The Advent Edit

The classic under-a-fiver pick.

Fairtrade 54% dark chocolate with a Christmas story activity book. Supports charity, not sold in supermarkets.

Cheap, cheerful, cats are unbothered.

Budget fabric gonk with 24 hanging pockets to fill.

24 Bluey mini figures and festive accessories — a bargain for little Heeler fans.

Supermarket staple, frequent multibuys.

Grain-free treats, vet-approved sizing.

Budget 24-drawer calendar to fill with your own gifts and sweets.

A Barbie fashion doll plus 23 accessories, outfits and surprises — currently at its lowest ever price.

24 gifts: 14 exclusive holiday Micro Beasts, 22 stickers and 7 Fusion Caps from the MrBeast Lab Swarms range.

24 days of pure-butter Scottish shortbread in festive shapes from the Speyside bakery.

24 days of Minecraft stationery, stickers and gadgets for young crafters.

41x39cm toy shop design with 24 empty pockets; free shipping over £50.

An L.O.L. Surprise doll plus 23 fashion and beauty surprises, £8 off RRP.

24 cans of Play-Doh plus 16 festive tools — gingerbread man, wreath and snowflake cutters. A popular chocolate-free option.

Single-origin Tanzanian dark chocolate, hand-poured in Wiltshire. One tree planted per calendar.

24 hand-poured festive melts from Suffolk, vegan and pet friendly, free delivery.

Fairtrade, chunky mixed bars.

The supermarket favourite — 24 mini cheese sticks in 12 flavours including Truffle Cheddar and Wensleydale with Panettone fruits. Fridge-door sized.

Handmade in the UK from eco cotton with 25 stitched pockets, wooden rod and twine.

Winter wonderland with Nova, Liann and Aliya minidolls plus 6 animals — seal, pony, polar bear and more. Ages 6+.

24 PAW Patrol figures and accessories with a festive Adventure Bay scene.

Cars plus a roll-out play mat.

24 tiny Micromallows plushies — the squishy collectible craze in countdown form.

Wooden house calendar with 24 empty drawers to fill with your own treats; reusable every year.

24 miniature Funko Bitty Pop! Marvel figures — Spider-Man, Iron Man and friends.

Builds one playset by Christmas Eve.

24 x 56-piece puzzles whose edges combine into one big festive picture.

24 doors of award-winning gourmet popcorn in 19 flavours, including Brandy Butter and Candy Cane exclusives. Vegetarian.

24 handmade gourmet marshmallows in festive flavours from the UK mallow specialists. Available now.

24 Roblox figures and virtual item surprises from the hit game platform.

Giant fabric Santa calendar plus a DIY chocolate-making craft kit: moulds, chocolate drops, sprinkles and foils.

Gourmet marshmallows printed with your own photos and messages — a personalised mallow countdown.

Large 48x130cm personalised fabric calendar with 24 fillable pockets; reusable year after year.

Star Wars and Friends versions also out.

24 bags of plant-based popcorn in six flavours — Butterscotch, Cherry Pie, Christmas Pudding and more. Gluten free.

The original savoury calendar — 24 mini bags of pork crackling in six award-winning flavours. Available now.

Free a locked-up Alex Horne: each solved task reveals the next door. All-new puzzles for 2026, plastic-free.

24 mini bottles from gentle warmth to Reaper-level heat by Christmas Eve. Free UK delivery.

25 gift-wrapped heirloom seed packets with twine, clips and a grow guide. Plastic-free, packed by hand in the UK.

Wooden train with 24 drawers you fill yourself.

24 individually wrapped cheese truckle bites from the award-winning Lancashire cheesemaker.

Mandalorian-themed: Mando and Grogu in holiday sweaters, 7 mini-build vehicles including a festive X-wing. Ages 6+.

Ariel, Cinderella, Moana and Mulan microdolls with animal friends; the box folds out into a game board. Ages 5+.

Around 600 Plus-Plus pieces, a building plate and wheels to build a Northern Lights winter scene. Ages 5+.

24 Schleich horse figures and accessories build a complete Horse Club scene. Ages 5+.

Squeeze-pack minis, high protein.

Popular with 4-8 year olds.

24 hand-poured soy melts in a hardback 'Chronicles' design; three calendars hide a Golden Wax Melt prize.

27x32cm gingerbread house with 24 fillable drawers.

24 mini jigsaws that become tree decorations with the included glue and ribbon.

Sustainably made in the UK with scandi styling; optional back engraving and custom backing paper.

25 speciality teas with no repeats — Supreme Earl Grey, Jasmine Dragon Pearls and exclusive festive blends in biodegradable teabags.

24 mini jars of Bonne Maman jams, marmalades, honey and spreads behind festive doors.

Restocks are brief — set an alert.

24 single-origin coffees with QR tasting videos. Sold out at John Lewis twice.

24 loose-leaf tea blends from the Brighton indie tea co, including festive limited editions and fan favourites.

31cm gingerbread house with 24 refillable compartments.

24 craft and world beers at classic Aldi value — one of the cheapest beer calendars around.

Chilled delivery, book an early slot.

Tea lights plus a votive holder.

Drip-filter bags, no machine needed — brew straight into the mug.

24 vegan bath and body treats in a hardback-book design from the William Morris Gallery archives.

24 compostable pouches with brewing guides; optional infuser add-on.

24 handcrafted vegan chocolates, plastic-free. Returns 1 November — sells out fast.

Full-size truffles, not thin discs.

24 mini bottles of Aldi's award-winning wines — reds, whites and rosés for under £50.

24 beers incl. Hoppy Christmas and new Jingle Juice, plus an exclusive glass. Free delivery; ships from 5 Oct.

24 days of Harry Potter gifts and collectibles behind Diagon Alley shopfront doors.

Freshly ground, choose your grind.

The most affordable Sephora calendar — a mix of Sephora Collection skincare and makeup.

Released in-store only, one drop a year.

Best alcohol-free option this year.

24 heritage and open-pollinated seed varieties in keepsake kraft packaging. Price includes delivery.

24 full-sized gifts from small businesses, personalised to your dog. UK shipping included.

24 days of Danish gourmet liquorice — chocolate-coated, salty and fruity varieties from the Copenhagen cult brand.

25 days of Pokémon TCG treats — booster packs, promo cards and festive collectibles for trainers.

Handmade-in-UK ecru canvas calendar, personalised in gold glitter text; 24 pockets at 9x9cm, free UK delivery.

24 craft beers from the Salford brewing family. Pre-order before 1 November to save £5.

Loose-leaf teas in the signature blue.

48 servings of Whittard hot chocolate across 24 doors, made to be paired with mini marshmallows.

25 full 440ml cans of Welsh craft beer plus a branded glass. First calendar after three years of requests.

Hand-dyed Yorkshire-spun mini skeins inspired by tiny natural wonders. Tracked UK shipping included.

24 craft beers from Edinburgh's Stewart Brewing — early bird price £80 (usually £98).

24 x 5cl spiced and flavoured rums from the cult Cornish rum brand.

Younger, trend-led brand mix.

25 boxes of exclusive felting fibres with digital instructions and make-along livestreams.

Four Advent-Sunday project bags with all yarn included; crochet and amigurumi versions too.

24 wax-sealed drams of award-winning boutique gins — on sale at £89.96 (was £99.95).

24 bookish goodies including mini hardbacks of the Rebel Ink series. Deluxe versions with extras up to £159.99.

A mix of sweet and savoury artisan treats — gourmet popcorn, exotic crisps, olives and even a can of vino. Free delivery, pre-order now.

Best value on the high street.

24 beers from the Berkshire craft brewery, including specials brewed just for the calendar.

25 balls of British Bluefaced Leicester DK plus knit and crochet shawl patterns. Only 200 made.

24 gin minis incl. Portobello Road and Warner's. £10 deposit, rest taken when it ships in November.

24 French skincare icons, 2 full-size. Preorder price, limited quantity, dispatches October.

24 beauty treats and accessories, 22 of them full size. Available now.

27 products: mini panettone, Champagne, pistachio crème. Sold out in 24 hours once already.

24 x 5cl premium gins from distilleries across the UK and beyond.

Deluxe version sells out first.

Fully vegan, refill-friendly formulas.

Mix of skincare and haircare minis.

29 products incl. Lancôme and Benefit, 13 full-size.

24 wrapped parcels of limited-edition yarn for a mystery crochetalong, with daily video tutorials.

Leeds cheesemongers' calendar — 24 hand-cut British and European cheeses with tasting notes, delivered fresh.

Award-winning sauces, spices and oils — 20 Great Taste stars. Limited to 2,000 calendars.

25 wrapped stitch-marker treasures for knitters and crocheters. Early price saves £55.

Small-batch gins, strong UK distillers.

24 days of premium pre-mixed cocktails and spirits — a home bar in a box.

24 award-winning British Isles farm cheeses (80g a day, enough for two), with tasting notes and sommelier pairing tips. Delivered in two fresh drops.

Pens, notebooks, a recipe journal and a mini jigsaw. Last year's sold out.

24 x 20cl bottles of champagne, prosecco and sparkling wines for a properly fizzy December.

Winter and Seville scents throughout.

24 artisan cheeses (75g each) in three free chilled deliveries, with crackers, honey and chutney in every box. Rated 4.9/5 by buyers.

12 premium products for horse and rider. Sold out in days for three years running.

24 beers from 24 UK breweries, reserved exclusively for advent customers. Glasgow taproom favourite.

30ml drams including rare bottlings.

Sleep-focused oils and candles.

24 hand-cut cheeses in three fresh December deliveries, £175 incl. UK delivery.

Over 4.2kg of artisan Welsh cheese — 24 truckles from 7 cheesemakers in a metre-wide calendar. Dispatches from 24 November.

Miniature farm shop with 25 drawers: honey, fudge, Negroni, seeds.

Reusable box, bath bombs and exclusives; dispatches from late August.

Magic Cream and Pillow Talk staples inside.

40 products including 27 full sizes, with exclusives from Merit, Glow Recipe and PHLUR. Pre-order now, dispatches 30 September.

33 surprises, 19 full-size: Westman Atelier, Augustinus Bader, Hourglass.

NDulge members get early access; usually sells through fast.

A tour of the Foodhall: gin minis, teas, preserves, biscuits and a tea towel. 16 full-size items.

Rewards members get priority access — joins the waitlist early.

Victorian Christmas theme: six mini embroidery kits plus 18 more parcels. Strictly limited run.

Colognes, candles and body crème.

Michelin-starred festive treats, original artworks and a tasting-menu-for-two voucher on Christmas Day.