10 of the best advent calendars available to buy for 2020 - from gin to beauty

While it may still be summer, many of us are starting to plan for Christmas, and how best to count down to the big day than with an advent calendar?

As supermarket shelves and online stores start to fill with festive treats, we take a look at some of the best advent calendars for this year, from those stuffed full of beauty products to ones fit for foodies.

LEGO Star Wars

LEGO and Star Wars fans can count down to Christmas with this special calendar, which includes Star Wars mini figures such as Poe Dameron and Darth Vader. There are also Christmas sweater decorations and Tauntaun with a red nose.

Once all the doors are open, there's a fold out playmat for kids to enjoy their own Star Wars festive adventure.

The calendar is available now, priced at £24.99 from John Lewis.

Jo Malone

A sell out each year, this iconic calendar is home to 24 miniature Jo Malone products from candles to bath oil.

Housed in the chic townhouse box, the calendar costs £320, which given the retail price of the brand’s products, isn’t too surprising but is most certainly one for the wishlist for most.

The townhouse advent calendar will be available exclusively online from 1 October for a two week period, before a nationwide launch in all stores.

Feel Unique

The discount beauty website has launched their 2020 advent calendar for £89 - and it contains £250 worth of products.

Brand names included range from This Works, Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis and Emma Hardie. Those keen to get their hands on this box of treats will need to be quick, as it usually sells out quickly.

The advent calendar will be available to pre-order from 16 September at Feel Unique.

Popcorn Shed

For a slightly different sweet treat this December, why not try an advent calendar from Popcorn Shed?

Behind each of the doors, you'll find a packet of mini popcorn in flavours such as salt and vinegar, toffee and smoky maple.

There is a new vegan, free-from calendar as well as a gourmet option and both are ideal for those looking for something a bit different from traditional chocolate.

Available to pre-order now, priced at £20.