I don't know the history of this festival at the moment, but I will find out and give you the details later. I know that every year that it has been done, there is a theme. Maps are supplied to follow the trail (£1) and the idea is to go round by foot or car and spot as many as possible. It took us about a hour to do in the car so unless you are very fit and fond of long walks I would use the car the first time you come to see this.
Most of the people in the village of Norland make the scarecrows and display them in their gardens. This one was right outside the front door of this house.