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The May Bank Holiday Burghley Game & Country Fair, May 26 to May 27, 2013

The superb Burghley Game & Country Fair, held over the Late May Bank Holiday at Burghley House, is in its 7th year now. A fabulously entertaining show, at one of the UK's most beautiful stately homes!

 

Two action - packed arenas have a full programme of displays with dare-devil stunts, fast and furious scurry racing, cheeky sheepdog and duck displays, bigger Birds of Prey, daring dog displays and even a grand national steeplechase.

 

The ever popular Dogzone returns with Lurcher racing and showing, a Multiscurry Challenge, Mullenscote Gundog Clinic and Chase the Bunny (pure fun). Family dogs can have a bit of fun with the Fun Dog Show too.

 

The Falconry Village has native and some more exotic Birds of Prey, all waiting for the chance to stretch their wings and fly! The Craft Village comes complete with a working demonstration, beautiful contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Food Glorious Food is perfect for food lovers. Chefs cook up some tasty delights and regional producers sell delicous food and drink.

 

The show's arenas are encompassed by an array of country and craft stalls, selling everything from country clothing and accessories to handcrafted art and regional food and drink.

 

Children can throw a pot and make a face or 'Learn How To' fish with the Angling Trust, handle a gundog and get close to a hawk. 

 

If that sounds a little too exhausting, relax in the food courts around the show. Enjoy British classics and tasty treats. 

 

Open 10.00am - 6.00pm daily

Adults £11.00 Oaps £10.00 Children £4.00 under 5s free

 

Venue - Burghley, Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY

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Arena Entertainment

The Arenas – at the heart of the shows!

 

Three main arenas are at the very heart of each show. First class entertainment is provided by some of the countryside's top sports names and organisations in the UK.

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Falconry Village

Marvel at the beauty of the majestic Birds of Prey at the Falconry Village. They swoop to conquer!

The vibrancy of the The Falconry Village stands out. A multitude of native and worldwide Birds of Prey gathered together, just waiting for their chance to fly! 

The  Falconry Village has two aims; To give visitors the thrill of spectacular flying displays, creating memories to last a lifetime! To create a wonderful area where visitors meet the world of falconry, where they can enjoy and explore all aspects of falconry including health, welfare and legal issues.

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Falconry Village

Dog Zone

Barking up the right tree!

The ever popular Dog Zone is fun, fast and furious! Every dog and every owner is sure to find something to join in with, watch and thoroughly enjoy.

Dog events are an important part of Living Heritage's fairs, so quite a few dog events and demonstrations are held at each Fair. Every dog and every owner should find something of interest, from simply seeking advice or watching specialist demonstrations, to entering a pet dog into the Fun Dog Show.

For more competitive dogs and owners, taking part in the pedigree dog shows or Lurcher racing or Chase the Bunny (pure fun) or working tests or the Gundog Multiscurry should fit the bill!

                                           

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Dog Zone

Target Field Sports

Exceptional tuition, competiton and 'Have a Go' sessions at every country fair. Target field sports are fun and waiting to be enjoyed!

Target Field Sports are traditionally associated with hunting and pest control, although nowadays, the sports are mostly done for fun.

At Living Heritage Game and Country Fairs, visitors are welcome to come have have a go at all of the target sports on the day. As well as beginners, the more experienced can enter a series of competitions. (see local press for details)

 

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Chainsaw Carving

Experience the timeless beauty of these individually hand-carved sculptures which are crafted at many of the shows this year. Carvings are available to buy and if you do, they create a lasting impression in your home, conservatory or garden. 

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Chainsaw Carving

Craft Village

Throw a pot, make a face and have some fun!

Crafts have always been present at the fairs, originally as a small craft area, and has been built up over the years to include specialist demonstrations areas such as glassblowing, rural skills, Blacksmiths and chainsaw carving. Today, the craft area is a show within a show. An integral part of the fairs.

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Food Glorious Food

Food Glorious Food showcases some of the best local and regional produce in the culinary market place today. Now a main feature at each fair - Food Glorious Food is accompanied by local and national retailers.

Supported by I Love British Turkey

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Angling

It's so popular, it must be fishy!

Angling is one of the most popular sports and pastimes. Its popularity has increased over the years and people of all ages and walks of life enjoy the many different types of fishing available in the UK today.

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Children's Entertaiment

It's fun to learn

Introduce your children to some popular country sports, free of charge, with 20 minute lessons in the ‘Learn how to’ section of the country fair.

At the fairs children can experience first-hand for themselves, a variety of country life pursuits and skills with experts to guide them .

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Specialist Attractions

Breathtaking variety

Several special attractions are included at every fair in 2011. The performers and displays booked in to appear as specialist attractions is a breathtaking variety of acts. Each fair has its own set of specialist attractions to watch.

Witness dare devil stunts, dog handling with a difference, lawn mower racing, countryside skills, fabulous marching bands and lots more besides.

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Vintage Vehicle Section

The Vintage Vehicle Section covers a wide variety of vintage vehicles and machinery. From classic cars and bikes to impressive Steam Engines, Tractors, Miniatures and Stationary Engines. All of which were great inventions of their time, well thought of and have been cherished and looked after by enthusiasts for generations.

Clubs and Associations display these wonderful vehicles and machinery at a number of local events.

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Vintage Vehicle Section

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Venue Information

Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors. There are more than 80 lesser rooms and numerous halls, corridors, bathrooms and service areas. The lead roof extends to three quarters of an acre, restoration and rebuilding of which began in 1983 and took nearly ten years to complete. Visitor facilities include the Orangery Restaurant, Gift Shop, Gardens of Surprise and beautiful walks around the historic parkland laid out by Capability Brown and still occupied by a herd of fallow deer.

History can come alive in a single trip whether it is to enjoy a guided tour, take your dog for a walk in the park, take the children to paddle or see the Teddy Bear’s picnic in the Gardens of Surprise or take time over lunch in the Orangery.

 


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May 26 to May 27 - The May Bank Holiday Burghley Game & Country Fair

Jun 08 to Jun 09 - The Woburn Abbey Country Fair

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