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Neil Shaw

Christmas lights turned off after complaints about social distancing

One of Britain's most festive homes has switched off its Christmas lights - after people complained about onlookers' social distancing.

Brothers Dan and Mark Extance have converted their property in Tintinhull in Somerset into a winter wonderland and fairy-tale castle.

Stunning pictures show their magical display, which includes reindeer and thousands of lights.

But they now say they have turned off the lights after people phoned Avon and Somerset Police.

Police have confirmed large crowds people were there and they advised switching off the lights.

In a post on their Facebook page, Mark and Dan wrote: "We are sorry but we have had to turn the lights off, due to someone phoning the police about social distancing.

"We have also had a lot of people visiting from tier three areas.

''The police have said, we have manned the lights perfectly, but unfortunately a small amount have ruined it for everyone else.''

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they were called about the display.

The pair have been decorating their home in an elaborate fashion for the past three years as a way of raising money for charity.

Funds raised this year will go to the NHS, the local air ambulance and several other causes.

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