A group of neighbours whose festive efforts attract visitors from far and wide every Christmas have raised more than £1,500 for charity. 

Residents in Paget Adams Drive, Dereham, once again illuminated their homes ready for this year's festive season.

Dereham Times: Christmas lights in Paget Adams Drive in DerehamChristmas lights in Paget Adams Drive in Dereham (Image: Matthew Peek)

The annual tradition began in 2001 when the estate was completed.

Hundreds of families - from Dereham and beyond - now make an annual pilgrimage to see the lights in all their glory. 

Dereham Times: Residents in Paget Adams Drive, Dereham, have once again decorated their homes with Christmas lightsResidents in Paget Adams Drive, Dereham, have once again decorated their homes with Christmas lights (Image: Matthew Peek)

Over the years, more than £10,000 has been raised for the Salvation Army, with another £1,750 added in 2022. 

Matthew Peek, who decorates his house every year, said: "We didn't want to give out the wrong message when there is a cost of living crisis, so we have slightly reduced things this year to reflect that. 

Dereham Times: One of the houses in Paget Adams Drive, Dereham, decorated with Christmas lightsOne of the houses in Paget Adams Drive, Dereham, decorated with Christmas lights (Image: Matthew Peek)

"But, there are plenty of lights up and lots of people have been coming to see them. That festive tradition is still going on.

"We love bringing that festive cheer to the town, as we have done for many years."