Exton Park

Exton Estate is a large rural Estate located in the heart of the picturesque county of Rutland.  Home to the Earls of Gainsborough for over 400 years.

The Estate is blessed with a variety of landscapes, partly as result of mining operations for iron ore in the 1900’s with deep valleys, undulating ground, ancient woodlands and high hedges together with tried and tested game cover placement combine to produce memorable and challenging pheasants and partridges.

The shoot, although highly professional has a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a focus on producing a thoroughly enjoyable days sport. Lunch is taken in either Exton Hall or Fort Henry depending on requirements. Fort Henry, built in 1780, is arguably one of the most memorable and enchanting locations for a shoot lunch. 

The keeper has been on the Estate for over 25 years and as a result has a huge amount of knowledge over the land. Most of the shoot staff have been with us for many years, one of whom has not missed a single days shooting at Exton in over 26 seasons. All this adds to the smoothness of the day and guns enjoyment.

Days with bags ranging from 150 - 250 birds are available. 

The day is starts with tea and coffee at the briefing and is made up of 6 drives with four drives in the morning along with a break for elevenses and then a further two drives in the afternoon following lunch. 

There are 16 main drives on the shoot enabling us to provide a full days varied and exciting shooting no matter what the conditions are like.

We have some excellent Hotels within a few minutes drive inlcuding Hambleton Hall and Barnsdale Lodge.  These hotels are used to dealing with shooting parties, allow dogs and will keep your guns in their safe. 

We do not charge overage as we feel that it is for us to get the day right and allow you to enjoy it to the maximum. 

All hospitality is included within the price of £30 + VAT per bird. 

Do feel free to contact us to discuss the shoot, which is one of the enterprises on the Estate for which we are very proud and delighted to be able to offer a select few days.