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 Challenge in partnership with Isuzu is a 50-bird English Sporting clay competition with a layout developed by the E.J. Churchill team. Challenging and great fun with a daily cash payout over different categories. Top prize for Men’s and Ladies champions is a six month lease for a brand new Isuzu D Max, the Official vehicle of this competition. Winners Scott Shuckford with a score of 45 and Catherine Smalley scoring 38 drove their vehicles out of the main arena after the presentation with great pride -congratulations to them both! Second place in the Men’s competition went to Tom ...

The Fishing Village was set in a prime position on the lake at Ragley Hall beckoning to all visitors as they came in through the entry gates. Sunday marked the end of The British Fly Casting Club (BFCC) three-day competitions, and competitors gathered for the Ragley Game Fair Championship and overall, Champion of the casting challenges. The Ladies Accuracy daily competition saw a consistent winner with Paula Zimmeman once again taking first place. In the Trout and Salmon Distance challenge Jo Stephens took the top place with a first win of the weekend for her. The Men’s daily results had quite ...

Friday marked a fantastic Welligogs Ladies Day, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd. Attendees truly embraced the event's celebration of countryside sartorial style, showcasing their meticulously crafted outfits. Scouts were seen out and about this morning looking for the coolest and most creative 2025 Game Fair looks inviting people to come along to the Welligogs stand. At 2pm the stand was enveloped by masses of seriously chic people all contending the fantastic prizes courtesy of Welligogs. The judges conferred after each entrant strutted their stuff.  Ashley Cooper and Lee Hurst from The Game Fair, Brontë Mitchell, editor in chief from Femme ...

The British Fly Casting Club (BFCC) returns to The Game Fair this year with its ever-popular casting competitions. Anglers of all ages will take part in trout accuracy, single handed trout distance, and double handed overhead salmon over the three days, designed to test their precision on the lake. Today marked the opening for the weekend of competition, as competitors gathered for the first round of casting challenges. The Trout Accuracy competition saw exceptional performances across all divisions. The Junior title went to budding fisherman Jack Gow, 17, with a stellar score of 49 – equalising the top score across the ...

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 ...

Global Knives are thrilled to be attending The Game Fair for the very first time - 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 Our Brand Global knives were first created in 1985 by ...

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 ...

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 ...