The Best Advent Calendars

Who says you have to wait ’til Christmas Day to treat yourself or a loved one? Countdown to the big 2-5 with Battersea Power Station’s edit of advent calendars to suit all pockets and preferences. From chocolate-lovers to skincare gurus, there is something for everyone and they can all be found at Battersea Power Station!

1. Space NK, £235

Upper Ground Floor, Turbine Hall A

Worth over £1000, Space NK’s 2023 Beauty Advent Calendar is here. Containing 33 lust worthy products, 19 of which are full-size products. All 25 boxes are fit to bursting with on trend makeup, luxury skincare, salon-grade haircare, and the stuff bath and body dreams are made of all to be enjoyed or gifted to loved ones throughout December. It is sure to become a must have for beauty lovers.

2. L’OCCITANE, from £62

Upper Ground Floor, Turbine Hall A

This Christmas, L’OCCITANE has pulled out all the stops with three beauty Advent Calendars to choose between, plus a re-fill option! Enjoy a selection of travel size body, hair and skin products in their Advent Calendar, or upgrade to the Luxury version for L’OCCITANE’s premium products. Our favourite might be the Reusable Advent Calendar created in collaboration with French illustrator Éva Offredo, which can be re-used and re-filled with L’OCCITANE products every single year!

3. Venchi, from £15

Ground Floor, Turbine Hall A

Christmas is a time for indulgence, and what better way to kick off the season than with a Venchi Advent Calendar. Four options range from the £15 calendar with 25 exquisite milk and dark Granblend chocolates, through to the enchanting fairytale Wooden Advent Calendar which features a selection of 25 iconic Venchi chocolates.

4. The Body Shop, from £59

Upper Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B

Just like the Wise Men, the best things come in threes, and the same can be said for The Body Shop’s pamper-inducing Advent Calendars! The calendars start from £59, and each burst with daily treats to scoop, slather and lather over your body. Plus The Body Shop uses Community Fair Trade ingredients and recyclable packaging throughout their products, giving you even more reason to enjoy indulging in their Advents of Wonder.

5. MAC Cosmetics, £170

Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B

MAC Cosmetic’s limited-edition 2023 ‘Frosted Frenzy’ Advent Calendar features 24 indulgent treats, including 21 full-sized products, and is worth over £485. You can expect all the beauty best-sellers, including the MACStack Mascara, Retro Matte Lipstick and Hyper Real Serumizer, in a stunning silver and red snowflake calendar. Please note: maximum three MAC advent calendars per customer.

6. LEGO®, £19.99

Ground Floor, Turbine Hall A

There’s few better ways to build up to Christmas than with LEGO® City Advent Calendar 2023. The calendar features familiar festive characters, seasonal mini builds and accessories, making for the ultimate holiday playtime!

7. Kiehl’s, £109

Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B

From cleansers to face masks, facial serums to moisturisers and more, the Kiehl’s Limited Edition Advent Calendar includes a surprise treatment behind every door, and is sure to leave you looking and feeling fantastic for the big day! Plus with holiday inspired designs by artist duo Icinori, this is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.

8. Jo Malone London, £350

Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B

Jo Malone’s gingerbread-inspired Advent Calendar is the perfect way to countdown to Christmas. Seasonal surprises are hidden in every drawer, from classics to festive fragrances, including colognes, bath & body miniatures, a full-sized scent and two Travel Candles.

9. Marks & Spencer Food Hall, £6

Electric Boulevard

M&S has pulled out all the stops with their selection of Advent Calendars for 2023. Fans of Percy Pig and Colin The Caterpillar can tuck into themed treats all through December, whilst puppy lovers can enjoy deciphering which milk chocolate dog breed is behind each door, with the Chocolate Puppy Palace Advent Calendar. M&S even has a Coffee Pod Advent Calendar for those who prefer to start the day with a caffeine boost!

10. Rituals, from £87.90

Upper Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B

Rituals are capturing the magical anticipation of counting down the days to Christmas with their selection of three Classic, Deluxe and Premium Advent Calendars, which each feature 24 wonderful surprises from their bestselling home, body care, and skincare ranges. Plus for the first time ever, Rituals has unveiled ‘The Ultimate Men’s Gift Box’ with 12 grooming essentials.

11. Penhaligon’s, £395

Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B

Treat yourself or a loved one to ‘The Toy Chest’, Penhaligon’s luxurious take on the traditional Advent Calendar with 24 scented surprises designed to spark joy and imagination. Highlights from the calendar include their signature Halfeti 30ml Eau De Parfum, eight 10ml fragrances, three candles and much more.

12. ZARA Home, £39.99

Electric Boulevard

Brighten up any festive display with one of ZARA Home’s re-usable advent calendars. Choose between a cotton tree design with 24 pockets to hide personalised treats, or a beautiful paper house which opens up to reveal magical goodies inside.