Simulated game shoots to visit this summer

Set in the Lake District, Graythwaite Estate offers simulated game days across steep fells, valleys and sweeping landscapes. Carefully designed drives produce fast, high pheasant and partridge targets that closely replicate real driven shooting, providing a rewarding challenge for both experienced Guns and those refining their skills. Each day follows a traditional format, with beaters, dogs and a picking-up team creating an authentic field atmosphere. Skilled manual trappers ensure natural, sporting targets, avoiding the predictability of automatic traps. Guns can expect a varied programme using over 250 cartridges. Between drives, guests enjoy relaxed hospitality, including elevenses and a quality lunch, making the day as much about camaraderie and setting as it is about shooting. Full teams welcome

07900 977918

Experience a simulated game day to remember at prestigious Boughton House, the historic home of the Duke of Buccleuch. Set within the stunning Northamptonshire landscape, enjoy a variety of exhilarating simulated drives – from partridge and grouse to pheasant and duck – designed to challenge and delight both novice and seasoned guns. Alongside outstanding shooting, guests are treated to first-class hospitality, including breakfast on arrival, lunch with a view, and a traditional roast dinner. Just two hours from London, Boughton offers an accessible yet truly memorable day in the field.

01536 482308 

boughtonestateoffice@buccleuch.com

A day at Grove Park Estate reminds you why well-curated sporting experiences endure. The welcome is polished yet unforced, setting the tone for a day that balances proper sport with genuine enjoyment. The drives are thoughtfully laid out, offering variety that tests both discipline and instinct without feeling contrived. Between stands, the estate quietly impresses, ancient woodland, open pasture, and undisturbed wildlife. Hospitality is confident and well judged throughout. It is, in essence, a clay day with the feel of a proper sporting occasion, and you leave already planning a return.

info@groveparkwarick.com

High Horcum Simulated Game delivers an exceptional clay shooting experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of North Yorkshire. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned Shot, our friendly team guides you every step of the way with patience and expertise. Each day is tailored to suit your needs, featuring a variety of unique drives – from towering high pheasants to fast crossing clays. A standard day includes four drives plus an exciting flush finale with rabbits. Enjoy locally sourced food and a welcoming atmosphere. Prices start from £220 per person. 

07875 616002

Lady’s Wood offer the finest simulated game days in the Cotswolds. With four venues to enjoy, such as Brimpsfield Park and Chavenage amongst their offering, they have exciting terrain and a location that will suit everyone. Utilising a mixture of shoot lodges and local pubs, the hospitality is exceptional. Whilst the shooting simulates the drives enjoyed by game shooters during the season, others are designed for their variety and enjoyment by respected shoot host and instructor Chris Hanks, who himself is an experienced keeper. You are in good hands with days impeccably run, offering a very relaxed feel. Extra’s such as the addition of a private chef to cater for your day, instructors, gun hire, cartridges and more are all available. Full teams and single peg days are offered and start from just £220 + vat per person. Chris and his team are also experienced at bringing the shoot to you and run a number of private days each year for syndicates, landowners and the like, which is an excellent excuse to get everyone together in the off season.

01454 294546 

chris@ladyswood.co.uk

Richardson Fieldsports has built a reputation as one of the leading names in game and simulated shooting, combining a high level of repeat business with a warm welcome for new clients. The company offers everything from single pegs to week-long sporting packages, hosting teams and individuals from around the world on estates ranging from Scotland to Exmoor. Driven grouse, partridge, pheasant and duck can all be arranged. Simulated days are run using Richardson Fieldsports’ own equipment, hospitality team and expertise, with venues including Belvoir Castle, Highdales, Thornham Hall, Balcombe Estate and Iford. Bespoke days on private land are also available. Beyond shooting, the company provides poults, contract hatching and rearing, deer stalking packages and shoot management services.

07786 499912 

hello@richardsonfieldsports.co.uk

Shooting School UK offers quintessential simulated game days that combine thrilling shooting with exceptional hospitality. Hosted by Edward Notley Kent, these distinctive events pair expertly organised drives with outstanding cuisine prepared by a selection of renowned chefs. Guests can choose from a variety of formats, including the Chef’s Table Experience in the field, where courses are served between drives as Guns gather around the table for fine food and conversation before returning to the pegs. Other options include Stately Home, Country Pub and No-Frills days, or even a Shotgun Wedding package. Whether attending as an individual or as part of a syndicate, each event is designed to deliver a memorable and indulgent experience, with menus that can feature everything from lobster to wagyu. Venues include Burton, Wiltshire, Shuckburgh Hall in Northamptonshire, and Euridge Manor in Wiltshire, with the team also offering a bespoke mobile service for private estates. From £200 to £475 per Gun; individual pegs or full teams (16–30)  

Bring the excitement of the great British countryside to your next simulated game day with Bowman Traps – the trusted name in clay pigeon traps for over 50 years. Simulated game shooting is the perfect way to enjoy the camaraderie, challenge, and excitement of driven game shooting – all year round. Whether you’re preparing for the game season or simply looking for an exhilarating day in the field, Bowman’s range of automatic clay traps delivers a seamless shooting experience that replicates the flight of game birds with precision, power, and reliability.

Our market-leading automatic traps, including the renowned Supermatch 8 and Tempest range, are designed to produce fast, challenging targets that mimic partridge, pheasant and grouse – making them ideal for both corporate events and private simulated game days. The majority of the simulated game shoots featured in this magazine use Bowman machines to deliver exceptional shooting experiences.

Proudly engineered and built in Britain, Bowman Traps are renowned for their durability, performance, and ease of use. Trusted by shooting grounds and estates across the UK and beyond, their traps offer the versatility to create memorable shooting days on any terrain – from rolling hills to wooded valleys.

From single clay traps to full simulated game trailers, Bowman offer a range of solutions to suit any event – all backed by their dedicated customer service, expert advice and 3-years warranty.

Discover why the best-simulated game shoots choose Bowman Traps – where precision engineering meets tradition.

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