10 best advent calendars of 2025

As Santa readies his sleigh for the big day, why not count down to the main event in style? Here’s our pick of the 10 best advent calendars of 2025 and where to find them in St James’s.

1. Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar

Fortnum & Mason are back with their incredible selection of advent calendars that will have you jumping out of bed in anticipation - and one of our favourites? The ultimate Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar. Packed to the brim with gourmet treats, from Christmas Gin to Passion Fruit Curd, this scrumptious box of surprises is the gift that keeps on giving this season.

2. Paxton & Whitfield’s Cheese Advent Calendar

A cheese-filled advent calendar, need we say more? Paxton & Whitfield’s Christmas countdown is perfect for dairy-loving foodies. Spread across three fresh and festive delivieries – and featuring 24 artisan cheeses to keep you feasting right up until Christmas morning – it really doesn’t get better than this. These special advents sell out every year so get yours secured right now!

3. Disney’s Twisted Tales Advent Calendar at Waterstones Piccadilly

For the bookworms out there, this one is really special. Turn the pages of this unique paperback advent that you can read, colour and write your way through. You can expect exclusive content like short stories, creative journals and much more. Available now from Waterstones Piccadilly.

4. Neom’s 24 Days of Wellbeing Advent Calendar

This one’s for the ultimate self-care queens. 24 days of wellbeing gifts that will have you glowing both inside and out. You’ll find seasonal products such as Sparkling Joy Essential Oils and a Calming Pen behind each window, right up until Christmas morning - so what are you waiting for? Get your hands on this daily dose of goodness from NEOM now.

5. Laderach’s Advent Calendar House

Our mouths are watering just at the thought of this one. Indulge in the chocolate-y goodness of Swiss Neopolitans, because who would say no to chocolate for breakfast?! There's even an interactive element, where children can arrange the house into their own perfect wintry landscape – featuring Finn, your new favourite Reindeer character (move over, Rudolph).

6. Little People, BIG DREAMS: Advent Calendar

For any young dreamers, next up on our list is a beautifully curated advent calendar full of inspiring stories. Children can read stories that feature trailblazers and pioneers who changed the world, alongside illustrations that bring them beautifully to life. Turn the pages and feel the joy – available to buy at Hatchards.

7. Penhaligon’s The Advent Calendar

We’re pretty sure this is the best smelling advent out there. Let your nose lead you to Penhaligon’s, where you'll find their iconic and stitched calendar is back for this year, containing 24 fabulous fragrances for you to enjoy. Find your new favourite scent, available to buy now.

8. Anthropologie’s Wooden Train Christmas Advent Calendar

All aboard the Anthro express! An advent calendar crafted from plywood with twinkling LED embellishments, it has 24 drawers that you can fill with your own personalised selection of trinkets and stocking fillers – a truly special calendar that will increase your festive excitement ten-fold.

9. Liberty’s Beauty Advent Calendar

Liberty’s have taken beauty to a whole new level with this year’s advent calendar. Worth a whopping £1,245 (but retailing at much less than that), you can expect 20 full-size products and 10 travel sized, housed in a beautiful box that will have you testing your self-control to wait until each morning. It’s absolutely packed with goodies so run, don’t walk to Liberty’s to secure yours now - available online and in-store.

10. Whittard’s Brew-tiful Advent Calendars

Your festive night in just got an upgrade. Whittard of Chelsea have delivered for yet another year, with a gorgeous selection of different hot drink-based calendars. Unwrap limited edition hot chocolates in one, or sip on 24 tea flavours from around the world in another. Don’t run low on your cuppa options this season – grab yours today.

With a huge selection of calendars from across Regent Street and St James’s, make your countdown to Christmas Day extra special and elevate your mornings with your own chosen type of festive surprise. Share snaps of those tiny doors by tagging @stjameslondon or @regentstreetW1 on social media.