From a giant swing to a heart backdrop, a new pumpkin patch with plenty of photo opportunities has opened in Norfolk.

Church Farm in Heacham, near Hunstanton, is hosting its first Halloween event and there are thousands of pumpkins to choose from. 

The arable farm is run by Melton Harrold, with his daughters Sammy, 26, and Leanne, 33, focused on diversifying the business. 

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Eastern Daily Press: Sisters Leanne, left, and Sammy Harrold, ready for visitors at their Church Farm pumpkin patch in Heacham Picture: Denise BradleySisters Leanne, left, and Sammy Harrold, ready for visitors at their Church Farm pumpkin patch in Heacham Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

From mini to giant and white to green, the family sowed 11,000 seeds of 12 different varieties in May.

The pick-your-own patch is open daily from now until October 31 from 10am to 4pm with free entry and parking.

The pumpkins are individually priced and payable by cash or card, starting at £2 for three mini ones and going up to £15 for the monster variety. 

Sammy Harrold said: "We have always loved going pumpkin picking and we have thought about launching it at the farm for a couple of years.

Eastern Daily Press: There are many weird and wonderful pumpkin varieties Picture: Denise BradleyThere are many weird and wonderful pumpkin varieties Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley.)

"We decided to go for it in 2023 as it is becoming increasingly popular and there isn't another patch close to us. 

"It is a good opportunity to diversify and we are really happy with how it has turned out.

"The pumpkins come in lots of different colours and sizes so there is something for everyone." 

There are wheelbarrows supplied that visitors can take to the field, with the stalks already cut, or they can select one from a crate. 

There are also various photo opportunities and items for sale, including unicorn or carving pumpkin kits, giant tea lights, autumnal wreaths and dog chews, with four-legged friends welcome on leads. 

Eastern Daily Press: Sisters Leanne, left, and Sammy Harrold, ready for visitors at their Church Farm pumpkin patch in Heacham, with Baloo the dog Picture: Denise BradleySisters Leanne, left, and Sammy Harrold, ready for visitors at their Church Farm pumpkin patch in Heacham, with Baloo the dog Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

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The Nest horsebox café is there daily serving bacon rolls, bubble waffles and other autumn treats like pumpkin-spiced lattes and toffee apples. 

The Crafty Burger Company will also be there most days and Bordoli Pizzas will pitch up at weekends.

The postcode is PE31 7JA and the exact location on Ringstead Road can be found at what3words.com/cheerily.spell.snapping