Neighbours have received glowing praise for their stunning Christmas light show.

Crowds are flocking to Orchard Close in Southwick, which is bedecked with thousands of fairy lights, illuminated snowmen and giant Santas.

All 24 houses, plus two on the adjoining street, are strikingly lit up to raise money for charity.

Scores of people are turning up each evening to witness the spectacle as word spreads.

Householder Lyn Francis, 36, said: "This has been going on for four years, but it's never been as spectacular as this before.

"This is also the first year we've been doing it for charity and we've raised nearly £500 so far.

"We had been doing it for fun but thought why shouldn't someone else benefit? So we've got a donation box, with all the money going to the NSPCC.

"During the evenings we are getting up to 100 cars coming to look and even more at the weekends.

"People tell us how wonderful it is - some say it's better than Blackpool. An elderly gentleman knocked on my door to congratulate the close on all the lights.

"If I said 1,000 people had come to take a look so far I would not be exaggerating."

The festive display has also helped bring the community closer together.

All the families on the close enjoyed an evening of carols, hot dogs and mince pies. Lyn added: "It's absolutely magical."