‘Tis the season to spend money and ’tis no good pushing back against the fact. Nor, I imagine, do we really want to, since we don’t want to be thought a pinchpenny at Christmas. Blame Charles Dickens for that. The trouble is that as our friends and relations get older…

playing backgammon by fire

There is something timeless about backgammon; it must rank as the most elegant of boardgames while its ability to entertain everyone from teenagers onwards remains legendary. Beautifully made examples make wonderful gifts and have an heirloom-like quality. Here,  The Field explores the best backgammon sets. Be sure to take a…

Three gingham stockings hanging by the fire

If you’re short on ideas on what to buy the young guns this year, worry not. The Field‘s Christmas gift guide for children is here to help with everything from ponchos to party boxes. For more Christmas inspiration, be sure to take a look at our other invaluable seasonal features,…