57 Unusual Advent Calendars to Nab Before They Sell Out
On the hunt for a cool advent calendar with a difference? We’ve handpicked the best unusual advent calendars to buy in 2024
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With the rise of unusual advent calendars and quirky options, counting down to Christmas with chocolate alone is no longer good enough...well it is, but it's just not the only way to count down to the big day.
Beauty advent calendars, jewellery sets and foodie options up their game year after year when it comes to quirky advent calendar ideas and products, and the selection for 2024 is no different.
To help you narrow down your options and find the best advent calendar that's unusual and unique, we've scoured the internet and stalked the high street to bring you 57 of our favourite ones on the market this year. There are even a few that might help elevate your winter date nights.
Where Can I Get Cool & Unusual Advent Calendars? 57 of the Best for 2024
From jewellery advent calendars and ones brimming with booze, to quirky advent calendars with food and ones you can build yourself, these are by far the coolest ones for you to choose from.
But don't wait too long. Most of these unusual advent calendars sold out quickly last year, many are limited edition and a few are brand new releases for 2024, making demand for the best ones higher than ever this year.
So without further ado, let the Christmas countdown officially begin with our round-up of the best unusual and quirky advent calendars of 2024, including one you can actually propose with...check out number 53!
- Unusual Advent Calendars for Her
- Unusual Advent Calendars for Him
- More of the Best Beauty Advent Calendars
- Unique Alcohol Advent Calendars
- Alternative Food & Drink Advent Calendars
- Quirky Advent Calendars for Everyone
- Best Unusual Advent Calendars for Pets
Unusual Advent Calendars for Her
1. Sephora Favourites 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar
Kicking things off with a firm favourite. The Sephora advent calendar is back (and bigger than last year)! Filled with trending cult products, this advent calendar is worth over £1,000, and you can get your hands on it for £199.
Inside, you will find goodies from a range of premium beauty brands including Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, Neom and much more
Of the whopping 40 products inside, 24 are full sized, making the value for money even better.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Available for pre-order Now
- Delivery: Free UK Delivery
2. Sephora Collection Premium Advent Calendar
Those with a bit less to spend on their beauty advent calendar, who still want to enjoy some Sephora goodies will love their Moving Lights Premium advent calendar brimming with beauty treats from their own collection.
Inside you can enjoy opening doors to 15 full sized products, four travel ones and five beautiful accessories to enjoy throughout December and beyond.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free UK Delivery
3. Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar
Another beauty advent calendar with a number of stellar brands inside is the Revolve Beauty offering for 2024.
Within the 24 doors of this calendar are products from Benefit, Elemis ad Too Faced to name just a few.
Six of the products are full size and the total value of the goodies inside is over £500!
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery for orders over £70
4. Boots Limited Edition 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Offering astonishing value for money this year is the premium offering from Boots.
The 24 Days of Beauty advent calendar is worth almost £470 and can be nabbed for less than £100 right now.
What's more, Boots members can get almost 300 points with this purchase and click and collect and next day delivery are also available for those who want it ASAP.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery and click and collect available
5. Lovehoney X Womanizer Sex Toy Advent Calendar
Now this may be in the advent calendars for her section (mainly due to the inclusion of *the* one and only Womanizer toy), but this sex toy advent calendar from Love Honey can be enjoyed by him, her or by couples together, due to the amount of goodies included.
Review: Our Hitched reviewer says, "When it comes to unique advent calendars, shoppers want to see true value for money, and that's just one of the many benefits that the Love Honey Womanizer calendar offers.
"What's more, the benefits of buying it far outlive the festive season. If you're a fan of couples sex toys but aren't sure where to start, advent calendars like this can be a great way to try and test lots of different things in order to figure out what works for you.
"And when it comes to delivery, the Love Honey packaging is always discreet - nosey neighbours needn't know what's inside as, quite frankly, it's none of their biz!"
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Premium discreet delivery available.
6. The Vogue Festive Calendar
This is not a drill - the Vogue advent calendar is back for another year. Last year we jumped for Christmas joy at the news that Vogue has released an advent calendar for the first time ever. And, boy, it did not disappoint.
This year the products inside this beauty advent calendar are worth more than £1,600 and the best bit? £75,000 of the proceeds from the sales of this advent calendar will be split between and donated to the charities Vogue support, including Sistah Space and Women for Refugee Women.
There are 26 full-sizes makeup, skincare, jewellery and lifestyle products inside the calendar from premium brands.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: 2-3 working days.
7. Fortnum's Beauty Advent Calendar
Some may think £265 is a lot to pay for an advent calendar, and we hear you, but when you think about the fact that you're getting more than £1,000 worth of products, you're actually saving money. That's #AdventCalendarrMath for you, and we reckon the Fortnum and Mason cal is worth every penny.
With 23 full sized products and eight minis behind its doors, you can enjoy goodies from some of the most premium brands out there. We wouldn't expect anything less from our trusted friends at Fortnums.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Available to pre-order now, dispatching after 21/10/204
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
8. The White Company Wellness Advent Calendar
Treat yourself or your loved one to a unique wellness advent calendar from The White Company. Their 2024 offering gives customers the opportunity to save over £100 on The White Company goodies, with £307 worth of products inside its 25 doors.
Inside the calendar, you will find home goodies including a selection of the brand's signature candles, hand creams, room sprays and lotions, as well as some wellness goodies, too.
The signature candles have an approximate burning time of 33 hours and the votives last for around 18 hours, giving you plenty of value for money.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free standard delivery and collection on orders over £50.
9. Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar
Containing beauty, wellness and jewellery products, could this be one of the best beauty calendars of 2024? We think so.
The Liberty London advent calendar is always a hotly-anticipated release, and this year's offering, worth a staggering £1,205, does not disappoint.
Encased in a gorgeous box made to look like a snowy Liberty London shop front, the outside impresses aplenty before you even get inside.
Within the calendar you'll find an impressive 28 products, 18 of which are full-sized, ranging from bracelets and candles to skincare and makeup - we don't want to spoil any surprises, but trust us when we say it's a good'n.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free standard delivery and collection on orders over £50.
10. The Body Shop Advent Calendars of Wonders
The Body Shops beauty advent calendar offering this year sees the return of the Advent Calendar of Wonders, retailing at £55 and containing more than £100 worth of goodies, including some full-sized treats.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery for orders over £35.
11. Lovehoney Indulge Sex Toy Advent Calendar
Much like the firm favourite Womanizer advent calendar, this sex toy advent calendar is perfect for sole-users and couples alike, and has plenty of goodies to spice up your festive season.
The calendar's hero toy, the Indulge G-Spot and Clitoral Suction Stimulator is worth £69.99 alone, and that's without all the other treats.
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Premium discreet delivery available.
12. Womens Pringle Sock Advent Calendar
People joke about getting socks for Christmas, but they're actually one of the most valuable prezzies of all - who doesn't want something practical, cosy and luxurious during the festive period? That's our opinion anyway - and for those who are on the same page as us, take a look at The Sock Shop's Pringle 2024 calendar.
Inside this unusual advent calendar you will find 25 pairs of cotton-rich women's socks in a range of colourful and festive designs. The socks all come in sizes UK 4 - UK 8 and come in at a bargain price of just over £3 a pair - a steal considering packs of three from Pringle usually retail for £19.99.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £40.
13. Rituals Premium Advent Calendar
A Rituals advent calendar is the ultimate treat, and this year, the luxury brand are giving you three festive options to choose from.
The first offering is their classic advent calendar which costs £91.90, and includes products worth over £166.90 including body and home essentials. The second option is the deluxe advent calendar which costs £114.90 and is worth almost £200, and that one includes even better products including fancy Christmas lights and private collection bestsellers.
The most luxe offering is their premium advent calendar, costing £172 and worth over £300. This one includes a whopping eight full-sized products along with the best goodies from the other two as well.
The brand are also releasing a men's grooming calendar, but more on that when we move onto the best advent calendars for him.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery and click and collect available.
14. Joma Jewellery 12 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar
If jewellery is your thing - and let's be honest, it's everyone's thing - let us introduce you to the Joma Jewellery 12 Days of Sparkle advent calendar, a new addition for last year and back with bang for 2024.
Perfect for those who don silver bling all year round, this unusual advent calendar offers far more than a bit of choccy every morning. For 12 days leading up to Christmas, you get to open a box which houses a dainty piece of Joma jewellery.
Review: Rima had a sneak peek at the product ahead of the launch last year and said, "There's no shortage of jewellery advent calendars which get released this year, but my favourite thing about the Joma Jewellery calendar is the level of festivity you feel each time you open one of the boxes.
"Each piece of jewellery comes beautifully presented and most come with a sweet message that really helps to get you into the Christmas spirit. The quality of the jewellery is brilliant considering you're effectively paying a little over £10 for each one. The pieces are all silver plated - no green marks here - and have an overall value over £250 when purchased separately.
"This has been a highly anticipated release for 2023, and I think it's worth the hype. Personally for me, what sets it apart from others is that the box itself can be used as a jewellery box forever afterwards. It's such good quality and has been split into three sections so you can separate different types of jewellery. It's a real bonus for customers in my opinion."
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out now.
- Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £30.
15. Abbott Lyon x Stacey Solomon Advent Calendar
Jewellery-fanatics run don't walk to get your hands on this limited edition Abbott Lyon advent calendar in collaboration with Stacey Solomon. The jewellery box calendar is available in two options: silver plated or gold plated finishes, and includes 12 boxes filled with gorgeous pieces for you to wear during the festive period and beyond. You can also personalise the front of the advent calendar to make it extra special.
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Gold is available now but silver is coming soon - we'll keep you posted!
- Delivery: Standard delivery
16. Grove & Vae Jewellery Advent Calendar
Back for the third year in a row, Grove & Vae have released another whopper of an advent calendar for 2024. Enjoy 12 days of the brand's iconic jewellery, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets. You can even nab the best-selling Maia Gold Malachite Necklace.
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Standard UK delivery
17. Neal's Yard Natural and Organic Advent Calendar
This year Neal's Yard has upgraded for it's 12 day calendar to a fabulous 24 day extravaganza, half of the gifts are full size. The 2024 advent calendar includes Neal's Yard's bestselling and award-winning Wild Rose Beauty Balm and Frankincense Intense™ Age-Defying Cream.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Available to pre-order to be shipped on 21/10/2024
- Delivery: Standard UK delivery
18. Missoma Jewellery Advent Calendar
Another jewellery advent calendar that's been hyped up this year (and every year to be honest) is the Missoma advent calendar. It often sells out pretty quick, and we expect this year will be no different.
It's returning for 2024 with three versions; the gold (£395), silver (£365) and, new for 2024, a solid gold version (£1,295) which will give customers the opportunity to get a hold of limited editions Missoma pieces.
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out now.
- Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Free next day delivery on orders over £100.
Unusual Advent Calendars for Him
19. Red Bull Racing F1 Advent Calendar
An unusual advent calendar for him, or for anyone who likes Formula 1 actually, this modelling advent calendar is a great pick! The Red Bull F1 calendar is quirky and gives people the opportunity to actually make and create something from in the countdown to Christmas, rather than just consume copious amounts of chocolate.
Behind 24 doors, the calendar includes detailed steps for a 1:43 scale model of the RB19, the car with which Verstappen secured the win at the Drivers' World Championship in 2023. In addition to the model, the advent calendar features an extensive accompanying book filled with fascinating information and illustrations about F1 and its cars.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free same-day click and collect. Standard tracked delivery also available.
20. Men's Pringle Sock Advent Calendar
As well as the women's offering, The Sock Shop also have a men's Pringle advent calendar with 12 premium Pringle sock pairs, designed specifically for the festive period.
As well as having a luxury product inside, the sock advent gifts come housed inside a gorgeously-designed box which looks and feels expensive.
The socks are all UK 7 - UK 11 and are made from the brand's cotton rich fabric, making them both breathable and extremely comfortable to wear. What more could you want at Christmas?
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £40.
21. Rituals Men's Grooming Gift Box Calendar
We've already talked you through the unique Rituals advent calendars for her, but it's time to introduce you to their Men's Advent Calendar which houses 12 luxury treats for guys to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas this year.
The advent calendar retails at just over £100, but the products inside are worth over £174 when bought separately.
The 12 grooming essentials inside include five full-sized products and a men's gift box, making it feel extra special for whoever's receiving it.
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery and click and collect available.
22. Man'Stuff Grooming Advent Calendar
Indulge your hair and skin over the holidays with the Man'Stuff grooming advent calendar. It's a bargain at just £30 for 24 products, but the quality of what's inside remains high.
Without giving away too many spoilers, inside you'll find a range of body lotions and washes, as well as grooming tools to keep you looking and feeling fresh in the lead-up to Christmas.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
23. Baylis & Harding Signature Advent Calendar for Him
Baylis & Harding always bring the goods when it comes to Christmas gift sets and quirky advent calendars, and their men's offering for 2024 is no different.
Their signature 'For Him' calendar has 24 advent goodies including muscle soaks, bath soaks, aftershave balms and bath crystals for the ultimate pamper month this December.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free standard delivery. Click and collect available at Boots stores.
24. Beard Oil Advent Calendar
If your beard is your pride and joy, this beard oil advent calendar will have your facial fuzz looking and feeling spectacular by the new year. Each box is filled with a bottle of 100% natural and scented oil that you can open for the 24 days leading up until Christmas.
A little amount of beard oil goes a long way so you'll be able to use these products well past December. The simple packing is ideal for a minimalistic chap.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free standard delivery.
The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
25. Molton Brown Advent Calendar
The Molton Brown calendar features 24 compartments, each filled with favourite Molton Brown icons and luxurious treats, including an array of sumptuously scented bodycare and fragrance essentials
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery on orders over £25 on LookFantastic
26. LOOKFANTASTIC Iconic Beauty Advent Calendar
If you're keen to discover cult beauty brands and raved-about products, get your hands on the LOOKFANTASTIC beauty advent calendar for 2024.
Inside their 24-door Christmas calendar, you will find boxes filled with beauty goodies, including products from Color WOW, Sol de Janeiro, MAC and Iconic.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Free delivery on orders over £25
27. The Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar
OK, this one might not be such a gift for your bank balance... but with 25 beauty products worth nearly £1,600, the Harrods Beauty advent calendar is carried to bring you or your loved one a whole lot of joy on the countdown to Christmas. Inside you'll find products from Augustinus Bader, Charlotte Tilbury, Dr. Barbara Sturm, TOM FORD and La Mer, to name a few.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out now. But hurry, this sells out quick!
- Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £100
28. Holland & Barrett 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar
Jumping on the beauty advent calendar trend for 2024 is health and wellness brand Holland and Barrett who have released a 25 Days of Beauty calendar.
Retailing at just £45, with an internal value of £216, the calendar is vegan-friendly and features a whopping 16 full-sized products. Brands included in the advent calendar include Weleda, Dr Organic, WILD, Super Facialist and more, as well as Holland and Barrett, of course.
This should be a real contender for skincare lovers as the calendar includes capsules, serums and creams all designed to hydrate and refresh skin.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery when you spend £30.
29. L'Occitane Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar
Fans of L'Occitane will be delighted to know that the brand are releasing not one, but four advent calendars this year. Our top pick their luxury beauty advent calendar which retails for £130, a super reasonable price considering what comes with it.
Inside this calendar you will find a range of best selling items, as well as new products and a full-sized hand balm - the hero product in our opinion!
They also have on offer a more budget friendly beauty advent calendar, a cool reusable advent calendar and a web exclusive refill calendar - check out the full L'Occitane calendar range
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free tracked delivery on orders over £35. In store availability can be checked.
30. Boots Macmillan Doors of Joy Beauty Advent Calendar
Beauty lovers who are after a bargain need to run, not walk, and grab themselves the Boots Macmillan Doors of Joy beauty advent calendar.
Now available for just £90, this is an unusual advent calendar that not only benefits you, but also others, as it's been created by Boots in conjunction with cancer charity Macmillan.
Brands inside include Champneys, Sleek Makeup, No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory and more.
Review: Rima says, "Customers looking for an all-rounder beauty advent calendar will love what's inside the Boots Macmillan offering. There are a number of hero products inside this calendar, from the Sleek Makeup eyeliner and i-Divine palette, to the No7 day cream and night creams.
"It includes both makeup and skincare products, as well as cosmetic tools, topping up your wash bag with all the essentials you need."
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Click and collect free on Boots orders over £15. Delivery free on orders over £25.
31. M&S Beauty Advent Calendar
M&S is really having a moment.They're constantly coming out with viral snacks and trending clothes these days, and we've not a sneaky suspicion their super cool beauty advent calendar for 2024 will be no different.
This eagerly awaited calendar doesn't actually hit the shelves until the 24th October, but we had to include it in our round up as it's too good to miss. Jam packed with £300 worth of skincare, haircare and beauty products from cult favourites like ColorWow, Clinique and Cowshed you'll want to set your alarms for the release date.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Available from 24/10/2024
- Delivery: Free delivery when you spend £60
32. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Chest of Love
For make-up fanatics you can't go far wrong with the Charlotte Tilbury beauty advent calendar.
A 12-drawer beauty advent calendar filled with makeup and skincare favourites from the iconic beauty brand, each day you'll open up a must-have Charlotte Tilbury gift. This year the calendar contains three full-size products, including the sell-out Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm!
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery for orders over £49.
33. Benefit Gorgeous Grocer 24 Advent Calendar
Benefit is know for its playful take on beauty products, and their 2024 advent calendar is no different Modelled to look like a shopping basket, you'll have one very successful beauty hall by the time Christmas Day comes around. You'll find four full-size Benefit favourites inside, as well as a handful of minis, deluxe size products and some limited edition Christmas specials.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out now.
- Delivery: Free click and collect
Unique Alcohol Advent Calendars
34. 12 Days of Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar
Are you a Star Wars fan? Looking for the 'father' of all advent calendars? Storm your way into December with this Stormtrooper Beer advent calendar.
You, or someone you love can celebrate 12 days of Christmas with a Star Wars themed beer each day, and you even get a Stormtrooper beer glass and some themed snacks to top it all off. How cool is that?
- Number of Days: 12
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
35. Virgin Wines Advent Calendar
Wine lovers, listen up! Back this year with a gorgeous festive wreath design, a bonus full-sized bottle of wine and tons of new grape varieties, the Virgin Wines advent calendars are better than ever. You can choose from an all red, all white or a mixed selection depending on which grapes you prefer. The mixed selection also features some gorgeous rosé bottles, too.
You can expect limited edition bottles in this advent calendar and can add a free gift message if you're buying this as a present for someone. Cute.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Dispatch expected in November. Reserve now for just £10 and pay the remaining £79.99 when the calendar is dispatched.
- Delivery: Free.
36. Virgin Wines Gin Advent Calendar
If you're looking for an advent calendar for someone who'll tipple of choice is a nice, crips G&T, then look no further. The Virgin Wines gin advent calendar for 2024 includes 24 5cl mini bottles in an array of botanicals and flavours.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Dispatch expected in November. Reserve now for just £10 and pay the remaining £89.99 when the calendar is dispatched.
- Delivery: Free.
37. The Little Boys Room Wine Down to Christmas Advent Calendar
This wine advent calendar by The Little Boys Room will have you feeling suitably jolly by the time Christmas Day rolls around. It’s filled to the brim with mini bottles of wine from all over the world, including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and more. The self-proclaimed wine connoisseur in your life will most certainly thank you for this.
Reviewers state that the calendar was delivered quickly so it's a great pick if you've left getting your advent calendar until the last minute. The calendar contains a mix of rose, white and red wine which is great if you are a fan of all three.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Standard delivery from £4.
38. The Really Good Whisky Company Advent Calendar
This advent calendar by The Really Good Whisky Company is the perfect advent calendar for any whisky lover this Christmas. It comes complete with 25 drams of fine whisky, including Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Highland Park 12 Year Old.
You can choose from several different boxes so it can suit all budgets - the original is £99, but you can get scotch, bourbon, and luxury options which range from £129.99 all the way to £399.99. Each day of advent, you can join in online for a discussion and tasting session on the dram of the day.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out now.
- Delivery: Standard delivery from £5.99
Alternative Food & Drink Advent Calendars
39. The Cartwright & Butler Advent Calendar
Gift yourself some luxury with the 2024 offering from Cartwright and Butler. Their food and drinks advent calendar is brimming with goodies for you to enjoy this Christmas.
The quirky advent calendar has savoury crackers and flatbreads to pair with festive cheeses, as well as plenty of sweet treats including hot chocolate stirrers, triple chocolate biscuits in a tin, shortbreads and more.
And to give you something to sip as you enjoy the posh grub, inside you'll also find mulled wine spice bags inside.
And if that wasn't good enough, early bird orders can use the code ADVENT20 for £20 off, taking the price right down.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery on orders over £50.
40. The Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar
From one luxury advent calendar to another, introducing the 2024 Fortnum and Mason's Feasting calendar which has to be one of our favourite releases every year.
The aim of this cool foodie advent calendar is to eat, drink and be merry - we're pretty sure you'll be able to get on board with that, especially when you see the array of luxury goods hosted inside the calendar.
Once delivered, you will be able to enjoy everything from Christmas gin and Champagne, to mint humbugs and Christmas tea biscuits.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Available from 31/10/2024
- Delivery: UK standard and next day delivery available from £5.95.
41. Just Spices Large & Small Advent Calendar Sets
If you're looking for an unusual calendar at a lower price-point, and love to cook with new flavours, why not try Just Spices advent calendar sets?
The company have a huge range of options available, from the small advent calendar which retails at less than £30, to the large one which comes in at £99.99. And if that's not enough, you can even buy combos and advent calendar sets giving you the best of all that their products have to offer.
The spice advent calendars include unique spice mixtures to top everything from avocado and eggs, to sandwiches and salads.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free delivery on orders over £25.
42. Barebells Protein Bar Advent Calendar
Are you obsessed with jam-packed protein treats and fancy enjoying some over the Christmas period? If so, you will love the Barebells advent calendar which has 24 protein bars behind its doors.
The products inside include six exclusive and limited edition bar flavours, all of which have no added sugar and are super high in protein.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: DPD available.
43. Frosty Premium Chocolate Advent Calendar
Treat yourself to some premium chocolate treats with the Frosty Christmas advent calendar from chocolatiers Pierre Marcolini.
The recipes for the chocolates behind these 24 doors are inspired by the traditional flavours of Christmas. What better way to get yourself into the festive spirit?
The brand offer free delivery for purchases over £69 and can deliver within 48 hours of ordering.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free on orders over £69
44. Biscuiteers Advent Calendar Tin
The countdown to Christmas will be seriously sweet if you start each morning with a hand-icing biscuit from Biscuiteers. This year the quirky advent calendar is taking us on a trip to Lapland.
This advent calendar is beautifully presented, but if a biscuit a day isn't your thing, and you want to savour them, these snazzy snacks last up to three months from their arrival. The packaging is completely recyclable too so you don't have to worry about your environmental impact either - win, win!
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free next day delivery available if you order before 4pm. Click and collect available in London.
45. Snaffling Pig Co Pork Crackling Foodie Advent Calendar
This quirky food advent calendar is larger than your average snack calendar, measuring in at an impressive 42cm x 30cm. Inside, you will find 24 bags of uniquely flavoured pork crackling, ideal for meat eaters who can't resist a crunchy snack.
When buying the Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling calendar, flavours you can expect to taste include classics like salt and vinegar and pigs in blankets, as well as some more unusual ones like marvellous maple and low and slow BBQ.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
46. Festive Gourmet Marshmallow Advent Calendar
When we think of cosying up by the fire during the Christmas period, one of the first foods that comes to mind is marshmallows, which is why this gourmet marshmallow calendar from The Naked Marshmallow Co makes complete sense to us.
Inside you'll find marshmallow flavours including mint chocolate and honeycomb, giving marshmallow fans new and interesting flavour combos to try out. Plus, there's 25 here, so you get a treat on Christmas day as well.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
47. Jo & Seph's Giant Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar
Behind each of the windows on this Joe & Seph's advent calendar, you’ll find a bag of ridiculously delicious handmade popcorn in 12 different flavours, including raspberry cheesecake, toffee apple and banoffee pie. If your December is spent cuddling up on the sofa to watch Christmas films, there’s no better accompaniment than this calendar.
The flavours included in this calendar are delicious and so unusual, and you'll get to try your favourite twice as there's 24 doors for you to open.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Available to pre-order now. Ships 01/10/2024
- Delivery: Standard delivery from £4. Spend £35 for free delivery
Quirky Advent Calendars to Suit Everyone
48. The Sockshop Couples Advent Calendar
If you're the kind of couple who fancy sharing an advent calendar (cute right?), we love the idea of going with this one from The Sock Shop.
The calendar has a range of super cool and festive socks which feel super luxe and look just as fabulous.
How exciting to open up a box each day and decide which of you gets the pair, or better yet, even take one each and go for the odd socks look.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £40.
49. Build Your Own Model Grinch Advent Calendar
If your favourite Christmas film is The Grinch (any version will do), an unusual advent calendar we know you'll love is this model set which gives you all the pieces to make your very own Grinch figure in 24 pieces.
Not only do you get to watch your model take shape as the big day gets closer, but you also get to pop the little fella back up every year when Christmas comes around.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Free same-day click and collect. Standard tracked delivery also available.
50. Christmas Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar
We love puzzles as an at home date night idea, but what about as an unusual advent calendar? This Christmas Through the Window advent calendar has pieces to a jigsaw puzzle inside and is ideal for avid puzzlers.
Behind the 24 doors you will find pieces to make a 50-piece puzzle - all you need then is the patience to wait to complete it.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
51. Wedgwood Fine Bone China Christmas Advent Calendar - £860
The Wedgwood Christmas calendar is the epitome of luxury, and is the perfect choice if you want something really special to open each day leading up to Christmas.
Each draw in this quirky advent calendar contains a collectable bone china ornament, all of which have been hand painted for your enjoyment.
The ornaments are housed in an advent calendar box which has been designed to look like a Georgian townhouse, a brand new design for 2023 customers.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery and gift message available.
52. 24 Days of Harry Potter Potions Advent Calendar
Calling all Harry Potter fans, you can now buy a potions advent calendar to keep things feeling magical this Christmas.
Sure, this unusual advent calendar isn't for everyone - the mere muggles amongst us just wouldn't get it.
But us wizards realise just how cool and quirky this advent calendar is, and it's bursting with potions, necklaces and jewellery accessories for you to enjoy.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Next day delivery available.
53. Lush Advent Calendar
Is there anything more 'lush' than an advent calendar filled with goodies from - you guessed it - LUSH. Their 2024 calendar is better than ever, with copious amounts of bath bombs, candles and beauty goodies that'll have you feeling fresh into 2025 and beyond.
The calendar retails at £190 and houses amazing products, some of which can only be purchased within this particular calendar. Talk about exclusive...
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery for orders over £40 and click and collect also available for some stores.
54. Grind Coffee Advent Calendar
Nothing starts the day quite like a nice cup of coffee, right? And with all that shopping, wrapping and Christmas party recovery you'll be getting up to in December, you'll need your daily caffeine fix more than ever. Count down to Christmas with 25 days of home-compostable, Grind coffee pods. Plus, you get a bonus pod for the 25th, with two of limited edition Christmas Blend pods.
- Number of Days: 25
- Release Date: Out Now
- Delivery: Free UK delivery for orders over £40 and click and collect also available for some stores.
55. Unique Jewellery Proposal Advent Calendar
We know what you're thinking - £18,000 for an advent calendar - that's crazy right? But hear us out, because you may just be maxing out that card to get your hands on the Austen and Blake calendar this year. This proposal advent calendar launched last year and it's still listed on their website, so we're hoping the magic continues for 2024. Here's how it works...
The jewellery advent calendar consists of five doors, four of which have luxury diamond jewellery pieces inside. The lucky recipient will be able to enjoy a diamond tennis bracelet, pave setting diamond ring, round diamond earrings and an emory diamond tennis necklace.
But the fifth door is empty, because that's where you put your engagement ring. That's right. You can actually propose with this advent calendar. How cool is that?
The calendar is available in two options, £18,000 for the lab-grown diamond version, and £23,000 for the original diamond version - both come with individual diamond certificates for each of the pieces as well.
- Number of Days: 5
- Release Date: Register your interest.
- Delivery: TBC
Unusual Advent Calendars for Pets
56. Pooch and Mutt Advent Calendar for Dogs
Treat the furry friends in your life to their very own countdown to Christmas countdown with Pooch & Mutt's cheese fondue and meaty treats calendar. Behind each door your pampered pooch will find a delicious cheese wheel. Suitable for all breeds and puppies from 12 weeks.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Standard UK delivery
57. Lily's Kitchen Advent Calendar for Dogs
Christmas is all about spending time with your family - and that includes your pets too. Lily's Kitchen has catered for your four-legged friends with an advent calendar for dogs, stuffed with delicious doggy treats. Inside you'll find Lily's favourite Turkey Bites, Chicken Bites and Chicken and Beef Bites.
If your pet is of the more feline variety, check out the Lily's Kitchen Advent Calendar for Cats too.
- Number of Days: 24
- Release Date: Out now
- Delivery: Standard UK delivery
As well as advent calendars, it's also time to think about Christmas gifts for him, as well as Christmas gifts for her!
