Shooting socks are an essential piece of field kit. For those keen to put their best foot forward, The Field knows exactly where to look. “To paraphrase Jane Austen, ‘It…
Charlotte Mackaness
Best Shirts For Shooting
Having the right kit is vital to a successful day’s sport. Feeling comfortable is key – not just in terms of movement and temperature but looking the part. Before you…
Burghley Shopping – What To Buy At The Horse Trials
The Defender Burghley Horse Trials are a high spot in the calendar of many Field readers. Not only is the horsepower on offer second to none but the Burghley shopping…
Ties: Should you wear a tie when shooting?
Is the tie old hat or à la mode? Does it still have a place in country life?
English Setters
‘Of all sporting dogs perhaps there are none more generally useful, beautiful and sagacious than the setter.’ So wrote Edward Laverack, who was instrumental in the development of the modern…
Best Shooting Jumpers
Here, The Field celebrates the best shooting jumpers: an often overlooked piece of essential kit. They can be a gun’s best friend: a versatile extra layer that keeps out the…
How To Repair Chipped Glasses
Query I have some chipped glasses: William Yeoward tumblers I was lucky enough to be given by a son. Unfortunately, despite not using them often or putting them in the…
Coronation street parties
The Coronation of HM The King will be marked in manner of ways but few are as enjoyable or inclusive as a street party. This very British tradition is thought…
How to plan an Easter egg hunt that is family friendly (and labrador-proof)
The origins of the Easter egg hunt What we think of as the Easter ‘bunny’ is thought to have its roots in 17th-century German folklore: children would leave nests in…
Kit to covet for springtime
From comfortable leather boots to elegant cashmere coats these are certainly pieces of kit to covet for springtime. KIT TO COVET FOR SPRINGTIME BINOCULAR BAG THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL CO Made…