Christmas Day is a time for family, fun and that all-important dinner.
But while we all love to dig into the turkey (or veggie alternative) and pull some crackers, making such a big meal for everyone can take a lot of effort – not to mention all that washing up.
So we’ve put together the 12 Days of Christmas Dinners - featuring a dozen of the best places to have a proper Crimbo feast. People are advised to book early to avoid disappointment, as places will sell out fast.
5. The Red Lion - Water End
Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End, HP1 3BD. Christmas Day lunch from £95 per person. Visit www.redlionwaterend.co.uk/christmas-day Photo: Google Maps
6. The Crabtree - Hemel Hempstead
2 Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK, HP2 4HG. Christmas Day menu £51.95. Visit www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/the-crabtree-hemel-hempstead/christmas/christmas-day-menu#/ Photo: Google Maps
7. Akeman - Tring
9 Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AA. Christmas Day lunch from £95 per person. Visit www.theakeman.co.uk/christmas-day Photo: Google Maps
8. Pendley Manor - Tring
Cow Lane, Tring HP23 5QY. Christmas Day lunch from £135 per person. Visit www.pendley-manor.co.uk/christmas-2022/christmas-day-lunch/ Photo: Google Maps