Country Sports
Get your boots muddy and experience countryside sports and pursuits at this year’s Autumn Show & International Horse Trials. You can try your hand at a range of country sports. We’ll see you there!
Fly Casting
Come and ‘have a go’ at fly dressing and fly casting on our lake under the expert guidance of the Cinder Hill Fly Fishing club. There will also be demonstrations and coaching on this timeless sport that appeals to young and old alike.
Cost: ‘Have a go’ included in ticket price. 20 minute casting sessions are £10
Angling Display
See the Bodle Angling team from Bodle Bros demonstrate their skills in the countryside ring. Their specialist team have extensive knowledge on fishery science and many types of fishing not just in the UK but across Europe. If you are a fishing enthusiast or a complete novice, you’ll be sure to find their display informative and entertaining.
Cost: included in ticket price
Archery & Axe throwing
All ages can channel their inner Robin Hood and try their hand at archery under the expert supervision of Joe’s Bows. Or those aged 10+ can have a go at the traditional country sport of axe throwing.Â
Cost: £4 per 6 arrows or axes
Laser Clay Shoot
Although we can no longer have a clay shoot at the Autumn Show due to the number of horses now on site as part of the South of England International Horse Trials, you can have a go at laser clay. The clay system uses standard but deactivated 12-bore shotguns with built-in infrared technology. The guns feel and shoot like the real thing but without the recoil and bruises! For ages 10+.Â
Cost: £4 per 10 clays
BASC
Come and meet the team from the British Association for Shooting & Conservation for information and advice on game and deer management, firearms and membership. And you can have a go at their shooting simulator with proceeds going to the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust.
Cost: £2 for shooting simulator ‘have a go’
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Membership
If you enjoy attending our shows, find out more about Membership. You can attend each day of our four seasonal shows, access Members’ areas including parking, and you will be helping us to continue our work to fund and support agricultural education and countryside learning.
