Halloween fun has come to Wroxham Barns this week as the site opened up its first-ever pumpkin patch.

Hundreds of families have been visiting the attraction every day this half term break to carve their own creations into the big orange squashes and take part in other 'spooky' activities.

Ben Marshall, general manager, said: "We do a pumpkin festival every year but this is the first year we've grown our own pumpkins, and there are around 7,000 in there.

"People can grab a wheelbarrow and head out to the pumpkin patch, pick one out and go into the barn to carve it.

"There has been such a variety of carvings - Avengers heroes, character from YouTube and the usual cats and scary faces.

"It's not just the kids either, the mums and dad are getting as well. We're really pleased and the team are loving it."

Mr Marshall said other activities including meeting 'Wilma the Witch", maggot racing and potion lessons.

Eastern Daily Press: Ben Marshall, general manager, at Wroxham Barns.Ben Marshall, general manager, at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.The pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: The pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.The pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Zoe and Bradley Davis an Alex and Jimmy Rampling enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.Zoe and Bradley Davis an Alex and Jimmy Rampling enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Ariella Toyer enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. Picture: Danielle BoodenAriella Toyer enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. Picture: Danielle Booden (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Ariella Toyer enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.Ariella Toyer enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Jack Turner and Lilly Grace enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.Jack Turner and Lilly Grace enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: 15-month-old Lily Beri enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.15-month-old Lily Beri enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: 15-month-old Lily Beri enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns.15-month-old Lily Beri enjoying the pumpkin festival at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Wroxham Barns.Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)

Eastern Daily Press: Piglets eating a pumpkin at Wroxham Barns.Piglets eating a pumpkin at Wroxham Barns. (Image: Archant 2021)