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53 Unusual Advent Calendars to Nab Before They Sell Out

On the hunt for an advent calendar with a difference? We’ve handpicked the best unusual advent calendars that would be perfect for your partner

a wine advent calendar with lots of mini bottles showcasing what's inside

a wine advent calendar with lots of mini bottles showcasing what's inside

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 food and drink picks up their game year after year when it comes to quirky advent calendar ideas and products, and the 2023 selection is no different. 

To help you narrow down your options and find the best advent calendar that's unusual and unique, we've rounded up 53 of our favourite ones on the market this year, and there's even some which can help elevate your winter date nights

Where Can I Get Unusual Advent Calendars? 53 of the Best 2023 Picks

From jewellery advent calendars and ones brimming with booze, to quirky advent calendars with food and ones you can build, 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 last year, many are limited edition ones and a few are brand new releases for 2023, 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 quirky advent calendars of 2023, including one you can actually propose with...check out number 53!

Unusual Advent Calendars for Her

1. Sephora Favourites Beauty Advent Calendar - £189 (worth £1,045)

orange gift box with the sephora advent calendar inside and products around it

Yes, you read that right - the Sephora advent calendar is worth over £1,000, and you can get your hands on it for less than £190. 

Inside, you will find goodies from a range of premium beauty brands including Neom, Molton Brown, REN, Drunk Elephant, Fenty Skin and more. 

Of the 36 products inside, 23 are full sized, making the value for money even better.

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free UK Delivery

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2. Sephora Collection Premium Advent Calendar - £79.99

A blonde woman is wearing pink and holding the sephora 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 own collection Future is Yours advent calendar.

Inside you can enjoy opening doors to 18 full sized products, two travel ones and four accessories to enjoy throughout December and beyond. 

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free UK Delivery

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3. Revolve Beauty Advent Calendar - £149 (worth £481)

a ombre pink and green box with the number 24 on it and a number of beauty products in front of it

Another beauty advent calendar with a number of stellar brands inside is the Revolve Beauty offering for 2023. 

Within the 24 doors of this calendar are products from Charlotte Tilbury, Benefit, Re Vive ad J Lo Beauty to name just a few.

Six of the products are full size and the total value of the goodies inside is almost £500!

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free UK delivery for orders over £70

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4. Boots Premium Beauty Treats Advent Calendar - £99 (worth £467.91)

a range of beauty products from the boots premium advent calendar

Offering astonishing value for money this year is the premium offering from Boots.

The 24 Days of Premium Beauty Treats 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

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5. Love Honey Womanizer Sex Toy Advent Calendar - £135 (was £425.99)

the love hney sex toy advent calendar with all of the toys showcased

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: Rima Barakeh, Deputy Editor of Hitched 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. Customers can secure savings of more than £275 when purchasing this calendar.

"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.

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6. The Vogue Festive Calendar - £350 (worth over £1,500)

vogue beauty and lifestyle advent calendar open with products that are inside on the outside

This is not a drill - Vogue have released an advent calendar for the first time ever and it has not disappointed.

The products inside this beauty advent calendar are worth more than £1,500 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 31 makeup, skincare, jewellery and lifestyle products inside the calendar from 25 hand-picked and premium brands. 

Number of Days: 25

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: 2-3 working days.

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7. Fortnum's Beauty Advent Calendar - £260

fortnum and mason's beauty advent calendar showcasing all products and the box

Some may think £260 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 product, you're actually saving money. That's #AdventCalendarrMath for you, and we reckon the Fortnum and Mason cal is worth every penny. 

With 22 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: Out Now

Delivery: Next day delivery available. 

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8. The White Company Wellness Advent Calendar - £175

the white company's 2023 advent calendar consisting of a white box with 25 draws which have products coming out of them

Treat  yourself to an unique wellness advent calendar from The White Company. Their 2023 offering gives customers the opportunity to save almost £100 on The White Company goodies, with £273 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.

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9. Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar - £250

liberty london advent calendar opened with products in front

Containing beauty, wellness and jewellery products, could this be one of the best beauty calendars of 2023? We think so. 

The Liberty London advent calendar is always a hotly-anticipated release, and this year's offering, worth a staggering £1,043, did 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 29 products, 20 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.

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10. The Body Shop Advent Calendars of Change, Wonders & Wishes - From £59

three of the body shop's unusual advent calendars for this year

The Body Shop are a fan-favourite when it comes to our favourite face toners, hand creams and smellies, so the fact that they've released a whopping *three* advent calendars this year should be music to your ears - it certainly was for us!

The beauty advent calendar offerings start with The Advent Calendar of Change, retailing at £59 with almost £120 worth of goodies inside, including toners, moisturisers and more. 

The second tier of treats is their Advent Calendar of Wonders, which retails at £95 and contains more than £173 worth of goodies, including some full-sized treats. 

And the final, most premium product in their portfolio this year is the Advent Calendar of Wishes and Wonders which retails at £145, but is home to more than £250 worth of products. 

Number of Days: 24 - 25

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free delivery for orders over £35.

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11. Love Honey Rose Sex Toy Advent Calendar - £90 (was £207.99)

the rose sexy toy advent calendar from lovehoney

Much like the womanizer one, this sex toy advent calendar is perfect for sole-users and couples alike. This couples rose sex toy advent calendar has plenty of goodies to spice up your festive season.

The calendar's hero toy, Rose, is worth £54.99 alone, and that's without all the other treats.

Number of Days: 12

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Premium discreet delivery available.

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12. Womens Pringle Sock Advent Calendar - £91.99

pringle sock advent calendar box with three pairs of socks on foot models showcasing what's inside the calendar

People joke about getting socks for crimbo, 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 2023 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 and free gift on orders over £40.

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13. Rituals Classic Pamper Advent Calendar - From £87.90

a boxed advent calendar with boxes made to look like little snowy houses which have products inside from rituals

A Rituals advent calendar is the ultimate treat, and this year, the luxury brand are giving you four to choose from. That's right, four quirky advent calendars with premium Rituals products in for you to choose from. 

The first offering is their classic advent calendar which costs £87.90, and includes products worth over £150 including body and home essentials. The second option is the deluxe advent calendar which costs £120.90 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 £186.90 and worth almost £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.

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14. Joma Jewellery 12 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar - £159.99

a pastel pink jewellery box advent calendar from joma jewellery with 12 boxes inside

If jewellery is your thing - and let's be honest, it's everyone's thing - let us introduce you to a brand new launch for 2023... The Joma Jewellery 12 Days of Sparkle advent calendar. 

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 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 of £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.

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15. Estella Bartlett Jewellery Advent Calendar - £180

unusual advent calendar estella bartlett

Jewellery-fanatics run don't walk to get your hands on the 2023 Estella Bartlett advent calendar. The jewellery box calendar is available in silver plated or gold plated finishes, and includes 12 boxes filled with gorgeous pieces for you to wear during the festive period and beyond. 

The jewellery also comes with a one-year guarantee for all pieces which is a big bonus, especially when you consider the fact that the contents inside are worth a total of almost £350.

Review: Rima says, "This is easily one of my favourite advent calendars to be released in 2023 for a number of reasons. The first being the sheer quality of the products inside. Estella Bartlett are known for creating high-quality dainty jewellery pieces and the contents of this calendar are no exception.

"I also love the range inside - you get a really good selection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets with things to wear on a fancy night out, as well as more casual every-day pieces to wear all year round. 

"The box itself is also a huge selling point for me - I've actually repurposed it as a jewellery box to keep all my best pieces in, so the value here really is huge!"

Number of Days: 12

Release Date: Out now.

Delivery: Free shipping for orders over £40.

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16. Rahua Limited Edition Beauty Advent Calendar - £180

unusual beauty advent calendar rahua with products at the frot

If you're all about hair care and skin goodness, you need to get your hands on the limited edition Rahua advent calendar. 

Not only does this hair and beauty advent calendar include 12 heaven-sent products for your hair and skin, but 10% of sales from the calendar are donated towards the preservation of the Amazon Rainforest and carbon sequestration, making it perfect for environmentally-conscious customers who want a calendar that gives back to others, whilst treating themselves at the same time.

Number of Days: 12

Release Date: Out now.

Delivery: Free

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17. Scream Pretty Jewellery Advent Calendar - £195

a woman opening a black and gold advent calendar to find earrings inside

As far as jewellery advent calendars go, Scream Pretty's 2023 offering gives customers the most in terms of choice and personalisation, because there are five different variations for you to choose from.

The advent calendar comes in three different styles, bold, celestial and the classic, and you can then choose from sterling silver or gold plated for your metal.

Inside whichever one you choose, you will get to enjoy a selection of twelve earrings and ear accessories, worth £400 when bought separately. Sounds like a no-brainer to us. 

Number of Days: 12

Release Date: Out now.

Delivery: Free standard shipping.

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18. Missoma Jewellery Advent Calendar - From £365

a 12 day jewellery advent calendar box on a red table with items from the calendar piled up in front of it in coloured boxes

Another jewellery advent calendar that's been hyped up this year (and every year to be honest) is the Missoma advent calendar. It sold out completely last year, and we expect this year will be no different. 

It's returning for 2023 with three versions; the gold (£395) and silver (£365) which were available last year, and a new edition for this year; a fine jewellery advent calendar which will give customers the opportunity to get a hold of Missoma pieces which can't be found anywhere else.

Number of Days: 12

Release Date: Out now.

Delivery: Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Free next day delivery on orders over £100.

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Unusual Advent Calendars for Him

19. Porsche 911 Model Advent Calendar - £69

an unusual advent calendar set which allows you to make a model porsche 911 with all the pieces laid out

An unusual advent calendar for him, or for anyone who loves their vintage cars, this modelling advent calendar is a great pick! The Porsche 911 Turbo advent calendar is quirky and gives people the opportunity to actually make and create something from an advent calendar, rather than just consume, and for some people that's a huge bonus. 

Behind 24 doors, you will find the pieces  to build a 1:43 scale Porsche 911 Turbo which comes complete with its own display stand, so you can have it on show throughout the festive period and beyond. It includes all the things you'll need, from screws to plugs and more, so you don't have to have any tools already. 

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free same-day click and collect. Standard tracked delivery also available. 

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20. Men's Pringle Sock Advent Calendar - £51.99

mens advent calendar with 12 pairs of socks

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 and free gift on orders over £40.

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21. Rituals Men's Grooming Gift Box Calendar - From £98.90

a gift box with the rituals advent calendar inside and a selection of the products inside showcased outside

We've already talked you through the unique Rituals advent calendars for her, but it's time to introduce you to their Ultimate Men's Gift Box which houses 12 luxury treats for guys to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas this year.

The advent calendar retails at just under £100, but the products inside are worth over £185 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.

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22. Man'Stuff Grooming Advent Calendar - £30

a men's advent calendar which is on top of fake snow with grooming products in front of it

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.

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23. Baylis & Harding Signature Advent Calendar for Him - £22.50 (was £45)

an open picture of the baylis and harding 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 2023 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. 

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24. Beard Oil Advent Calendar – £32

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. 

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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars

25. Anthropologie 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £78

the anthropologie advent calendar with items spilling out and fake snow everywhere

If you're keen to discover cult beauty brands and raved-about products, get your hands on the beauty advent calendar from Anthropologie.

Inside their beautifully presented Christmas box, you will find 24 boxes filled with beauty goodies, including products from Urban Apothecary, STORIES, Willowberry and Nailkind. 

The products inside range from candles and face creams, to perfumes and serums - there's so much to enjoy and it's a great way to experience new brands and products you may not have stumbled upon before. 

Review: Hitched Editor Zoe Burke took a look at the beauty advent calendar and here's what she had to say about it, "Even before you open a single drawer on this advent calendar, you're hit by a scent, and that scent is luxury.

"There are so many gorgeous treats in here, it will really brighten up your December - imagine a cold and drizzly December morning, made that much better by opening up a lovely little treat from Anthropology. It's unbeatable!"

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: TBC

Delivery: Standard delivery from £3.95.

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26. Beauty Pro Face Mask Beauty Advent Calendar - £39

BeautyPro face mask advent calendar with the products and box on show

Skincare obsessives that want a beauty advent calendar for less than the pricier options will adore BeautyPro's 2023 calendar. Brimming with face masks, eye masks, hand and foot treatments, the value for money here, again, is fantastic.

Face and body masks are perfect for at home pamper sessions and for those evenings where you want to prioritise self care, so why not make December a self care month with this beauty advent calendar?

Review: Impressed with the calendar's offering, Rima says, "More often than not, face masks and eye masks are the kind of thing you pop into your basket as you queue to pay, but this mask advent calendar gives people the opportunity to really embrace high quality ingredients and products to leave your skin feeling completely refreshed.

"It's also a brilliant quirky advent calendar to choose if you're new to masking and want to try a range of products to see what works for you."

Number of Days: 12

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free tracked delivery or click and collect on orders over £25. Next day delivery also available.

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27. Holland & Barrett 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £45

the holland and barrett beauty advent calendar in a green box with products at the front

Jumping on the beauty advent calendar trend for 2023 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 £175, the calendar is vegan-friendly and features a whopping 16 full-sized products. Brands included in the advent calendar include Weleda, Dr Organic, WILD, Vitaskin 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 same day click and collect or standard home delivery when you spend £30. Free next day or nominated delivery when you spend £60.

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28. L'Occitane Beauty Advent Calendar - £62

the l'occitane advent calendar with all of the products inside sitting in front of it against a white background

Fans of L'Occitane will be delighted to know that the brand are releasing not one, but two advent calendars this year. The first is their beauty advent calendar which retails for £62, 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! 

And if you fancy treating yourself this December, you could upgrade to their luxury advent calendar which houses plenty of goodies, including three full-sized products and beauty items. 

Review: Zoe says, "If you love a good pampering session, you're going to love this super special calendar. It's a great way to get to know a range of the L'Occitane products before committing to buying larger versions.

"It feels undeniably special to open each door and get a gorgeous product to use. It would make the perfect gift for someone who loves a pampering session too."

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free tracked delivery on orders over £35. In store availability can be checked. 

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29. Boots Macmillan Doors of Joy Beauty Advent Calendar - £44 (was 90)

a picture of the boots macmillan beauty advent calendar open with the products in front

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 2023 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 for 2024."

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Click and collect free on Boots orders over £15. Delivery free on orders over £25.

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30. Ted Baker Beauty Advent Calendar - £46

floral ted baker advent calendar box with all products listed below

Ted Baker's beauty and cosmetic offering is perfect for Christmas gifts, but their advent calendar means you can enjoy all that this brand has to offer, for yourself.

Their advent calendar is so reasonably priced, at just £46, and houses a range of beauty and wellness products that'll last you months.

Review: Rima is a huge fan, saying, "If you haven't had the chance to sample Ted Baker makeup products, I strongly encourage you to this year. I received a gift set a few years back which had their lipsticks and glosses in, and I was genuinely blown away at how brilliant they were. 

"Knowing that you can get their beauty products, along with body sprays, hand creams and nail varnishes all in an advent calendar that costs less than £50, to me, makes it a no-brainer to buy this Christmas.

"Once you start using Ted Baker beauty, you'll never go back. That's what happened to me, anyway."

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Click and collect free on Boots orders over £15. Delivery free on orders over £25.

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31. 24 Days of Wellness Beauty Advent Calendar - £175 Gaia Skincare

Gaia advent calendar in front of a white wall with a nude towel behind and all of the products around it

Your hair, skin and everything in-between will thank you endlessly if you treat yourself to the GAIA 2023 calendar

Filled with 24 luxurious skincare and haircare products, this is the ultimate luxury advent calendar of the year, but it's not just you you'll be treating. 

All GAIA products are natural, cruelty and paraben free, and the packaging is 100% recycling, so not only will you be able to dive into a world of skincare heaven, but you can rest assured you aren't harming the planet (or yourself!) in the process. 

Without spoiling too many of the surprises, we have to mention some of the hero products in the calendar. The facial and eye serums are just to-die for - from the smell to the texture, they really are top quality. And don't even get us started on the face mask and bath oil. It's just what you need to open this Christmas. 

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out Now

Delivery: Free delivery for orders over £45. 

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32. Lumene Beauty Advent Calendar - £94.90

nordic inspired advent calendar with beauty products in front from lumene

A highly anticipated beauty advent calendar release this year is the Nordic Beauty Advent Calendar from Lumeme. Inside you will find 24 daily delights that are all vegan-friendly. 

The colourful advent calendar is inspired by Nordic lights and houses products that include 18 skincare items and six makeup must-haves. Six of the products are full-sized and five of the gifts are serums, including a new, limited-edition blush shade which you can only get by purchasing this calendar. 

What's more, the calendar is both recyclable and reusable, making it as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.

Number of Days: 24

Release Date: Out now.

Delivery: Varies - sold on Sephora, Look Fantastic and John Lewis.

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Unique Alcohol Advent Calendars

33. 12 Days of Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar - £49

stormtrooper advent calendar box with beer cans on top and next to it

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.

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34. Virgin Wines Advent Calendar - £89.99

virgin wine advent calendar with a mixture of red, white and rose bottles in front

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. 

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35. Virgin Wines Mixed Spirit Advent Calendar - £99.99

a new exclusive mixed spirits unusual advent calendar

Beer, wine and even gin advent calendars are not super hard to come by, and they're much-loved by festive drinkers. But what about those of us who prefer a double-up-and-mixer order? Well, Virgin Wines have come through for us (yet again!) and released a brand new mixed alcohol advent calendar for 2023 that'll satisfy all of your spirit taste buds.

Their mixed spirits advent calendar retails at just under £100 and in our opinion, is worth every penny. 

If you're looking for variety, and love trying and testing new drinks, this one's for you. The calendar includes wintery whiskies, rich rums, cherry brandy liqueurs, gingerbread gins, cognacs, Irish cream liqueurs, and more. Mix them into different cocktails, serve with your favourite mixer or pour over ice for an on-the-rocks feel - the choice is entirely up to you. 

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. 

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36. The Little Boys Room Wine Down to Christmas Advent Calendar – £124.95

a wine advent calendar with lots of mini bottles showcasing what's inside

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.

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37. The Really Good Whisky Company Advent Calendar – from £99.99

a bright orange cardboard whisky advent calendar with three mini bottles on show

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

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Alternative Food & Drink Advent Calendars

38. The Cartwright & Butler Advent Calendar - £210

a green holly background with the quirky advent calendar from cartwright and butler in the foreground

Gift yourself some luxury with the 2023 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 Prosecco, a red and white wine. Delicious.

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.

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39. The Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar - £200

a bright pink background with the fortnum and mason advent calendar open and a few items from the calendar in front

From one luxury advent calendar to another, introducing the 2023 Fortnum and Mason's Feasting calendar which has to be one of our favourite releases of the year.

The aim of this unusual 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: Out Now

Delivery: UK standard and next day delivery available from £5.95.

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40. Just Spices Large & Small Advent Calendar Sets - From £29.99

a box and spice sachets from the spice advent calendar

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.

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41. Barebells Protein Bar Advent Calendar - 54.90

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.

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42. Frosty Premium Chocolate Advent Calendar - £54

square 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

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43. Biscuiteers Advent Calendar Tin – £60

unusual advent calendar tin with decorated biscuits on top

The countdown to Christmas will be seriously sweet if you start each morning with a hand-icing biscuit from Biscuiteers. This quirky advent calendar is actually in a tin but you can buy a fabric calendar to go alongside it for a truly festive display. From birds to bears and cats to crocodiles, these jolly characters will put a smile on your face. 

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.

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44. Snaffling Pig Co Pork Crackling Foodie Advent Calendar - £22

a colourful large advent calendar with 24 doors and bags of pork crackling in each one

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.

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45. Festive Gourmet Marshmallow Advent Calendar - £17

christmas themed 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.

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46. Jo & Seph's Giant Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar – £25

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: Out now.

Delivery: Standard delivery from £3.99 once calendar is released. Free click and collect option available. 

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Quirky Advent Calendars to Suit Everyone

47. The Sockshop Couples Advent Calendar - £79.99

a green sock shop box with two socks in front of the 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 and free gift on orders over £40.

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48. Build Your Own Model Grinch Advent Calendar - £69

a box with shelves and boxes which have pieces to make the grinch as an 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. 

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49. Christmas Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar - £25

dark blue jigsaw 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.

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50. Wedgwood Fine Bone China Christmas Advent Calendar - £860

white and baby blue townhouse advent calendar from wedgewood

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.

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51. 24 Days of Harry Potter Potions Advent Calendar - £79

harry potter advent calendar with potions and products coming out of the doors and draws

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.

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52. Lush Advent Calendar - £195

the lush advent calendar with bath bombs and bubble bath

Is there anything more 'lush' than an advent calendar filled with goodies from - you guessed it - LUSH. Their 2023 calendar is better than ever, with copious amounts of bath bombs, candles and beauty goodies that'll have you feeling fresh into 2024 and beyond.

The calendar retails at £195 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. 

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53. Unique Jewellery Proposal Advent Calendar - From £18,000 Austen & Blake

dark blue unusual advent calendar box with diamonds on top

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. 

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

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As well as advent calendars, it's also time to think about Christmas gifts for him, as well as Christmas gifts for her