A Day of Shooting with Purdey at Kirby Estate – Saturday 18th April 2026
Following the success of our previous Members’ shooting days with Purdey at the Englefield Estate, we are delighted to invite Members to join us for our next exclusive simulated game bird shoot on Saturday 18th April, this time at the magnificent Kirby Estate in the Berkshire Downs.
The day will unfold in classic sporting style – breakfast on arrival, four exhilarating shooting drives hosted by Purdey, elevenses and Champagne served in the field and a traditional shoot lunch back at the house, accompanied by wines selected and hosted by a 67 Pall Mall sommelier. As an added benefit, Members are welcome to bring their own wine to accompany their meal.
Set across more than 2,000 acres, Kirby Estate occupies the highest point in the South East of England and straddles the rolling Berkshire Downs. The Queen Anne House, built in 1733 and formerly owned by the Astor family, sits within eight acres of formal gardens and remains one of the finest sporting houses in the region.
As previously, Members are welcome to invite guests to accompany them.
Simply scroll down to view the full itinerary for the day and to register both yourself and your guest.
YOUR ITINERARY
Saturday 18th April
09:00
Members arrive at Kirby Estate and are welcomed for a breakfast.
09:30
Safety briefing for all Members followed by the draw of pegs.
10:00
Depart for the first two drives. Each drive has eight pegs, with two guns to a peg. Each drive is split so that one Member loads for one half and then swaps and shoots for the second half. You will aim at replicas of partridge, pheasant and grouse. Each drive consists of approximately 700 ‘birds’ with guns firing up to 100 shots.
11:00
After the second drive, elevenses is served in the field. After elevenses, Members will shoot a further two drives. One of which is a 100 ‘bird’ competition.
14:15
Members enjoy a Champagne reception in the field after the last drive of the day, before returning to the Kirby House for a traditional shoot lunch. The results are announced and prize is awarded to the ultimate champion.
16:30
Members depart.
£725 per person
Members are welcome to bring their own guns and cartridges but these can also be provided at an extra cost to the ticket price above. Members supplying their own cartridges for use during the event must be fibre wad. Members who have had less than six professional lessons, or have shot for less than two years, will require an instructor at an additional cost to the ticket above. Please note that travel is not included within the ticket price above.
Please note due to the nature of this event, once payment has been received tickets are non-refundable. We will of course endeavour to resell your tickets if there is a waitlist.