Want the kids to have a cavity-free Christmas? We round up this year’s top toy advent calendars
THESE fun advent calendars give kids a new toy each day as they countdown to the main event
THESE toy advent calendars help excited kids count down the days until Christmas, getting them into the spirit of the season without the traditional sugary chocolate - no dentist visit necessary.
Old favourites like Lego, Thomas and Friends, Barbie, Playmobil, and others have festive and fun options to spur your child’s enthusiasm for the year’s best gift day.
Lego Advent Calendars
This year, Lego is offering three different calendars – one packed with Christmas-themed Lego Cities characters and objects featuring a cameo of Father Christmas and his sleigh, one for Lego Star Wars which includes a festive Wookiee, and one in the pink-and-purple hues of Lego Friends. Each calendar includes 24 buildable figures.
All three cost £19.99 from the Lego website.
Thomas and Friends MINIS Advent Calendar
Train fanatics can be delighted in the lead-up to Christmas with a new toy train each day. Aside from well-loved characters like Thomas, Percy, and Travis, the calendar includes six exclusive miniature holiday-themes trains decorated with snow, stars, and other festive adornments.
The calendar is £24.97 from ASDA.
Accessorize Unicorn Advent Calendar
This pastel pink countdown to Christmas holds either a new pair of stick-on earrings or a ring. It also doubles as a decorative wall hanging.
It costs £10 from Accessorize.
WOW Wonderland Advent Calendar
Aimed at pre-schoolers aged 1-5, this advent calendar contains 24 toys, including a push-along Santa car, and a fold down play scene. Combining them together, kids can make their own Christmas world to build over the month.
You can buy it for £24.99 from Argos.
Barbie Advent Calendar
This calendar includes 24 days of clothes and fashion accessories for Barbie dolls. Including a party dress, pairs of shoes, a mobile phone, and a puppy, your child’s Barbie will definitely have something to wear this Christmas. The calendar also includes two hair clips for life-size fashionistas.
It costs £19.99 at John Lewis.
Playmobil Advent Calendars
Playmobil have a range of different advent calendars, including “Christmas in the Forest”, “Christmas Room with Illuminating Tree” (the tree actually lights up), “Fire Rescue Operation” (including a card game), “Christmas on the Farm”, “Pirate Treasure Island” (which also includes lights), and “Dress Up Party” (including pieces with changeable outfits). Each calendar is suitable for a different age groups, but all come with 24 days worth of new pieces and a backdrop to complete a full Christmas scene.
All of the calendars are £19.99 and available through the Playmobil online shop.
Smiggle Advent Calendar
This calendar holds 25 colourful toy and stationery gifts including erasers, pens, and other unisex items. If your child is very lucky, theirs may also contain a £250 Smiggle voucher for a Christmas gift that could last well into the New Year.
It costs £28 at Smiggle.
Toot-Toot Drivers Advent Calendar
Suitable for children aged 1-5, this calendar includes 24 toys, including a Toot-Toot Drivers Sleigh, a detachable trailer, a Christmas book and a storage bag. The Sleigh plays Christmas melodies and has different phrases and sound effects.
It costs £24.99 on the vtech website.
The Hambledon Nutcracker Advent Calendar
Presented in a jewellery box, this advent calendar contains a charm bracelet and 23 charms for a unique and pretty lead-up to Christmas.
It costs £21 via Trouva.
Mega Bloks Minions Advent Calendar
This cute calendar includes 24 holiday-themed block sets, including a Minion on skis, a Minion in a sleigh, a penguin, a unicorn, a fireplace, and a Christmas tree.
It costs £20 at ASDA.
