There is very little that doesn’t get put into an Advent calendar. From rubber ducks to socks, food and drink to jewellery and skin care, you name it, you can get it. We’ve put together a few of our favourites for 2026, from the luxurious to the more affordable, that will be great for sharing, pampering and having a little fun. Gift them to someone who will love them, and you might just win a few brownie points, too.
The 12 Great Drams of Christmas 2026 Limited Edition Advent gift pack
£55
If you’re a whisky lover who enjoys trying something a little different during the Christmas season, this might be the pack for you. It’s more of a gift pack than an Advent calendar, but the 12 wee drams work for either purpose.
The Great Drams gift set contains 12 miniature single-measure whiskies. When the website labels this as having “no fancy packaging”, it really isn’t kidding. What drops through your door is a brown box containing the 12 miniatures, and that really is it.
The downside is that there’s no information about any of the whiskies, so you’ve no idea what to expect from each dram. For more experienced whisky buffs, that’s perhaps part of the charm, as they get to test their palate and their whisky prowess. For whisky novices, a few tasting notes might be a helpful addition.
Nevertheless, with twelve different drams to enjoy during Advent, it’ll definitely be a very merry Christmas.
Jo Malone Kist Advent Calendar
£375
For those who want to start Christmas in opulent style, this year’s Jo Malone Advent calendar will certainly get the ball rolling. Styled in line with its Tartan Tales theme, the beautiful chest case opens to reveal a layer of twelve tiny tartan stockings, each filled with a miniature scent, lotion or cream. The rest are split across two drawers: the first contains six filled crackers, and the second holds seven different-shaped boxes filled with goodies.
With twenty-five numbered surprises in total, from candles and bath and body treats to full-sized products and scents, Jo Malone fans will savour every day, enjoying old favourites and possibly finding some new favourites, too.
It’s big, bursting with scented goodness and is always in demand, so if you want to get your hands on one this year, head to the website now.
Whittards Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar
£80
Snuggling up in front of a Christmas movie with your favourite person and a cup of steaming hot chocolate is surely one of the best things about the build-up to Christmas. Whittards Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar is a great way to count down to the big day while indulging.
This gorgeous Advent calendar opens to reveal 24 numbered drawers, each containing two sachets of rich, gloriously flavoured hot chocolate, making it perfect for sharing (but only if you want to…).
Inside the drawers are 12 different flavours, ranging from traditional options like luxury hot chocolate and white hot chocolate to more contemporary flavours like sticky toffee pudding and raspberry ripple.
Each sachet, once mixed with the hot milk of your choice, makes a creamy, delicious mugful. Perfect for a cold winter evening.
24 Days of Tea Snowglobe Advent Calendar from Adadgio Teas
£30
Calling all tea lovers – this has to be your calendar of choice this Advent season. Behind each door is a packet containing enough loose-leaf tea to make a large, steaming mug every day until Christmas.
There are 24 different types to try, with intriguing names like Reindeer Fuel, Sugar Plum Fairy and Yuletide Toddy, to name just a few, making it a flavour-filled journey through December.
Whether you’re treating yourself or a loved one, this fun flavoured tea Advent calendar will raise plenty of smiles this Advent season.
Bluey Awesome Advent Book Bundle
£25
If you’re looking for a countdown to Christmas for little ones, then this Advent collection of Bluey books is an excellent choice. It includes 24 mini books, spread across the front and back of the fold-out calendar, each featuring an exciting adventure with the Heeler family. There’s even a special Christmas Eve story to help them drift off before Father Christmas arrives.
This story collection is perfect for reading together with your little ones, or for supporting their personal reading journeys during Advent and beyond. For younger children, you could recycle the Advent calendar and pop them back behind the doors ready to enjoy again next Christmas.
Baci Chocolates Advent Calendar
£25
What could be more thoughtful to give as an Advent gift for a loved one than a calendar that comes with a little kiss every day? Baci – which means kisses in Italian – each contain a little love note inside the wrapper. Legend has it that this is in homage to Luisa Spagnoli (inventor of the original Baci chocolate) and Giovanni Buitoni (one of the company’s founders), who had a clandestine affair and communicated through concealed notes in the chocolates.
Whatever the reason, it makes Baci a lovely, thoughtful Advent calendar to gift or share this Advent season. With five different varieties of Baci behind the 24 numbered doors, you can discover which is your favourite.
Nordic Beauty Calendar from Lumene Finland
£99.50
At first glance, this beauty and skincare Advent calendar by Lumene Finland might not seem overtly festive, but once you open the doors, the beautiful scene inside, with its snow-topped spruce firs and winter berries, takes you right back to that winter wonderland feeling.
The scene is made up of 24 stunningly decorated numbered boxes, each containing skincare products or makeup from the brand’s wide range. There are even a couple of limited-edition shades included, so check the back of the boxes as you open them.
With eye gel creams, gel masks, serums and moisturisers, your skin will be glowing and radiant all season long. Many of them are sample sizes, so they are great to drop into your bag as you head out, so you can stay moisturised and plumped all evening during party season. Your makeup will look impeccable too, with liquid blush, lip glow oil balm and a setting spray in there, too.
This fabulous-looking calendar is a great buy for you, or as a gift, and with 24 different products for under £100, it’s a great way to try out new products.
Happi Triple Flavour plastic-free Advent calendar
£15
For those choosing a plant-based diet, finding a good vegan-friendly Advent calendar has got a lot easier. Happi is a vegan, sustainable brand which offers a glorious-tasting, simple three-flavoured oat milk chocolate Advent calendar option.
With either a salted caramel, plain milk or orange individually wrapped chocolate square behind each of the 24 doors, you’ll have a tasty treat every day of Advent. Once you’ve enjoyed all of the chocolates (hopefully making them last until the 24th of December…), all of the packaging is fully recyclable, so you’re doing your bit for the environment from start to finish.
Cox & Co Farm to Bar Cacao chocolate Advent Calendar
£15.50
Not all chocolate Advent calendars are designed for the kids. Cox & Co single-origin farm-to-bar cacao Advent calendar has a wonderful, joyful but grown-up feel that will make you smile this Advent season.
The 24 doors hide individually wrapped 60% single-origin Colombian cacao squares that are rich, indulgent, and vegan-friendly. Inside the cover of the calendar (which is fully recyclable) is a gorgeous sketch of an old-style Father Christmas that gives great retro vibes and perfectly matches the sketch-style outer cover. It’s stylish and environmentally conscious, and the chocolate is delicious, too.
25 Days Bake House Mini Advent Calendar from The Beauty Crop
£55
If you’re looking for a fun beauty Advent calendar but you’re working on a tighter budget this year, then the 25 Days Bake House Mini Advent calendar is a great balance between products and pocket.
This little box of goodies is a great option for beauty fans and teens wanting to build up their makeup bag. The range of miniature items is excellent for trying out fun new colours or styles. From mini eyeshadow palettes and sparkle mascara to setting sprays and mini makeup sponges, they’ll have their festive party look all sorted by the Big Day.
Want something a touch bigger and even more glam? There’s a full-sized version
available, too.
12 Days of Flowers Limited Edition Advent calendar from She Grows Veg
£35
For the more green-fingered Advent lovers out there, this option will not only brighten the Advent season, but also bring joy during the spring and summer months.
An understated reusable cotton drawstring bag contains 12 numbered, compostable envelopes, each containing a pack of seeds for different flower varieties. Whether you grow them to cut and bring into your home, or to add splashes of colour to your borders, pots or patio tubs, this eco-friendly Advent option is perfect for enjoying or sharing with loved ones.
You never know; you might even pass the gardening bug on to the next generation, all thanks to an Advent calendar.
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