11 of the best chocolate advent calendars your kids will love 2024

Galaxy chocolate is another firm favourite for children and adults of all ages. You'll get two Galaxy calendars which have 24 doors and behind each one, you'll find Galaxy's signature chocolate moulded into festive shapes. One reviewer commented, "if you like Galaxy chocolate, then this is the ideal Advent Calendar." We love that it is a double pack too, although it would be better if the chocolate right the way to Christmas Day.

Much loved by kids and adults alike, you just can't go wrong with a Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent calendar for your little one's Christmas countdown. One reviewer said, "I always look forward to the annual Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent calendar - this is no different! I've even snuck the first one out too, and it's just as creamy and smooth as I've been imagining it all year!" So if you have been looking forward to this festive treat all year as well, this is the perfect way to satisfy those Cadbury cravings and your little one will love it too. Although, there are 24 doors instead of 25 to open.

The countdown to Christmas doesn't come much cuter than the Up to Snow Good Advent calendar by Hotel Chocolat. One reviewer said, "tasty and festive. Good for all ages. Nice shaped chocolates. Design nice." We love that there's a jolly character sketched and sculpted into each chocolate, with an even bigger chocolate surprise behind the door for Christmas Eve. Plus being Hotel Chocolat this Advent calendar has 40% milk chocolate characters, which although it's nice to be indulgent, might be quite rich for little taste buds.

If your little one is gluten-free or milk-free, this rice-based calendar is a great alternative to a milk chocolate Advent calendar with one reviewer commenting, "dairy free and a nice design for children too. The Advent calendar was priced well and my little boy is happy with it."

We love the packaging which is super Christmassy too, but it is pricey in comparison to some other chocolate Advent calendars.

Now we know this one is an expensive option compared to other Advent calendars on our list, but if you're looking for an extra special treat for your child, Fortnum & Mason has got you covered. It has a range of chocolate surprises behind each door including trees, teddy bears and even Father Christmas. Plus, we love that the calendar is a miniature replica of Fortnum's Piccadilly home.

With 25 creamy milk chocolates, all sustainably sourced, behind each door, there is even a special surprise on Christmas Day.

For children who are lovers of white chocolate, the Milkybar calendar will be right up their street. One reviewer commented that this is "great for little ones."

Not only will they get to enjoy smooth and creamy white chocolate in the run-up to the big day, but there's also a Santa decoration they can create from the packaging on the back and we all love some Christmas crafts.

Who doesn't like Maltesers? This Advent calendar is another family classic. Whether your little one opens their daily door in the morning or for an after-school snack, they'll be treated with one of Malteser's adorable yet delicious chocolates.

However, it is pricey for a chocolate advent calendar, with one reviewer saying, "I purchased a Lindt calendar for my mum for less money which contained more chocolate." But overall, reviewers enjoyed this festive chocolate calendar with one commenting, "this is my granddaughters chosen advent calendar - she loves chocolate."

A snowy backdrop with Santa and his friends surrounding his sleigh filled with presents and toys is sure to get kiddies excited for Christmas Day. We also love that there are 25 doors on this Advent calendar so there's even a chocolate treat for the big day itself - a personalised delicious milk chocolate plaque.

While this is filled with lovely Thornton's chocolates, check the ingredients because it is not suitable for children with milk and soya intolerance.

Treat your little one to a bit of indulgence every day with this Lindt Advent calendar. Lindt is known for its quality chocolates and its Christmas confectionery is no exception to that. One reviewer said it includes "some lovely chocolates to eat each day." The brand's iconic foil-wrapped Santa and reindeer are just some of what your child can expect to discover behind every door, and it also includes a Christmas sticker as well.

It is pricey but Lindt is a luxury brand, and it is currently on offer, so it's the perfect time to get ready for the countdown to Christmas.

This Advent calendar is ideal for any little Paw Patrol fans and it also comes with not only chocolate, but stickers too. Also, we love that it is filled with Kinnerton chocolate and so it is nut safe, for those who have a nut allergy and they are also vegetarian friendly.

As well as 500 Paw Patrol stickers, plus a sheet of festive stickers, this Advent calendar has 24 chocolates each shaped like a Paw Patrol character and we think your little one will love finding their favourite character behind each door. While this does have festive packaging, the colours are not the most Christmassy and it won't look that festive as part of your Christmas decorations (but your Paw Patrol fan will appreciate the design).

Cadbury's Heroes tend to be a firm favourite at Christmas time, and we love that you can get an Advent calendar filled with a selection of the tasty chocolates. Including popular flavours such as Fudge, Crunchy, Eclair, Wispa, Dairy Milk Caramel and Twirl, plus others this will delight both kids and grown ups. Plus we love it also includes a hollow milk chocolate Santa.

However, while Cadbury's Heroes are delicious not all will be suitable for young children, such as the chewy Eclairs. But they can always share them with the rest of the family.