A craft advent calendar swaps the daily chocolate for something to make, so each door opens a small creative job instead of a treat.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 21 October 2026.
A craft advent calendar swaps the daily chocolate for something to make, so each door opens a small creative job instead of a treat. Depending on the calendar, that might be a can of modelling dough and a cutter, a few pens and stamps, a set of beads, or the tiny parts for a miniature scene that comes together over the month. This guide covers five craft advent calendars for 2026 that were in stock on Amazon UK when prices were checked on 21 October 2026, each with a live buy-box price, no low-stock warning and a UK delivery date before the end of October. Our overall pick is MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Holiday Advent Calendar at £19.99, which is sold by Amazon and suits children aged 8 and up. The cheapest was the Marvel Spider-Man art and craft stationery calendar at £9.99, and for families with younger children the Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar was £18.99. Check the age advice on each listing, and check the price and delivery date before you buy, because both change often.
Our picks
Make It Mini Holiday Advent Calendar Craft Kit
Make It Mini Holiday Advent Calendar Craft Kit
£19.99
Best overall
Spider-Man Advent Calendar Art and Craft Stationery Set
Spider-Man Advent Calendar Art and Craft Stationery Set
£9.99
Best budget
Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar 24 Days Craft Countdown
Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar 24 Days Craft Countdown
£18.99
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Holiday Advent Calendar (£19.99). Behind each of the 24 compartments are mini ingredients and accessories, and the listing says they build into five festive miniatures by the end of the countdown: a gingerbread house, a charcuterie board, a turkey dinner, hot cocoa and a decorated holiday tree. The pieces use resin, which is cured in sunlight or under a UV light before the finished scene goes on display. The listing says the ingredients are not edible and gives a recommended age of 8 years and up, and says it suits collectors as well as children, so this is one for older children and grown-up miniature fans. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon, and a delivery date of 24 October was shown when checked.
Best budget: Marvel Spider-Man Advent Calendar Art and Craft Stationery Set (£9.99). This officially licensed calendar is the cheapest in the guide. The listing says it contains 6 mini colouring pencils, 3 fibre pens, 2 crayons, 3 glitter glues, 2 erasers, a sharpener, mini stamps and EVA stamps with an ink pad, a sticker sheet, two notepads and 2 colouring sheets. It suits a younger Spider-Man fan who likes drawing and colouring more than making models. It is sold by a third-party seller and managed by Amazon, and a delivery date of 22 October was shown when checked.
Best for families: Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar (£18.99). Each door hides a mix of mini Play-Doh cans, cutters and stamps, and the calendar folds out into a playmat and backdrop for building festive scenes. The product details list 24 cans of Play-Doh compound, and the listing gives an age of 3 years and up. Because the dough can be squashed and reused, it works well for siblings sharing one calendar. It is sold by a third-party seller, and a delivery date of 22 October was shown when checked.
Other craft advent calendars
Crayola Christmas Advent Calendar for Kids 2026 (£24.49). This 24-door Crayola calendar mixes small craft projects, stationery and colourful accessories, according to the listing, which describes the activities as simple and mess-free and gives an age range of 3 years and up. It suits young children who are just getting into colouring and making. It is sold by a third-party seller, and a delivery date of 22 October was shown when checked.
CRAZE Top Fashion Advent Calendar 2026 (£29.99). This calendar has 24 surprises that mix crafts with fashion accessories. The listing names diamond painting, loom bands, scoubidous and BFF beads, plus sticker nails, sticker earrings, hair clips, hair elastics, rings and necklaces, and gives an age of 6 and up. It suits a child who likes making jewellery and accessories. It is sold by Amazon, and a delivery date of 24 October was shown when checked.
What to look for in a craft advent calendar
Type of craft. Craft advent calendars vary a lot. Some give you one finished project at the end, like the Miniverse scenes, while others give a separate small activity each day, like the Play-Doh and stationery calendars. Think about whether the person you are buying for would rather build one thing slowly or have something quick to do every morning.
Age. The recommended ages on these listings run from 3 and up for the Play-Doh and Crayola calendars to 6 and up for CRAZE and 8 and up for Miniverse. Small parts are common in craft calendars, so follow the age advice on the box.
Mess. Modelling dough, glitter glue and beads all need a table and a bit of tidying. The Play-Doh listing advises letting dropped compound dry before scraping or vacuuming it up.
Adults. Most of the craft advent calendars we found on Amazon UK with a UK delivery date were made for children. Several calendars aimed at adults, such as painting and diamond art sets, were imports or had delivery dates in November when we checked, so they are not included here. For an adult who likes miniatures, the Miniverse calendar is the closest fit.
Seller and delivery. Some of these calendars are sold by third-party sellers. Check the seller, delivery charge and delivery date on the listing, and order with time to spare before 1 December.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 21 October 2026 and can change at any time. Check the current price, contents and delivery date on Amazon before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Play-Doh for?
The Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar in this guide is listed for ages 3 years and up. The packaging notice on the listing also says the compound is not intended to be eaten, so younger children should be supervised.
Does Play-Doh have wheat?
Yes. The Play-Doh advent calendar listing carries the notice "Contains Wheat", and Hasbro says Play-Doh is mainly a mixture of water, salt and flour. Hasbro advises that children or adults who are allergic to wheat gluten may have an allergic reaction to it.
How do you make Play-Doh soft again?
Hasbro suggests adding water one drop at a time and working it into the dough. You can also wrap the Play-Doh in a damp paper towel, put it back in its container with the lid on and leave it overnight. Keeping the lid fully closed stops it drying out.
What age is Miniverse for?
The MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Holiday Advent Calendar has a manufacturer recommended age of 8 years and up, and the listing says it is not suitable for children under 96 months. The listing says it is suitable for collectors as well as children aged 8 and up.
How do you cure Miniverse without a UV light?
The listing for the Miniverse holiday advent calendar says each creation can be cured using sunlight or a UV light. So if you do not have a UV light, sunlight is the alternative the listing gives. The listing also says the ingredients are not edible.
When should I get an advent calendar?
Get it in time for 1 December, when the first door is opened. On 21 October 2026 the calendars in this guide showed Amazon UK delivery dates between 22 and 24 October, and seasonal calendars can sell out, so it is worth ordering early.
