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The Sidelock Over-and-Under
Perfected by the Lawrence Brothers, our Over-and-Under is unmistakably a Purdey shotgun.
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Explore Our Shooting School
An hour from central London, Purdey At The Royal Berkshire offers some of the finest clay shooting experiences in the UK. A great way to enjoy the British countryside.
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The Global Sporting Collection
Introducing our Global Sporting range, a collection designed for life in warmer climates. Inspired by Kenya’sequatorial landscape, it reflects a refined approach to exploration and observation – where heat, light, and stillness shape both experience and attire.
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Clothing & Accessories

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Bespoke Guns & Rifles

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Delve into our curated collections and explore the world of Purdey.

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Purdey Sporting Agency
Enjoy our tailored, personal service and book your next shooting holiday with us.
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Learn How To Shoot

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Charity & Corporate Events

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Build Your Own Purdey
To build a gun alongside our dedicated team is to witness traditional English gunmaking at its finest.
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The singular art of copper wheel engraving
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How Purdey crafts world-class shooting experiences
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A New Era
The newly upgraded Purdey at the Royal Berkshire is here, and we're delighted to welcome you.
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Purdey at the Royal Berkshire
An hour from central London, Purdey At The Royal Berkshire Shooting Grounds offers some of the finest clay and game shooting experiences in the UK. When it comes to traditional British activities that make the best of the countryside, clay and game shooting – or English sporting for our international guns – is one of the most enjoyable.

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Book Online
Book lessons, competitions and driving range sessions with our online booking tool
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Become a Member
Join us as a member or become part of the our calibre club community

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The Location
The grounds at Royal Berkshire extend over a downhill valley with plenty of mature woodland, quintessential English countryside that offers a variety of shooting drives. Located 50 miles west of London, the Shooting School is just 10-minutes from Pangbourne train station or a short drive from Junction 12 of the M4.

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Private Shooting Tuition
Every client is important to us and so, every lesson is unique. Book a private lesson for invaluable one-on-one focus or make a day of it with our shared and group lessons. You can also take on one of our challenges to put your skills to the test.
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News from Purdey at The Royal Berkshire

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Spend Time at The Royal Berkshire
The Royal Berkshire is a hive of activity all year round. Take part in our simulated game days or unique competitions like The Handicap Challenge, join our exclusive Calibre Club, host a corporate or charity day, or spend time in our Gun Room and Country Store to explore guns and clothing with expert advice.

The Calibre ClubThe Calibre Club is a wonderful members club which brings likeminded shooting enthusiasts together. Whether you are a keen game or clay shot or simply enjoy being a part of the shooting community, then this is the membership for you.

Simulated Game DaysFrom February to October the Shooting School team hosts the simulated game Really Wild clay shooting days for groups and individuals across some of the finest estates in the Home Counties and Cotswolds, simulating wild bird shooting experiences that are just as exhilarating as the real thing.

The Gun Room & Country StoreExplore new and used guns, with expert advice on the model and fit that best suits, plus the option to test them out on our grounds; and find the best selection of outdoor clothing, accessories and gifts made for the sporting life.

The Handicap Challenge 2026Purdey at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School are pleased to announce that the Handicap Challenge 2026 will run from Monday 19th January to Saturday 25th April with the final being held on Friday 8th May.

Corporate & Charity DaysTreat your colleagues or clients to an unforgettable experience. Our corporate shooting packages will bring out the sportsperson in anyone, and the friendly competition is ideal for building relationships.

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Our Bespoke Models
When a tailor creates a suit, they are precise with their measurements and techniques so you receive a garment that fits you exclusively. We follow the same principles when creating our bespoke guns. One of the joys of this process is the knowledge that, from the very first fitting, every element is made entirely to your personal specifications. Each detail of your bespoke Purdey — the wood you select for your stock, the barrels, the personalised hand-engraving, the finishing — is tailored to your preferences. To build a gun alongside our dedicated team is to witness traditional English gunmaking at its finest. When we create a Purdey gun, we aim to make it beautiful — and to make it work beautifully for a hundred years and beyond. This process is your way to add your name to the Purdey legacy. Step inside our workshop and immerse yourself in an experience like none other.To learn more, please contact our Gun Team at +44 (0)207 449 1801 or fill in the form below and we’ll contact you shortly.

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The Sidelock Side-by-Side
Built on the famous Beesley action, our Side-by-Side game gun has changed little since the 1880s.
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The Sidelock Over-and-Under
Perfected by the Lawrence Brothers, our Over-and-Under is unmistakably a Purdey shotgun.
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The Damascus Gun
The thing of legends — our Damascus Side-by-Side and Over-and-Unders are forged from a hundred layers of Damascene steel.
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For those that appreciate our acclaimed craftsmanship and superior shot, explore our bespoke gunmaking process and models.
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The Sidelock Hammer Ejector
Master the discipline of the golden age of shooting with our Hammer Ejector shotgun.
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The Purdey Trigger Plate
Our Trigger Plate gun is classic elegance combined with modern strength.
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Build Your Own Purdey
Configure your very own Trigger Plate.
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The Purdey Sporter
A crisp and smooth shot — the Sporter is an excellent place to start your Purdey collection.
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The Bolt Action Rifle
The Bolt-Action rifle is the outcome of combining innovative engineering with a classic aesthetic.
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The Sidelock Double Rifle
The ‘express’ train of firearms, our Sidelock Double rifle is the high-speed heavy-weight with an aptitude for accuracy.
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Our gun room team at Audley House in Mayfair would be delighted to discuss your requirements.Please enquire via the contact form and we will get back to you shortly.
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The Purdey Sporting Agency
The Purdey Sporting Agency plans more than one hundred bespoke trips a year, with an ever-expanding list of trusted estates and providers across the UK, Spain, South Africa and South America, providing guests with truly unique shooting experiences.  Whether it be the thrill of driven grouse shooting or soaring high pheasant in the UK, or even pursuing partridges in Spain, a variety of wing-shooting opportunities in South Africa or doves in the Cordoba region of Argentina - the team has over 40 years of experience and connections that allow them to create the perfect shooting trip every time.
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Bespoke Shooting Days and Trips
The team arrange days and longer trips for whole teams, where every detail is bespoke. From the date and location, to the menu choices, transport and logistics, permits for overseas guests, gun-hire and shotgun cartridges, or the services of one of our highly experienced instructors or loaders – the possibilities are endless and no request or requirement is too much trouble.
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Shooting Days And Trips For Solo Guns
Our Roving Syndicate offers the opportunity to join days or trips as individuals or small groups, so you can experience some of the most exclusive estates and shoots in the portfolio, without the responsibility of finding a team or arranging the finer details. Everything is taken care of in advance, you simply choose the date that best suits you, and get ready for a memorable trip with a like-minded group.

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Shooting In Spain
From September through to April, the team head to a selection of exclusive Spanish estates. The quality of the shooting is exceptional and the days are designed to showcase traditional Spanish partridge shooting; exhilarating, action-packed and varied drives; though these trips are as much about the traditional cultures as they are shooting, with a leisurely feel to the days, five-star accommodation and exceptional food and wine. 
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Shooting In South Africa
In South Africa, the opportunities extend further, and you’ll find a staggering variety and quality of wild birds to pursue; plus exceptional hospitality in the form of accommodation in private lodges across several special locations. With only an hour’s time difference from the UK, there’s no jet lag to hold you back. It’s some of the most exciting bird shooting you will ever experience. 
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Shooting In South America
The Córdoba province in Argentina is a year-round venue, celebrated as the premium location for dove shooting. The landscape is incredible, from mountains to open farmland, rolling hills, dry creek beds and narrow valleys; providing a stunning back-drop to the swarms of fast-flying, aerobatic doves. Paired with our selected lodges – these trips are truly memorable sporting getaways.
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