPs entered the debate fully aware of the facts and the potential impact on their constituents. What Was Proposed? The proposal would merge shotgun and firearm licensing regimes into a single system. Many in the shooting community are ...

MPs Oppose Shotgun Licensing Changes – What It Means for UK ShootersPat Ndalama2026-03-03T11:09:43+00:00

Welcome to Global Knives, Sponsor of The BASC Wild Food Kitchen Theatre

The Game Fair2026-04-09T08:47:43+00:00

Global Knives are thrilled to be attending The Game Fair again this year and even more excited to be sponsoring the event as part of the BASC Wild Food Kitchen Theatre. As a brand deeply rooted in craftsmanship, precision, and innovation, Global knives are a perfect fit for an event that celebrates excellence in outdoor living, cuisine, and heritage. Visitors to our stand will not only see our premium knives in action but also enjoy exclusive live demonstrations, product offers, and one-on-one engagement with our team. About Global Knives Global knives were first created in 1985 by visionary Komin Yamada, who ...

Welcome to Global Knives, Sponsor of The BASC Wild Food Kitchen TheatreThe Game Fair2026-04-09T08:47:43+00:00

Award-Winning Glamping with Green Yurts: Experience The Game Fair Like Never Before

Pat Ndalama2026-02-06T12:46:51+00:00

We’re thrilled to share that GREEN YURTS LTD has just won Best Glamping Provider at the Festival Supplier Awards 2026 - recognition well deserved for elevating festival stays into unforgettable countryside experiences. If you’re planning a visit to The Game Fair this summer, now is the perfect time to secure your premium glamping spot and make the most of everything this incredible event has to offer. What Makes Glamping at The Game Fair So Special? dd Book Your Glamping Space The Game Fair is one of the UK’s most beloved celebrations of rural life, countryside pursuits, and outdoor adventure, taking place at ...

Award-Winning Glamping with Green Yurts: Experience The Game Fair Like Never BeforePat Ndalama2026-02-06T12:46:51+00:00

The Game Fair Proud to Sponsor Best Game Retailer at the 2026 Eat Game Awards

Pat Ndalama2026-01-27T17:04:00+00:00

We’re thrilled to announce that The Game Fair is sponsoring the Best Game Retailer category at this year’s Eat Game Awards — a pivotal event in the British food and culinary calendar, celebrating the incredible talent, passion and innovation of individuals and businesses championing British game across the UK. Celebrating Those Bringing Game from Field to Fork The Eat Game Awards exist to recognise the people and organisations who are elevating wild British game — from chefs transforming traditional ingredients into modern masterpieces to butchers and retailers keeping the wild larder alive and thriving. These awards shine a spotlight on those ...

The Game Fair Proud to Sponsor Best Game Retailer at the 2026 Eat Game Awards Pat Ndalama2026-01-27T17:04:00+00:00

Countryside Calendar 2026: A Year of Fieldsports, Wildlife and Seasonal Tradition

Pat Ndalama2026-01-20T12:56:13+00:00

Countryside Calendar 2026 The countryside follows its own rhythm – shaped by the seasons, the land and the sporting year. From frosty winter mornings in the field to long summer evenings by the riverbank, each month brings its own character, challenges and rewards. Our Countryside Calendar 2026 has been created to celebrate exactly that: a full year of fieldsports, wildlife, dogs and seasonal countryside life, brought together in one beautifully designed digital calendar. Available to download for free, it’s the perfect companion for anyone passionate about shooting, fishing, conservation and the great British countryside. Countryside Calendar 2026 ...

Countryside Calendar 2026: A Year of Fieldsports, Wildlife and Seasonal TraditionPat Ndalama2026-01-20T12:56:13+00:00

Animals Saving Animals (ASA) to Showcase Wildlife Protection Efforts at The Game Fair

The Game Fair2026-01-17T17:51:14+00:00

Animals Saving Animals (ASA) will take centre stage in the Main Arena at the forthcoming Game Fair, bringing an engaging and educational display that highlights their vital work protecting Africa’s endangered wildlife. Founded to combat the escalating threat of poaching, ASA trains and deploys specialist canine units — expertly skilled dogs and their handlers — to conservancies and national parks across Africa. These highly trained teams work together to detect, deter, and intercept poaching activity, track illegal movements, and provide invaluable support to on-the-ground conservation rangers. As ASA explains, their anti-poaching dogs act as “a huge force multiplier” in the ...

Animals Saving Animals (ASA) to Showcase Wildlife Protection Efforts at The Game FairThe Game Fair2026-01-17T17:51:14+00:00

The Game Fair 2025 Breaks Records and Raised Major Funds For Gunmakers Trust

The Game Fair2025-11-10T14:59:48+00:00

After a record-breaking attendance of 128,000 visitors at The Game Fair at Ragley Hall over the weekend of 25 – 27 July, the show is proud to announce the final amount raised for its Official Charity Partner, The Gunmakers Trust, was £10,954. The opportunity to donate was available on The Game Fair website and box office, where ticket purchasers could opt in to add a donation to their basket. The Gunmakers Trust also attended the show with a stand on the iconic Gunmaker’s Row, giving them a valuable platform to showcase their craft and important work to a large audience. ...

The Game Fair 2025 Breaks Records and Raised Major Funds For Gunmakers TrustThe Game Fair2025-11-10T14:59:48+00:00

Top 5 things to do this weekend at The Game Fair

April Coate2025-07-24T15:45:18+00:00

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 ...

Top 5 things to do this weekend at The Game FairApril Coate2025-07-24T15:45:18+00:00

Isuzu D-Max Ready to Join the Hunt at The Game Fair

The Game Fair2025-11-10T14:47:47+00:00

Blending rugged capability, advanced technology, and premium comfort, The New Isuzu D-Max is Smarter, Stronger, Safer than ever. With its 1-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing capacity, D-Max is the ideal companion for country living and is ready to support your lifestyle, whether you're storing equipment for the next shoot, towing a trailer, or heading off the beaten track. Ready to Work and Play: D-Max for Country Life Tailored to meet the needs of modern rural drivers, The New Isuzu D-Max offers a model for every purpose. The Business Range, featuring the Utility model, comes in single, extended, and double cab ...

Isuzu D-Max Ready to Join the Hunt at The Game FairThe Game Fair2025-11-10T14:47:47+00:00

Sunday Luncheon With Vinnie Jones at The Game Fair

The Game Fair2025-06-05T10:06:49+00:00

With only 50 days to go until The Game Fair 2025, actor, presenter and former professional footballer Vinnie Jones has confirmed he will be introducing an exclusive VIP experience on Sunday 27th July, set to be one of the most sought-after experiences of the weekend. The VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Rathbones, invites visitors to a ‘Gentlemen Sunday Lunch’, with none other than Vinnie Jones, grounds keeper Geoff Seacombe from the series, joining. A perfect excuse to get out your best shooting tailoring and enjoy the occasion. A great supporter of The Game Fair, shooting and countryside issues, Vinnie always has a ...

Sunday Luncheon With Vinnie Jones at The Game FairThe Game Fair2025-06-05T10:06:49+00:00

Nature First to Green The Game Fair VIP Enclosure Sponsored by Rathbones

The Game Fair2025-11-10T14:48:04+00:00

If you’re visiting the VIP Enclosure sponsored by Rathbones at The Game Fair this year, you may find the space feels strikingly familiar — and that’s no accident. For the second year running, Nature First will transform the enclosure into a beautiful, mature landscape filled with semi-mature trees. Here is a closer look at how they make it happen: by moving fully established trees into place. Creating Instant Parkland with Moved Trees Gone are the days when trees in the wrong place had to be sacrificed. Thanks to Nature First’s specialist machinery and expert team, trees can now be safely relocated ...

Nature First to Green The Game Fair VIP Enclosure Sponsored by RathbonesThe Game Fair2025-11-10T14:48:04+00:00

Viking Continue Sponsorship of The Game Fair

The Game Fair2025-05-27T10:39:26+00:00

May, 2025 – Ragley Hall, Warwickshire - The Game Fair is proud to announce its continued partnership with Viking. The event is taking place from July 25–27, 2025, at Ragley Hall. This marks another year of partnership between Viking and one of Britain's most celebrated countryside events. Viking is a global leader in experiential travel and offers river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. They share a deep appreciation for heritage, craftsmanship, and exploration; These values align seamlessly with the spirit of The Game Fair, making this collaboration a natural fit. Wendy Atkin-Smith, Managing Director of Viking UK, ...

Viking Continue Sponsorship of The Game FairThe Game Fair2025-05-27T10:39:26+00:00

World Champion Boyd Exell to Headline the Main Arena at The Game Fair 2025

The Game Fair2025-03-31T11:42:28+00:00

We are beyond excited to announce that Boyd Exell – seven-time Four-in-Hand World Champion and ten-time FEI World Cup Driving Champion – will headline the Main Arena at The Game Fair 2025! Widely regarded as the greatest carriage driver of all time, Boyd Exell brings a level of skill, speed, and horsemanship that is simply unmatched. Visitors to The Game Fair can look forward to awe-inspiring live demonstrations as Boyd showcases the precision and power of four-in-hand carriage driving at its very best. Boyd’s journey began in Australia at the age of six, when a schoolteacher introduced him to ...

World Champion Boyd Exell to Headline the Main Arena at The Game Fair 2025The Game Fair2025-03-31T11:42:28+00:00

Alpha Dog Food Announce Official Partnership With The Game Fair

The Game Fair2025-03-31T11:36:28+00:00

Alpha, a British brand renowned for its commitment to offering great value, high-quality food for dogs who aren’t afraid to get their paws dirty, is thrilled to announce its official partnership with The Game Fair, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (25-27 July 2025). This partnership underscores Alpha’s dedication to supporting working dogs, breeders and the broader canine community. Alpha is formulated to provide optimal nutrition for working dogs, ensuring they receive the energy and sustenance required for peak performance. The brand's philosophy, "Proper food, for proper dogs," reflects its commitment to delivering high-quality, locally sourced food that dogs love, at a price ...

Alpha Dog Food Announce Official Partnership With The Game FairThe Game Fair2025-03-31T11:36:28+00:00

Two TV Stars Lined Up to Host the VIP Enclosure at The Game Fair

The Game Fair2025-03-12T16:44:13+00:00

Jimmy Doherty, Broadcaster, Farmer and Founder of Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park will be showcasing his dedication to British farming and food when he hosts the VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Rathbones at The Game Fair, to be held at Ragley Hall, 25-27 July. Jimmy will lead on designing the menu which will include ingredients grown locally to the venue and celebrate the huge variety the British countryside has to offer. Alongside him, keeping an eye on the drinks, is Merlin Griffiths, returning to The Game Fair again as our favourite mixologist. Featuring cocktails sponsored by R.M. Williams, Merlin will be ...

Two TV Stars Lined Up to Host the VIP Enclosure at The Game FairThe Game Fair2025-03-12T16:44:13+00:00

A Celebration of The Great British Countryside

The Game Fair2025-04-02T09:54:38+00:00

The Game Fair at Ragley Hall embodies the essence of the great British countryside, offering a rich mix of shooting, gun making, land management, agritourism, fishing, falconry, working dogs, and much more. Take a seat and watch some of Britain’s most beloved chefs in the BASC Wild Food Kitchen or wander through the rows of Totally Food to explore a variety of local produce and artisan foods. Watch the UK’s top gundogs go head-to-head in The Home International Team Competition. This highly contested event, held annually since 1969, has long been the centrepiece of the gundog activities at The Game ...

A Celebration of The Great British CountrysideThe Game Fair2025-04-02T09:54:38+00:00

Press coverage of The Game Fair 2024

The Game Fair2024-08-27T13:38:47+00:00

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 ...

Press coverage of The Game Fair 2024The Game Fair2024-08-27T13:38:47+00:00

BFCC Daily Competition Results

The Game Fair2025-11-10T14:49:30+00:00

The distance results are in meters (with the best distance and second best distance recorded in the case of a tie) and accuracy in points scored. JNR = Junior under 18; F = Female; M = Male entrant. (Note the daily accuracy event was different and easier to score in than the Championship event, also the distance outfits for the Championship were more challenging, for example Championship Trout distance was a #5 line whereas the Daily comp was a #7 line.) Friday 26 July Winners Trout Accuracy M - Martyn Cordingley, 50; F - Gilly Bate, 39; JNR - Matt Edgerton, ...

BFCC Daily Competition ResultsThe Game Fair2025-11-10T14:49:30+00:00