Claridge's hotel

“Oh, I think you’re going to be very happy,” confided our twinkly-eyed check in host. I was feeling fairly jolly already, having entered the hallowed Foyer from Brook Street and…

South Africa’s Eastern Cape

With the season at an end the desire to explore further afield often takes root. To satisfy that sporting wanderlust The Field has gathered together the most extraordinary and unusual…

The Fife Arms

The Fife Arms Good for: Highland charm, country sports, art enthusiasts There is a pleasing familiarity on arrival at The Fife Arms. The gillie team, as the staff are known,…

man with ear defenders looking into car boot

Even the very best ear defenders for shooting are a relatively inexpensive bit of sporting kit but absolutely vital. Shoots are noisy places, and guns should never underestimate the potential,…

A January dinner party with a gamey twist. Warm partridge salad with crispy Parma ham To begin. This warm partridge salad with crispy Parma ham by Philippa Davis has a…

The Painswick hotel

The Painswick Good for: Luxury Stopover Fine dining On a sporting pilgrimage, whether it is towards Gloucestershire for Badminton or south for the trout, finding somewhere decent to stay on…

Field February issue

The Field’s February issue is all about adventure, exploration and sport in far-flung locations. As the season draws to a close, we help you shake off the blues with a…

Patrick Grant

Patrick Grant goes through life at quite the clip. Brought up in Edinburgh, he played rugby for Scotland at under-18 and under-19 levels. An injury ended his career but not…