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The Field
Sporting Diana: Louisa Clutterbuck
My earliest memory of the shooting field is bumping along on my mother’s back as a toddler out beating. It didn’t go swimmingly. She stopped for a pee and we…
Parmesan pheasant breasts with crispy ham
This parmesan pheasant recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Easy to prepare it is zingy and delicious, and a superb way to use up old ends of…
Where to find the perfect corduroy trousers
Suiting all social occasions from the field to Fulham, a true country gentleman knows the importance of owning a good pair of corduroy trousers. Their warmth and durability have seen…
The sporting black book
There may be as many as 10,000 shoots across Britain, from farm-run affairs to the biggest corporate operations. Some 400 rivers to fish for salmon in Scotland; and the Masters…
February 2023
The Field’s February issue is brimming with the best sporting adventures to be had overseas; from testing rock pigeon in South Africa and flicking a fly across Albania’s crystal rivers…
Six of the best properties in Cumbria
Containing England’s highest peaks and the stunning Lake District, Cumbria offers some of the best views in the country. From Georgian houses to a 19th-century rectory, these properties are worth…
Books to beat the winter blues
Names of the Fish by Chris McCully Have you ever stopped to reflect on why a trout is thus called when it could have been saddled with something else entirely?…
Traditional British Puds
Even Agatha Christie’s most diehard fans would not claim that the title tale of the short-story collection she published in 1960 is her finest mystery. The Adventure of the Christmas…
Luxury stationery: a wonderfully sensuous experience
Nothing quite says 'thank you' like bespoke stationery. Letters on high-quality paper make a lasting impression, so update your stationery staples.