WITH Hallowe'en here today (Tuesday, October 31), the village of Wookey Hole is embracing the spooky season in a magical way.

Locals have got together to create an enchanting witch-themed scarecrow trail winding through the village.

Co-ordinated by the Wookey Hole Residents Forum, there are 20 witchy scarecrows to be discovered around the village lanes, each handcrafted by local residents of all ages.

Jo Plimmer, of the residents forum who have organised the event, said: “The idea for the witchy scarecrow trail came from a village coffee morning in September where we asked local residents what they’d like to happen in Wookey Hole.

"With the village’s famous legend about a reclusive witch living in the caves, it seemed a great idea to connect with that story and give the village an opportunity to unleash its creative Hallowe'en spirit.

"We’ve been bowled over by the response and how local businesses like Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole Inn and Souldough Pizza have got behind the project by offering great prizes.

"We’re really hoping this becomes an annual event.”

Witchy scarecrows on display outside village homes include flying (and crash landing) witches, scary crones, re-cycled and even crocheted witches.

The Wookey Hole Witch Scarecrow Trail will be on display until tonight. Trail maps are on the village website under featured news and things to do at www.wookeyhole.info.

Visitors are encouraged to take photos and share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #WookeyHoleWitchTrail.