West Cumbria Game Fair at Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa
14th and 15th July 2012
Over the weekend 14th and 15th July 2012, The West Cumbria Game Fair will be held at the prestigious Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa in the English lake District. A festival of all that’s great and good of the countryside – clay pigeon and airgun shooting, fly and rod fishing, field archery, working dogs demonstrations and competitions, tasty locally sourced foods, woodland skills, bushcraft and much more.
You and your family and friends, can test your skills and abilities. If you’ve a competitive spirit, you could bag yourselves some exciting prizes. If you’re new to the sport, come and try it out. There’ll be experts and professionals to safely show you the way, whether young or old.
Fishing
With so many lakes, rivers, tarns and coastline, it is no wonder Cumbria is renowned for its fly, sea and coarse fishing. When combined with the scenery, it’s hard to beat. And it’s not just the central Lake District fells, there’s the Eden Valley, the west coast, Morecambe Bay and the western Yorkshire Dales, all equally tempting for anglers.
Shooting
Set your sights on one of the weekend’s highlights – shooting. There’ll be competitions for novice and experienced alike or ‘have a GO!’ sessions if you just want to turn up and test yourself.
Archery
The countryside and archery have been intertwined throughout English history. Archers were decisive at Crecy, Agincourt and Flodden; and of course archery features in folklore like the legend of Robin Hood. It must be in our genes, as today archery is one of the fast-growing sports.
Working dogs
Whether you’ve got a hard working dog that you’d like to put through its paces, or you just want to see dogs in action there is something for everyone. There will be a variety working dog events showcasing different breeds, competitions and demonstrations including presentations from the Kirkbourne Gundogs throughout the weekend.
Woodland Craft
Over the two days David Alty & Dan Watson of Woodlands.co.uk will be demonstrating their art and skills including the preparation of wildfood and cooking over an open fire, spoon and bowl carving, hurdle making and general bushcraft.
Fell Gather
The Fell Gather Roadshow brings you face to face with genuine working farmers who make their living from the land. You will be able to share the enjoyment that these farmers get in working outdoors with their animals by getting up close, asking questions and hearing about their life.
A Taste of Game
We know that you’ll be hungry and thirsty too. So you’ll need to visit the Taste of Game and Taste of Ale villages. Here you can try before you buy. Sample some of the finest meats and game from across the county. Meet local butchers, bakers and cheese makers, and beer brewers and wine merchants, we’re sure there’ll be something that whets your appetite.
Exhibitors
From Countryside Clothing to Sporting Equipment, from a Taste of Game to a Taste of Ale, trade stands from all over the region will be showing their wares, giving you demonstrations and providing a taste of the region.
Free entry into Trotters World of Animals
Your family ticket includes free entry to Trotters World of Animals, one of the Lake District’s premier family attractions. Together you can discover an A to Z of creatures you’d not usually see wandering around Cumbria, like meerkats, lynx, vultures, boas and yaks. Join keeper talks and demonstrations and have a real wild time.
So come along and bring the family, for two great days out, all in one!
Tickets Tickets can be purchased online using this link: http://www.westcumbriagamefair.co.uk/tickets.php
