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Your essential guide to the Game Fair 2018

Celebrating its 60th year, the world-class Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall, Warwickshire this weekend, 27th – 29th July, and the Countryside Alliance will be attending in force.


Come and visit us


Our stand is situated in the Orange Zone, number K1151A – look out for our banners flying high on gunmakers row!

Whatever day you are visiting the fair make sure you take the time to come visit the stand and talk to us about our latest campaigns and membership offers. On the stand throughout the weekend the Alliance will have experts in shooting, hunting, fishing and rural policy – don't miss your chance.

In addition we will have our good friends from Eley Cartridges on the stand answering all your questions allowing you to be fully prepared for the coming season.

If you are planning to purchase, renew or upgrade a Countryside Alliance membership at the Game Fair, you can do this easily at our stand. We will also be offering any new members a fantastic deal in partnership with Eley Catridges. Don't miss out, visit our stand for the full details.

What else is on?


As well as joining us on our stand, the Countryside Alliance team will be out and about all weekend. Join our Animal Welfare Consultant, Jim Barrington, at 10.00 on Friday morning in the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre, where he will be discussing the future of wildlife law in the UK, alongside Ludwig Willnegger, secretary general of FACE, the European hunting organisation. Also our Chief Executive, Tim Bonner, will be featuring at 13.30 on both Friday and Saturday, discussing the future of countrysports and the rural economy were Jeremy Corbyn to win the next election.

We will also be hosting a light breakfast at our stand from 9:00am on Friday 27th July. If you are planning to arrive at the Game Fair bright and early, please do come and join us.

Finally, please join the Countryside Alliance Chairman and MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Simon Hart, for a lively and interesting debate on the future of shooting Saturday morning at 10am.

Hounds glorious hounds


As well as watching hounds parade in the various arenas, throughout the show there will be a chance to meet your local pack and discover the different types of hound breeds in the Horse and Hounds feature area.

Getting there


Ragley is located 2 miles South West of Alcester just off the A435/A46. 8 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Ragley Hall, Alcester, B49 5NJ

Please turn off your Satnav when you see AA signs for the Game Fair.

Standard Parking is FREE at The Game Fair

Opening times


Stands Open Daily from 9am and gates open at 6am

Closing Times: Friday 7.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 6pm

Tickets


Countryside Alliance members qualify for special rates on tickets and packages.

Standard adult entry is available for the guest association rate of £25, compared to £34 on the gate.

For those wanting to enjoy The Game Fair in luxury, Countryside Alliance members can book Platinum Packages for two people (Sunday only) for the special rate of £380.

Book online with the code 'countrysidealliance60' or via the ticket hotline 0844 776 7777.

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