A FUNDRAISER is hoping hundreds of visitors will marvel at a spectacular festive lights at his Bradford house in the run-up to Christmas.

Dad-of-two Peter Downes, 47, has once again lit up his home in All Alone Road in Idle for charity in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of his dazzling light show, and he is hoping to break the £15,000 barrier with people's donations this time around.

"I never thought we'd ever raise this much when we started, but we're hoping to top £15,000 this year," he said.

"The lights are only up for a few weeks, but people are so generous, even over that short space of time.

"The support has been brilliant over the years."

Mr Downes said it can take about a week for him to put the display together, with about 50,000 bulbs involved in creating a festive scene involving a decorated train, reindeer, snowmen, penguins, lanterns, stars, and of course, Father Christmas himself.

The display, which is now officially open to visitors, has become an established tradition in the area, attracting visitors from both the Bradford district and all over the country.

"The most we've ever had is around 500 people on one night, but it averages out at around 2,000 over the few weeks, if not more," said Mr Downes.

"On a weekend, the house can be like Piccadilly Circus!

"My neighbours are really supportive and my family love it, and the explosion of social media has really helped to get the message out.

"We get people coming from all over the country, which is fantastic."

Mr Downes first put the display together in memory of his father Timmy, who died of lung cancer in 2006 and was supported by Marie Curie during his illness.

The money, which people can donate by posting through Mr Downes' letter box, goes to the Marie Curie hospice in Bradford, which costs about £10,000 a day to run.

Mr Downes describes the charity as very personal to him, and said he cannot envisage a time when he does not organise the display to mark the arrival of the festive season.

"I can't ever see me not doing it, as it's for such a good cause and I love doing it," he said.

"The hospice costs millions a year to run, and they're always really grateful for what we do, they can't say thank you enough.

"It's nice to be able to give something back every year, and every penny helps."