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Jun 20, 2024 · For its 66th anniversary year, The Game Fair returns to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire for the first time in a decade. Close to 130,000 visitors are expected to attend the event, which runs from Friday, 26 July to Sunday, 28 July, and it promises to be a spectacular celebration of fieldsports and country life.
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HIGHLIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS. From fly fishing to falconry, clay shooting to cookery demos, working dogs to wild food. TRAVEL BY AIR. Arrive at The Game Fair in style, soaring above the clouds, with Volare Private Charter. ‘Glastonbury for the green welly brigade’. THE TELEGRAPH. THE VIP EXPERIENCE.
Wondering what time The Game Fair opens and closes? How to get there? Camping? Here are the answers.
- GWCT Storytelling: Listen to The Land
- The Nick Nairn Riverside Restaurant Sponsored by J.W. Galloway
- The Main Ring
- Fisherman’s Row
- Gunmakers’ Row Presented by Pulsar
- The World of Gundogs
- More Fantastic Food & Drink
- The Kitchen Theatre
- Activity Row
- Shopping
In celebration of VisitScotland’s Year of Stories initiative, the GWCT has gathered an array of authors, scientists and knowledgeable speakers to tell their tales and accounts, celebrating the countryside, reflecting on halcyon days from the past and current work being done to protect the land for future generations. Edinburgh Bookshop will also be...
This year sees Stirling-born celebrity chef and restaurateur Nick Nairn heading to The GWCT Scottish Game Fair for the first time and that means foodies are in for a treat. Nick will be creating a bespoke menu for visitors to the new riverside restaurant, sponsored by J.W Galloway, and mingling with guests to share his stories of appearing on the B...
The Main Ring is the beating heart of the GWCT Scottish Game Fair where visitors are treated to an incredible array of displays and demonstrations from every corner of the Scottish countryside - and much further afield! For three days it will host twice-daily displays from local Scottish pipe bands as well as gundogs, falconry, dog agility, fishing...
The enviable location of the Scottish Game Fair, with the grounds of Scone Palace reaching all the way to the bank of the river Tay, provides anglers with a true fisherman’s playground at the event. A visit to Fisherman’s Row will delight both passionate anglers and those who are keen to learn more about the pastime. There will be casting demonstra...
Shooting and stalking enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when they take a wander along Gunmakers Row, which is once again sponsored by Pulsar and their night vision and thermal optics products. You can expect an enormous range of new and used shotguns, rifles, airguns, optics, accessories and clothing from all the leading brands and newer, lesser-kn...
Always a popular choice with visitors old and young, the World of Gundogs is the place to go for anyone who loves a waggy tail and seeing these skilled animals trained to perfection. As well as displays and experts on hand to answer questions there are also a range of competitions throughout the weekend. These aim to replicate the conditions in the...
A visit to the GWCT Scottish Game Fair isn’t complete without a visit to the Food Hall. There you’ll find a huge variety of food and drink from Scottish artisan producers and tasty delights from further afield. From a sample here and there to keep your energy levels up for the next attraction to buying some amazing produce to take home, there’s som...
Foodies, budding chefs and fans of game cooking take note - the Kitchen Theatre returns for 2022 and once again features demos from top-notch chefs and celebrities, all creating incredible dishes from Scottish produce. With a clear focus on sustainability, local farming and game, the Kitchen Theatre will inspire you to try something new when you ne...
The jam-packed Activity Row will be packed with have-a-go stands for everything from bushcraft and countryside skills to quad bikes, laser tag and climbing walls. If your party includes anyone young enough to need tiring out, this is the place to head to. There are also demonstrations from the legendary Simon Whitehead and his Pakefield ferrets and...
This year’s event is set to welcome over 400 exhibitors for one of the biggest outdoor shopping events in Scotland. They will be showcasing everything from the local food and drink to country fashion and footwear, fieldsports accessories, gifts and homewares. If the thought of carrying your purchases around all day makes you feel weary, the charity...
- The Airgun Zone. With purpose-built ranges and an array of different targets, the Airgun Zone is a must for keen target shooters, or just those wishing to have a go.
- Falconry Village. A firm Game Fair favourite, this year’s Falconry Village will see the UK’s largest ever collection of birds of prey species brought together in one place.
- Open air cinema. If you are staying over on the Saturday night, why not buy a ticket for The Game Fair open air cinema? The film showing this year will be John MacNab, a BBC Film Institute dramatisation of the 1925 novel by John Buchanan.
- The Shooting Line. Run by E.J Churchill Shooting ground, the Shooting Line at The Game Fair is not only Europe’s longest, but also offers opportunities to shoot for every level of experience.
Wondering how to get to The GWCT Scottish Game Fair? Where to stay? You'll find the answers to these questions in our FAQs below. 4-6 July 2025 The Fair is open from 9am until 6pm From Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow, follow the signs for the ‘A93 Braemar’. We are situated two miles
The Game Fair makes its return to Blenheim Palace from 26-28 July 2024. The annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits, and the Great British Countryside features everything from fishing, fantastic food and family activities to shooting, shopping and super VIP glamping – there truly is no other place a countryside lover ...
