Best Advent calendars to suit the whole family

Looking for a more luxurious chocolate calendar? Try the Monty Bojangles Enchanting Winter Nights Advent Calendar. Behind each door is an individually wrapped cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle that melts in your mouth and on the final day, you get three!

From the classic Choccy Scoffy, buttery sweet and salty Popcorn Carousel, crumbly Cookie Moon, delectable Butterscotch Flutter Scotch and Raspberry Berry Bubbly with popping candy and fruity pieces, there are lots of flavours to try.

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

If you've got a sweet tooth, the Swizzels Sweets Advent Calendar is the one for you! Featuring a selection of their most popular confectionary, including Refreshers, Drumsticks, Banana Skids and Love Hearts, each packet is the perfect size for a little treat each day.

It's great for kids (and adults too), as behind each door is a fun Christmassy fact or joke, plus there's an image to colour in on the back of the box, along with a 'Hide and Seek' activity. Just remember that some of the sweets are quite chewy and could be a choking hazard.

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

If you're a fan of M&S, you'll love their M&S chocolate advent calendars which is filled with assorted delicious treats including caramel buttons and mini whips.

I love that this calendar includes a mixture of different chocolates as having the same one can get a bit boring and there's a real variety here. Day 25 contains a big bag of giant buttons which feels very generous and took me no time at all to demolish!

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert.

Switch up your breakfast routine with the Tiptree Jam Advent Calendar. Inside, you'll find 24 little jars of delicious conserves and marmalades. Each one contains 42g, so you can spread it on toast, crumpets, pastries or scones, stir it into your porridge or make some delicious baked goods.

I love the design of the box, as it stands out from regular advent calendars; I put mine in the kitchen next to the toaster so I can enjoy some jam on toast.

You can't go wrong with a Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar, particularly when there's a large Dairy Milk Winter Wonderland bar hidden behind door number 24!

This particular option also includes classic Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Chunks and Caramel Chunks and Little Robbins and Jingly Bells with Hazenut Creme.

A wonderful option to share with a loved one, The Bird and Blend advent calendar contains 24 doors with two teabags behind each door. From green tea, fruit tea, Rooibos teas, caffeine-free tea and black tea, there are so many flavours to brew and you can enjoy each cup with or without milk!

Some of the standout flavours for me were the mint chocolate roobis, which had a delicate mint flavour with a hint of chocolate. I also devoured the ‘candlelit library’ option, which was a warm and cosy black tea which tasted of warm spices.

I like that each box has a guide to the best length of time to brew, so you can get the optimal flavour. Breakfast tea and other traditional flavours are included, as well as some exciting limited edition and secret blends. What I love the most is that the entire calendar is plastic-free, including the teabags, and the company Bird and Blend will plant one tree for every calendar - marvellous. For an extra treat, scan the QR code on the calendar to get some special festive content online and a free Christmas gift!

Read our full review of the Bird & Blend Tea Co. Tea Advent Calendar here.

Reviewed by a Yours tester.

This is right up my street as I love coffee, and the novelty flavours are an opportunity to get creative and make sweet treats, such as Gingerbread Latte and Caramel Macchiato. It's indulgent whilst being sugar-free and low-calorie.

I think this advent calendar is exceptionally good value for money because you get two full-size jars of Beanies flavoured coffee, plus 44 stick sachets. So, you can enjoy two coffee treats a day in the run-up to Christmas. I found it exciting, plus the perforated squares are easy to open. Love it!

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer Natalie Knowles.

The Hotel Chocolat Everything Advent Calendar features 24 doors filled with a mix of milk, dark, and white chocolate treats. Behind each door lies a luxurious surprise, offering a delicious countdown to Christmas.

Eating a Hotel Chocolat treat always feels so luxurious as the chocolate is so high-quality and delicious. It's worth considering that with such a large variety of options, you may find the odd one you dislike, for me - that was the fruity chocolates.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert.

The Mini Advent calendar from Tuscany's Fattoria La Vialla is an absolute delight to look at, open and savour this festive season. The Fattoria brand’s specialities can’t easily be found in any shop, but they can be ordered for delivery direct to your door in the UK. The calendar is packed with 60 Italian sweet surprises, all of which are Christmas chocolate specialities and biscuits prepared daily in Fattoria La Vialla’s bakery-workshop.

The taste and packaging reflects the rustic charm and hand-made quality of the sweets made with extra virgin olive oil and baked in a wood-fired oven. Each window also conceals a drawing of the sweet with its name in Italian, so you get an Italian mini dictionary included too.

So if you are looking to gift a unique sweet Advent calendar to a loved one, then this would be the perfect choice.

Reviewed by our Digital Writer Akhila Thomas.

Get ready to delight in the H!P Vegan Chocolate Advent Calendar, which is made for vegans and ideal for those who are coeliac (thanks to the gluten-free oat syrup). Each window reveals an array of scrumptious flavours like classic, salted caramel, gingerbread and orange. Creamy oat milk and entirely plastic-free, H!P chocolate is the perfect treat for the season and we know you're excited to indulge. It’s a holiday delight waiting to be enjoyed!

Reviewed by our Homes, Garden & Wellness Product Writer, Piper Huxley.

Popcorn is the perfect snack to enjoy whilst watching Christmas films, and with the Popcorn Shed Gourmet Advent Calendar, you'll receive 24 bags to munch on. All of their popular flavours are there, from Salted Caramel to Peanut Butter, Berry-licious, Pop n Choc, Pecan Pie and Cookies & Cream.

When you open each door, you'll notice that each bag is the same colour, which gives nothing away about the flavour, so it continues the surprise until you turn the bag around to reveal what it says. Each flavour is nice and sweet, and there's a perfect amount of topping, in my opinion - with the Pecan Pie one, for example, you get the odd big piece of Pecan nut, as well as peanuts in the PB packets.

The Popcorn Shed Advent Calendar has been reviewed by Arabella Horspool.

Have you ever browsed the shelves and seen loads of delicious spreads to try but don't know where to start? If yes, this Bonne Maman Advent Calendar is for you! It comes with 23 little pots of conserves, spreads and caramels in various flavours and is a surprise to add to your tree...

Some of my personal favourites include the Hazelnut Chocolate Spread and the Elderberry Conserve - delicious! Plus, once you're done with the jars, you can wash them out and recycle them or turn them into little ornaments or tree decorations.

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

If you have a sweet tooth but aren't a huge fan of chocolate, the Walker's Shortbread Advent calendar is probably for you. Packed full with 24 crumbly Scottish shortbreads that melt in your mouth, we recommend opening them up and enjoying them with your morning brew or cuppa.

Coming in three flavours (classic, chocolate chip and caramel) and multiple shapes like hearts and stars, they're individually wrapped, as it maintains the freshness and prevents them from going soggy and stale.

The caramel ones are a little harder and crunchier than the others, but they taste delicious. We demolished every crumb!

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

Perfect for peanut butter lovers, Reese's Advent Calendar is packed full of milk and white chocolate cups, filled with a smooth and salty filling. They are very sweet and salty, so the Miniature Cups are the ideal size for a quick snack. For the ultimate peanut fix, door number 24 has a packet of two White Reese's Cups behind it.

Reviewed by a Yours tester.

Keep warm this winter with the help of this hot chocolate Advent Calendar from Cocoba Chocolate. With 24 lots of hot chocolate, there's plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Here's what our reviewer said: "The calendar is big and really nice quality. It contains a selection of hot chocolate spoons, some with marshmallows, hot chocolate bombes, and hot chocolate flakes in milk, white, dark and even golden.

"The spoons take a while to dissolve, and you do need the milk to be hot, but they taste very creamy and rich. They do say the marshmallows are vegan, but I’m not sure if the chocolate is, so that defeats the object somewhat.

"The flakes are amazing, particularly the golden ones, but my favourite is the bombes. You pour hot milk over the bombe and watch as it dissolves to reveal marshmallows inside. The dark one was really lovely."

Reviewed by Yours Senior Digital Writer Becky Fuller and her son.

For a more ethical countdown to Christmas, we recommend the Divine Advent Calendar, which uses Fairtrade chocolate; in fact, the company is even co-owned by cocoa farmers.

Behind each door is a heart-shaped chocolate along with a fact about cocoa farming. The chocolate tastes great and it's even better knowing that it's sustainably made with the farmers' interests at heart.

Reviewed by our Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

For cheese lovers, this is a match made in heaven. Featuring 24 individually wrapped cheeses in nine different varieties, such as Jarlsberg, Applewood, Mexicana, and Ilchester Wensleydale Cheese and Gingerbread, making all your cheese dreams come true.

We love how you can add your favourite photos to the front of this CEWE advent calendar which is filled with different varieties of Ferrero chocolates. It's bound to make anyone smile - and not just because of the chocolate.

You can choose a Large or XXL size, and select the orientation of your photo.

We cannot recommend The White Company Advent Calendar enough if you're after a lavish treat for for yourself or someone special to enjoy over December. Unlike chocolate Advent calendars, you will get plenty of use out of it, as there are so many candles, home sprays, perfumes, creams and body washes to try.

Read our full The White Company Advent Calendar review here.
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British hamper legends Cartwright & Butler have released a delicious advent calendar full of their bestselling treats. The 12 drawers are filled with yummy foods, including sweet and savoury biscuits, fudge, preserves, hot drinks, confectionery and a Christmas pudding. Yes, please!

I'd say that this calendar is perfect for sharing amongst your family and friends, as there's truly something for everyone inside. Each product is a great size, (like the biscuits and crackers, for example), so you can all try the different foods.

Review written by Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

This Liz Earle 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar contains some of their most popular products and makes a brilliant gift for someone who deserves a bit of pampering.

From cleansers and scrubs to lotions and creams, all of the essentials are included in a range of full-size and smaller bottles. However, some of the products aren't recommended for sensitive skin, so keep this in mind.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, Commercial Content Writer.

In 2024, the Rituals Classic Advent Calendar is inspired by the iconic canals of Amsterdam. Inside you'll find some bestselling home, body and beauty products including creams, fragrances, face masks, candles and bath and beauty tools. 

We love The Ritual of Jing Body Cream which thanks to the soothing smell and nourished feeling it gives to your skin. Another standout The Ritual of Ayurveda Shampoo and Conditioner set and a chic, bohemian-style bracelet.

When you purchase the Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Advent Calendar, £2 of every purchase goes to Macmillan Cancer Support. Behind each door is a product from well-known brands such as No 7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Ted Baker, Champneys and Boots, encouraging you to stray from your usual skincare routine and try a few new products.

Yours writer Arabella Horspool has reviewed this calendar.

Notorious candle makers Diptyque really know how to set the ambience. Their Advent Calendar this year is modelled like a sewing box, inspired by the world of artist Lucy Sparrow. This Parisian gem comes with beautiful scented treats, homeware, beauty products and decorations, from candles to balms and perfumes. You can pre-order and let your home bask in heavenly fragrances this season.

From body lotions to serums, enjoy 24 days of pampering. These L’OCCITANE products include their latest novelties. This advent calendar features their most popular body, hair and skincare products – what’s not to love?

Know anyone little ones that are Paw Patrol mad? They'll love this calendar! It comes with festive-themed figurines of the characters and the box includes a playmat to arrange them on.

"The Paw Patrol Advent Calendar is very good—I'm very impressed, and my 3-year-old thoroughly enjoyed opening it up and playing with it. The figures are a great size and they have festive with hats on. There's a little campfire, tents, chick Aletta, cat, deer, Momma Bear and Baby Bear, two Christmas trees, and a playmat for role-play."

Reviewed by our tester Kayleigh and 3-year-old daughter Margot.

Based on the Gabby's Dollhouse show, this calendar comes with mini-figures and a mat to slot the pieces onto.

Our tester said: "The Gabby's Dollhouse one is fabulous and looks just like her house on the show, but with some festive decoration. I would say that it can be a little tricky for young kids to get the toys out of the doors, but a grownup can always help with this. There are no PandyPaws or CatRat, which are the main characters in the programme, but apart from that, my daughter, who is obsessed with the show, was thrilled! Plus, the little trumpet works, which is a nice touch."

This was reviewed by Margot (aged 3) and her mum Kayleigh.

Your beloved pet doesn't need to be left out of the fun this Christmas with their very own advent calendar from Lily's Kitchen. Available in both dog and cat advent calendar options, each window of this magical theatre is generously filled with Lily's Kitchen treats.

"My older dogs Bailey and Toby love the treats in this Lily's Kitchen Advent calendar. Now that they're getting older, they can't quite crunch biscuits like they used to, but these meaty treats are soft enough to sink their teeth into. As a pet owner, I love that they include vegetables and quinoa, which adds an extra source of nutrition."

Reviewed by Yours writer Arabella Horspool and her three dogs.

This premium pink gin advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves a tipple. Inside, you'll find twelve delightful pink gins from renowned brands; Whitley Neil, Bombay, and Gordon's to name a few. Each bottle measures 5cl, the perfect amount for a glass at the end of each day.

This garland is utterly gorgeous and comes ready decorated with numbers. It includes 24 tiny stockings that can be strung across a mantelpiece or shelf. Each little stocking can hold a small treat, such as a couple of Lindor truffles or a miniature bottle of perfume. I love that it's ready to hang and adds a cosy feeling of traditional Christmas to my festive décor.

I will gift this to my parents and put some vegetables, herbs and flower seeds in each stocking so they can grow them in their garden next year.

This was reviewed by Natalie Knowles.

Celebrate the festive season with Nomo's vegan chocolate Advent calendar. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free delight, it promises chocolaty milky-tasting treats every day without compromising on taste.

Our review: "After being dairy-free for years, this is by far the best milk-free chocolate I've tasted."

Unwrap a moment of indulgence every day until Christmas with the 24-day Divine Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar. This one is ethically made and supports sustainable cocoa farming. It has dark chocolate hearts behind every door, plus it's vegan too!

Reviewed by Yours writer Piper Huxley.

Fill your home with gloriously festive fragrances from the Yankee Candle Advent Calendar this winter. There's three of each scent inside, from Bayside Cedar and Wild Orchid to Amber and Sandalwood to Cinnamon Stick and Christmas Eve.

It's the ideal calendar if you're looking for your signature home fragrance for the season and they do smell very Christmassy. However, I would've liked the tealight holder to be a bit bigger so that the flame doesn't appear over the top of it.

Yours writer, Arabella Horspool, reviewed this Advent calendar.

If you're a sock-lover and enjoy the cosiness of warm feet, this sock advent calendar for couples may be the one for you and your other half. No two pairs are the same and you get 25 pairs of high-quality socks. Behind the first day window, you both get a pair of socks to wear then after that, every day is either “yours” or “mine”, taking turns to open a window and get a pair of socks made from soft, skin-friendly bamboo.