I love exploring all the Advent calendars on offer in October and November, so I’m excited to share my favourites with you all again this year! Advent calendars have evolved far beyond the classic chocolate-filled ones—now you can find everything from beauty treats to gourmet snacks, premium teas, personalised gifts, and quirky surprises.
In this blog, I’ll be rounding up the most exciting, best-value, and most magical Advent calendars that deserve a spot on your wishlist this festive season.
Tiptree Jam Advent Calendar
One of this year’s absolute favourites has to be this quintessentially British advent calendar by Tiptree. Behind each door, you can discover either a jam, a conserve, or a marmalade. The flavours include all family favourites such as – Scarlet Strawberry, Raspberry, Black Currant, Strawberry, Morello Cherry, Orange Marmalade Fine Cut Peel and Tawny Orange Marmalade. Every morning, you could treat yourself to a different flavour on toast, mixed into porridge, or with a scone.
Available from Amazon for £34.99
LEGO® Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar 2025
The Advent calendar features LEGO figures of magical creatures, including Buckbeak, Aragog, and a Stag Patronus. There are also 8 LEGO minifigures of popular characters, including Harry Potter, Cho Chang, Draco Malfoy, and Luna Lovegood, each wearing a Hogwarts Christmas jumper and with wand elements. Fun, collectable mini builds of iconic items such as a Hogwarts acceptance letter, a box of Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans, the Sorting Hat, various magical potions and The Monster Book of Monsters add to the play possibilities.
A firm favourite if you have a little Harry Potter and/or a LEGO fan!
Available from Smyths – currently on sale for £20.99
PLAYinChoc Advent Calendar
Countdown to Christmas with this famous, eco-friendly advent calendar. Behind each of the 24 windows, you’ll find a super-cute festive toy, plus one of the dreamy, creamy chocolates and a fun facts card. That’s three treats every day!
Available from PLAYinCHOC for £55
ASOS Face + Body Advent Calendar 2025
This has to be my favourite beauty calendar this year because of the variety of gifts behind each door. In total you get 26 products and 15 of them are full size, which I think is amazing. The other sizes tend to be travel sized, but perfect for any holidays in 2026. The brands include Charlotte Tillbury, Biodance, Sol de Janeiro, Beauty Works, Elemis, Caudalie, and Nuxe.
My personal favourite this year, and I am hoping to grab one nearer to December!
Available from ASOS for £98
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