Serena Cross charts how the extensive emergence of rail travel in the 1860s opened up the possibility for people to seek out sport in previously unreachable places across the country.…
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Why a Connemara pony will make the perfect hunting companion
Gabriel Stone charts the rise in popularity of the Connemara pony, whose stamina and sporting ability make them shine on the hunting field. The international three-day eventer Rosie Fry explains…
The best country houses to hire in Britain
From the Isle of Mull to Cornwall, Gabriel Stone rounds up some of the best country houses to hire, with top sport on hand or within easy reach — and…
How Britain’s craft liqueurs are making a name for themselves
Britain’s craft liqueurs are in the midst of a makeover, says Gabriel Stone, from cold brew coffee liqueur to raspberry cassis. HRH The Prince of Wales’s private orchard offers sanctuary…
The best children’s books of all time
Gabriel Stone celebrates the best children’s books, that can be read again and again, from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to The Jungle Book. Meet the bane of fox, postman and…
Best shoot day wine: picking up the perfect bottle
For some, lunch matters little. But for many the hospitality element can make or break the day. Opt for quality rather than quantity when it comes to the best shoot…
Anyone for real tennis? A cerebral and physical challenge
Real tennis is a niche sport, often only familiar to the students at certain schools and those who have taken a wrong turn on the Hampton Court tourist trail. It’s…