Some of Suffolk's best and most creative Christmas displays, with locations in Bury St Edmunds, Great Cornard and Pakenham

Nothing says 'Christmas' more than a glowing house covered in fairy lights and a front garden full of ornamental reindeer and inflatable snowmen.

Here's a list of some of the best and most creative Christmas displays in Suffolk. Why not take a walk and see some for yourself?

Avenue Approach, Bury St Edmunds

Lyndsay Buckland's mum's home on Avenue Approach in Bury St Edmunds is looking particularly festive this year, with an adorably creative crocheted nativity scene.

Three kings, shepherds and the Angel Gabriel are all present, as well as some very cuddly looking donkeys, mice and chickens.

Manor Road, Brandon

Kenneth and Pauline Buckfield who live on Manor Road in Brandon work to deliver a Christmas display more impressive than the last year on year.

This year the display features a virtual talking Santa and plenty of bright and unique characters, as well as a post box for children to post their letters to Santa, all of which get a reply.

Last year the pair raised money towards a new play park in memory of Liam Hills, who died in 2020 from a rare cancer. This year, they are raising money for the same cause as well as for a new mobility device for a disabled girl Bethany, who lives in Brandon.

Mr Buckfield said of the display: "It seems over the years to have become a tradition in Brandon every year for us to put up the lights and we get asked many times starting around November if we are putting the lights up this year, which is lovely.

"We both used to work at Breckland Middle School but are now retired. Some of the children who used to be brought round by their parents to see our lights now bring their own children round to see them, which is also lovely for us too.

"It is a lot of hard work, but really worth it when we see the children's faces outside, when they come to see the lights, and we love to do this for the community every year."

School Field, Glemsford

Tiffany Binfield of School Field, Glemsford, has made her home Christmassy with multicoloured lights and an inflatable Santa and snowman.

She said every year she adds more and more to her decorations and added that School Field has done very well and made lots of effort this year with displays.

Hartest Way, Great Cornard

This Hartest Way home is practically glowing with Christmassy cheer!

The stunning display by Michael and Susan Downs puts an instant smile on your face and was submitted by their daughter, Nicola Hedley.

Southgate Church, Bury St Edmunds

Southgate Church in Bury St Edmunds has an outstanding display this year, and joined in the Nowton Estate Christmas Light Trail with many happy visitors.

More than 200 people were welcomed into the garden to immerse themselves in the Christmas magic with everything from reindeer and nutcrackers to the nativity scene lit up in colourful lights.

Kelvin Johnson, volunteer youth worker, said: "We weren't collecting money for charity, simply wishing to shine light and love out into our community."

Layzell Croft, Great Cornard

Adam and Samantha Rhodes of Layzell Croft in Great Cornard are going the extra mile this Christmas with a hand-built sleigh that you can sit in and take selfies with.

The pair are raising money for Cancer Research UK via JustGiving and hope people will share their sleigh pictures using the hashtag #santasleighselfie.

There are also more decorations on their house and on Saturdays and some Fridays they have a snow machine to add to the magic.

Springfield Road, Bury St Edmunds

Stunning golden string lights and a shining tree make Becky Dancer's house full of festive cheer this year.

Classic and timeless, the glow looked even better after a frosting of snow!

Mayford Hill Road West, Pakenham

This impressive Pakenham display is raising money for the My Wish charity based at West Suffolk Hospital.

Louise Clarke and her husband David have been decorating their home for the last five years for different charities each year. Doesn't it look beautiful?

Baldwin Avenue, Bury St Edmunds

The Lambell family have pushed the boat out this year with a colourful display that brings Christmas cheer to the whole street.

Glowing candy canes, strings of fairy lights and a shining tree are sure to put you in the festive spirit.

Santon Downham, Brandon

The Christmas display at Kim Newman's Santon Downham home brings plenty of festive cheer to the village.

Kim said several other houses in the village join in and, since there are no street lights, the lights make the street glow.

Yorley Barn Nursery School, Little Cornard

Yorley Barn Nursery School has opted for classic string lights around the roof this year, giving it a cosy and tasteful look.

This pretty image was submitted by Donna-Marie Page, director of the nursery.

Livermere Close, Great Barton

Tony Spinks of Livermere Close in Great Barton is collecting for Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) this year with his brilliant display.

SARS even brought along one of their emergency cars to the switch-on!

Waldingfield Road, Acton

Jason Branch's family home is shining bright this festive season, as they've filled their trees with colourful Christmas lights.

Located on Waldingfield Road in Acton, you can see the decorations as you drive into the village from Waldingfield. What a beauty!

Jarman Close, Bury St Edmunds

Jarman Close is lit up this year as residents from number 37 to 42 take part in the Southgate Christmas Light Trail.

One resident, Kayley Thomson, also said homeowners like to decorate their houses for a childminder who lives on the row to entertain her children and their families.

She said they have had many visitors walking by and stopping to marvel at the lights over the last few years.

Have you decorated your home this Christmas? Let us know in the comments

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