Kennington man's huge Christmas display is up and running

A massive Santa's sleigh is the main attraction at Martin Claridge's display in Kennington.  

He started building it in the summer and it's eight foot long and four foot wide with lights.

People can sit in the red sleigh and take photos throughout the Christmas season.

After Martin's success last year, the 54-year-old covered his house in lights and ornaments again in a bid to raise money for the NHS.

He said: "It's nice to get it all up and running.  We have had a lot of people come by every evening. I have been posting it on Facebook sites around Oxfordshire and lots of people are tagging each other saying 'we have got to go'.  It’s going to be busy."

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He managed to raise £750 for the NHS last year and hopes people will be generous again this year.

Martin made a host of other decorations and items that are featured at his home as well.

He added: "I made a post box for the children to come and post letters and I made a big sign which says 'thank you NHS' which is fixed on the archway.

Martin Claridge at his display in 130 Poplar Grove, Kennington. Pic: Ed Nix

"I also made a fire place with a real working electric fire which is nice and I've got a train track with wood going around the garden. So I've been doing lots of jobs - it's covered from top to bottom."

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Martin says people have donated gifts which will be given to children who visit his display with their families.

You can see his display in 130 Poplar Grove, Kennington.

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