Lynton and Lynmouth Scarecrow Festival

At the beginning of August Lynton & Lynmouth are taken over by strange characters. They begin to appear in gardens, doorways, roofs, church porches, and some are to be seen climbing walls or shinning up drainpipes. It can only mean one thing - the annual Lynton & Lynmouth Scarecrow Festival has arrived. A stroll around the village will reveal a variety of scarecrows made by local people that are entertaining and guarantee fun for all. With scarecrows also on show in the neighbouring villages of Barbrook and Brenton this popular event has become the largest and longest running Scarecrow Festival in the West Country.

Contributed by: Peter Hines