Sea of red poppies blooms in Cornish field

The poppies in the hamlet of West Pentire have attracted hundreds of visitors Credit: BPM Media

A carpet of poppies have bloomed in a coastal field in Cornwall

The fields, in the hamlet of West Pentire near Newquay, have become a popular sightseeing destination since the flowers bloomed at the start of June.

There are five fields of poppies in the hamlet near Newquay. Credit: BPM Media

For just a few weeks each year, visitors travel for miles to see the poppies.

At the moment, they're in full bloom.

People flock to the fields of poppies in June every year to take in the natural beauty. Credit: BPM Media

This year, there are at least five fields full of poppies, in the fields above Crantock beach.

The land is managed by the National Trust, which encourages people to visit, but respect the environment.

The National Trust said: "Stick to the various footpaths on the headland, with signs that read 'Flowers won’t grow where feet go'.”

People come to spend time taking in the flowers growing along the coast. Credit: BPM Media
The Pentire poppies are only in bloom for a few weeks. Credit: BPM Media