Alex1Nat2 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Anyone been today? Ignoring the weather, worth taking the kids for the day out tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I think the muzzle loaders are represented , there stand is worth a visit. Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Should be nice weather tomorrow , well worth going to , a bit spaced out but the grounds are spotless , as you would expect, and there is plenty to see and do , plus there is a small reduction for us O A Ps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I went today for the first time and not massively impressed to be honest. Plenty of clothing but very similar to the cla with a lot of "stuff" stalls. Unless I missed it there was no gun makers row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I went today for the first time and not massively impressed to be honest. Plenty of clothing but very similar to the cla with a lot of "stuff" stalls. Unless I missed it there was no gun makers row I don't think there is a gun makers row , well if there is I have never seen it , there are one or two that sell guns , like Churchills of Dereham but apart from those small ones that's about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) I don't think there is a gun makers row , well if there is I have never seen it , there are one or two that sell guns , like Churchills of Dereham but apart from those small ones that's about it . Go in the house and walk through the gunroom if you want to see guns ...you will be amazed. Some of them never been fired I would wager. Edited September 10, 2016 by Adge Cutler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Go in the house and walk through the gunroom if you want to see guns ...you will be amazed. Some of them never been fired I would wager. I have been in there, and there are racks of Purdey hammer guns that had been used by the old kings , these ones looked as if they were well used , but no doubt there are new ones that you are not likely to get your hands on . There is also a collection of the old cars and shooting brakes that were used in there hey day , anyone in that area it is well worth a visit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitclays Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 If any one is going park in the shooters car park its only £5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Lovely day out. Spent 5 hrs checking out kit for the new season but didn't find that bargain that really made the day. However had a really good burger in one of the food tents accompanied by a very very good pint of bitter - 'Old barn' pale ale I think. Several buddies to catch up with too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Ventured there yesterday in beautiful weather, we took Bruno the cocker and he enjoyed the smells and met up with some of his mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Lovely photos Whitebridges , I went yesterday and had a brilliant day , weather was as good as any day we had in the summer , I took my young dog and apart from having a pee every time we stopped he was as good as gold and made friends with most of the people who went. The only drawback was the long tailback getting in , apart from that , really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit_stu Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Anyone have any pictures of the gun room or cars/brakes? I saw there is a book available- from £57 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Anyone have any pictures of the gun room or cars/brakes? I saw there is a book available- from £57 though I am not sure weather you would be allowed to take photos in the gun room and in the house itself , it would be a long way for you to come from Plymouth but if you were holidaying in the area it is well worth a visit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Lovely photos Whitebridges , I went yesterday and had a brilliant day , weather was as good as any day we had in the summer , I took my young dog and apart from having a pee every time we stopped he was as good as gold and made friends with most of the people who went. The only drawback was the long tailback getting in , apart from that , really enjoyed it. Cheers MM. We had a very enjoyable day. We arrived early and left about 2pm. A few traffic issues on the way out. Why oh why there weren't any officers directing the traffic I don't know. Maybe the doughnut van had arrived at the station and there was a lock in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 No mention of the muzzle loaders , were they not there? Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 rabbit_stu, there is nice illustrated book entitled "The royal gunroom at Sandringham" by David Baker which is worth a look. It was remaindered when first published (1989 ?) but seems to make good money now. However, all these things turn up if you keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit_stu Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thanks PandP, that's the book I think. From £57 on amazon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Lovely day out. Spent 5 hrs checking out kit for the new season but didn't find that bargain that really made the day. However had a really good burger in one of the food tents accompanied by a very very good pint of bitter - 'Old barn' pale ale I think. Several buddies to catch up with too. If the bitter was from Tydd Steam ... then it was Barn Ale ..... I love the stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Beer tent was particularly good as was the pulled pork. Good to see Desmond Mac C having a wander with the dawgs. Normal for Norfolk and a huge smile. He's just round the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Smoker smith - yes it was Barn Ale. Old Barn was a drive on a shoot I was involved with and as you might expect there was no barn within miles to confuse us simple creatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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