Where the river is still king

Multi-lane lakes may level the playing field for top rowers but in Britain, when regatta season rolls around, rivers reign supreme

From batting whites to trusty tweeds

The connection between cricket and game shooting goes beyond dress codes and conviviality: these seasonal pastimes are two sides of the same sporting coin

In the field with father

We celebrate the role-model hunting heroes who are passing on their love of the sport to their children

The European eel: a life extraordinary

Its migration is among the most incredible feats of the natural world but this once-prolific eel is now critically endangered and needs our help

Scotland's secret sport

THERE are some secrets in angling that are genuine secrets. They manifest as rumours and half-truths passed between anglers and over time morph into legends and hearsay

Our wild fish future

Fishing is at a crossroads but if anglers can change their expectations, this wonderful sport will live on

Norman's conquest

A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper

A royal pistol returns

During this Coronation year, the Royal Armouries is delighted to add a rare 17th-century pistol from an under-represented British monarch to its collection

The crowning glory

Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition

Ringing in the old

Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge

The kings of Savile Row

For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch

A living ring of sharpened steel

The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show

A brush with royalty

An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people

The simple joy of cooking outside

There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation

Match the hatch?

Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns

Brave, spirited and doggedly determined

Sealyham terriers stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the day

A fine cross to bear

The Welsh foabund has long been celebrated for its nose, voice and drive, qualities that progressive breeders SVN hi upon to reinvigorate its English counterpart

THE KING IN HIS COUNTRY

As HM King Charles III prepares for his Coronation, The Field celebrates a life that’s been steeped in country sports and nature as well as service

The Welsh crown jewels

With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK

Stills going strong

Some of our finest whisky distilleries have been run by the same families for generations, their spirits as unique as their history

Walking in our grandfathers' footsteps

There’s no better way to enjoy unspoilt countryside, companionship and testing birds than on a walked-up day – just how it used to be

Scotland, Fleming's other secret agent

Much like an extra character, Scotland has had a starring role in many Bond films – but was 007 a Scot?

Well I'll be blowed

Bagpipes, long associated with royal reveille and haggis, are hitting the right note in other areas

The battle for birds

Part of the fun of a shoot day is letting your dog retrieve a few of your birds, says David Tomlinson, bemoaning the advent of the big picking-up packs

Dreaming of the perfect pools

As your mind wanders while sat on the riverbank during a slow day, try conjuring up the perfect stretch of salmon water

The hunting horn

A passionate American hunter has compiled a comprehensive reference on the instrument that punctuates a day’s hunting

Strange encounters

While digital demons have upped the horror ante, medieval ghost stories still have the power to chill host stories have all but

HOW TO… … plan for a year of sporting achievement

As the first page of the 2022 calendar is turned, here is our month-by-month guide to ticking off those sporting firsts

Art in the field

Madeleine Bunbury is travelling the globe to find 80 subjects to fill her life-size canvases. Janet Menzies tries to think of 80 breeds

Style's sporting legacy

Britain’s heritage brands, whether supplying estate tweed or creating Best guns, define modern luxury while continuing to lead innovation