Record numbers of visitors attended this year's Mutford Scarecrow Trail, which showcased 54 scarecrows around the village.

Eastern Daily Press: The winning scarecrow was the Gruffalo.The winning scarecrow was the Gruffalo. (Image: Submitted)

1,000 visitors attended over the weekend to visit scarecrows ranging from everything from Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc, the ginger bread man from Shrek and even prime minister Boris Johnson.

Eastern Daily Press: Prime minister Boris Johnson visiting Mutford over the weekend.Prime minister Boris Johnson visiting Mutford over the weekend. (Image: Mick Howes)

Organiser and Chairman of Mutford Village Hall, Roy Hurrell, was pleased to be back and said: "People have been so starved of things to do and it was great to see record numbers and some fantastic scarecrows.

Eastern Daily Press: Organiser Roy Hurrell said record numbers attended Mutford Scarecrow Trail this year.Organiser Roy Hurrell said record numbers attended Mutford Scarecrow Trail this year. (Image: Mick Howes)

"Our winning scarecrow was the Gruffalo, which operated and flashed as you approached it.

"I think some people had a lot of time on their hands to perfect their scarecrows throughout lockdown.

"We've raised £1,500 for the village fund which is much needed during these difficult times.

Eastern Daily Press: The ginger bread man from Shrek as never seen before.The ginger bread man from Shrek as never seen before. (Image: Mick Howes)

"It is our first event since 2018 and it is the right time to host it again as we come out of the pandemic.

"I just want to say that the village hall committee really pulled it all together this year and the full results can be seen in the village hall window."

Eastern Daily Press: Scarecrow at the Mutford Scarecrow Trail 2021.Scarecrow at the Mutford Scarecrow Trail 2021. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Many people spent lockdown perfecting their scarecrows.Many people spent lockdown perfecting their scarecrows. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Famous film character graced the streets of Mutford.Famous film character graced the streets of Mutford. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Scarecrows adorned the streets of Mutford.Scarecrows adorned the streets of Mutford. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Many different types of scarecrow could be seen at this year's event.Many different types of scarecrow could be seen at this year's event. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Scarecrow trail was back in Mutford.Scarecrow trail was back in Mutford. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Mutford Scarecrow Trail 2021.Mutford Scarecrow Trail 2021. (Image: Mick Howes)

Eastern Daily Press: Mutford Scarecrow Trail.Mutford Scarecrow Trail. (Image: Mick Howes)