Forget the idea that advent calendars are just for kids. Whether you’re treating yourself or searching for the perfect advent calendar gift for a loved one, there’s something to delight everyone. In this guide, we’ve rounded up the most exciting, unique, wellbeing and festive adult advent calendars for 2025, each one designed to bring a little joy, surprise, and indulgence to the holiday season…
Arran Sense of Scotland’s Advent Calendar
Great for natural beauty gurus
The Arran Advent Calendar 2025 is the perfect way to make the countdown to Christmas feel extra special. The packaging is beautiful and the calendar really feels like a gift before you even open it! Inside you’ll find a lovely mix of bath, body, and fragrance treats all made from mineral-rich Arran water – from soaps and shower gels to lotions and candles.
This year, the calendar features two fabulous limited-edition scents that we think you’re going to adore. They’re exclusive to this calendar, so you really get a unique festive experience that you can’t find anywhere else.
So, if you’re looking for a way to pamper yourself or someone you love this Christmas, the Arran Advent Calendar is worth grabbing before it sells out. It’s just £85 and features over £180 worth of treats inside.
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Neals Yard’s Advent Calendar
Great for those who need some ‘me time’
From the moment you see this beautiful keepsake box, you know this advent calendar from Neal’s Yard is something a little bit luxurious. It’s stylish, sturdy, and perfect for reusing afterwards to store your skincare or little treasures.
Inside, each day brings a little moment of indulgence, turning your festive countdown into a mindful ritual. Over half of the items are full-sized, so it’s not just fun, it’s also excellent value. In fact, you receive £385 worth of gifts for just £165! Even better, the calendar encourages a bit of ‘me time’ each day, which we all know can be hard to find during the busy run-up to Christmas.
Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting someone special, this calendar brings joy, calm, and a touch of luxury to every December morning. It’s practical, pretty, and utterly festive, a must-have this year!
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Gaia Skincare’s Wellness Advent Calendar
Great for beauty indulgence
GAIA Skincare’s new Wellness Advent Calendar is the perfect way to bring a little luxury and self-care into your festive season. With its vintage botanical design, it’s as stunning to display as it is exciting to open, making it a gift that feels truly special before you even peek inside. Behind the elegant doors, you’ll discover a selection of 24 skincare delights, from nourishing bath and body treats to indulgent face products, including some full-sized items and a selection of GAIA’s award-winning favourites. Each day offers a moment of pampering, turning the countdown to Christmas into a daily ritual of joy and relaxation.
At £160, it contains over £300 worth of products, giving you luxury at excellent value. And to make it even more magical, one lucky recipient will find the Golden Ticket, winning a luxurious spa experience at the 5-star Boringdon Hall – could it be you?
Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special, this advent calendar is full of festive cheer, indulgence, and daily moments of bliss, making it a must-have this holiday season.
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Ishga’s Twilight Tides Advent Calendar
Great for those who’d like a spa-like experience at home
Inspired by nature, Twilight Tides is your invitation to slow down and indulge in a little self-care this festive season. Inside, you’ll discover 12 luxurious products, each one designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect.
Right from opening the box you notice the scent – fresh, marine-like and incredibly inviting. The products inside genuinely feel luxurious and well chosen, making it clear why this brand is used in so many spas. The skincare feels high-quality, calming yet effective, and the textures are lovely to use. It’s full of standout items that deliver a real sense of indulgence.
What impressed us the most is how it blends the spa-experience with home care: you’re getting something that feels special, not just a basic skincare kit. If you’re looking for a treat for yourself or a gift for someone, this set ticks the box for fragrance, presentation, and substance. It’s a reliable pick for anyone who wants that “spa at home” feel – plys, it costs just £245 with products worth £485.
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Aldi’s Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar
Great for those on a budget
Aldi’s new Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar is a fantastic way to count down to Christmas without spending a fortune. At just £19.99, it offers amazing value for money and feels like a little luxury that everyone can afford. The calendar is filled with a brilliant selection of beauty treats, from skincare essentials to make-up must-haves and a few fun surprises in between. Each product feels thoughtfully chosen, giving a great mix of self-care and glamour. The packaging is sleek and festive, making it a lovely gift or a treat for yourself. It’s clear Aldi has put real effort into making this calendar special, combining quality, variety, and affordability in one. Overall, the Lacura Beauty Advent Calendar is a must-have this festive season, proof that you don’t have to spend big to enjoy something truly indulgent.
Get yours from Aldi stores Nationwide
Yorkshire Soap Company’s Advent Calendar
Great for soap lovers
The Yorkshire Soap Company has created a lovely Soap Advent Calendar that’s truly worth considering for 2025. Priced at £35, it features 12 full-size botanical soap bars, so you’re getting real value not just minis.
The selection gives you variety and each soap is beautifully scented, so each day feels like a little treat for your skin and senses.
It’s also beautifully presented, making it a perfect gift for someone special (or a treat for yourself). Because these are full-size bars, you won’t feel shortchanged and every day gives you something you can really use.
If you’re building a list of the best advent calendars of the year, these ticks lots of boxes: beauty, value, presentation, and a daily dose of joy in your shower.
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Chilli No.5’s Advent Calendar
Great for fiery foodies
If you want to bring some serious heat to your December, the Chilli No.5 Hot Sauce & Spice Advent Calendar is the perfect way to spice up your festive season. Behind its stylish, gift-worthy design are 24 days of award-winning hot sauces, spice blends, and gourmet oils, each one guaranteed to add bold flavour to your cooking.
Whether you’re a fiery food fanatic or just love experimenting in the kitchen, this calendar is full of surprises that will make every day a mini culinary adventure. Imagine opening a new bottle or blend each morning and instantly turning your meals from ordinary to extraordinary.
It’s the perfect gift for the chef (or spice-lover) in your life, and it adds a playful, flavourful twist to the traditional countdown. This Christmas, bring warmth, fun, and just the right amount of kick to your festive table, and you might even discover a new favourite hot sauce/spice along the way! Priced at just £125, these sells out quickly so get in there now.
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Melt Chocolate’s Notting Hill House Advent Calendar
Great for chocolate lovers
If you want a real treat this December, the Melt Chocolates Notting Hill House Advent Calendar is a must. This is no ordinary calendar. Priced at £79.99 it’s beautifully designed like a row of pastel houses, and inside each door is a hand-made chocolate that just melts in your mouth. The look is elegant and luxurious, perfect to display.
It’s like a mini chocolate luxury for 25 days. What makes it extra great is that Melt uses plastic-free packaging, and these chocolates are made in-house by their London team.
If you want an advent calendar full of joy, beauty, and amazing chocolate, and one you’ll want to show off as well as eat, this one delivers. Treat yourself or someone special before it sells out, this little box of chocolate heaven won’t stay around for long!
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Bird & Blend’s Tea Advent Calendar
Great for tea drinkers
If you’re looking to add a touch of warmth and excitement to your December mornings, the Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar 2025 is a delightful choice and for, just £39.50, a great buy.
The packaging is vibrant and festive, setting the perfect tone for the holiday season. Inside, you’ll discover 24 unique tea blends, each offering a new flavour adventure. From classic favourites to seasonal specialties, there’s something to suit every palate. The calendar includes two tea bags per day, allowing you to enjoy each blend multiple times or share the experience with a friend. All packaging is plastic-free and biodegradable, reflecting Bird & Blend’s commitment to sustainability.
Whether you’re a tea connoisseur or a casual drinker, this advent calendar offers a fun way to count down to Christmas.
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Smile😊Makers’ Advent Calendar
Great for couples
If you’re seeking a unique twist on the traditional advent calendar, this collection from Smile Makers is a delightful choice. This thoughtfully curated set includes seven vibrators, each designed to offer a different experience for every day of the week. Crafted from smooth, body-safe silicone, these rechargeable toys are waterproof, vegan, and cruelty-free, ensuring both pleasure and peace of mind. Whether you’re new to exploring personal pleasure or looking to diversify your routine, this collection provides a playful and empowering way to embrace self-care.
The vibrant packaging adds a touch of fun, making it not just a product, but an experience to look forward to daily. Priced at £180, it’s a thoughtful gift for oneself or a partner, offering a blend of luxury and intimacy. For those ready to explore new dimensions of pleasure, the Vibes of the Week is a compelling and indulgent option.
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Must Have Ideas’ Advent Calendar
Great for fans of Mrs Hinch
If you’re someone who finds joy in the rhythm of tidying up and the satisfaction of a sparkling home, the Must Have Ideas Advent Calendar is a delightful twist on the traditional countdown to Christmas.
This isn’t your typical calendar filled with chocolates or beauty products instead, it offers 25 full-sized cleaning and home essentials, each designed to make your daily chores more enjoyable and efficient.
Presented in a beautifully crafted box, each day’s compartment reveals a new surprise, from innovative cleaning gadgets to space-saving storage solutions. The excitement of unboxing a practical, yet thoughtful item each day adds a sense of anticipation and joy to the holiday season. Priced at £99.99, with a value of over £170, it’s a practical and fun way to prepare your home for the festive season.
So, if you love cleaning and are looking for a unique advent calendar experience, this one is sure to brighten your December.
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Whisky World’s Advent Calendar
Great for the whisky lover in your life
If you want to make the countdown to Christmas a little more special this year, the Whisky With Us Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar is a brilliant choice. The packaging is beautiful and feels festive, and inside, you’ll find a selection of 25 mini-Scotch whiskies, each with its own unique character, from smoky peated drams to rich, sherried favourites.
A Glencairn glass is included, so you can enjoy each tasting properly and really savour the aromas and flavours. It’s a fun way to explore new whiskies, and try different varieties for the winter months ahead.
Of course, drink responsibly, but this calendar is a lovely way to add a little indulgence to your festive season, day by day.
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Laithwaites’ Wine Advent Calendar
Great for wine connoisseurs
The Laithwaites Wine Advent Calendar 2025 is the perfect way to count down to Christmas with a glass in hand and a smile on your face.
For £89.99, this beautifully designed calendar reveals 23 mini bottles of handpicked wines, including reds, whites, rosé, and a full-sized bottle of Prosecco to enjoy on Christmas Eve.
Each bottle is carefully selected to offer a delightful tasting experience, featuring some lovely new discoveries from around the world. From the rich and robust reds to the crisp and refreshing whites, there’s something to suit everyone in here. Plus, there’s a special surprise tucked away in the roof.
With free delivery included, it’s a hassle-free way to bring joy to your holiday season. Don’t miss out, order yours today and make this Christmas extra special.
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