The Game Fair
BASC main stand
Departments – Deer, Training & Education, Sustainable ammo, Country Sports Scotland, Uplands, Game keeping, Wildfowling, Firearms, Political, Membership, Sales, Commercial Services, Press & Comms.
Interactive displays, technical advice and guidance covering all areas
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New for this year, situated on the corner of the main stand will be the ‘BASC Dome’
The BASC Dome will be a hive of activity for all three show days with live talks from our experts, practical deer management demonstrations, game cookery, game meat tasters and much more!
Be sure to stop by and take a look inside!
The Shootline
Curious about trying a new sport? Or looking to sharpen your shooting skills with expert guidance? Join us at the BASC Shotgun Coaching area on The Shootline.
Take part in a one-on-one session with a qualified coach. You’ll learn about safe gun handling, eye dominance, stance, gun fit, and how to hit a moving target. We will provide everything you need.
Bringing your own shotgun to The Game Fair and looking to improve your skills? Come and chat with one of our coaches for tailored advice.
Cartridges, clay targets, safety gear (eye and ear protection), use of a shotgun, and a shooting vest all provided.
BASC Shotgun coaching experience
Here’s your chance to try clay shooting in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re curious about shooting or want to give it a go for the first time, our qualified BASC Shotgun Coaches will guide you every step of the way. Our shotgun coaching experience will last approx. 30minutes and is perfect for beginners and experienced shooters alike. A qualified coach will be on hand to offer guidance as you shoot. Each shooting experience will take approx. 30minutes.
Bookings must be made on the day of the event and are on a first come first serve basis.
Prices: £15 for 10 shots
No age restriction, entry will be based on assessment carried out by the coach.
Airgun range
The BASC Airgun Line has an exciting new look for 2026 – our layout of knock down, gallery and bell targets will challenge the experts as well as having plenty for beginners and the less experienced. A selection of BSA airguns are available for use and our experienced mentors will be on hand to help you improve or get you started into airgunning.
£5 per entry including a goodie bag and a ticket for our daily raffle. Top prize each day is a Hill PCP Hand Pump.
Height restrictions apply.Â
Gundog scurries
BASC have-a-go scurries
Friday to Sunday
10am – 3.30pm (Last entry)
£3 per go, or 4 for £10.
Join the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) for four of our ever popular have-a-go-scurries at The Game Fair. Open to enthusiastic handlers and their dogs. All breeds are welcome to have a go. Daily prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each event. Prize giving is at 4.15pm each day at the BASC scurry tent.
Over the bales
One seen dummy is thrown at the end of a series of bales. The dog that scales the bales to retrieve the dummy in the fastest time, wins. There is also a special award for the fastest non-gundog in this event.
Long retrieve
Dogs must retrieve a seen dummy from a long distance away. The fastest dog wins. There is also a special award for the fastest young handler dog duo (handlers aged 16 or younger).
Partridge pen
Dogs must retrieve a seen dummy thrown into a small bale lined pen. As the dog returns with the first dummy, a second is placed in the pen unseen. The winner is the dog that retrieves both dummies in the fastest time.
Pick & mix
Dogs must retrieve specified dummies from a number of possible options hidden among brash.
Graciously sponsored by Skinner’s and Sporting Saint.
The BASC wild food theatre
This years BASC Wild Food Theatre is shaping up to be a fantastic event which will celebrate the very best of Wild British Game. We have an amazing line up of super talented chefs cooking a wide range of game in fur, feather, and fin. From wood pigeon, pheasant and Goose to rabbit, hare, venison, wild boar, and trout. We have posh dinner party dishes and canapes to everyday mid-week favourites and everything in between.Â
We have brought together some of the most talented chefs in the country including celebrity chef Marco Pierre White and Game Chef of the year winner Callum Leslie.
Dick & Agel Strawbridge from the Chateau will be cooking on the Sunday with their children, Rachel Green will be chatting to Henry Cole from Shed and Buried and cooking a simple Game curry and Merlin Griffith will be showing us how to make some amazing shoot day drinks.
We have an amazing line up of chefs and dishes which we will share with you over the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming you to the BASC Wild Food theatre later in the year.
Complimentary entry for BASC members
How to book tickets
1) Go to thegamefair.org
2) Use the ‘Quick Links’ or ‘Book Tickets’ buttons anywhere on the website
3) Enter your membership number in the box at the top of the page
4) Register for your complimentary tickets
5) Book any additional guest tickets, camping and VIP package upgrades.
The offer does not apply to concession, family or children tickets (8-16 years old; admission for children under seven years old is free).
All BASC members must register for tickets in advance of the show opening (11.59pm on 24 July 2026).
Please note, BASC members will not be permitted entry into the show without a ticket and there will be no option to take out BASC membership on the gate this year.