An open garden event full of flowers and scarecrows is returning to one of Suffolk's most picturesque villages. 

Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows was last held in 2022 after taking a year long break. 

Some of the best gardens across the village will be open to view a wide range of flowers, trees and shrubs.

Stowmarket Mercury: Scarecrows are returning to the village of CoddenhamScarecrows are returning to the village of Coddenham (Image: Su Anderson) 

The village is also hosting a scarecrow competition with the theme for this year being sports. 

Families can spot the decorated scarecrows as they walk along and explore the gardens.

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Stowmarket Mercury: The theme for the competition this year is sportsThe theme for the competition this year is sports (Image: Su Anderson)

Refreshments, including coffees and cakes, will be available to purchase throughout the village and the community shop and country club will also be open. 

Tickets for the event cost £5 for adults and children under the age of 16 go free. 

The open gardens return to Coddenham on Sunday, June 30 from 11am until 4.30pm.