Graythwaite Estate Simulated

Hospitality at Graythwaite Estate begins at the Boathouse Café on Esthwaite Water, where guests are welcomed with a choice of freshly prepared breakfast rolls, alongside fresh juice and barista coffee.

Mid-morning elevenses are served in the field, featuring homemade sausage rolls, artisan chocolates, warming bullshot soup and a celebratory glass of champagne.

Lunch is then enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the lake, with a seasonal menu that may include homemade pizzas, traditional pie, mash, peas and gravy, or a barbecue depending on the weather.

From start to finish, the day is designed to combine relaxed luxury with hearty, seasonal food and exceptional hospitality in a truly memorable lakeside setting.

Guns will face a range of challenging simulated game drives at Graythwaite Estate, with the level of difficulty tailored to each party’s preference and experience. Thanks to the use of entirely manual traps, we are able to precisely control the presentation of every target, increasing or decreasing the difficulty as required.

Unlike fixed automatic systems, our manually operated traps are positioned on authentic flushing points taken from real pheasant drives, allowing us to replicate true sporting conditions while also adapting the experience in real time. Whether the brief calls for testing high birds or a more accessible day, we can shape the drives accordingly.

This flexibility ensures every group enjoys a bespoke experience.

The Graythwaite topography has been described by guests in the past as dramatic; the scenery is stunning, with most stands in full view of a lake. Graythwaite offers a diverse array of drives with varying topography. Most of these drives are used on our simulated days too.

Gun hire can be arranged in advance, and experienced instructors are available for beginners or those who would benefit from guidance throughout the day, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all abilities.

All participants must hold valid personal shooting insurance on the day of the event.

Gun hire can be arranged in advance, and experienced instructors are available for beginners or those who would benefit from guidance throughout the day, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all abilities.

All participants must hold valid personal shooting insurance on the day of the event.

George Sandys, 35, runs the shoot and hosts all the days. He is the middle son of Myles and Camilla Sandys, who have both been running shooting parties at Graythwaite for 40 years. George is incredibly passionate about the shoot and strives to create an experience where guests feel they are far from that of a commercial shoot and more akin to a private family affair.

Our Graythwaite Estate Simulated page is linked to our other page Graythwaite Estate Sporting where you will find all dates regarding Deer Stalking and Pheasants.

Non-shooting guests are warmly welcomed on the day and may enjoy full access to the hospitality offerings, with a small charge applicable for catering and refreshments.

For safety, all participants on site—whether shooting or not—are required to wear appropriate protective equipment throughout the day, including eye protection, peaked caps, and hearing protection. This ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone attending Graythwaite Estate.

Above all, this is a day for you and your friends to enjoy. If there is anything in particular you would like, we are always happy to tailor the experience to suit your group’s requirements. While each day is bespoke, we operate in a traditional manner, striving to recreate as closely as possible the atmosphere and rhythm of a real-life game shoot.

We invite you to relax, enjoy the sport, and make the most of a safe and carefully managed day in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

Set within the Lake District National Park, a designated The English Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, Graythwaite offers a truly exceptional setting in which to spend time with friends and experience the best of simulated game shooting.