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
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
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