You have to agree, no one’s a bigger celebrity than our lovable round-bellied, white-bearded St Nicholas. Which is probably why these celebs who couldn’t wait to get cosy with Santa.

1. Matt Smith

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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2. Harriet Scott and her daughter

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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3. Lizzie Cundy

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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4. Anneka Rice

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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5. Jo Whiley and her family

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
(Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

6. Tamara Beckwith and her daughter

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
(Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

7. Jo Wood

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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8. Kara Tointon

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
(Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

9. Brendan Cole and wife Zoe Hobbs (Santa was on his tea break)

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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10. Henry Conway (Santa still at tea break!)

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
(Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

11. Tom Daley (Santa came back quickly when he heard the Olympic swimmer was attending)

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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12. Brian Friedman and partner

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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13. Helena Bonham Carter

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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14. Brix Smith

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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15. Tara Palmer Tompkinson

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
(Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)

16. Rachel Riley

Celebrities at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London.
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