Annual Big Christmas Survey from Park Christmas Savings Shows Top Celebs For Christmas

Alan Carr is the male celebrity Brits most want at their Christmas dinner table, after his knockout win on BBC’s Celebrity Traitors turned him into the nation’s favourite festive entertainer.

A new poll of 5,000 UK households for the annual Big Christmas Survey 2025 from Park Christmas Savings shows the comedian has soared to the top of the male rankings, beating actors, sports stars and national treasures.

Respondents said Alan, 49, would bring “proper belly laughs”, “cackling chaos”, and “the best dinner-table stories in showbiz”. Many credited his Traitors victory as the moment they “fell in love with him all over again”.

But while Alan is the men’s champion, Stacey Solomon, who last year's poll, remains the queen of Christmas and No.1 dream female celebrity guest, with women praising her “relatable warmth”, “family-first vibes” and “creative Christmas sparkle”.

Stacey topped the poll of female choices — followed closely by Alison Hammond and Catherine, Princess of Wales — cementing her position as Britain’s festive sweetheart.

Despite the fun of imagining celebrity guests, thousands of the open-text responses told a deeper story: most women said they’d choose their family above anyone famous, with many saying they longed for “one more Christmas” with parents or grandparents they’ve lost.

The findings come from family budgeting experts Park’s ‘Big Christmas Survey 2025’, a nationwide study of festive spending, saving habits and lifestyle trends that reveals how Britain really prepares for Christmas.

Katherine Scott, Director of Marketing, Park Christmas Savings, told That's Christmas 365: “Alan Carr has had an incredible year and his win on Celebrity Traitors has clearly captured the nation’s hearts,  people see him as the ultimate entertainer to share some festive fun and Christmas crackers. Super-mum Stacey Solomon continues to be Britain’s festive favourite for her warmth and positivity.”

She added: “But what touched us most is that above any celebrity, voters overwhelmingly said they’d choose their family as dream guests. It reminds us what Christmas is really about – making happy memories with loved ones.”  

Top Male Celebrity Guests:-

Alan Carr – Fresh off his Celebrity Traitors win; “flowing festive booze, guaranteed laughs and stories”

Sir David Beckham – Warm, gentle, family man vibes

Sir David Attenborough – The dream dinner-table storyteller

Ant & Dec – Double the chaos, double the fun

Gary Barlow – Christmas crooner potential

Top Female Celebrity Guests:-

Stacey Solomon – The UK’s No.1 dream Christmas guest

Alison Hammond – “Brings the joy and the best laugh”

Catherine, Princess of Wales – Admired for her strength and dignity

Mary Berry – Baking royalty

Adele – "Funny, warm, naughty sense of humour" and "best guest for Christmas karaoke."

Park’s ‘Big Christmas Survey 2025’ surveyed over 5,000 UK households (November 2025) - the survey is an annual nationwide study of festive spending, saving habits and lifestyle trends that reveals how Britain really prepares for Christmas.

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Winter Wonderland celebrates its 5th year with a magical new Ice Rink

The UKs spectacular winter event returns to Hyde Park for the 5th year running with FREE admission and even more entertainment and new attractions. Friday 18th November 2011 to Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 10am to 10pm every day (on 18th November 2011 only - opens at 5pm)

Since its launch in 2007, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has attracted a staggering 8 million visitors, it's firmly becoming the Capital’s most popular and dazzling winter event, offering the best Christmas day out. With beautifully decorated attractions set out across 20 acres of historic parkland, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland provides festive fun over seven whole weeks in the heart of London. 

Celebrity fans including Prince Harry, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer & Matthew Vaughn, Chris Martin, Tom Cruise, Liam Gallagher, Louise & Jamie Redknapp, Alexandra Burke, Fearne Cotton and Liz Hurley have all been spotted enjoying Winter Wonderland’s festivities.

At night the ice rink will be transformed, as suspended above the rink will be 108,000 pea-lights illuminating the ice, creating a magical atmosphere for skaters. With 1000 skates available for hire, PWR Events are expecting 120,000 skaters to take to the new ice rink over the seven week run. 

Other favourite attractions making a welcome return include the iconic Giant Observation Wheel and the beautiful Angels Christmas Market. The Market will feature over one hundred wooden chalets offering unusual and handmade gifts, including ceramics, candles, glass-work, jewellery, clothing and beauty products.

A number of stalls will also feature traditional Christmas items such as wooden toys, nativity scenes and decorations. Last year Father Christmas handed out over 50,000 presents to well behaved children in Santa Land, and he will make a welcome return this year as an ever popular free attraction.

                                                                                                                    

The UK’s favourite circus, Zippos Circus also returns to Winter Wonderland for a third season, with two completely new shows – a daytime show for all the family, Zippos Christmas Circus and an evening show for older thrill seekers, Zippos Cirque Extreme.

Zippos Christmas Circus explores how Christmas is celebrated around the world, with outstanding circus acts and even Father Christmas! At under an hour in length this bite size show is perfect for family audiences.

For thrill seekers everywhere, Cirque Extreme is a jaw dropping, daredevil show which combines some of the most thrilling and dangerous acts the world of circus has to offer.  

Top of the bill is the Motorbike Globe of Death, a beyond-thrilling spectacle starring three extraordinary Brazilians riding together at up to 60mph in an unbelievably small steel globe.  Also on show will be death defying antics on the Adrenaline Wheel and Swinging Trapeze, reckless fire juggling and acrobatic Break Dancing. 

This year, there will be even more bars, cafes, restaurants and eateries. Highlights include the new Carousel Bar, which rotates gently whilst you sip your mulled wine and the Bavarian Village where you’ll find Bratwurst, bars and live music, which has become a popular hot spot for the after work crowd. In addition, there will also be the authentic Spiegel Saloon situated within a stunning ballroom, with its cosy booths, tables and chairs and cabaret acts you can shut out the crisp winter air whist enjoying a fantastic range of warming meals.

There will also be three new and exhilarating thrill rides in the Alpine Adventure area alongside the ever popular Power Tower, Christmas Coaster, Avalanche and Ski Jump Swing as well as more traditional rides and games throughout Winter Wonderland.

With 500,000 Bratwursts on order and 330,000 cups of mulled wine ready to be served, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is set to be a fantastic day out for everyone, so be sure to book your tickets early and make Winter Wonderland part of your Christmas tradition.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Ice Rink, Giant Observation Wheel & Live Big Top shows: Cirque Extreme and Zippo’s Christmas Circus.

Dates:                    Friday 18th November 2011 – Tuesday 3rd January 2012 (closed Christmas day)

Times:                    10am – 10pm daily (except 18th November – opens from 5pm)

Entry:                     Winter Wonderland is FREE to enter, there is no admission fee

Online:                   www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Box office:             0844 858 6755 (See Tickets) / 0844 847 1771 (Ticketmaster)