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We’ve picked the best advent calendars UK shoppers can still order in time for 1 December, from a £6.00 Kinder Bueno chocolate calendar to a Playmobil North Pole playset and two beauty calendars. Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 13 November 2026 and may change.
Popular calendars sell out every November, and several big names, including some LEGO and Hot Wheels calendars, had no main seller on Amazon UK when we checked. Every one of the best advent calendars UK buyers will find below was in stock and dispatched by Amazon on the day we looked, so you can order now and have it ready for the first door.
In this guide
Quick picks: the best advent calendars UK at a glance
| Best for | Product | Amazon UK price* | Rating on Amazon | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best cheap chocolate calendar | Kinder Bueno Advent Calendar | £6.00 | 4.8/5 (566 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
| Best non-chocolate calendar | Pukka Tea Advent Calendar | £7.49 | 4.7/5 (1,006 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
| Best for flavour variety | Tony’s Chocolonely Big Calendar | £13.00 | 4.5/5 (772 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
| Best classic chocolate calendar | Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar | £13.10 | 4.7/5 (7,616 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
| Best budget beauty calendar | W7 Beauty Blast 2026 | £21.99 | 4.7/5 (5,451 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
| Best toy calendar for ages 4+ | Playmobil At the North Pole | £29.99 | 4.7/5 (21 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
| Best luxury calendar | L’Occitane Beauty Advent Calendar | £79.20 | 4.5/5 (11 ratings) | Amazon · eBay |
Prices on Amazon change often in the run-up to Black Friday, so check the live price before you buy.
Our reviews of the best advent calendars UK
Here is a closer look at each pick, with the price we saw on Amazon UK on 13 November 2026, who sells it, the key specs from the listing and who it suits.
Kinder Bueno Advent Calendar 2026 (181g)
The cheapest of our picks cost £6.00 and was sold by Amazon. Behind the 24 doors is a mix of Kinder Bueno treats, including mini Buenos, so it suits anyone who prefers wafer and hazelnut to plain milk chocolate.
It is an Amazon’s Choice item with more than 500 ratings, and the cheapest of the best advent calendars UK shops had in stock. Kinder Bueno contains milk, wheat, hazelnuts and soya, so it is not a choice for anyone with those allergies.
Pukka Herbs Organic Tea Advent Calendar 2026
Pukka’s tea calendar cost £7.49, sold by Amazon. Each of the 24 windows holds one organic tea sachet, with black, green and herbal blends to try, and Pukka says the calendar and sachets are fully recyclable.
It is a good pick for adults who want a daily treat without sugar, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a colleague or teacher. Some of the herbal blends contain liquorice, which Pukka flags on the listing.
Tony’s Chocolonely Big Advent Calendar (225g)
Tony’s Big Advent Calendar cost £13.00, sold by Amazon. It has 25 Tiny Tony’s in a mix of ten flavours, from milk and dark to caramel sea salt, pretzel toffee and white chocolate with raspberry popping candy.
The chocolate is Belgian and Fairtrade, which is certified by the Fairtrade Foundation. It is aimed at adults and is a lively alternative to calendars that hide the same milk chocolate shape behind every door.
Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar 2026 (250g)
This large Lindt calendar cost £13.10, sold by Amazon. It holds 24 Lindt milk chocolates in different shapes, including a Lindt Teddy, mini Lindor truffles and Napolitains, in a generous 250g box.
With more than 7,600 ratings, it is one of the most reviewed chocolate calendars on Amazon UK. It is one of the best advent calendars UK families can buy if they want something a little more special than a supermarket calendar.
W7 Beauty Blast 2026 Makeup Advent Calendar
The W7 Beauty Blast cost £21.99, dispatched by Amazon and sold by Warpaint Cosmetics. It has 24 individually numbered boxes, each with a W7 product for the face, eyes or lips, in a mix of minis and full sizes.
W7 says all of its products are cruelty-free. With more than 5,400 ratings, it is a popular first beauty calendar for teenagers and makeup beginners, though W7 does not publish the full list of contents.
Playmobil Advent Calendar: At the North Pole (72226)
The Playmobil North Pole calendar cost £29.99, sold by Amazon. Over 24 days children build up a Christmas scene with Santa Claus, elves, a child figure, a reindeer with a movable head, a sled and a post office.
It includes a wish list and a pen with a Santa topper, so children can write their own list. Playmobil rates it for ages 4 and up, and it contains small parts, so keep it away from younger siblings.
L’Occitane Beauty Advent Calendar 2026
Our luxury pick cost £79.20, sold by Amazon. It holds 24 L’Occitane face, body and hair care treats made in France, with the first window opening on 1 December.
It is the most expensive calendar here and has only a few ratings so far, so it is best for someone who already likes L’Occitane products. It makes a generous gift for a partner, mum or close friend.
How we chose the best advent calendars UK shoppers can buy
We started with the calendars UK shoppers buy most, then narrowed them down to the best advent calendars UK stores could actually deliver, and then checked each one on Amazon UK on the same day. We dropped any calendar that had no main seller, was out of stock or was only available from resellers at a higher price.
We also aimed for a spread of types and budgets: two chocolate calendars under £15, a tea calendar for people who do not want sweets, a toy calendar for young children and two beauty calendars at very different prices. If you are buying for a child, our guide to the best toys for kids aged 3 to 8 has more ideas.
Buying tips for advent calendars
Buy early
The most popular calendars often sell out by late November, and prices from third-party sellers can climb once Amazon runs out. If you see the one you want from Amazon itself, it is usually worth ordering straight away.
Check what is inside
Even among the best advent calendars UK shops sell, chocolate calendars vary a lot in weight, from small boxes of thin shapes to large 250g calendars. Beauty calendars mix minis and full sizes, so check the listing before you compare prices.
Check allergens
Most chocolate calendars contain milk and soya, and many also contain nuts or wheat. Read the ingredients on the listing and see the Food Standards Agency’s guide to food allergy and intolerance if you are buying for someone with an allergy.
Think about age
Toy calendars contain small parts. Follow the age rating on the box, especially if younger children share the house.
Black Friday and advent calendars
Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026, just a few days before the first door opens. The best advent calendars UK retailers stock do sometimes drop in price then, but the best-selling ones can also sell out first, so waiting is a gamble. For small extras to put alongside a calendar, our stocking fillers under £10 guide is a good place to start.
Best advent calendars UK: frequently asked questions
When should I open the first door of an advent calendar?
Most advent calendars start on 1 December and finish on 24 December, with one door for each day. Some, like the Tony’s Chocolonely calendar, have a 25th treat for Christmas Day.
When do advent calendars sell out?
Popular calendars often sell out in late November. When we checked on 13 November 2026, several big-name toy calendars already had no main seller on Amazon UK.
Are there advent calendars without chocolate?
Yes. Tea, beauty and toy calendars are popular alternatives. The Pukka tea calendar and the Playmobil North Pole calendar in this guide contain no chocolate.
Are beauty advent calendars worth it?
They can be good value if you like the brand, because you try lots of products at once. Most mix minis with full sizes, so check what the listing says before you buy.
What age is the Playmobil advent calendar for?
Playmobil rates the At the North Pole calendar (72226) for children aged 4 and up. It contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3.
Our verdict on the best advent calendars UK
For most families, the Lindt Teddy calendar is the best chocolate all-rounder, while the Kinder Bueno calendar is the bargain at £6.00. For young children, the Playmobil North Pole calendar gives them a toy scene to keep, and the W7 Beauty Blast is the best-value beauty choice. Stock moves quickly, so if you have found one of the best advent calendars UK stores still have, order it soon.
Related guides
You may also find these guides useful:
- Christmas gifts under £20
- beauty and skincare gift sets
- Christmas gifts for teenagers
- LEGO sets for Christmas
See more in our guide hub: Christmas gift guide UK.
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