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Welcome to the East Anglian Game & Country Fair 2020

‘In 2020, my family and I will welcome the East Anglian Game and Country Fair to the park at Euston for the fourth time. No matter the weather, it never fails to attract crowds from all over to celebrate the best in countryside pursuits. It’s a varied and thoroughly enjoyable day out for all generations.

Events of this nature are always the result of the indefatigable efforts of many people and I would like to extend both my thanks and a warm welcome to everyone who has contributed to creating this truly memorable weekend. The loyal support of thousands of visitors every year ensures the Fairs’ continued success.

The park and grounds at Euston offer a unique and tranquil setting for the Game and Country Fair and we look forward to the buzz it creates every April. We believe this year will be no exception and wish organisers, stallholders and visitors alike a highly successful and entertaining day.’

Henry Fitzroy, 12th Duke of Grafton

 

The Ducke and Duchess of Grafton

 

 


 

 

The East Anglian Game & Country Fair will take place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2020 at the prestigious Euston Estate, home of The Duke & Duchess of Grafton.

 

We are delighted to welcome the Bolddog Lings Freestyle Team to the show for the first-time next year. They will amaze the crowds with their gravity defiant Freestyle Motocross Show. The nationally acclaimed team has the largest most high tech landing ramp in the world allowing the riders to jump gaps of over 75 feet and reach heights of over 35ft in the air, which gives the riders enough “air-time” to perform an array of death-defying tricks usually only seen on T.V. 

 

We also welcome The Essex Dog Display Team who produce a professional highly entertaining, action packed and informative display. The central feature of the performance is a 100ft long by 8ft high ramp, which the dogs negotiate at high speed through hoops of fire.  Also, entertaining crowds in the main arena are The Horseboarding UK teams, The British Scurry & Trials Driving Championships, World and European Casting Champion Hywel Morgan with a fascinating and humorous fly-fishing demo and Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display who will perform a special tribute to the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

 

The Bolddog Lings Freestyle Team

 

We have a fantastic line up of more free events to watch in the Main Arena and across the show including the hilarious Sheep Show, Hound Parade, Terrier Racing, Gun Dog displays, Traditional Craft demonstrations and Farrier and Blacksmith demonstrations. Don’t miss the 2020 Forestry Arena. Returning after a short break in 2019, The East of England Cutters and Climbers Competitions. The forestry arena will be a buzz of activity with chainsaw carvings, felling demonstrations, tree climbing and pole climbing competitions. Tree workers from around the UK will be competing at this rare opportunity to see a working forestry village.

 

Join in and 'have a go' at a range of country activities from clay shooting with John Bidwell’s High Lodge instructors or enter the 40-bird re-entry shooting competition for men, women and juniors with a massive cash prize fund up for grabs. NEW for 2020 you can book advance discounted clay shoot competition tickets which include free of charge dedicated clay shoot car park area and separate entrance to the show, closer to the clay line and Gun Makers Row.

 

Essex Dogs Display Team

 

Also have a go at Fly fishing and Coarse fishing on the Black Bourn River, ferret racing and archery to paintballing and crossbows. Try the air rifle range, hold a bird of prey, enter your dog into the pet dog show, join in with your dog at the K9 Aqua Sports pool or take a ride in a Land Rover on the off road 4x4 course. Children of all ages will be able to take part in countryside activities and meet several animals, including alpacas and enjoy donkey rides. Fun can also be had on the traditional funfair with helter-skelter and rides for all ages. 

 

Gundog Competitions

 

Andy Newman will once again be hosting our 2020 Game Fair Country Kitchen with a great line-up of cookery workshops and demonstrations taking place over the weekend. Award Winning chefs and suppliers from across Norfolk and Suffolk will be showcasing their signature dishes using seasonal, local produce. The Game Fair Kitchen is housed in the centre of the busy Food & Drink Hall where you will find a wide variety of exhibitors from Norfolk, Suffolk and across the UK bringing unusual and mouth-watering food and drink to the show for our visitors to sample, enjoy and purchase.

 

There are over 350 shopping stands with a wide variety of products from fashion and footwear to gun makers, eco products, fishing tackle and home designer wares. Plus, craft halls and gift marquees. The Dog & Duck onsite pub will be serving a great selection of local beers and drinks throughout the weekend and will be hosting live music and a BBQ on the Saturday evening. 

 

Euston Hall

 

Ticket Information:

 

Save up to 25% off ticket prices when booking in advance.

 

Advance discounted admission e-tickets are available now online at www.ukgamefair.co.uk or by calling the ticket hotline number 01263 735 828 Adult £15.00 Children (5-16yrs) £6.00 and Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £40, (offer valid until midday 20/04/20) No booking fee for online orders. Under 5's are Free and Car Parking is Free for all. 

 

Advance discounted Clay Shoot Competition entry £15 Adult (17+) / £14 Junior (9-16yrs) 

Advance discounted competition tickets must be purchased alongside a general admission ticket for entry to the show itself. Anyone attending and wishing to gain entry with a competitor at the dedicated competitor’s entrance will need to have purchased advance admission tickets also. 

 

On the gate prices: Adult £18.00, Children (5-16 yrs) £7.00, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £50, under 5's are Free and Free Car Parking for all. On the day clay shoot competition entry £18 Adult / £16 Junior.

 

Become a member of the show. Priced at a very attractive £30 per adult, £14 per child (5-16 yrs) or £86 for a family (2 adults & 2 children) its great value! Beat the queues with prioritised car parking & admission to the show, plus access into the ringside Members' Enclosure with Licensed Restaurant in front of Euston Hall. Seating is available inside the marquee and bar area or outside overlooking all the Main Arena displays and Euston Hall. Luxury toilets at the Member’s Enclosure with disabled access and disabled toilets also provided! 

 

Camping Weekend Tickets - Set in the beautiful Walled Garden of Euston Hall, the campsite at Euston Estate is a fantastic place to have as your base whilst you enjoy the show weekend. Just bring your Caravan, Camper or Tent and enjoy a fun filled short break (3 nights) with your friends and family! We provide excellent camping facilities, toilets and showers as well as storytelling around the fire pit as you toast marshmallows on the Friday evening, not forgetting the BBQ, bar and free live music on Saturday evening, and enjoying two full days at one of East Anglia’s most talked about family days out. Well behaved pets are most welcome too.

 

Editor’s Notes: 

 

For more information on any of the show events mentioned, images or interviews please contact us:

 

T: 01263 735 828 E [email protected] or [email protected] 

 

All details are correct at the time of going to press. Please be aware some events may change due to weather or circumstances beyond our control.

 
Archie Davis
Gunstar Chief Editor
Published on 28-02-2020
Archie has been on the management team at Gunstar UK since June 2018, and has since then been working to integrate the business with the shooting community. A skilled writer and self-taught country enthusiast, Archie has conducted numerous investigations into many of the industries unanswered questions to try and unify shooters all in one place; the Gunstar blog.