The Geese are Coming to Gosfield

See local children preparing some of the Geese for this event

Gosfield Goose Trail of 1500 life size painted and decorated geese takes place during the weekend of Sept 5th & 6th from 10 am — 6 pm and follows the same successful format as the scarecrow trails which raised approx £60,000 for local charities. (even with atrocious weather last year, almost £8,000 was raised.)

This new event celebrates 'Gosfield from Goose Field', the name derived from the days when geese stopped here overnight as they were herded from Norwich to the London markets.

We are proud to be included in 'The Summer of Art' brochure, which lists 14 Art Trails throughout Essex, and our event has been supported by grants from Greenfield's Community Housing, Arts in Essex, Braintree District Council Halstead local committee, and sponsored by many local companies.

The replica geese have been manufactured in Peterborough and the first batch have been transported back to Halstead by Brooks Transport, one of many local companies willing to help. St Margaret's School has taken delivery of the first 262.

Come and walk round the lovely village of Gosfield and marvel at the wonderful creations that will have wandered into St Catherine's Church and almost every garden, but don't forget the massive flocks hosted by each of the 3 village schools. Parking is free, well sign posted, and supported by a shuttle bus service also serving as park and ride. Get on and off the buses all day for a small adult donation.

This healthy, low cost, all day fun for the family, event, will keep children occupied with the new, cash prize, competitions in the programme at £2, with extra competition booklets at 50p each.

Also taking place over this week-end will be the Fantastic "Teddy Parachute Jump", see here for full details

Teddy Parachute Jump