Living in a road called Christmas Lane, it is no surprise that neighbours pull out all the stops to light up their homes for the festive period.

For the fifth year in a row, homes in Oulton Broad on Christmas Lane and Noel Road, alongside Church Lane, St Michael’s Close and surrounding roads, have been decorated with thousands of twinkling lights. 

The neighbourhood launched their Christmas lights on November 30 at 6.30pm, with a snow machine, brass band and sweets for children.

More than 250 people attended the special event.

Paul Gray, who lives in Christmas Lane, said: "We believe there may be only three Christmas Lanes in the UK, so it makes it special to make ours so Christmassy".

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For the past five years, they have been raising money for charity.

This year, the neighbours chose the local charity Angels & Rainbows which is a pregnancy and baby loss support group based in Lowestoft, supporting families in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Richard Ainslie, another neighbour, said: “It really brings out the community spirit as we help each other to put lights up.

"The displays are getting bigger and better.

"We add to ours each year as do others in the road – so there is always something new to see.”

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Last year, the group raised £3,400 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

Mr Ainslie added: “We invite everyone to enjoy the lights and to remember that they are all put on by individual neighbours in their gardens who receive no funding for it, for the benefit of anyone who would like to see them.”

The display will be illuminated from 4pm-10pm for the whole of December until New Year’s Eve. 

To donate, go to their GoFundMe: Light Up Christmas Lane for Angels and Rainbows