Normal advent calendars are fun and all but why wake up to the same old chocolate every morning when you could crack open something way more fun?
Granted, we do have a soft spot for that cheap, slightly artificial-tasting chocolate, and anyone who says they haven’t opened the top of the box, slid out the tray and scoffed all 25 pieces in one go is lying, but the best advent calendars for 2025 hold much more interesting surprises inside. From beauty advent calendars from big hitters like Liberty to boozy advent calendars for adults, these are the ways you want to be counting down to the big day.
Fattoria La Vialla
Not only is this one if the most beautiful advent calendars going (just look at that packaging!), it’s filled with Italian gourmet goodies like olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cheese, chocolates, sauces and more from biodynamic Tuscan farm Fattoria La Vialla.
Tony’s Chocolonely
There’s a Tiny Tony’s bar behind each door of this advent calendar, with flavours including dark milk pretzel toffee, milk chocolate caramel sea salt, and white raspberry popping candy.
Byredo
It’s not cheap but Byredo fans will find a lot to love in this advent calendar, including candles, several fragrances, hand cream, a hairbrush and more. You’ll be smelling divine well into 2026 with this.
Selfridges
It’s not Christmas without panettone and this year, Selfridges is making it even easier to get your sweet bread fix. This calendar is filled with twelve mini panettone in four different flavours, made in collaboration with Tuscan family bakery Fratelli Lunardi.
Liberty
The OG beauty calendar is still one of the best and this year, it gets you over £1240 worth of products, including 20 full-size ones from the likes of La Mer, Augustinus Bader, Votary and Dermalogica for £275.
Pringles
If you’re a crisps rather than choccy kinda person, this Pringles advent calendar, with mini tubs in a variety of flavours, is the one for you.
MOTH
One for all the cocktail lovers out there, this MOTH calendar features 24 cans so you get to try all of MOTH’s flavours, with at least two of each inside. And for an extra Christmas treat, a golden can has been hidden inside one of the advent calendars – find it and you’ll win a £1000 worth of MOTH.
Beer52
Beer52’s craft beer advent calendar is back for 2025, with 14 different beer styles from ten countries represented across the 24 cans. There’s even a tasting glass included so you can sip in style.
The Cheese Geek
A cheese a day is one hell of a way to countdown to Christmas and that’s exactly what you get with this calendar from The Cheese Geek. It arrives in three parts to keep the artisan cheeses as fresh as possible, with each part coming with crackers, a honey and a condiment so you can enjoy them in style.
Craft Gin Club
Craft Gin Club is here to spread some festive cheer with 24 double measures of craft gin. There’s a mix of classic, spiced and citrus gins inside, plus a few spesh seasonal flavours. Now you just need to find a tonic calendar…
Toblerone
Always have a Toblerone at Christmas? Have one throughout December with this calendar, which has a mix of tiny Toblerones and truffles behind each door.
Simon Rogan
One for all the foodies out there, this Simon Rogan advent calendar is packed with limited-edition items, pantry staples, homeware and kitchen products that’l give you a little taste of the Lakes at home.
SockShop
Stay cosy in the run-up to Christmas with a fresh pair of socks. Made from breathable bamboo in a range of festive designs, you’ll be all set for winter with this one.
