Walmer Castle and Gardens Scarecrow Trail


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When

Where

Walmer Castle & Gardens
Kingsdown Road
Walmer
CT14 7LJ

Admission

Admission fees applicable

Useful info

  • Available: Family-friendly
  • Available: Accessible parking
  • Available: Car parking
  • Not available: Dog-friendly

Contact

The Walmer Castle and Gardens Scarecrow Trail is back for 2025!

The team at English Heritage will be selecting 20 scarecrows to watch over the castle grounds between Sat 18 October and Sun 2 November, with prizes for the scarecrows voted ‘Kids’ Favourite’ and ‘Adults’ Favourite’ decided by visitors.

The theme this year will be REMEMBERING HEROES and all the scarecrows will relate to this theme.

To enter a scarecrow

  • Entry is free and open to local people, community groups, schools, local businesses and charities.
  • Applications close on Wednesday 24 September at 5pm.
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens will review all entries and contact the 20 successful applicants by Friday 26 Sep 2025 with the go-ahead to start constructing their scarecrow.
  • Terms and conditions apply. Please email the organisers for details and an entry form.
Black and white flyer with details of how to enter a scarecrow
Scarecrow Trail flyer