Event organisers for The Game Fair have confirmed that the annual show will alternate between Ragley Hall in Warwickshire and Hatfield House in Hertfordshire over the next six years.
Take our online multiple-choice assessment and test your knowledge on shooting and conservation. The test is FREE to take. Congratulations to the 'fresh' organising team, I say fresh because I think some have history with the CLA event.
I have a nasty suspicion the CLA event was killed by nothing more than greed. Would someone from the CLA like to publish what the land owners were paid for the three days use of their acreage. Those complaining about locations might then think differently. I have run stands at shows and know what it costs to be there. Whenever I talk to exhibitors 'excessive charges' keeps cropping up.
The new team look like they are addressing this issue, so well done. See you end of July. Excellent fair for It was easy to access, no excessive queues, the parking was well organised and programme was exciting. A wonderful day out. Very good news about alternating between Hatfield and Ragley. Annual Pass holders enjoy free entry to certain events. Until 21st January , get 15 months for the price of Buy an Annual Pass. For an easier way to visit, buy your tickets on-line today.
We always recommend to pre-book your tickets, to make things easier for you including faster entry, one quick scan and you will be through the gates. The great thing is you can even book online the day of your visit. Immerse yourself in the daily life of the 1st Duke of Marlborough, and wander through the Palace state rooms to be greeted by the Duke himself and his….
Back for - a five mile fun run around the grounds of the Palace, raising funds for the Oxford Children's Hospital. The Knights of Middle England take you back to the exciting and colourful era of the Middle Ages with their action packed, high octane Jousting and Stunt…. This hugely popular sporting event welcomes competitors and spectators every year to the stunning surroundings of Blenheim Palace.
This year there were three main themes, Food, Farming and Landscape. The show ground was split into villages so that you could easily gravitate to your main interest… no prizes for guessing where we headed first. Shifting from stand-to-stand on Gunmakers row we were spoilt for choice and finding the right style of gun that suits an individuals taste would not have taken very long. Guerini are one of my personal favourites for style and the quality of engraving, so it was a pleasure to see and get my hands on some of their finer examples without feeling like I had to buy one, like in a lot of gun shops I have frequented over the years.
Making our way through the vast number of trade stands it was a challenge not to part with all of our cash. You see, The Game Fair allows you to speak and meet the like-minded people who produce the products you use, providing your feedback that then goes on and aids further development and progression. Next stop was the Clay Line, situated over the bridge spanning the River Glyme. Although it was a serious prize to claim, it all looked like a lot of fun and there was plenty of banter between the guys taking part.
There was also a stand to try a selection of the best and most popular shotguns available on the market. Showing off his skill at dusting clays from the hip and blasting coloured balloons on demand with an envious amount of ease. This provided a very fun and engaging show of skill that kids and adults alike could enjoy.
The John Bidwell arena, where most of this took place was 1 of 10 arenas not including the main arena. These arenas included;. With the feel of Sunburn setting in, it was soon time to head home. We grabbed an ice cream for the walk to our car and spent the whole journey home reflecting on the days events. We will be talking about this one for a while and with no doubt booking our tickets to the CLA Game Fair at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire as soon as we can.
By day, he works for a major software company, and in his spare time tries to shoot as often as possible. Great review.
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