As thoughts turn to Christmas and families getting together, there may be worries about a shrivelled turkey or even the odd crossword fuelled by excessive glass-emptying. However, the perfect tonic…
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January 2024
Our January issue is one big country house party brimming with top-quality sporting action and everything you need to make New Year’ festivities go with a bang. We visit the…
Kit To Covert In January
January is all about fresh starts and beginning the New Year on the right footing. Before reading our guide to the best new sporting kit, be sure to take a…
Goose or turkey? The battle of the birds
Eleanor Doughty in defence of the goose Ding ding ding! The Christmas birds are in the ring. Goose or turkey? I know whose corner I’m in: the goose. Or, as…
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: surprisingly sporty
A while back I interviewed a gundog breeder and trainer with a passion for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He assured me that the cavalier was the perfect gamebag gundog. You…
The gilet – a sporting wardrobe staple
I wonder how many of you reading this are wearing a gilet? A fair few, I’ll wager. From modest, practical origins in the 15th century it has become quite the…
Six of the best properties around the country
THE FULLING MILL EASTON, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE The Fulling Mill comes with 3,247 yards of superb chalkstream fishing on the River Itchen, with abundant wild trout and grayling. Set within 63…
Browning Exquisite 20-bore review
This month’s test features a Browning Exquisite 20-bore. Tipping the scales at 6lb 12oz, it is a 30in-barrelled over-and-under with a single selective trigger, solid 6mm top rib and open-radius…
Pheasant casserole with tomato, Dijon and cheesy triangles
As a guest there is much to enjoy about an invitation to spend the weekend in the country. Cosy, made-up bedrooms; arranged entertainment; and an array of feasts prepared by…
How to keep your Christmas poinsettia alive longer
Before settling down to read how to keep your Christmas poinsettia looking good longer, do take a look at more of The Field‘s fabulous festive content including luxury advent calendars,…