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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

An impressive £12,034 was raised for The Country Food Trust and Tackling Minds, picked as The Game Fair's official charities this year. The donations were made by visitors who donated through the show’s box office and on the charities’ stands during the show. The money will be split evenly between the two charities to help towards their causes. Tackling Minds is a pioneering non-profit charity that uses fishing as therapy to support mental health. Founder, David Lyons said: "We are incredibly grateful for the fantastic support Tackling Minds received at The Game Fair. Thank you to everyone who attended and generously ...

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 ...