Two-thirds of Brits (65%) love planning journeys out to see some Christmas lights – with shows round London, Yorkshire, and the well-known Blackpool Illuminations, rating as a few of their festive favourites.
The shiny lights of London topped an inventory of the 23 favorite UK Christmas outings – with these at Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Oxford Street, and Covent Garden, rated as among the finest.
But outdoors of the capital, Chatsworth House in Derbyshire additionally ranked extremely for its dazzling Yuletide shows, as did the Illuminate Light Up Festival in Yorkshire.
And relating to Christmas markets, these in Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, and at Winchester Cathedral, have been named among the many finest.
A visit to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, and admiring the decked-out store fronts of London department shops similar to Harrods, Liberty, and Selfridges, rounded out the highest three Christmas experiences across the UK.
But elsewhere, Cornwall’s winter stroll by means of Tramway Trail, assembly Santa’s reindeer in Richmond Park, Surrey, and the Candlelit Christmas at Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, additionally featured.
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The survey of two,000 adults was commissioned by Samsung to launch the Galaxy S23 FE. And ambassador Fearne Cotton mentioned: “There is so much beauty to be discovered in the UK over the festive season.
“But as joyful as this time of year can be, it’s also overwhelming – particularly when it comes to planning days out. So, I’m pleased to be spotlighting some of the nation’s best places to visit this Christmas.
“One of the best bits of Christmas for me is getting wrapped up, gathering my loved ones, and heading out for a winter stroll. My family’s favourite place is Richmond Park, as spotting the deer always gets us in the spirit.”
It additionally emerged that 98% are in search of worth for cash when planning their festive journeys, whereas for 31%, the picture and video moments are among the many finest bits a couple of Christmas outing.
Annika Bizon, from Samsung UK, added: “Christmas is a time for joy and connection, so it’s unsurprising that people want to capture their best moments.
“For those who thrive on capturing the best holiday snap, we’re delighted to do justice to those special experiences and picture memories that will last a lifetime.”
TOP 23 CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCES, ACCORDING TO BRITS:
- Christmas lights on Carnaby Street, Regent Street, and Oxford Street, in London
- Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, London
- Visiting festive storefronts round London, similar to Selfridges, Harrods, and Liberty
- Covent Garden Christmas lights, London
- Edinburgh Christmas markets
- Blackpool Illuminations
- Manchester Christmas markets
- Festive leisure at Trafalgar Square, London
- Carol providers at St Paul’s Cathedral, London
- Christmas concert events at York Minster
- Christmas shows at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
- Christmas markets at Winchester Cathedral
- Ice skating at Somerset House, London
- Illuminate Light Up Festival, in Yorkshire
- Exploring Haworth Village, in West Yorkshire
- Leeds Christmas markets
- Ice skating at Glide, Battersea Power Station, London
- Meeting Santa’s reindeer in Richmond Park, Surrey
- Winter stroll by means of Tramway Trail, Cornwall
- Cardiff Christmas meals markets
- Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival
- The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
- Gloucester Cathedral’s Christmas Experience at Night