Kickstart your Christmas countdown the right way with one of these awesome advent calendars 🦌
Sick of those naff supermarket advent calendars that don't leave much to the imagination?
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These calendars will have you leaping out of bed each cold December morning, ready to rip open the door and marvel at what's inside.
The Best Advent Calendars of 2026
Check into Hotel Beneville this Christmas holidays with the ultimate beauty advent calendar. Behind every door, there's bestselling beauty, iconic favourites, and a few additional surprises waiting to be unwrapped.
£149 from benefitcosmetics.com
That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar
Gin-gle all the way with this gin-filled advent calendar from Drinks by the Dram and That Boutique-y Gin Company. Behind each door is a different 30ml wax-sealed gin, expertly selected by the specialists at That Boutique-y gang.If you have a gin lover in your life, and want to impress them, this would make an excellent early Christmas present.
£59.95 from masterofmalt.com
Whimsical Christmas Cookie Advent Calendar
These Christmas-themed cookies are (almost) too adorable to eat! Behind each little door, you'll discover a hand-iced, buttery soft vanilla cookie, adorned with a charming festive royal icing design. From Christmas trees to crackers and even the cutest little penguin, the joy of uncovering each treat is part of the Christmas magic.
£58 from bakedbysteph.co.uk
Build your dream stack, one door at a time. Featuring cosmic details and shimmering the A&M advent calendars are packed with exclusives. Worth a whopping £870, you won't see deals like this anywhere else. Pre-order your Advent Calendar for the chance to win 1 of 5 £500 golden tickets hidden inside. Available in both gold and silver and as 12 or 24 doors (£795).
£395 from astridandmiyu.com
This crystal advent calendar contains eleven natural crystal tumbled stones, followed by a polished crystal moon, star or heart on day twelve. Each compartment includes the name of the crystal inside, so the stones can be identified as they are opened.
£35 from novalore.co.uk
29½ High Street Advent Calendar
Countdown to the big day, the Lush way, with 25 bath treats - each themed around the festivities. Expect to smell great and feel great on the run up to Christmas with a different bath bomb or bubble bar behind each door.
£135 from lush.com
Bring the flavours of America to your home with this American bourbon and whiskey discovery advent calendar. Whether you're already an aficionado when it comes to whiskey from the USA, or you want to treat your taste buds to a new adventure, there are 25 different 30ml wax-sealed samples to uncover.
£134.95 from masterofmalt.com
Keep your home smelling fabulous all December long with this festively fragrant advent calendar. Featuring 24 scented tea light candles, plus a glass holder to put them in, there's a new scent to enjoy each day.
£29.50 from funkyhampers.com
Numberblocks MathLink Cubes Advent Calendar
Make the Christmas countdown educational with this fun calendar designed for teaching little ones their numbers. Designed for children aged 3+, they can build, play and learn with Numberblocks MathLink® Cubes as they discover 24 festive-themed surprises behind 24 tear-to-open doors.
£24.95 from learningresources.co.uk
Each day on the countdown to Christmas, you can discover Dose oil capsules for your hair, scalp, face and body. What's more, this calendar finishes with a full-size, limited-edition Dose 1.0 Hair Oil behind the final door on Christmas Day, meaning you can have luscious locks well into the new year.
£35 from rehabyourhair.com
Add a flavoursome twist to your Christmas countdown with the Spiced Rum Advent Calendar. This calendar has adventurous spiced rum fans covered with 25 30ml wax-sealed samples, sourced from some of the most masterful producers worldwide.
£74.95 from masterofmalt.com
Love a surprise? Let Cartilage Cartel decide your next jewellery stack for you. Simply choose from gold, silver or mixed and let them do the rest. Behind each door is a mix of piercing jewellery and earrings, adding a little more sparkle to your Christmas.
£150 from cartilagecartel.com
Whether you're flowing through a yoga class, squeezing in a Pilates session, stretching after a run or simply taking a few moments to unwind, this advent calendar will be right up your street. It contains three pairs of socks (two of the pairs are grip socks), healthy snacks, self care treats, recovery products, accessories and a few surprises along the way...
£44 from bimbleandbolt.com
Get ready for 25 days of beauty surprises, dreamy moments and a festive experience you’ll want to relive every year. Behind each door is a little something to level up your beauty routine and keep the magic going all December long. Pre-order now for delivery in early November.
£250 from plouise.co.uk
Enjoy a tipple on the countdown to Christmas. Each of the 12 boxes reveals a hand-selected cocktail, carefully curated to take you on a festive flavour journey. Every drink is freshly prepared for the perfect bar-quality experience at home. Family-run and proudly award-winning, Letterbox Cocktails bring together quality, care and creativity in every box.
£79.95 from letterbox-cocktails.com
Back by popular demand following the huge success of last year’s Beautifect Escape, the luxury calendar is back, bringing you 10 full-size Beautifect favourites to discover as you count down to Christmas.
£175 from beautifect.com
Give the gift of a gorgeous smile with this teeth whitening advent calendar from IcyBear Dental. Every door brings something new to love, from fresh breath essentials to whitening must-haves. By the time you open the final door, you'll have a full routine and a brighter smile to show for it.
£74.99 from icybeardental.com
Give the gift of good health with this collagen advent calendar. Nourish your skin, cartilage and bones from within with high strength, great-tasting collagen sachets that are quick and easy to incorporate into your day.
£59.99 from zooki.com
Count down to Christmas with the Siren Craft Beer Advent Calendar where, behind every door, you'll discover brewery-fresh craft beer. This year's calendar includes exclusive beers, festive favourites and limited-edition brews, plus a festive tasting glass and a bonus 25th door.
£95 from sirencraftbrew.com
Make your breakfasts this December extra special with this festive Advent Calendar containing 23 mini jars of Bonne Maman conserves and spreads including exclusive seasonal flavours (not usually available in the UK!) alongside Bonne Maman's award-winning Hazelnut Chocolate Spread and indulgent Salted Butter Caramel Spread.
£33 (inc. delivery) from bonnemaman.co.uk
Celebrate 25 days of Christmas with Tatti Lashes' advent calendar worth £199.95! Inside, you’ll uncover 25 of the brand's most-loved, full-sized products, making it the ideal gift for yourself or the lash-lover in your life.
£94.95 from tattilashes.com
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