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Spooky Scarecrows at Cotehele

This October half-term, head to Cotehele to see how many spooky scarecrows you can find hiding in the garden. Spot the scarecrows and read their stories from local folklore to solve the mystery.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pick up your free trail sheet from Visitor Reception and then explore the gardens at Cotehele to see how many spooky scarecrows you can spot.

Each scarecrow has their own folklore story. Will you be able to crack the riddle to solve the mystery?

This year, our scarecrows have been made my a number of local schools and community groups.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Pick up your trail sheet from Visitor Reception

Accessibility

This trail is in the garden, with a step-free route available in some places. Visit our Access Statement for more information.

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