Thornton street transforms into 'Christmas Close' as 13 homes shine with approximately 170,000 festive lights
Is this the most festive street in Lancashire? All 13 homes on Borage Close in Thornton have once again transformed their neighbourhood into a dazzling Christmas wonderland.
Residents begin planning their decorations as early as June, and the display has grown bigger and brighter every year since it first launched in 2000 to mark the millennium.
Now, the cul-de-sac draws visitors from across the region eager to see its spectacular lights and handmade festive creations.
Each house offers something different - from a garden packed with inflatables to a ‘candy cane lane’ complete with giant gingerbread men.
Many residents even craft their own decorations to make their homes stand out.
David Bamber, who coordinates the huge festive effort, estimates the street now boasts around 170,000 lights.
He said all the hard work pays off the moment visitors arrive.
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“We stand out here every night, greeting and chatting to visitors,” he said.
“Anyone is welcome to come and have a look and walk around. We’ve had a family today who travelled from Hull. Christmas Eve will be a huge party night on the street.”
One of the most striking displays is an igloo designed by long-time resident Howard Cain, who has lived on Borage Close since 1988.
Howard often creates or adapts decorations himself.
He said: “The igloo was an old dog kennel I picked up on Marketplace.
“It was perfect for what I wanted, and the slide is just a pair of ladders.”
The spectacular displays also help raise money for Brian House and Homeless Hounds, with visitors encouraged to leave a donation when they come to see the lights.