Tax changes on your mind? For many people who attend The Game Fair, land, property and family businesses are about far more than financial value. They represent years of hard work, stewardship and a desire to pass something meaningful on to the next generation. That is why recent changes to personal taxes have caused concern among families and rural landowners. In particular, changes to agricultural property relief and inheritance tax have prompted many people to review their succession and estate plans. The reality is that many estates are more complex than they once were. Rising land and property values and ...

Every year, 12 August marks one of the best-known dates in the British sporting calendar: the Glorious Twelfth, the traditional opening of the red grouse shooting season. For generations, the date has signalled the beginning of a new season on Britain’s moors. But behind the familiar name lies a story that stretches back nearly two centuries – and today, the significance of the Twelfth reaches well beyond those heading out onto the moor. For many rural communities, the grouse season supports jobs, hospitality, tourism, local suppliers and businesses, while the work that goes into managing a grouse moor takes place ...

Britain's greatest celebration of the countryside returns to Blenheim Palace from Friday 23 July to Sunday 25 July 2027. The Game Fair is delighted to announce that Britain's largest and most prestigious celebration of the countryside will return to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace from Friday 23 July to Sunday 25 July 2027, as the event celebrates its 69th Anniversary. Returning to one of its most successful and popular homes, The Game Fair 2027 promises to be the largest and most ambitious edition of the event in recent history, building on the remarkable resurgence in popularity that has seen ...

The Art of Gundog Commentary Gundog Arena commentator Di Stevens explains how decades of competitive experience help her turn elite dog skills into human stories for the public   Q. How did you first make the transition from judging to commentating? Di Stevens (DS): I'm extremely lucky to find myself in the fortunate position, after 30 years in the sport, to be able to commentate, judge and compete at every level of it. Of course, it's a “ladder of experience” as such. First comes competing and proving your ability to train and handle a dog. Next comes judging, so you take ...

Former Team England gundog captain David Latham reflects on his time competing at The Game Fair and what it takes to get to the top and stay there   Q: You remain one of the most respected trainers in the world. After retiring from the England captaincy in 2025, and looking back at that final victory at the Game Fair, was it the perfect ending? David Latham (DL): It was a big decision to walk away because the Game Fair was such a massive part of my life. To get there, and then be asked to be captain by John Halstead, ...

What a great event – the Game Fair is a unique celebration of the countryside, bringing together people who share a passion for rural life, and this year’s event was no exception! We were delighted to be part of it and grateful for the warm welcome we received as the Game Fair’s official wealth management partner. Thank you to everyone who visited us in the JM Finn Pavilion at this year's Game Fair. It was a pleasure to meet so many people and chat about the financial issues that matter most to them. From investing and retirement planning to inheritance tax, ...

Let’s be honest, one of our most favourite things about The Game Fair is the shopping. Exhibitors come from all walks of country life and range from global brands to kitchen table start-ups.  We spent some time on Sunday morning with a few made in Britain retailers and we heard some truly interesting stories. Starting with Sporting Saint, the Official Supplier of Gundog Training Equipment to The Game Fair and had a chat with founder Pip Jones about the business and the exponential growth it has experienced recently.  The company will be 20 years old in 2027, and Pip is making ...

The Game Fair Challenge is a 50-bird English Sporting clay competition developed by the E.J. Churchill team. Challenging and great fun both the Men’s and Ladies High Gun winner get a six month lease of an Isuzu D-Max Truck. Our winners for 2026 were James Hadley Day with a score of 49/50 and Ellie Jones, who only took up shooting three years ago, with a score of 46/50.  Ellie and James are lucky winners of the trucks which will be parked side by side as they are also partners off the field!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gJyREr-gOK8 Walk into the VIP Enclosure sponsored by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) at The Game Fair and you'll see that the space has been transformed into a lush and inviting environment, thanks to the work of Nature First. An award-winning and sustainable business, Nature First sources, supplies, plants, and moves semi-mature trees, mature hedging, and topiary. Contribution to The Game Fair The Game Fair is known for celebrating the British countryside and rural life. By decorating the Enclosure with semi-mature trees, Nature First has created a serene and picturesque setting, creating  a natural, forest-like ambiance, allowing guests to relax ...

We are delighted to have partnered with Debrett's this year. Debrett's is a renowned authority on etiquette, social skills, and manners in Britain, with a history dating back to 1769. Originally established as a publisher of peerage guides, Debrett's has since evolved into a comprehensive resource on British aristocracy and contemporary social etiquette. The company offers advice on a wide range of topics, from traditional courtship and modern dating to business etiquette and communication skills. Debrett's publications, including the iconic "Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage," serve as definitive guides to the British aristocracy, detailing the lineage and heraldry of the country's noble ...

There's something very cool about being able to draw a bow and hit a target accurately. And it's been a highly admired skill for a long while. Archery is an age-old sport, featuring on cave paintings, in Egyptian hieroglyphics, the Bayeux Tapestry, the ancient Greek Olympics and in modern times, at The Game Fair. (Visit our archery section here.)     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ariesfilms (@ariesfilms.s) Try your hand at archery One of the things people love about The Game Fair is the opportunity it offers to try new pastimes and archery is certainly ...

Outdoorsy, reasonably athletic, a fresh healthy complexion, patient, energetic, dog-loving and well-dressed when the occasion merits - fieldsports fans have a lot to recommend them, particularly if you're looking for a partner. So with Valentine's Day fast approaching, we asked a few country sorts why they would recommend dating a fieldsports type. Here's what they said: Foodies Will Pocklington, of Schöffel Country and Le Chameau advised: “Country types are well placed to source a range of wild foods – from venison and pigeon to wild garlic and puffballs.” Louisa Clutterbuck, CEO of Eat Wild says: “Date a good Shot and you’ll ...

"As a boy we had hedgehogs everywhere, ground nesting birds ..." So what has happened? Why are hedgehogs in decline and some of the birds we used to hear so much? To get the answer, you have to listen to somebody who works on the land. Gareth Wyn Jones works on the family hill farm in Wales, where the land has been cultivated for the past 375 years. The farm currently has 4000 head of ewe and 300 head of cattle. He says: "We're all under threat, our way of life is under threat and we need to fight back.... Nobody ...

In 1958 Harold Macmillan was Prime Minister, the first Paddington Bear book was published, the parking meter was launched and the first-ever Game Fair was held at Stetchworth Park, Newmarket. If you'd been a member of the CLA (Country Landowners' Association), entry to the Game Fair would have been free, otherwise adults would have paid 2/6,  children under 14,  1/3. You'd have paid 5/- to park your car if you had one, but in any case the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company was running special buses from Newmarket. Useful facilities included a mobile post office with a public coin box. Trade stands ...

We asked a group of people why they come to The Game Fair and what they particularly like about it. Here's what they said. Anything sound familiar? "Catching up with friends" We talked to somebody who's being coming to the Game Fair for over 20 years and he said it was the perfect place to meet up with friends he'd been at agricultural college with. He said: "We're all so busy throughout the year, it's hard enough to get to speak, let alone meet up in person but the Game Fair is the one date that is sacrosanct. We all block ...

An icy sleep outside helped two Country Food Trust ambassadors raise almost £2,000 while also raising awareness of those struggling to afford food. Sophie Green and Henry Rossiter, wanted to bring the issue of how many people are struggling with food poverty and hit on the idea of sleeping outside to raise donations for the CFT, which is The Game Fair’s official charity again this year. The charity was set up back in 2015 to raise funds to provide nutritious, game-based meals to feed those in need. With temperatures of up to -4 degrees Celsius, the ...