The Best Christmas Crackers

Nothing encapsulates the jollity of the festive period quite like Christmas crackers: the silly hats, often sillier jokes and the keepsakes hidden inside. Here we round-up the most luxurious, stylish and fun.

The best Christmas crackers

Nothing encapsulates the jollity of the festive period quite like Christmas crackers: the silly hats, often sillier jokes and the keepsakes hidden inside. Here, The Field rounds up the most luxurious, stylish and fun. (Read our piece on the history of Christmas crackers.)

Been invited to a house party this Christmas and wondering what to bring? Here are some ideas for the perfect Christmas guest.

ANNABEL JAMES PHEASANT CRACKERS
£38.95 for a box of six

These eco-friendly Christmas crackers are 100% plastic free and can be recycled. They feature a hand-tied red raffia bow and contain a paper hat, game and joke. Gifts inside include: wooden honey drizzler, nutmeg grater, cookie cutter, faux leather keyring, wooden comb, washi tape, wooden plant labels, metal slinky, a wooden yoyo and mini strawberry jam (Tiptree by Wilkin & Sons). The perfect addition to a Fieldy Christmas. For more information and to buy, click here.

FORTNUM & MASON CHRISTMAS TEA TIME CRACKERS
£200 for a box of six

Beautiful crackers featuring teatime gifts including; miniature caddies of Earl Grey and Royal Blend teas, essential tea accessories and biscuits. For more information and to buy, click here.

DAYLESFORD JOY & PEACE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
£46 for a box of six

In keeping with Daylesford’s commitment to sustainability these cracxkers are crafted from 100% recycled paper. Gifts include: British wildflower seeds, wooden dice, honey drizzler star and a mini grater.

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FOXDENTON GIN CHRISTMAS CRACKER SET
£ 24.05 for a box of six

Damson, spicy Christmas liqueur and sloe gin are among the treats in these crackers. Who wouldn’t want to find such a festive slug in their Christmas cracker? For more information and to buy, click here.

CLARIDGE’S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
£100 for a box of six

Bring a bit of five-star luxury to your Christmas table with these stylish art deco-style crackers. Gifts include: Claridge’s champagne stopper, mother of pearl caviar spoon, jigger, honey dipper, tea diffuser and a tea timer. The box and crackers are fully recyclable.

For more information and to buy, click here.

LAKELAND ‘MURDER MYSTERY’ CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
£19.99 for a box of six

These fun Christmas crackers contain a murder mystery party game. The set comes with character profiles, props, clue sheets and a solution envelope, so you can fully immerse yourselves in the game. For more information and to buy, click here.

NANCY & BETTY STUDIO PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE CRACKERS
£39.95 for a box of six

Extraordinarily pretty and fully recyclable crackers with some lovely keepsakes inside – a wooden honey drizzler, nutmeg grater, yoyo and cookie cutter to name just some. For more information and to buy, click here.

BISCUITEERS BOX OF CRACKERS
£30.25 for a box of five

The ultimate waste-free Christmas crackers? These delicious and beautifully iced cracker-shaped lemon biscuits are sure to be gobbled up in no time. For more information and to buy, click here.