Drivers along a well-used Sunderland road can't fail to notice the spectacularly spooky display greeting them from the corner of an adjacent cul-de-sac.

Resident Jan Prater has continued her tradition of putting on a delightfully ghoulish display just off Silksworth Lane ahead of Halloween.

And, as in previous years, she hopes everyone who enjoys it will show their appreciation by giving to Sunderland charity St Benedict's Hospice.

Megan Turnock, Community Fundraising Officer at St Benedict's Hospice, said: "Jan is supporting us through her fantastic Halloween display this year, and she has done in previous years as well.

"It's absolutely fantastic what she's got set up, and we're really grateful to have her support."

The carnival-themed display, in Cavalier Way, has already proved very popular as a video on the Sunderland Echo's Facebook and TikTok pages - and Jan hopes anyone who sees and enjoys it 'virtually' will still give something to the great local cause.

Jan notes that while people are very welcome to visit throughout the day, the display really comes to life once it gets dark.

The lights are generally on from dusk until around 9.30pm, with the animatronics running until around 8pm.

Jan adds: "We tend to switch those on when we know people are visiting, just to limit the noise for our neighbours."

As the display is set up on small private cul-de-sac with very limited non-resident parking, visitors are encouraged to park safely and considerately nearby and enjoy the short walk to the display.

Obviously people should park legally and considerately wherever they choose to leave their car.

Jan says: "Our neighbours have been absolutely amazing and incredibly supportive, and they deserve to be able to get in and out of their homes normally. We also need to make sure there is always enough access for emergency vehicles if needed.

"The other really important thing is safety. We’d ask visitors to enjoy the display from the boundary, not to touch any of the display or props, and not to walk onto the grass or up the steps.

"We’d particularly ask parents to make sure children don’t wander into or touch the display. There are a lot of electrical cables powering everything and they aren’t always visible, so this really is about keeping everyone safe.

"There is a selfie seat at the boundary, along with the cash donation box and QR code, so people can take photos and donate without needing to go into the display.

"On Halloween itself we’ll also be giving out popcorn throughout the day until around 8.30pm, where possible.

"We genuinely love people coming to see it and the response has been incredible. We just want everyone to have fun, stay safe and be considerate of the neighbours who’ve been so supportive, while hopefully raising as much money as we possibly can for St Benedict’s."

St Benedict's Hospice has a 14-bed inpatient unit, but also provides day service, counselling services, and patient transport.