For these men, the garden shed is an extension of their home where the rules don’t apply. Anna Tyzack discovers the appeal of escaping (almost) out of doors.
Big boys’ toys, trips & tips
Eight 21st century innovations you actually need, even if you live in a 17th century house
Even an old house needs a few new tricks – and just because you live in beautiful country house doesn't mean you should be without modern home technology. Here's our list…
Top 10 pieces of essential shooting kit
To ensure you have all the gear and some idea, look no further than Nick Hammond’s wish list.
Robert Bathurst of Cold Feet and Downton Abbey on the little luxuries in his life
Bespoke shoes, Royal Doulton china and some rather lovely curtains make actor Robert Bathurst's list.
Africa’s greatest watering holes: Top 10 tubs with a view
What could be better than sinking into the ultimate bath after a day of wine tasting, walking or wildlife spotting?
10 iconic sporting trophies (and the intriguing tales behind them)
Everybody loves a good sporting battle, but, often, the silverware up for grabs has been through far tougher times than any of the sportsmen.
First mega yacht harbour in the Adriatic country under construction
With 690 berths, a 5-star hotel, luxury villas with their own moorings, apartments, a golf course, restaurants, shops and boutiques, Porto Albania is putting Albania on the map as the…
The making of a Purdey shotgun
'You can tell a Purdey person when out shooting - they’re understated, not flash'
Britain’s most beautiful narrow-gauge railways, from Norfolk to Wales
Chris has spent months travelling on many of Britain’s loveliest narrow-gauge railways while researching his new book, Small Island by Little Train. And exclusively for Country Life, he’s picked out his all…
The Supercar Event where you can have a ride, instead of just peering through the window
This terrific event takes place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey – a place known to all true petrolheads as the site of the testing…
Father’s Day gifts for the sporting gentleman
Charlotte Peters of Shooting UK makes her selection of ideal gifts for Father's Day.
Top 10 alternative Father’s Day activities, from tanks to Churchill
Guaranteed to put a smile on his face.
The cigars that we loved and lost
Bolivar talks about some of his all-time favourite cigars that have been inexplicably discontinued.
Take the Gentleman Test
Find out what makes a gentleman in this modern age, and take our quiz to find out whether you qualify...
‘A man spends much of his life in shirts… they’re hugely important’
Shirtmaker Emma Willis spoke to Country Life's Hetty Chidwick about why some things are just not worth compromising on.
How to buy a shotgun that you can pass down as a family heirloom
My best advice, to anyone looking to purchase something that will last the generations, would be to buy a premium gun and to look after it well. Built to last,…
Eight unforgettable trips for adventurous travellers
From sprinting away from bulls in Pamplona to hurtling down the Cresta Run in St Moritz, Adrian Dangar recommends some extreme adventures.
The twins from Dartmoor who defied near-tragedy and took on the world
Katherine Sopwith on the brothers who bounced back from teenage tragedy to forge a lifetime of adventure.