Family Advent calendars for the Christmas countdown

If you want something a little longer-lasting than choc treats, try this kit. With 92 pieces to unpack, this calendar tells a charming story of Christmas in the bakery. Plus, there's also multiple kitchen accessories a real biscuit stamp and cookie cutters, so you can all get baking together.

One reviewer said: "Playmobil is so much fun. My son has lots of sets and this set was perfect for him over Christmas/Advent; he really enjoyed opening it up each morning and still plays with it regularly, 4 months later."

Another reviewer said: "I have always been impressed with Playmobil advent efforts. This one is no exception, capturing a more civilised and contemporary feel to an advent calendar, instead of chocolate or cash ins. My son loves it."

We're big fans of Mr Men and Little Miss so we were excited to see they have their very own advent calendar! It features 24 individual stories for you and your child to reveal during the Christmas countdown so you can curl up and read stories such as Mr Tickle Saves the Day and Little Miss Sunshine Cheers Everyone Up.

A parent reviewer said: "This is an excellent idea for an advent calendar, and I am so excited for my little boy to receive this. I grew up with these books, but had no idea that the advent calendar would have familiar characters with an array of new stories. Perfect for children who are perhaps too young for chocolate, or are young book lovers."

Made out of super-soft faux fur, this adorable 3D penguin calendar from The White Company can be filled with all sorts of goodies, from sweet treats to Christmas jokes, decorations and little toys. We love how the numbers have been embroidered on.
Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our Commercial Content Writer: "My gosh, The White Company Snowy Advent Calendar is one of the cutest Advent calendars on the market. It comes with 25 doors so you can fill each one with a small gift and I love how it can be brought out and reused every year, creating those precious memories that kids will remember."

Up next we have a bit of cathartic brain training in the form of puzzling! Behind each of the 24 doors sits a 50-piece puzzle to put together. Once completed, each puzzle can be slotted together to reveal a bigger picture.

One customer reviewer wrote: "We enjoyed this as an easy way to come together and play a family game. The winner got to open a present which turned out to be "A Christmas Story" which we all watched afterwards. The 4 year old didn't want to stop playing and threw a fit! You know it's a good game when that happens."

If your little one enjoys collecting things, this Pokémon card Advent calendar is a must-have (and big kids will love it too). Inside they will find trading cards, stickers, coins and booster packs because you "gotta catch 'em all", right?

Suzanne, a reviewer said: "My son is going to be so happy... I ordered this on pre order and it was delivered before the expected date. I am very happy with my purchase. Mankind updated me weekly on the progress of my pre order and I have had no issues with them what so ever. Will happily order from them again."

Does your family enjoy completing puzzles together? By opening this fun Christmas Advent calendar, you can piece together a puzzle to reveal a Disney game board to play together on Christmas day.

One reviewer wrote: "My little girl loved this advent calendar - 16 figures and lots of puzzle pieces. She really enjoyed putting the puzzle together on Xmas day and plays with the figurines daily. Toy advent calendars are great for kids who love figure play. We're very happy!"

If the Star Wars movies are always playing in your home, your family will be pumped to receive this Star Wars Christmas 2023 Funko Advent Calendar. From Princess Leia and Yoda to Kylo Ren and Luke Skywalker, there are plenty of figures to collect.

One happy reviewer said: "They look just like their characters. I lined them all up in front of my TV and they make me smile like you would not believe! They are super fun and Christmas themed, love the holograms and at this price it can’t be beaten. The best part is I get to take them out every holiday and enjoy them all over again. My favourite is the r2 d2 with the reindeer antlers. Too cool for school! If you love Star Wars and Christmas you have to get one of these! I mean where else are you going to find a miniature red Vader! I highly recommend this."

Kick off your countdown to Christmas with Thornton's Santa advent calendar. This calendar is packed with 12 different chocolates for you to try and enjoy. From the classic pearls to caramels, there's lots to discover.

A reviewer said: "I have bought Thorntons chocolates for years (only as a treat), so I had to try the Advent calendar. These are some of the best advents I have bought, the selection of chocolates with the chocolate pearls were great."

Roblox is the online gaming platforming which is taking children by storm. It allows users to program games and play games created by other users. Roblox has gained enormous popularity over the last few years. The game will be high on lots of little ones' Christmas lists this year.

Mother&Baby Writer, Mother of Three, Hannah James, said: "My sons latest obsession is Roblox. So naturally, everything single he has now has to be Roblox themed. So when I saw this advent calendar I knew it would be an instant hit. He loves that this advent calendar comes with six of the Roblox figures as well as Christmas themed accessories. The advent calendar itself is large and has a great Roblox design, which is very exciting for any young fan."

The Tea Advent calendar by Bird and Blend Tea is packed with their new Christmas tea blends as well as some traditional favourites, all selected by their tea mixologists. There are two bags a day behind each window so both you and your other half can enjoy them. You can also choose between a regular or a caffeine-free version.

A reviewer said: "I purchased the tea advent calendar last year and I loved it, so I bought it again this year. I can't wait to drink the tea. It's such a brilliant idea, the flavours were amazing. Thank you for bringing this on the market, I hope you'll do it every year, keeping the same price. Last year I had a sheet with 'meet the team' which was a very lovely personal touch. I also like the handwritten message on the card. Very lovely and makes it special."

Made to last and the perfect gift from parents or grandparents, we love this traditional rustic wooden calendar. Fill the boxes with small gifts and you can reuse the calendar year after year.

One reviewer said: "We decorated this for my 2.5 year old niece. My daughters and I (15 and 12) loved it. We bought so many mini toys - window sticker snowflake and a pair of sticker earrings and a chocolate! What more could you want every day in December as a 2 year olds! The boxes are small. But it was great fun to find mini presents. Loved it. Lovely product."

How could we miss Cadbury's off of the list? If your favourite chocolate is Cadbury's, you're bound to love waking up every morning knowing you have a Hero waiting for you. Filled with all the Heroes miniatures, you'll no longer feel the chore of waking up in the morning in the lead-up to Christmas!

One parent reviewer said: "Cadbury Chocolate is one of the better flavoured chocolates available for the money. This Cadbury Advent Calendar was excellent at providing several tasty chocolate treats for 24 days before the holiday. Each day provides a small chocolate candy with a good variety of samples."

This fantastic advent calendar is packed with 24 acts of kindness for your family to do. Specifically designed to be sustainable, it can be used year after year to get your whole family into the Christmas spirit. It comes complete with a traditional tartan ribbon, ready to hang and can be personalised with your family's name.

A parent reviewer said: "A good quality product with brilliant ideas for the family. My kids love it."

Of course, we couldn't leave the pets out! If you have a pooch at home, they'll love this Lily's Kitchen Advent calendar. It features three of their popular grain-free dog treats: Bedtime Biscuits, Rise & Shines and Cheese & Apple Training Treats.

Reviewed by Arabella Horspool, our commercial content writer: "My dogs range from 15 years old to 8 months and all of them were excited by the treats in the Lily's Kitchen Dog Advent Calendar. There's a nice variety of snacks inside which contain no-added sugar and the texture isn't too tough for them to chew. I absolutely love the festive packaging design!"

Make a fun festive model every day with this plasticine advent calendar which contains instructions hidden behind each day’s window as well as the Plasticine needed to model festive favourites like reindeer, snowmen, holly and Father Christmas.

A reviewer wrote: "My son loves it so different and fun to do instead of just having chocolate it’s creative a wonderful idea."
Another reviewer said: "What a brilliant present. There are different things to make each day and plenty of plasticine. Not suitable for children that are too young as some of the objects were fiddly but fun."