Kickstart your Christmas countdown the right way with one of these awesome advent calendars 🎅
Fed up 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.
I've covered everything from cookies, cheese and artisan chocolates, to beauty, brews and booze. There's even something for our four-legged friends too, because we all deserve a little bit of extra joy in the run-up to Christmas.
The Best Advent Calendars of 2025
Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar
Pop the kettle on...its time for the return of Bird & Blend's Tea Advent Calendar. This popular calendar has sold out every year since its release in 2016. Every day, open one of the 24 cubes and find two tea bags behind each door, bursting with a taste sensation of bestselling flavours. This calendar contains 48 tea bags in total, making it perfect for sharing.
£39.50 from birdandblendtea.com
Looking for a luxurious countdown to Christmas? Crafted for connoisseurs of fine fragrance, this limited-edition calendar offers a journey of daily discovery through Memoize London’s portfolio of exquisite scents.
£325 from memoizeperfume.com
Let it dough this holiday season! Behind every door is a soft, chewy cookie dough wrapped around creamy artisan gelato, finished with a dusting of cookie crumb. With 12 unique festive flavours to discover, from indulgent Chocolate Truffle to festive White Chocolate Snowball, it’s a one-of-a-kind advent calendar that delivers a daily moment of sweet, frozen joy.
£13 from ocado.com
Count down to Christmas with a craft beer in hand. Featuring 2 of each of the brand's 12 flavours, including one that hasn't even been released yet, this box from indie brewer Seven Bro7hers sells out every single year. If you want to get your hands on it, be sure to order quickly.
£69.95 from sevenbro7hers.com
Benefit always bring the nostalgic vibes with their annual advent calendar theming, and this year is no different - they're taking us back to childhood Christmas mornings of playing retro games all day with this funky packaging. Inside the glam cube, you'll find 24 full-size, mini or fun-size best-selling cosmetic products.
£135 from benefitcosmetics.com
If you love nothing better than starting your day with toast and jam, this advent calendar of festive jams, chocolate spreads and caramels will be right up your street. This year, every advent calendar purchased from the Bonne Maman website will also receive a complimentary limited edition jar of the award-winning Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, embellished with a beautiful Christmas design.
£33 from bonnemaman.co.uk
Runners, rejoice! Packed with 24 carefully selected running treats, from energising snacks and hydration essentials to useful accessories, this year’s Bimble & Bolt advent calendar features the debut of the Soft Stepper running socks alongside a curated mix of products worth over £70. There’s also an optional Day 25 leggings upgrade
£42 from bimbleandbolt.com
Add even more festive decor to your home this holiday season with Anna Griffin's Paper Ornament calendar. Each of the 12 windows contain a range of beautifully illustrated paper ornaments, providing a modern take on traditional festive adornments.
£46 from annagriffin.com
Red Dragon x Winmau Darts Advent Calendar
This premium, dual-branded edition advent calendar brings together the best of Red Dragon and Winmau in one stunning black design, filled with products worth £195. Each drawer hides premium surprises, and in true festive spirit, 50 calendars contains a golden prize: a set of Gezzy Blue Originals with a 24k gold coating, created to mark 50 Years of Red Dragon.
£99.99 from reddragondarts.com
If you've not heard about the P.Louise advent calendars, where have you been hiding? This Stockport-based beauty brand always pushes the boat out when it comes to adorable on-brand packaging and theming, and this year's beauty advent calendar is bringing all those festive vibes home. With brand-new festive exclusive products, each box reveals a carefully curated treasure to elevate your beauty routine and make your countdown to Christmas extra special.
Looking for a more affordable alternative? The 12 Sleighs of Christmas Skincare Advent Calendar is less than half the price.
£250 from plouise.co.uk
Wake up and countdown to Christmas with a bold and brilliant brew to get you going. The Yawn Brew Coffee Advent Calendar features 24 days of freshly roasted, specialty coffee in your chosen grind. It's a great way to explore speciality coffees.
£39.99 from yawnbrew.com
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, plus you can personalise the cookie hidden behind the last door for FREE. Available in both vegan and non-vegan varieties. Pre-order now for delivery starting 11 November.
£59.95 from bakedbysteph.co.uk
What's better than 25 little chocolates hiding behind doors? How about 28 beauty, jewellery, accessory and lifestyle treats worth over £850? Hand-picked by GLAMOUR's beauty experts, this calendar features cult classics, trending must-haves, luxe accessories, and discovery brands across makeup, skincare, haircare, jewellery and more.
£165 from shopglamour.co.uk
What better way to get into the festive spirit than with a cheeky little tipple? Each door of this Laithwaites calendar reveals one of 23 different miniature bottles, including bestselling Cabalié red and Mussel Pot New Zealand Sauvignon. You also get a full-sized bottle of Prosecco to pop open on Christmas Eve. Plus, if you look in the roof, you’ll discover a free gift that’s the perfect match for your fizz.
£89.99 from laithwaites.co.uk
LUSH are encouraging their customers to spend time unwinding over the busy festive period with this year's big advent calendar. Count down to Christmas with 25 hand-selected vegan products to get into the Christmas spirit, including all-year-round favourites, new festive treats and ten exclusive products.
£205 from lush.com
Santa Paws is treating all the good little doggies to this gloriously moreish Pigs in Blankets Advent Calendar this Christmas. Behind each of the 24 doors are two smoky, succulent gourmet Pigs In Blankets treats, giving pooches the chance to indulge in festive flavours during the countdown to Christmas.
£9.99 from poochandmutt.co.uk
The Roly’s Fudge Advent Calendar features 25 windows full of the brand's deliciously moreish fudge, including flavours like Vanilla Clotted Cream, Sea Salt, Honeycomb, Chocolate, Salted Maple & Pecan, and their special Christmas Pudding Fudge. Using a classic West Country recipe, each fudge batch is cooked in small quantities using natural ingredients to create rich, crumbly fudge with a unique texture.
£60 from rolysfudge.co.uk
Make every day of December glamorous with this W7 advent calendar, packed with makeup must-haves and skincare treats. With products worth over £50, incuding full-size favourites and travel minis like eyeshadow, mascara and bronzer to lip products, setting spray and nourishing skincare, there's plenty of surprises to kit your makeup bag out with.
£19.95 from w7makeup.co.uk
If you prefer savoury over sweet, this cheese advent calendar will be right up your street. Packed with 24 different artisan British cheeses, this limited edition box arrives in two halves to ensure freshness (first 12 cheeses arriving on 28 November, second 12 on 12 December) fans. Each delivery is sent overnight by courier in chilled packaging, ensuring everything arrives fresh and festive. Only 40 advent calendars are available, so be sure to get your orders in quickly.
£120 from georgeandjoseph.co.uk
Make your home smell lovely and festive as you count down to Christmas with this 12-day soy wax melt advent calendar, filled with a hand-picked selection of Ralph's Orchard's best-selling seasonal and signature fragrances. It's perfect for those cosy evening in and taking a quiet moment to yourself during the holiday season.
£18 from ralphsorchard.com
Forget about those naff supermarket chocolate advent calendars, this right here is the real deal. Enjoy 24 days of indulgence as each door unveils a unique, handcrafted chocolate, lovingly made in small batches and each containing a different festive flavour, from Fig & Honey to Cinnamon Bunbon.
£40 from maisonduchocolate.co.uk
Those who cherish the art of beauty and thoughtful design will adore this high-end cosmetic countdown. Inside each drawer sits one of 10 full-size Beautifect products, waiting to be discovered one day at a time. Available to pre-order now for deliveries in November.
£195 from beautifect.com
Merry Woofmas! This dog advent calendar has 24 doors, each containing a daily treat for your pooch. It’s a great way to include your four-legged friend companion in the holiday festivities and make the festivities extra special. These natural, oven-baked Christmas dog treats help to keep their teeth clean, too.
£6 from pointerpetfoods.co.uk
Treat yourself or the jewellery-lover in your life something to look forward to as they count down the days to Christmas. Available in both silver and gold, this calendar contains best-sellers and four exclusive, never-before-seen pieces, with a total value of up to £350. Once the festive season is over, it transforms into a luxury keepsake jewellery box, perfect for storing your favourite pieces year-round.
£149 from bohomoon.com
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