Advertiser readers recommend where in Swindon to get the best Turkey for your Christmas Day feast this festive season.

Swindon Advertiser:

Andrew Hiscock Family Butchers was high on the recommendation list.

It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 7.30am to around 4pm, except for Saturday when it closes at 1pm.

Owner Suzanne Hiscock said: "Our Christmas order book opens in November and we take personal requests from our customers.

"Every customer that orders, leaves knowing their Christmas order will be ready for them to collect whenever they want.

"With so many local butchers closing down, it's good to push the ones who are left."

To find out more call 01793 770687.

Swindon Advertiser:

T H Burroughs was another popular choice with Sue Scarrott claiming her Christmas turkey last year was excellent.

Located on Hobley Drive in Stratton, the family butchers is open Tuesday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm.

However, if you're heading there to pick up your very own Christmas meat then you better be quick as the store will stop accepting Christmas orders on December 10.

Amongst the festive offerings, you can get free range turkeys, duck, goose and even scotch eggs and pork pies.

To find out more call 01793 823566.

Swindon Advertiser:

Joe Davies recommended Lydiard Turkeys for the perfect Christmas feast.

He said: “They provide free range turkeys which is always a bonus, and they’ve won some awards for it.

“Honestly, they make an exceptional turkey. Very succulent.

“It’s not Christmas Day without it.”

Located at The Turkey Shed on Hook Street, to order a turkey you will need to visit the online shop.

When it comes to picking up for Christmas bird, the shop gives two windows – Sunday December 22 and Monday December 23 between 10am and 6pm.

For more information call 01793 881215.

Swindon Advertiser:

Highworth and Swindon butchers Andrews Quality Meats was another recommendation from readers Anna Spooner and Linda Lee.

Located on the High Street in Highworth and Swindon, it is open Tuesday to Saturday from 7am to 5pm - except for Saturday when the shop closes at 1pm.

Along with supplying your Christmas turkey, the butcher will enter you into the free raffle with the top prize being a cash prize of £250.

It also provides food items such as sausage rolls and pies – perfect for a Boxing Day lunch.

For more information call 01793 762085.

Swindon Advertiser:

One recommendation was the Wood Street Foodhall.

Located on Wood Street in Old Town, it is open Tuesday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm.

Anne Gibson said: “They’re really friendly and they give really good advice on cooking the meats.

“They have a fishmongers in the shop too and provide useful information on what sauces go with what.

“And of course their meat tastes great.”

Owner Simon Rhodes says on its Facebook page: “We pride ourselves on our traditional values and fantastic tasting food.

“We work hard to ensure that customer service is second to none.”

For more information call 01793 762085.