3 – 5 MAY 2025
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON
The 2025 Urchfont Scarecrow Festival promises a family-friendly day out filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit from Saturday the 3rd to Monday the 5th of May.
Purchase a programme by the pond and embark on the scarecrow trail. Crack the clues and match them to the 54 themed scarecrows lovingly crafted by local residents. Kids can join in the fun with a special quiz featuring picture clues at each stop. Prizes await the sharpest sleuths.
Dogs with responsible owners are also invited, so please do bring Fido along for an enjoyable walk.
OPENING HOURS
TRAIL TICKETS
FREE PARKING
Donations welcomed
Follow signs in the village to the car parks. Marshals will help direct you.
No on-street parking.
Blue Badge parking at the village hall, and school.
FOOD & DRINK
Festival tents
Barbecue tent with meat and veggie options.
Tea tent with cakes.
Bar tent
Ice cream tent.
Coffee and crafts.
Embark on the scarecrow trail through the charming Urchfont village as you unravel clues. Your little ones can join in the fun with a children's quiz featuring picture clues to decode at each scarecrow spot.
Enjoy mouthwatering, locally crafted burgers and sausages, indulge in delectable homemade cakes and a refreshing cup of tea; or satisfy your thirst with locally brewed real ales and ciders at the village pond.
The Festival committee and the Urchfont Parish community work together to create scarecrows, bake cakes, oversee parking, cook on the barbecue, serve drinks, and more.
Profits are dedicated to supporting good causes in the Parish, and a substantial annual contribution is also made to Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance and Devizes Opendoors.
Debbie W.
Lecia W.
Roy S.
Christopher B.
Jayne G.
Sharon G.
Iona J.
Steven & Rita C.
Sarah D.
Gill & David B.
Anna G.
Janice S.
Karen F.
Debbie M.
Julie C.
Carol H.
Val B.
Debi E.
Sarah M.
Tracy Mc.
Sarah B.
Martin S.
Alison L.
Eileen T.
Lucy F.
Eleanor T.
Katherine D.
Most questions we receive are covered on this website.
Please check Home page for dates, opening times and directions, and our FAQ page for other frequently asked questions.
USFC is managed by a team of volunteers, so please forgive any delay in our response. We will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for contacting us. The festival is managed by a team of volunteers so please forgive any delay in our response. We will be in touch as soon as possible.
NOTE: Dates, times, and location sections on home page, and our FAQ page provide answers to most queries.