With the arrival of spring and sunnier days our minds turn to picnics, sports days, cricket matches – a decent blanket for sitting on is a must. In any case, a rug in the car is always handy. Here is The Field‘s guide to the very best picnic blankets. We’ve…
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Gundog collars: options in canine neckwear
Do working dogs have to wear a collar? Yes, it is a legal requirement for dogs in public places to wear a collar, with details of their owner. In that case, you’d best be aware of the smartest gundog collars around. Like all good laws, there are exceptions. Emergency rescue…
The best country houses to hire for house-parties
Dabton House, Dumfries and Galloway Good for Year-round fishing Garden lovers Active types Built in 1820 in the classical villa style, Dabton House originally served as the home of the Queensberry estate’s factor and is only 10 minutes from Drumlanrig Castle. In the 1980s the house was refurbished by the…
Kit To Covert In October
In the nights are drawing in and the warmth of summer is most likely a long-off memory. However, there is much to cheer: the sporting season in full swing. Here The Field round-ups the best kit to get you through the month in style. LOCKWOOD WAISTCOAT Fully lined yet…
Best shooting gilets: overs or unders
Shooting gilets have become a staple of any countryman’s wardrobe. They are versatile, hardwearing, easy to wash and a staple of every country man (and woman’s) wardrobe. The best shooting gilets are loved not just for their cosiness but also their technical features. A gilet is smart over a shirt…
The best gumboots around: The Field picks out an appropriate list
Nothing ruins a good day more than wet and cold feet, which is why having good gumboots is a must. If an army marches on its stomach (according to Napoleon) a day in the field is enhanced by having warm and dry feet, even on the wettest day. Quintessentially British…
The best hip flasks. Sip with style
Hip flasks have been reviving those in the field for centuries. Nothing seals the sporting bond better than the hand proffering a full flask, preferably with something homemade inside. Flasks fell into the shape we recognise in the 18th century, when they started to be made from silver (it was…
A recipe for simnel cake
Simnel cake is simply delicious. Furthermore, what could be cleverer than a fruit cake with not just one but two layers of marzipan, one baked in the middle of the cake, one on the top, and then topped with 11 marzipan balls, one for each of the apostles, minus traitorous…
Half a dozen of the most tempting Easter eggs
End Lent in style with The Field's pick of the most tempting Easter eggs to get your hands on
Where to buy the best Christmas turkeys
The shop shelves may offer a large choice, but picking out the best Christmas turkey will make your festive feast one to remember. Choose from The Field’s pick of the best Christmas turkeys. And have it delivered straight to your front door for the 25th. The turkey may be the…