There’s something magical about counting down the days to Christmas, isn’t there? No matter if you are a chocoholic, a skincare fanatic, or just someone who just loves a little daily surprise, advent calendars have come a long way in the past 10 years.
From budget-friendly finds to luxurious little splurges, here are five brilliant advent calendars to consider in the UK for 2025 plus a chance to win one of my favourites at the end!
1. The White Company Luxury Advent Calendar
If you’re looking for something elegant and oh-so-soothing, The White Company’s luxury advent calendar never disappoints. Full of luxurious goodies such as candles, fragrances, bath treats, and body care, all with that signature calm and cosy vibe the brand is known for.
Price: £195
Where to buy: The White Company
Why I love it: It’s basically a self-care experience disguised as an advent calendar. Light a candle, pour a hot drink, and make your December feel fancy.
2. William Morris At Home Beauty Advent Calendar
A true beauty from inside to out. The William Morris calendar features stunning designs inspired by 2 pieces from the artist himself. It is filled with body washes, creams, and fragrances that make your bathroom smell like a spa at home.
Price: £45
Where to buy: John Lewis & Partners
Why I love it: The packaging makes this look like a gift in itself, and the contents is vegan-friendly too.
3. Soap & Glory “House of Glory” 24-Day Advent Calendar
The high-street favourite is back and better than ever! Soap & Glory’s “House of Glory” calendar is jam-packed with iconic miniatures, from the Smoothie Star body lotion to Clean On Me shower gel.
Price: £48 (often on offer at Boots!)
Where to buy: Boots
Why I love it: Great value, fun packaging, and all the pink goodness your bathroom could ever need.
4. L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar
For anyone who loves pampering, the L’Occitane advent calendar is a dream. It’s filled with their bestsellers from the shea hand cream to almond shower oil and is beautifully designed for that Provençal feel.
Price: £87
Where to buy: Look Fantastic
Why I love it: Every drawer smells divine, and the products are travel-sized perfection.
5. LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar
Not all advents are about beauty or bubbles, some are about building joy! LEGO’s 2025 Star Wars edition is perfect for fans young and old and includes mini-figures, starships, and festive surprises from a galaxy far, far away.
Price: £24.99
Where to buy: Amazon (https://amzn.eu/d/hQoVXdF) put in your affiliate.
Why I love it: It’s fun, creative, and totally reusable! Plus who doesn’t love have something fun to make each day.
Honourable Mentions
I couldn’t resist sneaking in a few more festive favourites…
- Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar – the height of luxury (and sells out fast every year).
- No7 Beauty Calendar – offers insane value for the price and often includes full-size goodies.
- Hotel Chocolat Calendar for Two – the ultimate couples’ treat.
- Joe & Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn Advent – because sweet and salty can be a love language together.
Final Thoughts
Advent calendars have become a fun way to bring a bit of joy to the Christmas countdown, no matter if you end up unwrapping a beauty treat, building a LEGO scene, or just sneaking a chocolate with your cuppa, your enjoyment is all that matters.
So go on, why not treat yourself, or someone you love, and make the countdown to Christmas 2025 a little more magical.
Competition
I’ve teamed up with Sarah from Life in a Break Down to give away the Holland & Barrett “The Beauty Advent Calendar”. It features 25 surprises worth around £232 and includes brands such as Q&A, Noughty and Nature Spell.
Win a Holland & Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar.
A beauty advent calendar would be amazing as I love new beauty products x
I’d love a beauty calendar for daily skincare surprises.
Cheers!
A Joe & Seph popcorn advent calendar would make such a lovely change. Definitely my favourite popcorn and ideal for watching Christmas movies.
I would love a skincare advent calendar so maybe a boots no7 one for a bit of self care.
A traditional chocolate advent calendar would be perfect!
I don’t know if it is something you can buy but I would love to receive a cocktail advent calendar, so maybe a different product in every box accompanied with a book of cocktails that can be made with what you have got. I do love to try new cocktails but I’m afraid to try new ones as they can be expensive so little taster ones would be amazing.
I’d most like to win the Holland & Barrett Beauty Advent Calendar because it has great products for sensitive skin.
I just love all types of cheese so a cheese advent calendar would be so appreciated
I would like the L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar, as myself and my wife really like L’Occitane products.
I love chocolate so would love a chocolate advent this year.
The white company one is a nice mix of luxury products
I would love a advent calender that was a mixture of everything girly. Jewellery one day, make up the next. Perfumes maybe. Thank you for the oportunity.
I would love a calendar where each new day reveals a chocolate created by an expert chocolatier! Not to be wasted for breakfast but saved, and to be savoured in the evening as the gastronomic highlight of the day!
I think Cadbury’s chocolate every day would be absolute bliss!
A beauty advent would be amazing
I’m a simple fella so I’d like a chocolate Advent calendar, maybe a more luxurious, more expensive one like Lindt
I love L’Occitane products so maybe their advent calendar. No, actually I’d rather get a really meaningful stationery calendar like Cult Pens have done in previous years. I absolutely love this year’s Cult Pens 2025 Stationery Advent Calendar Turquoise Edition and kintsugi.
I’d love a sock advent calendar – the Sock Shop ones are fantastic!
I love the William Morris Advent Calendar because of the stylish designs and beautiful scented items.
The white company luxury calender sounds great. I would love that.
I love this so so much! x
I love the soap and glory adventure calendar. I think it’s great value for money!
Last year I have seen a massive Lindt chocolate calendar with full size chocolates, that would be my absolute favorite
I’d love a fancy chocolate or gin advent calendar
forgot to say why! I love the tradition of choc ones but a gin one would be appreciated to try different ones
I would love to receive any type of toiletries advent calendar. It would be really nice to have something special just for me, and it’s a great way of trying brands I haven’t tried before!
I’m that old that, as a child, my advent calendar consisted of opening a window on my advent calendar and seeing a picture of a bell or a Christmas tree, oh the thrill of it hahaha, despite my waistline I’d be happy with anything more than a picture tbh, anything chocolately would make my day!
The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar sounds amazing for my niece who is a massive collector of Lego kits.
A health and wellness one as I’ve had a really rough year mentally and physically