Wallace & Gromit crisps coming to supermarkets for Christmas

Wallace & Gromit fans are in for a treat this Christmas, as a popular crisp flavour inspired by the much-loved animated duo is coming back to UK supermarkets.

Christmas might still be a couple of months away, but supermarkets are already getting into the festive spirit, with shelves gradually filling up with seasonal chocolates, biscuits and snacks.

This ridiculously cute addition is one for the cheese lovers.

British crisp brand Tyrrells has teamed up with animation studio Aardman to bring back its limited-edition Wensleydale & Cranberry crisps, complete with Wallace & Gromit packaging.

The flavour takes inspiration from Wallace's famous love of Wensleydale cheese, combining its creamy, savoury taste with the sweetness of cranberry.

Essentially, it's a Christmas cheeseboard in crisp form.

If you're already planning your festive snacks, you won't have to wait until December to get your hands on a bag.

Wallace would approve of the Wensleydale and Cranberry combo (Tyrrells)

The crisps have already started arriving in UK supermarkets, with Waitrose and Morrisons among the first retailers to stock them.

According to The Sun, the 135g sharing bags first landed in Waitrose on 21 September, before making their way to Morrisons on 12 October.

They'll also be available at Co-op from 9 November, followed by Tesco on 30 November.

A packet will set you back £2.75, although prices may vary between stores.

Tyrrells first launched the Wensleydale & Cranberry crisps in partnership with Aardman back in 2024, when Wallace & Gromit returned to screens in Vengeance Most Fowl.

Now, two years later, the collaboration is making a comeback for Christmas 2026.

For anyone who grew up watching Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit getting themselves into trouble, the choice of flavour probably won't come as much of a surprise.

The cheese-loving inventor has been obsessed with Wensleydale since the pair first appeared in A Grand Day Out in 1989, when they famously travelled to the moon in search of cheese.

Since then, the Yorkshire cheese has become almost as recognisable a part of Wallace's character as his knitted tank tops and unusual inventions.

The limited edition crisps combine Wensleydale and Cranberry (Getty Stock)

With Wensleydale and cranberry already a popular combination on Christmas cheeseboards, it's not difficult to see why Tyrrells decided to bring the flavour back.

Speaking about the return, Eddie Commons, brand manager at Tyrrells, said: "We are delighted to be bringing back Tyrrells Wensleydale & Cranberry crisps in partnership with Wallace & Gromit."

He added: "We can't wait for everyone to get their hands on these crisps, they really are Tyrrellbly Tyrrellbly tasty!"

The crisps themselves are hand-cooked and combine the familiar crunch of Tyrrells potato crisps with a sweet and savoury seasoning.

According to the product listing at Morrisons, they're also gluten-free, suitable for vegetarians and made without artificial flavours, colours or MSG.

Of course, cheese and cranberry might not be everyone's first choice when it comes to crisps, especially if you're more accustomed to a packet of ready salted or cheese and onion.

But with Christmas food getting more adventurous every year, there's clearly room for something a little different.

The Wallace & Gromit packaging should make them easy enough to spot during the weekly shop.

Whether you're putting together a Christmas buffet, having friends over or settling down for a festive film marathon, the returning flavour could be worth a try.

Cracking cheese, Gromit!