Farmer builds festive exhibition in memory of his father

The tractor is covered in more than 11,000 lights (Photo: Andrew Wilkinson)
The tractor is covered in more than 11,000 lights (Photo: Andrew Wilkinson)

A farmer has built an incredibly festive exhibition featuring more than 11,000 LED lights outside his own home, in the shape of a tractor and the Union Jack.

East Yorkshire farmer Andrew Wilkinson spent four months creating the spectacle. The 32-year-old, from Hayton, built the life-size replica of a John Deere 6820 in memory of his father David, who was also a farmer.

Unfortunately, he died of cancer 11 years ago. The creation of the festive display hopes to attract funds that will go to Cancer Research UK.

Andrew said on a Facebook post: "When I under took the Christmas tractor idea last year, in my mind I was thinking this is the last new thing for the house regarding Christmas I am building.

"Little did I know the amazing amount attention it grabbed in short space of time and the unbelievable amount of support for raising money for such a worthy cause.

"I just want to say many thanks for your support last year helping to raise just over £3200 for Cancer Research UK. I also want to say Merry Christmas to all farmers out there past and present, especially my dad David Wilkinson who sadly passed away 11 years ago now.

"The plough I have replicated is modelled on the very plough he taught to me plough with."

Andrew has made a fundraising page where you can make a donation. All proceedings will go to Cancer Research UK.