New scarecrows have been introduced to Longleat Safari Park.

The handmade figures are the latest additions to the park's autumnal trail.

They will be part of the Great British Autumn event during the October half term.

The event features eight scarecrows in total, each with a riddle for visitors to solve as they explore the park.

The scarecrows were created using recycled materials, including salvaged pallets, hessian sacks, straw from farmers, and second-hand clothes from charity shops.

Their creators, Charlotte Warburton and James Wilson, wanted to make the scarecrows more engaging and unique.

Mr Wilson said: "We were inspired to create characters that were more engaging, fun and unique, so that they would stand out from more generic Halloween stereotypes."

Ms Warburton added: "The internal framework is made from salvaged pallets and the hessian sacks were donated from coffee roasters, while the straw was given to us by local farmers and all the clothes were sourced from local charity shops."

Each scarecrow has its own name, with Lavender named for the abundance of the flower in her creators' garden.

Mike, on the other hand, was inspired by Mr Wilson's father, a keen fisherman, with a piece of bamboo repurposed as his fishing rod.

Scott Ashman, Longleat's head of operations, said: "Each scarecrow has been created to link with the park and fit into their surroundings, as well as creating a sense of fun and whimsical, autumnal joy.

"It was important to us that the event feels intrinsically Longleat, and Charlotte and James have done a fantastic job at making sure that is the case."

The October half-term event will also include a giant haybale slide, interactive storytelling, a walkabout squirrel duo called The Nutkins, and other activities.

Visitors can enjoy a birds of prey display, and take part in seasonal crafts such as pumpkin carving and decorating.

The Great British Autumn event will run from October 26 to November 3, with tickets available on the Longleat website.

The scarecrow trail and other activities aim to enhance the autumnal experience for visitors, providing entertainment and engagement throughout the park.

For more information about the Great British Autumn event at Longleat Safari Park, visit its website.