9 Best M&S Advent calendars for the whole family to enjoy

I can’t wait to start opening this beauty calendar - it feels like the ultimate treat for me every December. Housed in a chic, midnight-black box designed in collaboration with Bella Freud, it features 25 hand-picked gems, ranging from cult skincare and luxe serums to haircare heroes and mini fragrances, including eight full-size favourites like Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair, Living Proof shampoo and conditioner, and a dreamy Floral Street scent. Plus, it comes with clever extras such as a stainless-steel gua sha, a wide-tooth comb, and a pretty hair clip. For just £60 (with a £35 qualifying spend), I get a beauty bounty worth over £330, making it the kind of festive indulgence I’ll be looking forward to every morning.

Reviewed by Yours Digital Writer, Akhila Thomas.
Read our full M&S Beauty Advent Calendar review here.

I’m so excited every December when I crack open this 25 Days of Treats Advent Calendar - it’s like a little daily party in my kitchen. Inside, there are 390 g of delicious M&S chocolate goodies, from mini blond-fudge bites and whipped marshmallow treats to my absolute favourite: giant milk chocolate buttons on Christmas Day. Priced at just £12 on Ocado, it’s a real steal for all the festive indulgence packed in. Every morning feels a little brighter when I pop open the next door and discover a sweet surprise that’s both fun and utterly yummy.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert.

This M&S Chocolate Lolly Advent Calendar is perfect for kids (and anyone young at heart!). Each day reveals a little milk chocolate lolly, wrapped in festive foil featuring a robin, the famous Dawn French Fairy, and a jolly Santa on number 25. It’s great for sharing, travelling, or just enjoying a bite-sized sweet treat each morning, and the fun designs make every day of December feel extra special for little hands and big smiles alike.

Reviewed by Yours Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool.

I mean, it just wouldn’t be an M&S Christmas without Percy Pig! This Advent Calendar turns the countdown into a daily treat, with 24 milk chocolate Percy Pig shapes to enjoy (including a couple of generously sized pieces) and a full-size bag of Merry Percymas sweets waiting on Christmas Day. It’s fun, festive and a little bit cheeky and honestly, opening each door feels like a tiny celebration of Christmas itself.

Arabella Horspool reviewed this M&S Advent calendar.

Created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, this M&S Dinosaurs Advent Calendar, is perfect for budding palaeontologists! Behind each door is a festive dinosaur and a fun fact about it, so every day feels like a tiny lesson in prehistory. Once the countdown is over, you can cut out the dinosaurs from the back of the calendar and stand them up, both of them beautifully illustrated by professional paleo artists. It’s educational, playful, and a brilliant way to bring a little Jurassic magic to the festive season.

Arabella Horspool tried and tasted this Advent calendar.

This Advent calendar is a real treat for chocolate lovers: it holds 335 g of mini Mountain Bars in a delicious mix of milk, dark, white, and blonde chocolate - all with chewy honey and almond nougat. Marks & Spencer Behind each of the first 24 windows, you’ll find these mini bars, then on Christmas Day there’s a bonus full-size Swiss Milk Chocolate Mountain Bar to finish the countdown on a high.

The M&S Made Without Advent Calendar is a thoughtful, inclusive option for holiday counting. Designed by M&S under their “Made Without” range, it features 24 dairy‑free chocolate shapes crafted with responsibly sourced cocoa, making it suitable for vegans. With just 70 g in total, it’s compact yet flavourful - perfect for those who want to enjoy a festive treat without dairy or animal‑derived ingredients. Whether you’re catering to dietary needs or simply looking for a kinder chocolate alternative this Christmas, it’s a cheerful pick.

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about this Wallace & Gromit Advent Calendar. Behind each of the 24 windows is a solid milk chocolate piece inspired by the beloved duo, tucked into their whimsical, invention-filled world. The creamy chocolate is a delight, and every day you get to relive a little bit of Wallace and Gromit magic. With the final piece behind door 24 larger than the others and marked “Merry Christmas,” it’s a festive finale that perfectly caps off the countdown.

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.

The M&S Nativity Advent Calendar is a lovely, traditional option for anyone who prefers a meaningful countdown. Each window opens to reveal not just a creamy milk-chocolate shape, but also a line from the Christmas story, making it a gentle, thoughtful way to mark each day of December.

Arabella Horspool reviewed this Advent Calendar from M&S.