Wiltshire scarecrow trail draws crowds for cartoon capers

This year’s theme is Cartoon Capers and features 30 scarecrows scattered around the village to raise funds for new outdoor play equipment at the school.

Westwood village shop assistant Kayleigh Smith said: “The trail maps have been selling like hot cakes. We’ve had lots of people coming in to buy them.”

Kayleigh Smith with this cartoon caper themed exhibit outside the village shop selling entries for Westwood Scarecrow Trail. Photo: Trevor Porter 69899-3 (Image: Trevor Porter)

The annual Westwood Scarecrow Trail is now in its 11th year and runs from Saturday, May 27 until the evening of Sunday, June 4.

Joint coordinators Nicky Down and Bryony Green said “It’s nice to see so many people of all ages around the village and walking the trail.

“We want to encourage more people to come, particularly as the weather has been so kind to us this year. It has been bright and sunny all weekend.”

This year’s trail is being sponsored by a local firm, JBC Carpentry & Construction, and trail maps are being sold at the village shop and the New Inn pub at £5 each to include a pencil.

All answers will be entered into a draw with prizes including a walk with alpacas at Wiltshire Alpacas at Poulshot near Devizes.

Got it! Henry Milliner works out this cartoon theme exhibit number four on the Westwood Scarecrow Trail. Photo: Trevor Porter 69899-2 (Image: Trevor Porter)

Thirsty visitors can pick up refreshments during the week at the village shop; Manor teas at Westwood Parish Rooms; drinks and eats at the Westwood Social Club.

Food and drinks are also available at the New Inn, Iford Manor Cafe & Kitchen, No. 10 Tea Garden and the Cross Gun pub at Avoncliff.

Scarecrow trail parking is available for visitors at the Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP.