7 alternative advent calendars for kids to buy this year

With offerings of toys, treats and activities every day in December, the standard advent calendar has a lot to compete with in 2016. We picked our favourite alternative advent calendars for kids.

Lego City Town Advent Calendar, £25, direct.tesco.com

Hot Wheels Advent Calendar, £16.99, amazon.co.uk

Playmobil Christmas on the Farm Advent Calendar, £19.99, argos.co.uk

Rusty and Friends Picture Advent Calendar, £1, dotcomgiftshop.com

M&S Colour-In Advent Calendar, £3.50, marksandspencer.co.uk

Personalised Pocket Santa Felt Advent Calendar, £21.99, helpusgrow.co.uk

Activity Advent Calendar, £10, notonthehighstreet.com