THIS YEAR’S THEME: WILDLIFE! 

The annual Twyford Scarecrow Trail returns Monday 26 October – Saturday 31 October 2026, and we’re looking for Twyford residents, families, businesses and community groups to create a scarecrow and help make this year’s trail our wildest yet!

 

Whether you’re a creative genius or have never made a scarecrow before, everyone is welcome to join in! Your creation can be funny, clever, colourful, educational, artistic — or completely bonkers!

 

 LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD!

Need some inspiration? Your scarecrow could be based on:

 British, woodland, savanna, ocean wildlife
Bees, birds, insects & butterflies
Dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures
Wildlife documentarians, explorers, conservationists, or naturalists 
Famous animal characters
Endangered species & conservation

 Or simply let your imagination run wild!

 

 SUBMIT TWO IDEAS

When applying, please give 2 scarecrow ideas in order of preference. Why? Because we want to make sure the trail has plenty of variety, so if your first choice has already been allocated, we’ll take your next option or be in touch for one more. So…

 APPLY EARLY TO SECURE YOUR FIRST CHOICE! 

 

 WHO CAN HOST A SCARECROW?

Any Twyford resident, family, business or community group can take part, provided you can display your scarecrow 24/7 throughout the trail week. Your creation will become part of the village-wide trail, helping to raise funds for Polehampton Infant & Junior Schools and The Colleton Primary School PTAs.

 

 SHOW US YOUR SCARECROW!

Once your scarecrow is made and/or displayed, please take a high-quality photo and send it to us. We’ll be sharing scarecrow photos on our social media to showcase your creativity and build excitement for the trail!

 

 READY TO GET CREATIVE?

Please complete the form below and we'll be in touch to confirm.

 

Deadline: Monday 5th October 2026