Featured Attractions
News
Sep 02, 2010 - The 6th English Open Chainsaw Carving Championship Winners
Aug 24, 2010 - Axe Throwing & Lumberjack Sports Hits Cheshire Game & Country Show
Aug 24, 2010 - Isuzu debuts off-road challenge at Sandringham Game & Country Fair
Aug 19, 2010 - Results and pictures from The Zetland Hunt at Raby Castle
Aug 12, 2010 - Durham Muzzleloaders attending Raby Castle this weekend
More...
|
Show Information
The Wiltshire Game & Country Fair, Aug 07 to Aug 08, 2010
The 4th Wiltshire Game & Country Fair held at Bowood House.
Bowood House has excellent facilities, extensive parkland and lakes that make in an ideal location to hold a Game and Country Show.
Situated just off the A4 it's ideally located near to Calne drawing from a large local catchment area of Bristol, Bath, Cirencester, Chippenham, Devizes, Marlborough, Trowbridge and Swindon are all within 25 mile radius.
As well as all of the usual attractions and arena events there will be Clay Shooting, a Fishing Village, featuring Bob Nudd M.B.E and a Falconry Village that has been successfully introduced to Living Heritage Game and Country Shows over the last four years.
Adults £9.00 OAP's £8.00 Children £4.00
For discounted Advance Tickets
Venue -
Bowood House,
Nr Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ
Featured attractions at this show:
|
The Falconry Village comprises of a flying arena, indoor training arena, specialised trade stands, static displays, resident falconers plus guests, clubs and everything else you would expect to find at a falconry show.
More...
|
|
|
Living Heritage hold a number of dog events and demonstrations at the Fairs, with something to interest every dog owner whether it be seeking advice, watching specialist demonstrations or entering your pet dog into the Fun Dog Show.
For the more competitive and professional there are pedigree Dog Shows, Lurcher Racing, Chase The Bunny (fun), Working Tests and The Gundog Multiscurry.
More...
|
|
|
Horses have been a been a vital part of country life as a means of transportation and work force. They are still used today to work in the most dense and difficult conditions.
These demonstrations can be seen in the specialist arena. Other types of horse are used for competitions such as scurry racing and mounted games, which can be seen in the main arena.
More...
|
|
Target Field Sports are traditionally associated with hunting and / or pest control, although nowadays most of these sports are simply done for fun.
At Living Heritage Game and Country Fairs all that attend are welcome to come have have a go at all of the target sports on offer. As well as beginners, those that are more experienced can enter the series of competitions. (see local press for details)
More...
|
|
At our Country Fairs " Crafts " have always been present as a Craft Marquee, this has developed over the years to a Craft Village. This section of the Show has evolved to include specialist demonstrations such as Glass Blowing, Rural Skills, Blacksmiths, Chainsaw Carving and a potters wheel to name a few.
More...
|
|
|
 Food Glorious Food will showcase some of the best local and regional produce in the culinary market place today. Now a main feature of the show - Food Glorious Food will be accompanied by local and national retailers.
More...
|
|
Angling is one of the most popular sports and pastimes. Its popularity has increased over the years and many people of all ages and all walks of life enjoy the many different types of fishing.
More...
|
|
Why not take the chance to learn for free at a Living Heritage Game and Country Fair. While enjoying an action packed day take the time to met the experts who will be able to talk and offer advice on a wide and varied range of Country Life Sports and Pursuits.
At the Show you will be able to experience first-hand a number of different Country Life pursuits and disiplines with free 20 minute lessons.
More...
|
Other attractions at this show:
Venue Information
|
Purchased by the 1st Earl of Shelburne (1705-1761) in the mid 18th century, Bowood House and Gardens  have been improved by successive generations up to the present day. Many famous architects and garden designers have been employed, including Henry Keene, Robert and James Adam, Capability Brown, C.R. Cockerell and Sir Charles Barry.
|
Back to shows calendar
|
|
