Christmas lights up Britain's most festive street - in pictures

Residents of Trinity Close have decorated their homes and gardens with more than 100,000 colourful Christmas lights

Christmas lights are displayed on houses on Trinity Close in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, England. Getty

Trinity Close has been dubbed 'Britain's most festive street'. Getty

For over eleven years the residents of Trinity Close have decorated their homes and gardens with more than a 100,000 colourful Christmas lights. Getty

A unique Christmas display on Trinity Close. Getty

'Britain's most festive street' raised thousands of pounds for local charities last year. Getty

Christmas lights are have become an increasingly competitive tradition in Britain. Getty

The display will be lit every night until early January. Getty

The Christmas lights on "Britain's most festive street" have been switched on, revealing a dazzling display.

For 11 years, the residents of Trinity Close in Burnham-on-Sea, in Somerset, England, have decorated their homes and gardens with more than 100,000 colourful Christmas lights.

Last year the residents raised a record sum of £13,329 (Dh62,459) for local charities with the display, which has become a major attraction for British tourists.

It has raised more than £85,000 for charitable causes since inception.

The display will be lit every night until early January.

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