Britain’s largest country fair, The Game Fair held at Wragley Hall in Warwickshire, has stepped up security measures in response to an increase in theft and violent incidents during the event. Organizers and participating stallholders have engaged additional security personnel and installed metal grills to safeguard goods after reports emerged of shoplifting and the theft of high-value equipment.

Among the stolen items is a thermal imaging unit valued at approximately £4,000, believed to have been taken for use in illegal poaching activities. To address concerns over safety, officials have also put up signs requiring visitors to remain fully clothed, discouraging bare-chested attendance following previous altercations linked to such behavior.

Some exhibitors have opted not to return to the fair after their team members fell victim to muggings during past events. Nonetheless, organizers maintain that the fair remains generally safe and have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the security of all visitors, staff, and exhibitors.

The Game Fair, which draws around 130,000 attendees annually, features a mix of rural lifestyle displays including working dog demonstrations, equestrian shows, and the sale of high-end firearms, including models from Holland and Holland valued at up to £100,000. Despite recent challenges, the event continues to be a key fixture in Britain’s country sports calendar.