Best stationery Advent calendars for Christmas 2024

It's Smiggle's 10-year Advent calendar anniversary and we've had a sneak-peak at what's inside... guess who can barely contain her excitement?

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "Smiggle's stationery Advent calendar is the gift that keeps on giving. While I want to keep what's inside a surprise, I can tell you that the contents genuinely bought out my inner child.

"It's a huge Advent calendar that's colourful and busy. The doors are hinged, so the cheery and cute illustrations are kept in one piece to enjoy. Full of fun details, every door is a different shape, so you can have fun guessing what's behind each of the 25 doors. Yes, there are 25 doors, and believe me, expect some extremely impressive items behind those doors. It is chock-full of premium Smiggle stationery and other surprise treats. My family and I were so delighted and excited, for example (mini spoiler) there is a premium Christmas pen and a pencil that draws in different colours (I'm not even giving away the really impressive stuff)😇.

"If I were a kid, I would want this Advent calendar. It is an exceptionally well-curated collection of high-quality stationery and desk-top toys."

The BIC Advent Calendar is a beautifully presented festive treat which contains all the practical stationery you could wish for, plus lots of Christmas-specific colouring in materials. Build a collection of BIC ballpoint pens, felt-tip, colouring pencils, crayons, marker pens, highlighters, and much more.

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "This is such good value for money, and it feels like quality with the easy-to-open perforations. The Advent calendar has bright and fun illustrations, and I can't emphasise enough how much there is to discover behind each door. My family were particularly impressed with the big pressies behind doors five and 24. SPOILER ALERT: There are tons of colouring in materials to keep a creative loved one entertained for hours, and we loved the set of illustrations, especially because each one is different.

"Whoever receives this BIC Advent calendar will amass a stash of premium stationery and enjoy hours of colouring in, drawing and creativity. This Advent calendar is for kids and the young at heart who love to draw and colour (like me!)🎨."

This sensational luxury Advent calendar rapidly sold-out in 2023. Papier's 24 Doors of Desk Delights returns for 2024 and if you're thinking of buying – don't hesitate – before it's gone. Individually boxed luxury stationery are presented in a reusable box with drawers. Each beautifully gift-wrapped item is like opening a present every day of Advent. Containing premium notebooks, pens and much more, the recipient will have a beautifully curated stationery set to adorn their desk. The true value of each product amounts to over £200.

A stunning collection of Papier stationery is a must for luxury gift seekers and stationery enthusiasts. It contains useable full-size stationery items. Plus, 12 bespoke products are only available in this limited edition Advent calendar.

Starry skies and snowy mountain landscapes are the inspiration for Cult Pens' 2024 Stationery Advent Calendar. Inside there are full-size premium pens, pencils and other surprises which are a must-have if you or a loved one enjoys keeping a sketchbook or journaling.

Cult Pens want to keep the contents a surprise, but if you want to sneaky peak at what's inside there is a spoiler here.

If you know someone who is passionate about pens, this is a beautiful way to build a premium stationery collection.

Pre-order now for delivery in October.

Unwrap a new story each day and dive into enchanting alternate realities where familiar characters face unexpected challenges, making every day of the holiday season a magical adventure. Perfect for Adult Disney lovers and young adults, and whilst this doesn't include pens and tape like the others on this list, it is packed full of adult colouring and journals.

Our review: " I love Disney, so I was instantly drawn to this Advent calendar. This calendar is very unique and comes in a beautiful box. I loved spending my evenings filling the journals and reading the dark tales."

This is the Advent calendar for you if you love writing your Christmas cards in your favourite calligraphy pen. This calendar is packed full of brand-new inks, perfect for calligraphy. Some are standard, some shimmery and some are scented.

Spread joy and positivity with this Stationery 12 Day Advent Calendar from ColourTheirDay on Etsy. It's a box packed with 12 days of stationery gifts. Each gift is wrapped in a rainbow-coloured bags and is such a treat to open in the countdown to Christmas. Featuring all-new designs for 2024, collectors of cute and themed stationery will love this.

The contents are worth over £44, including brightly-coloured washi tapes, notebooks, stickers and more.

A treasure trove of crafting materials, the ARTEZA Craft Advent Calendar 2024 offers 24 days of expertly curated craft supplies to make many festive mini-projects.

The set includes embroidery cards, air-dried clay, and a bulb ornament. It is a wonderful way for a creative person to get into the festive spirit.

Little ones will enjoy 24 days of surprises with this Disney Stitch Advent Calendar 2024. It contains pens, a stamper, charms, and lots more, making it a bumper box of fun for Disney fans.

Bluey is an Australian cartoon for kids that has taken the world by storm. If you're a bit stumped for what to buy a youngster for a little festive treat, you can't go wrong with Bluey. For under £20 this Bluey Advent Calendar provides 24 days of stationery and keyrings. Additionally, it makes a great alternative to a chocolate Advent calendar, which kids are bound to be inundated with!

Make your own Advent calendar and enjoy selecting the items to go inside each drawer: it could be erasers, pastels, charcoals or little notepads. Decorate the Christmas Tree Wooden Advent Calendar with paints and glitter to make it your own. The tree shape itself makes it a natural countdown to the big day at the top of the tree.

There are lots of reusable Advent calendars to choose from on The Works, with various shaped drawers. So, if you have a particular item that you want to fill an Advent calendar with there's bound to be a solution, such as envelope or stocking bunting Advent calendars to hold longer items, like pens and pencils.

The LIVAIA DIY Advent Calendar Kit contains 24 red paper bags, wooden pegs, cord, and stickers for decorating. At under £10 this reusable Advent calendar is super value for money and the bags are a generous size for daily Advent treats. There is eight metres of jute cord so you can make a big festive display and delight your loved ones.

We recommend this option if you're thinking of making your own stationery-themed Advent calendar because the bags are large enough to fit full-size pens and pencils.