Next stores all across Britain are leading the Christmas season with hundreds of festive gifts, decorations and brands lining store shelves.

This year the retailer is promising "inspirational" trinkets, lights and Christmas trees for every house and every budget.

Next said: "Love Christmas? Begin the festive countdown with our newest homeware pieces for 2017.

"Already planning your festive colour scheme or dining table theme? Deck your halls with beautifully made decorations, festive fragrance and lovely lighting. 

"Not forgetting that important Christmas dining spread! Come back soon to explore our full collections to adorn your home this December."

When is your local Next store open this festive season?

Christmas opening times will vary between stores, but shoppers can expect all branches to be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

But the good news is that the famous Next Boxing Day Sale will kick off at 6am online, before stores open up for customers between 9.30am and 6pm.

Next advises customers find their local opening times over Christmas using the official Next store locator.

Meanwhile shoppers who are avoiding the high street festive rush will need to get their online orders in before December 22.

The Next Christmas Guarantee aims to deliver all online purchases made between December 1 and December 22.

Next said: "We want to help make your Christmas stress-free, so we’ve introduced our Christmas Guarantee. 

"We’re confident that if we promise to deliver your items to you before Christmas, then we will.

"The Guarantee applies to items ordered 1st – 22nd December 2017 where a delivery date of up to and including 23rd December 2017 is given.

"Your delivery date will be given to you in your order confirmation email."

If any of your items miss the deadline or are late, you could be eligible for a delivery refund or a compensation gift card. Read the terms of the deal here.