July 2020 Field magazine cover

Living wild – how a hunter-gatherer can feast like a king all year round; Winston Churchill’s personal gun collection – sidelocks, revolvers and sub-machine guns; he was armed for everything;…

Trifle opera cake jars with amaretto

With country house opera postponed or cancelled, put on a picnic worthy of Glyndebourne’s lawns at home. Don your finery, select a family member to provide the entertainment and indulge…

Hunting with falcons

Neil Cross headed to Dartmoor to experience hunting with falcons on horseback. It proved a thrilling sport set against a dramatic backdrop. For more on different days out hunting, we…

Gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes

These gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes are inspired by the French tradition of bringing an edible present to a party or picnic. Try Philippa Davis’ recipe for the perfect…

Harrier breed

The harrier breed has not been registered with the Kennel Club for over 100 years, but interest has never faded in hunt country. England has 18 harrier packs, Ireland has…

Women's country clothing

Rosie Nickerson meets three field fashionistas, who are running successful businesses from their rural homes and creating women’s country clothing that actually works in the field. For more proper field…

Lead shot

The major shooting organisations have decided to endorse a move away from lead shot to alternatives. Since lead shot has been used for centuries we know a great deal about…