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The Largest Home Display Of Christmas Lights

Richard Iles has transformed his Winterbourne Down home near Bristol into what experts believe is now the largest domestic Christmas light display in the entire United Kingdom after adding a staggering 85,000 new lights to last year’s already impressive 150,000 light installation. The spectacular display, which will shine 24 hours a day until Twelfth Night, raises vital funds for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, an organization that captured Iles’s heart after he began traveling to Normandy each year for D-Day commemorations. Last year’s display alone raised over $20,000 for the charity, proving that countless hours of work in cold and rain were worth every shivering moment as families from across the region flocked to witness the breathtaking spectacle featuring 235,000 individual lights. Iles credits much of his success to unbelievably generous sponsors who return year after year and his dedicated father in law who works tirelessly alongside him late into the night to build, test, and perfect every part of the massive display.

Paul Cook, Vice Chairman of the Taxi Charity, called the effort truly Herculean and expressed profound gratitude that Iles chose to support their small charity that relies wholly on donations to continue their vital work. The dedication required to create a display of this magnitude is extraordinary, with planning beginning months in advance and installation requiring weeks of meticulous work in freezing conditions. Iles says supporting the Taxi Charity means a great deal to him after attending the veterans’ Christmas lunch in 2024 and witnessing their unwavering commitment to helping veterans of all ages, including those who served on D-Day. Donations can be made through Iles’s JustGiving page as the spectacular display continues to light up winter nights and warm hearts throughout the holiday season.

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