Scarecrow Mania!

If you stay on holiday with one of our Peak District Farm Holidays members you will discover that The Peak District has a fascinating historical and cultural heritage. This diverse region is home to some of the country's finest stately homes, enchanting market towns and picturesque villages but also has many strange, unusual and even unique traditions and customs; from the frantic Shrovetide football played through the streets of Ashbourne, to pancake races, cheese rolling, and stunning well dressings made from colourful flowers.



One increasingly popular custom is that of Scarecrow mania which takes over small villages, such as Brassington, Kniveton, Rainow and many others. The scarecrow displays are amazingly imaginative and are often run in conjunction with the village fete, or traditional wakes or holiday week. Rainow is a relatively small village but the enthusiasm is such that this year there were 115 scarecrows dotted around the village – not just single scarecrows, but whole groups, such as the father shooting the stalk as it arrives with yet another baby!
For more pictures see http://www.macccam.co.uk/RainowKerridgeHurdsfd/Scarecrow.html




Why not book a holiday with Peak District Farm Holidays and discover our unusual and unique customs for yourself!