SANDFORD’S yearly scarecrow trail is underway.

31 July 2025 A Rubik's Cube-inspired scarecrow (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
A Rubik's Cube-inspired scarecrow (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Described as “a great summer holiday activity”, children and families can enjoy spotting the dozens of scarecrows around the village.

'Physical Eddie', made by Sandford Community Stores
'Physical Eddie', made by Sandford Community Stores (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Trail maps complete with a “fun challenge” can be bought from Sandford Community Stores for the sum of £4. Those who take part can vote for their favourite scarecrow.

Young scarecrow's first day of school, made by The Lamb Inn
Young scarecrow's first day of school, made by The Lamb Inn (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The trail, which is an annual fundraiser for Sandford School, will be in place until Sunday, September 7.

Sandford School - Sunflowers' 'Mr Hooper's Christmas Dinner' scarecrow
Sandford School - Sunflowers' 'Mr Hooper's Christmas Dinner' scarecrow (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

This year’s theme is “school day memories” to celebrate Sandford School’s 200th anniversary.

Frank the scarecrow, made by Summerhayes
Frank the scarecrow, made by Summerhayes (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Sandford Community Stores is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, (closed 1pm to 2pm), 8.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays and 10am to 12pm on Sundays.