Time‑Traveller Scarecrows at Painswick Rococo Garden

A Half‑Term Adventure Through Time

This October half-term (18 October – 2 November, excluding 20 & 21 Oct), Painswick Rococo Garden invites families on a playful adventure with its Time‑Traveller Scarecrow Hunt. The much-loved scarecrow trail returns with a twist—scarecrows now journey through the ages, from Roman gladiators to steampunk explorers and futuristic robot gardeners from the year 3025.

Local community groups, schools, and organisations have poured their creativity into crafting these time-traveling characters—each one complete with its own backstory. Visitors are invited to explore the garden and spot them all, making this both a charming scavenger hunt and a celebration of imagination and storytelling.

The event takes place amidst the Rococo Garden’s stunning autumnal transformation. As leaves shift from green to fiery golds, ambers, and crimsons, the landscape becomes the perfect stage for this journey through time. Imagine encounters between a Roman warrior, a steampunk inventor, and a futuristic robot—all set against the backdrop of an 18th‑century garden filled with follies, hidden nooks, and quirkiness galore.

This is a gentle, family-friendly adventure that blends history, fantasy, and the beauty of nature — all without leaving Gloucestershire.

Painswick Rococo Garden’s Time‑Traveller Scarecrow Hunt offers more than just a trail—it’s a playful, imaginative journey that brings together history, fantasy, and autumnal beauty. Whether you're with family, friends, or enjoying a solo adventure, it’s an experience that delights on multiple levels.

To find out more, visit the Painswick Rococo Garden website: www.rococogarden.org.uk/news/time-traveller-scarecrows

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