Farmers have created a colourful pumpkin patch at a beauty spot near Southwold.

Southwold Pumpkin Patch - set at Southwold Maize Maze at Reydon - is open from October 18 to November 3 from 9:30 to 4pm except Monday, October 21, when it is closed.

It comprises a huge selection of homegrown pumpkins, squash and gourds of all shapes, colours and sizes.

No booking is required – with visitors just paying for what they pick.

As well as cooks' favourite Crown Prince pumpkins, there are many varieties including white polar bear, ghost pumpkins, pinks, browns and Red Octobers.

Old Hall Farm's pick-your-own pumpkin patch near Southwold (Image: Old Hall Farm)

Wheelbarrows and carts will be available. Visitors are advised to wear wellies.

The pumpkin patch lies next to Old Hall Café and Walks - which is run by Bella Hall, who started a maize maze diversification there in 2005 and has since diversified into other visitor attractions.

The farm lies next door to Hen Reedbeds nature reserve - run by Suffolk Wildlife Trust - and enjoys spectacular views down to the River Blyth.

The licensed café stocks locally sourced, freshly prepared home cooked food to eat in or take away.