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Walmer Castle and Gardens
SUITABLE FOREveryone
The Scarecrow Trail is back for 2026, and the theme for this year is 'Myths & Legends'.
Explore the gardens to discover a whole host of characters guarding the grounds, created by local schools, clubs, groups, organisations and more!
Make sure to cast your vote before you leave the site to give your favourite a chance of winning a rosette this year.
You can also vote for your favourite scarecrow in both categories online here
Thank you to everyone who took part this year - please find the official line up below:
Fern the Forest Fairy by Deal Nursery & Forest School
The Gruffalo by Worth Primary School
Dolly Parton by Midlife Movers
Nettlewick the Gnome by White Cliffs Country U3A
Mother Earth, Gaia by Sandown Primary School - Nature Team
King Arthur: The Warrior Scarecrow by The Downs CEP School & Ami Court Care Home
Worzel Gummidge by The Beacon Walmer
Merlin by Walmer Castle Volunteers
The Green Man by Maison Dieu Vets
Benin Creation Myth by Sandwich Junior School - Art Ambassadors
Hooden Horse by 1st Deal Walmer Cubs
Sir Lancelot by Brooke Lodge Care Home