Ragley Estate

Kick off the day with coffee, tea and bacon rolls upon arrival and whilst pegs are being drawn in the shoot room.

Delicious canapés and a plentiful selection of drinks including Champagne, Gins and premium drinks are served by our wonderful host between every drive.

Back at the private shoot dining room, a locally sourced, seasonal traditional lunch with an indulgent homemade pudding accompanied by wine and drinks is the perfect way to sit and take time to share stories with plenty of debate over the best shots, near misses and memorable moments from every drive.

What truly sets the shoot apart is the hands-on approach taken by Newell Sporting. Unlike many shoots, the team is involved in every stage of the process, from hatching and rearing the birds through to releasing, managing habitat, presenting the drives and hosting guests on the day itself. This attention to detail and year-round commitment ensures strong, healthy birds, consistently high standards of sport and a shooting experience delivered by the very people who have invested in it from the beginning.

The estate presents strong, well-flighted pheasants and fast, testing partridges, using the natural contours of the Warwickshire countryside to create varied, sporting drives that are as enjoyable as they are memorable.

The topography at Ragley Estate is wonderfully varied, combining beautiful estate parkland, rolling Warwickshire arable land, mature woodland and sheltered valleys to create a diverse and picturesque shooting landscape.

The natural contours of the ground allow birds to be presented exceptionally well, with drives making full use of the valleys, woodland edges and open farmland to produce a variety of sporting targets throughout the day.

The estate's mix of parkland and woodland provides not only stunning scenery but also the ideal environment for holding and presenting quality pheasants and partridges. Each drive brings its own character, ensuring a varied shooting experience while showcasing some of the finest countryside Warwickshire has to offer.

Every effort is made to conserve the natural landscape at Ragley. From predator control, to woodland management, the estate is a haven for fauna and flora.

Shoot days at Ragley Estate are hosted by Matt Newell, who brings over 30 years of experience in gamekeeping and shoot management. Matt is involved in every aspect of the shoot, from growing the cover crops to hatching, rearing and releasing the birds, planning the drives and hosting guests on the day itself. Meticulous in his approach, he constantly monitors conditions, bird behaviour and the estate to ensure each day delivers the very best sport. Guests are welcomed as friends and the atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and unapologetically traditional. The focus is on quality shooting, genuine hospitality and camaraderie. This approach has created a loyal following of returning Guns who value the sport, warm welcome and attention to detail synonymous with a day hosted by Matt and the team.

Situated on the historic Ragley Estate, Thornhill Farmhouse provides a welcoming and convenient meeting point for guns and guests.

Located just minutes from Alcester, within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon and excellent transport links from the Midlands motorway network.

The shoot offers ample parking with clear access from Arrow Lane.

Ragley Estate forms part of the Newell Sporting portfolio, alongside the renowned Colesbourne Shoot in the Cotswolds and Stoke Edith in Herefordshire. Across all three estates, the same principles apply: quality sport, traditional hospitality and meticulous attention to detail from the gamekeepers and hosts, keeping this great British tradition at the heart of everything we do.

What makes Newell Sporting unique is our hands-on involvement in every stage of the process. The team hatches, rears and releases its own birds, manages habitat and cover crops throughout the year, and hosts guests on the day itself.

The loyalty of returning Guns from across the UK and overseas is testament to the standard of sport, warm hospitality and genuine pride that underpin every shoot day delivered.