They may scare the crows, but they're likely to delight parkgoers this weekend.

The fourth annual Westgate Parks Scarecrow Trail in Canterbury will be held on Saturday, October 13.

Entries are expected from local schools, youth organisations, businesses, charities and individuals for the trail, which runs between 10am and is free to enter.

Follow the scarecrows on a trail through the the gardens and then vote for your favourite.

Youngsters can also make some scarecrow crafts for £2.

Refreshments will be available from the Tower House terrace between 11am and 3pm and at Toddler’s Cove.

Pick up your trail map for £1.50, including a voting slip, from the Friends of Westgate Parks’ stand in Westgate Gardens in St Peter's Street.

More details at westgateparks.co.uk