The Best Festive Bits: From 'Lit' Beaches to Mistletoe Farms, These Are The UK's Top Yuletide Hot Spots

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11 Dec, 2023, 09:00 GMT

With over three quarters (87%) of Brits wishing for 2023 to be their best Christmas yet, Samsung Ambassador, Fearne Cotton spotlights the UK's festive best bits powered by the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd: After what's been nothing short of a challenging year, over three quarters (87%) of UK adults are wishing for this Christmas to be their best one yet.

Whilst there's an endless list of things to enjoy over the holiday season – one of the most-loved outings is seeing local landmarks transform into festive wonderlands. This comes as this year, 98% of Brits are seeking value for money when planning festive outings.

The UK’s top Christmas experiences (as voted for by the British public):

1. Christmas lights on Carnaby Street, Regent Street and Oxford Street, London

2. Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, London

3. Visiting festive storefronts in London, including Selfridges, Harrods & Liberty

4. Covent Garden Christmas lights, London

5. Christmas market in Edinburgh

6. Blackpool Illuminations

7. Christmas markets in Manchester

8. Festive entertainment at Trafalgar Square, London

9. Carol services at St Paul's Cathedral, London

10. Christmas concerts at York Minster

11. Christmas displays at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

12. Christmas market at Winchester Cathedral

13. Ice Skating at Somerset House, London

14. Illumine Light Up Festival in Yorkshire

15. Exploring Haworth Village, West Yorkshire

16. Leeds Christmas Market, Leeds

17. Ice Skating at Glide, Battersea Power Station in London

18. Meet Santa’s Reindeer in Richmond Park, Surrey

19. Winter walk through Tramway Trail, Cornwall

20. Cardiff Christmas Food Market, Cardiff

21. Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival

22. The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, Worcester

23.  Gloucester Cathedral’s Christmas Experience at Night, Gloucester

Samsung Ambassador, Fearne Cotton comments: "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. I'm pleased to be spotlighting some of the nation's best places to visit this Christmas, and there's no better smartphone than the Galaxy S23 FE. I love anything to do with Christmas lights and the Nightography feature captures them so beautifully every time."

And capturing memories of these magical experiences is now easier than ever with the new Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung's latest and most affordable flagship (with pricing from £599[1]). Its epic camera capabilities will do every festive outing real justice.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the ultimate smartphone for Christmas and beyond:

  • Good value for money with all the best smartphone features combined into one affordable device
  • An epic camera to expertly snap every memory - from day to night
  • Long-lasting battery to power users through the festivities
  • Slick gaming capabilities to entertain on-the-go (journey time = sorted)
  • Overall, the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond
  • Shoppers can Claim £294 worth of rewards, including a free pair of Buds FE and £100 cashback upon purchasing – T&Cs apply[2]

Memories come to life on the Galaxy S23 FE, with its pro-grade camera features to help users snap the ultimate Christmas content. See sharp details from day to night with a 50MP high-resolution lens, 3X optical zoom and Nightography, which lets you take clear shots in lifelike colours. It also boasts long-lasting battery, so outing goers needn't worry about running out of juice mid the festive market.

What's more, the device's powerful processor enables epic on-the-go gaming and streaming, so it doubles up as the perfect travel companion. For the optimum pairing and an outstanding listening experience for just £991, users can couple with Galaxy Buds FE for rich sound quality with up to 8.5 hours of playback, the perfect stocking filler.

To find out more about the Samsung Galaxy FE devices, see here.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is only available in purple at Samsung.com and Currys.