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Best advent calendars for 2026

LEGO, chocolate and collectable advent calendars for children and grown-ups, with UK prices.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

Our picks

Our top pick
Researched
£17.98 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Runner-up
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£22.95 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Also good
Researched
£23.98 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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£17.98 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Our verdict
Our verdictResearched

A safe pick for a young LEGO fan, and one of the calendars that goes early.

Good
    Worth knowing

      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is under five: the pieces are small, and the builds are LEGO City scenes rather than festive decorations.

      £22.95 at Amazon
      as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
      Our verdict
      Our verdictResearched

      For a Star Wars fan it is the obvious calendar; a day's build takes minutes.

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        Worth knowing

          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is under six, or doesn't follow Star Wars: the builds are ships and droids from the films.

          £23.98 at Amazon
          as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
          Our verdict
          Our verdictResearched

          A good calendar for a Marvel fan who already has some LEGO.

          Good
            Worth knowing

              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is under six: the pieces are small.

              £17.99 at Amazon
              as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
              Our verdict
              Our verdictResearched

              A gentle, well-made calendar for a child who likes LEGO Friends.

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                Worth knowing

                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is under six: the pieces are small.

                  £23.98 at Amazon
                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                  Our verdict
                  Our verdictResearched

                  For a Disney fan of five or six it is a calendar they will actually build.

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                    Worth knowing

                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is under five: the pieces are small.

                      £124.80 at Amazon
                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                      Our verdict
                      Our verdictResearched

                      A fun calendar for a child who collects squishy toys; it is toys rather than chocolate.

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                        Worth knowing

                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child is very young or still puts things in their mouth: the minis are small.

                          £8.45 at Amazon
                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 11:18 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                          Our verdict
                          Our verdictResearched

                          The simple, familiar chocolate calendar; nothing more and nothing less.

                          Good
                            Worth knowing

                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the child has a milk allergy or you want a calendar that lasts beyond December.

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                              Before you buy
                              Advent calendars are for counting down, not for value: the toys inside are small, and the LEGO and toy calendars have small parts that are not for under-threes. Check the age on the box, and if a calendar is sold out, a small set or a box of chocolates does the same job.
                              How we choose

                              We unbox and build what we can at home, hand it to someone the age it's sold for, and check prices and stock at UK shops through the day. Every pick is labelled: Tested at home when we've had it in our hands (bought, or sent free by the brand, and the review says which), Researched when we haven't. Commissions never change a pick or its place on the list. Read our full methodology →