| The East Anglian Game & Country Fair will take place on Saturday 27th &
Sunday 28th April 2019 at the prestigious Euston Estate, near Thetford, by
kind permission of The Duke and Duchess of Grafton.
Euston Hall is steeped in history and provides a beautiful backdrop and provides a more
central location for The East Anglian Game & Country Fair, only 30 minutes
from Norwich on the newly dualled A11 near Elveden or Thetford turn, with
excellent access to Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex.
What's On at the Show
Headlining the event this year are The Silver Stars Army Parachute
Display Team, don’t miss this spectacular sight at the drop zone in the
Main Arena with the beautiful backdrop of Euston Hall.
Returning by popular demand are equestrian sensations The UK Horseboarding
Team UK, The British Scurry & Trials Driving Championships, Harvey’s Heavy
Horses and The Suffolk Hunt. Other main arena events include Ye Olde Redtail
Falconry Display, who bring the ancient art of Falconry to the modern age,
with a comprehensive and thrilling display, that is guaranteed to thrill
audiences of all ages. Watch it, be amazed, and join in.
World and European Casting Champion, Hywel Morgan will be entertaining
crowds with a relaxed and humorous demo about the fascinating world of fly
fishing. Alongside the Fishing4Schools team, Hywel will also offer ‘have a
go’ fly tying and casting tuition and demos on the Black Bourne River.
Don’t miss the 2019 Forestry Arena. The Thomas Carving Timber show will
Showcase how lumberjacks ply their trade and the fun they have doing it – a
new unique show. Watch Log Rolling in a tank of water with the aim to stay
dry and upright on the log, Speed Carving, 15ft Gas Cannon, Axe Throwing and
abseiling. See competitors climb the highest poles ever seen at the East
Anglian Game & Country Fair. There will also be interactive workshop
sessions for children in between performances. Also new to the 2019 Forestry
Arena are Europe’s leading BMX stunt team Mobile Bike Events. With a
selection of the world’s best riders performing a jaw-dropping stunt bonanza
and backflips guaranteed!
Join in and 'have a go' at a range of country activities from clay shooting
with John Bidwell’s High Lodge instructors or enter the 40-bird re-entry
shooting competition for men, women and juniors. Fly fishing and Coarse
fishing on the Black Bourne River, ferret racing and archery to paintballing
and crossbows. Try the air rifle range, hold a bird of prey, enter your dog
into the pet dog show, join in with your dog at the K9 Aqua Sports pool or
gun dog scurry competitions and take a ride in a Landrover on the exciting
off road 4x4 course. Children of all ages will be able to meet several
animals, including alpacas and enjoy donkey rides. This year we are pleased
to welcome back ‘Little Rovers’. Under supervision, adventurous youngsters
can drive scaled Land Rovers around a mini ‘off-road’ course.
You can also learn much more about the countryside by visiting some of our
countryside organisation stands including BASC, British Deer Society, Game &
Wildlife Conservation Trust, National Organisation of Beaters, National
Gamekeepers Organisation and many more.
There are over 350 shopping stands
with a wide variety of products from fashion and footwear to gun makers &
fishing products. Children’s activities, food hall, craft and gift marquees
and much more.
Feast Norfolk and Andy Newman will be hosting our 2019 Game
Fair Country Kitchen with a great line-up of cookery workshops and
demonstrations taking place over the weekend. Award winning chef’s and
suppliers from across Norfolk and Suffolk will be showcasing their signature
dishes using seasonal, local produce. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at one
of the new street food pop-ups and stay on to enjoy the evening bar and live
music.
We are excited to announce Bill Downs will be performing at the show.
Since appearing on The Voice UK in 2012, Bill has performed his show across
the UK and Europe astounding audiences with his unique and exciting approach
to his show. Bill also appeared on the X Factor in 2017 performing to a
packed Wembley arena, where he received a standing ovation for his bootcamp
performance that took him through to the 6-chair challenge.
Ticket Information / Online Booking
Advance discounted tickets are available online now or book by calling the ticket hotline number 01263 735 828.
Advance ticket prices: Adult £15.00,
Children (5-16 Yrs) £6.00 and Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £40, (offer
valid until midday and no booking fee applies for online orders). Under 5s are
Free and Car Parking is Free for all.
On the gate prices: Adult £18.00, Children (5-16 Yrs) £7.00, Family (2
Adults & 3 Children) £50, under 5s are Free and Free Car Parking for all.
Beat the queues with prioritised car parking & admission to the show, plus
access into the ringside Members' Enclosure with Licensed Restaurant in
front of Euston Hall. Seating is available inside the marquee and bar area
or outside overlooking all the main arena displays and Euston Hall. Luxury
toilets at the Member’s Enclosure with disabled access and disabled toilets
also provided!
Membership tickets, gift packages, experience days and lunches are also
available. Check their website
or call 01263 735 828 for more information.
Camp at the Show - Caravans, Campers and Tents Welcome
Set in the beautiful Walled Garden of Euston Hall, the campsite at Euston
Estate is a fantastic place to have as your base whilst you enjoy the show
weekend.
Just bring your Caravan, Camper or Tent and enjoy a fun filled short
break (3 nights) with your friends and family! They provide excellent camping
facilities, as well as storytelling around the fire pit as you toast
marshmallows, not forgetting the BBQ, bar and free live music on Saturday
evening, and enjoying two full days at one of East Anglia’s most talked about
family days out. Well behaved pets are most welcome too.
There are excellent shower and toilet blocks onsite for you to use along with free water stand pipes and elsan point. Disabled pitches are available upon request with closer access into the show.
Book early and save money on Camping weekend tickets prices and full details on their website.
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