The 12 best London advent calendars to buy for Christmas 2025

Boozy advent calendars are far from the novelty they used to be, but MOTH’s 24-door cocktail cal is one hell of a way to celebrate the run-up to Christmas. Not only does it include 24 bar-strength cocktails (that’s nine different mixes including a cosmopolitan, negroni, mojito, paloma, and of course, a spicy marg), but open a door to find a golden can and you’ll be the winner of the company’s comp to win £1,000 worth of cocktails. You’ll need to submit a video of yourself with said can to claim, but what a Christmas miracle that’d be, right?

Price: £79

There are glitzy advent calendars, and then there’s Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest. Behind 12 dazzling-decorated drawers of this jewellery-box style package, you’ll find five full-sized and seven travel-sized makeup and skincare products from the esteemed make up artist’s luxe London makeup brand. From the full-size Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara to the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and a 10ml sample of the world famous Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, this is a dreamy gift for anyone in your life who leans into the glamorous side of party season. 

Price: £175

Christmas isn’t all about having fun, it’s also about learning! Well, that’s certainly what the Science Museum would try and have you believe, but thanks to their Science Advent Calendar Volume 2, that thankfully is a whole lot more interesting than it sounds. This advent calendar contains 24 different hands-on science experiments with a wondrous mix of chemistry, biology and physics, meaning you can not only keep your kids (who are aged eight or older) entertained for a few minutes each day, but they’ll have a blast learning something new in the process. 

Price: £30

Calling all cheese fiends – there’s a gloriously pongy advent calendar designed with precisely you in mind. Thanks to the London-based Paxton & Whitfield, nab yourself this calendar and you’ll have a generous 75g sample of a different cheese to try out every day of advent, from your classic cheddars and stiltons to some whackier creations from British and European makers. The portions are big enough to share, but we’re also not gonna judge if you keep all the crumbs from this one to yourself. Order it now and it’ll be home-delivered in three different batches. 

Price: £150

Not that the other advent calendars on this list aren’t great, but the Teamakers of London’s cal is one you’ll be able to actually use every single day, as soon as you open it up – just picture a slightly different Christmassy take on your usual morning brew, and that’s exactly what they’ve made. It includes something called a Supreme Dragon Well Triune and a flowering Tea Bulb, as well as your classics like peppermint, chamomile and vanilla rooibos. 

Price: £25

For that person in your life who’s a bit of a wizard when it comes to skincare, Neal’s Yard Remedies Natural and Organic Advent Calendar will certainly be a hit. Inside are 24 different seasonal self care products, including a brand new Oat and Ceramide Barrier Repair Cream and a Wild Rose Beauty Balm (both of which are full-size), along with some wonderfully fragrant sounding bubble baths, pillow mists, body butters and hand rubs. 

Price: £165

Yes, you read that right. If you’re after even more delectably rich foods in which to indulge in the run up to all the delectably rich food you’ll be scoffing on Christmas day (and you can, somehow, find room in the fridge), look no further than The Caviar House & Prunier’s Caviar Advent Calendar. It contains 24 10g mini tins of French Prunier caviar, so you can enjoy a luxe little bite each day in December. To enjoy it properly, add on the optional mother-of-pearl spoon (using metal cutlery is a caviar faux-pas, after all), and hey, you’re already spending the best part of £400! 

Price: £395

You’ll need a fair amount of caffeine to get you through all the parties, dinners and gatherings in December, and Grind is here to provide you with a daily dose. Their Coffee Pod Advent Calendar contains 25 Nespresso compatible pods with a festive smorgasbord of different blends, so you can try a different flavour each day. 

Price: £29.95

If you want an upgrade from a supermarket cal but still fancy your daily dose of chocolate, swish Birley Bakery’s Deluxe Advent Calendar, which houses 24 handcrafted chocolates, is your answer. Add a touch of luxury to your festive routine – it’s Christmas after all. 

Price: £40

Okay, okay, we know that Christmas already involves a lot of organising and advent calendars which are already filled with little presents would make your life a whole lot easier, but just look at this beauty from Fortnum & Mason. With the iconic Eau de Nil facade painted on the front, and 24 empty drawers which blare festive carols such as ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘Silent Night’ (thanks to three AA batteries, which you’ll also have to source yourself), this is one hell of a way to treat a loved one with bits and bobs you know they’ll actually like.

Price: £190

Designed in Finland but available to purchase from the adorable Covent Garden shop, this calendar is made for little ones (or are three years old and up) and is home not only to Moomin toy figures (plus two new characters), but also stickers, pencils and parts to create your very own Moomin House.

Price: £44.99

While this advent calendar is £250, it’s absolutely a steal. Why? Well, every year Selfridges produces a cal packed with a curated selection of high-end makeup and beauty products (which this year includes a Fenty Hella Thicc Volumising Mascara, a Huda Beauty Faux Filler Jelly Oil Lip Oil and The Ordinary’s Niacinamide), which, this year, is worth a whopping £1,136 – it’s a no-brainer, really. 

Price: £250