Christmas is a time for making memories and a trip to see some festive lights is always a winner.

Whether it’s thousands of twinkling lights or a giant inflatable Grinch that makes you smile, our guide to some of this year’s best displays will help you create those magic moments.

All are free so they won’t break the bank, although many raise money for charity so any donation will mean you’re spreading cheer to those in need too.

Colonels Lane, Boughton-under-Blean

For the past 22 years the Clark family have been creating colourful Christmas displays, but only recently has it become much bigger.

They do it in honour of Jack, who passed away at just six days old.

Sister Ellie explained: “These lights are a tribute to him, the candles on his cake and we’re lighting up the sky for him and all the other precious babies.

“It’s so lovely seeing everyone smile and dance, and hearing people laugh and sing.

“It’s somewhere to come that’s absolutely free to visit, to spread joy and hope in a time that can sometimes be dark and stressful for some.”

This year, they are raising money for the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust, based at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham.

After two months of preparation, 100,000 lights and more than 3,000 ornaments later, the house has themed areas including a snow machine, candy canes and a memory tree.

Livingstone Road, Gravesend

A husband and wife-to-be have put up more than 26,000 lights in their front garden for the community to enjoy.

David Canfield and Gemma Deakins spent four days creating the display and it is the result of six months of planning and saving up since January.

It is in aid of the ellenor hospice, which provides specialist palliative care for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley.

They celebrated their switch-on with hotdogs and mulled wine, along with a charity community raffle.

You can find more dazzling pictures on their Facebook page.

The lights are on daily from 3.30pm to midnight and will be up until Sunday, January 5.

Kingsway, Gillingham

A returning favourite is Zoe Murphy, who always goes all out to create the biggest and brightest home.

She said: “My son Archie was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy back in June after two years of trying to find out what was wrong with him.

“He’s only five years old so as you can imagine this has literally been the biggest shock you could ever think of.

“As many of you know there is no treatment, there is no cure. This is a terminal illness unfortunately and it has broken all of our hearts.”

Click here if you wish to donate to their GoFundMe, which is supporting Muscular Dystrophy UK.

The fundraising will run until Wednesday, January 1, with the lights on between 4.30pm and 10pm.

Oak Drive, Larkfield

Another home that has put on an amazing display for a good cause is Kevin Green and his family.

The 71-year-old retiree is trying to raise as much money for Cancer Research UK.

If you would like to contribute, please click here.

He was recently told by doctors he is unlikely to make it to the end of the month.

The grandad has been battling bladder cancer, which has now spread to his liver.

A switch-on took place on Sunday, December 1, with hundreds of people turning up to show their support.

Imperial Drive, Warden

Three children on Sheppey are spreading Christmas cheer by transforming their home into a stunning festive display.

Jamie, 16, Reece, eight, and Paige, four, have decorated to raise money for SATEDA, a Sittingbourne-based charity that helps those who are victims of domestic abuse.

Dad Dave Chapman said: “The kids look forward to our light switch-on every year and the work that SATEDA does is so important.

“We hope that lighting up our house will encourage lots of donations which will help provide a brighter future for women and children in our community.”

Buckets have been placed at the front of the house if people wish to contribute.

The lights will be illuminated from 5pm to 10pm until the New Year.

Banky Meadow, Barming

Just on the outskirts of Maidstone is a beautiful garden covered in hundreds of twinkling lights.

Hayley Glover jokes that her parents’ display is “probably visible from space” and hopes it will bring happiness to many throughout the festive season.

It took her mum and dad, Louise and Keith Pye, around three weeks to get ready.

Several new additions have been added, which Christmas-obsessed visitors and families can try to spot.

They are raising funds for the RNLI and have set a target of £1,000. Click here to donate.

The lights are expected to be turned on most evenings for people to enjoy, unless it’s very wet or windy weather.

Other honourable mentions include a giant blow-up Grinch outside a property along The Lindens in Aylesford.

The Dr Seuss character is approximately 16.5ft tall and is part of a quirky display by Lewis Sullivan.

Jane Darby came across a multi-coloured snow-covered home, with cute penguins and snowman characters in Thong Lane, Gravesend.

She said: “This house has always gone out of its way for all the children, giving them a chance to deliver a letter to Santa, sometimes even hand-delivering replies in time for Christmas.”

Lewis Feekings, from Bapchild in Sittingbourne, shared an interactive display he spotted on a front lawn in Ashtead Drive.

He said: “Sleigh open for photos, a chance to win some amazing prizes at the raffle, a lucky dip for the children and hot drinks for the adults.

“Official letters to Santa post box with replies!

“All for a great cause to raise money for a defibrillator to be installed at Bapchild village hall.”

Do you know of any other Christmas displays? Comment below so others know where else to visit.