2025 Advent calendars are being released earlier than ever, with an extraordinary amount to choose from once again. To help you decide, we’ve picked a selection of our top suggestions from various categories that stand out from the crowd this year.
The Ultimate 2025 Advent Calendar Gift Guide
Don’t forget to check back regularly, as we’ll feature even more 2025 Advent calendars as and when they are released.
Qwerty Beer Box Advent Calendar
This craft ale gift set for men and women contains 12 award-winning beers from game-changing independent breweries across Britain – a great early beer Christmas gift or the perfect Advent calendar for friends and family members.
This brand new 2025 beer advent calendar contains a little bit of everything in the world of IPA & Pale Ale. From punchy extra modern IPAs like the Firebrands West Coast IPA, to extra drinkable craft beers like the Pales from Crate Brewery and the Moor Beer Company.Priced at £49.99 from https://qwertybeerbox.co.uk
She Grows Veg Advent Calendar
Ideal for gardeners and foodies alike, enjoy a truly unique countdown to Christmas this year with She Grows Veg’s heirloom seed advent calendar. She Grows Veg is offering something you can enjoy far beyond the Christmas countdown with this year’s festive launch. The She Grows Veg advent calendar is packed full of wonderful and unique heirloom seeds that will elevate the gardening experience throughout the year.
The She Grows Veg advent calendar is available now (RRP £70). For more information on She Grows Veg and its range of heirloom seeds available, please visit https://shegrowsveg.com/
Cox & Co Advent Calendar
For those who prefer dark chocolate or are seeking a vegan alternative, Cox & Co, offers all chocoholics the tastiest countdown to Christmas yet. The beautifully-designed Cox & Co. Christmas Luxury Dark Chocolate Vegan Advent Calendar contains 24 delicious 5g morsels of its plain Single Origin 60% Colombian Cacao dark chocolate behind each door.
Wrapped in a recycled Kraft card with unique handcrafted art, the advent calendar contains delicious 60% Cacao dark chocolate, which delivers a slightly bitter coffee and rich caramel flavour note with just the right level of sweetness. Cox & Co’s advent calendar is available to buy from Amazon and www.coxandcocacao.com (RRP from £15).
Jo Malone 2025 Advent Calendar
This year’s Jo Malone London Advent Calendar features a playful spin on the brand’s classic drawer design. Every day in December, take a turn to open a new drawer filled with one of 25 surprises from the British fragrance and lifestyle house. The colourful segments hide a selection of timeless and seasonal colognes, miniature candles and bath & body favourites in smaller sizes, as well as a Travel Candle and a 30ml festive fragrance.
The Jo Malone London Advent Calendar is priced at £360 from https://www.jomalone.co.uk/
Bimble & Bolt Runners Advent Calendar
Packed with 24 carefully selected running treats – from energising snacks and hydration essentials to useful accessories – this year’s edition features the debut of the Soft Stepper running socks, plus a curated mix of products worth over £70, all for £42. Available from: https://bimbleandbolt.com/
John Lewis Advent Calendar
Unwrap the magic of Christmas with our extravagant John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar, featuring 36 full and deluxe-size beauty products from Le Labo, Laneige, Chantecaille, Charlotte Tilbury, Clinique, Estée Lauder, Trinny London, new brand Fenty Beauty and more!
Experience a complete skincare regime, a versatile makeup look, moments of serenity, essential hair products, and five iconic fragrances – all within this treasure trove of beauty delights. Priced at £295 with contents worth £1095.57, this is a fantastic offering from John Lewis.
Innocent Bones Cross Stitch Advent Calendar
The Innocent Bones Cross Stitch Advent Calendar is no ordinary countdown; it’s 25 days of creative joy, filled with surprises that stitchers and crafters adore. Behind each numbered door, you’ll find a mix of exclusive stitch kits, tools, accessories, and cosy extras designed to make December a little more magical and mindful. It’s the perfect alternative advent calendar for creative souls who want something more personal than chocolate or beauty minis.
What’s Included
- 3 full, never-before-seen cross stitch kits (exclusive to the 2025 calendar)
- Creative and cosy accessories – from thread gloss and bobbins to beautiful craft tools
- Luxury packaging and thoughtful presentation
- Over £160 worth of products for just £105
- Designed and assembled in the UK
Every kit includes everything you need such as, premium Aida, DMC threads, a hoop, needle, and full instructions. Priced at £105 and Available from: https://innocentbones.com/
12-Day Wax Melt Advent Calendar from Ralph’s Orchard
This limited-edition calendar features twelve natural wax melts in a mix of bestselling and seasonal scents – all vegan, cruelty-free, and hand-poured in England. It’s a beautifully sensory alternative to traditional beauty calendars, designed to bring calm, scent-led rituals to the festive season.
With notes ranging from soothing sandalwood to festive Spiced Orange, this advent fits right into the “wellness era” and makes a thoughtful gift for mums, sisters, or best friends – especially those who appreciate slow living, home fragrance, and eco-conscious gifting. Priced at £18.00 and available from: https://www.ralphsorchard.com/
