Christmas Gifting / 24 September, 2026 / Christina Walter

The Best Kids’ Advent Calendars For Your Christmas Countdown

We’ve researched the best Christmas advent calendars for your family’s countdown to the big day. Whether you’re a fan of the traditional picture windows, those stuffed with toys and chocolates or even the calendars that allow you to personalise each window with your own little gifts, here you’ll fine inspo for all.

Traditional

Flashback to the 80’s and early 90’s when the Christmas advent calendars were no frills but it was just so damn exciting to see what picture was behind a new door each morning.

There is something quite special about a traditional advent calendar.

Traditional Nativity Advent Calendar, Amazon

No Room at the Inn,
Amazon

Victorian House Advent Calendar, Amazon

Toys and Accessories

There are so many different types of toy advent calendars on offer, from Numberblocks and Baby Annabell to Minecraft, LEGO and Disney, whatever your child is into there is sure to be an advent calendar to suit.

Numberblocks® MathLink® Cubes Advent Calendar, Learning Resources

microMAGS Advent Calendar, Amazon

Meri Meri x Liberty Charm Bracelet Advent, Meri Meri

Disney Princess Advent Calendar, John Lewis

LEGO® Marvel Advent Calendar 2026, LEGO

Harry Potter Advent Calendar, Very

Bitty Pop! Stitch Holiday Advent Calendar, Funko Pop

BABY born Advent Calendar Christmas Bakery, Smyths

Original Squishmallows Squish-a-longs Holiday Advent, Smyths

Clickeez Advent Calendar, Smyths

Funko Pocket POP! Marvel Advent Countdown Calendar, True Toys

Bitty POP Countdown Calendar, Very

Book collections advent calendar

The new book advent calendar trend has to be one of my favourites! What could be better than discovering a new book behind every window as you count down to Christmas?

For little ones, you can’t go wrong with Julia Donaldson, Elf on the Shelf or Minecraft. For older kids, take a look at the Useless Facts Advent Calendar and discover something new every day throughout Advent!

The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection, Amazon

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Advent Calendar Book Collection, Amazon

Minecraft Advent Calendar: Book Collection, Amazon

Useless Facts Advent Calendar, Amazon

The Elf On the Shelf Advent Calendar, Amazon

Numberblocks Advent Calendar, Amazon

Personalised

If you’re into personalisation, we’ll leave the gift buying up to you. Here are some gorgeous options:

Christmas Advent Calendar,
tonies

Velvet Advent Calendar, Dunelm

Personalised Red Velvet Advent Calendar, My 1st Years

Wooden Advent Calendar, Amazon

Advent Calendar, Mamas & Papas

Velvet Patchwork Advent Calendar, Oliver Bonas

Chocolate and Treats

If it’s all about chocolate in your house like it is in mine, there you won’t have trouble finding your favourite brand. Here are a few of our favourites:

Milk Chocolate Christmas Advent, Lindt

Haribo Advent Calendar, Amazon

Advent Calendar, Candy Kittens

Free-From Chocolate Advent Calendar, Moo Free

Kinder Pokémon Assorted Design Advent Calendar, Selfridges

Tony’s Chocolonely Tiny’s Countdown Advent Calendar, Boots

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