1. Tyrrells

Established in 2002, Tyrrells of Tyrrells Court Farm, Herefordshire have been making delicious hand-cooked crisps for a jolly long time – and they’re rather good at it. Their eclectic cast of eccentric characters and sublime flavours convey their proud British roots. They love entertaining, have a taste for the good life, and are a convivial, gastronomic bunch.

Tyrrells believe their crisps are the cream of the crop. Exquisitely dressed (their spuds keep their jackets on), hand-cooked and spun for freshness – you’ll find little grease here, not to mention their signature curl and crunch. All topped off with seasoning made with only the very finest ingredients – resulting in crisps that are Tyrrellbly Tyrrellbly Tasty.

Visit tyrrellscrisps.co.uk

2. Popcorn Shed

Game, Set, POP! with Popcorn Shed’s new and indulgent Strawberries & Cream popcorn. Having just launched on Monday, 16 May, it’s set to be the perfect summer treat.

This iconic British duo of smooth creamy caramel infused with sweet, dried strawberries is as luscious and luxurious as it is timeless. They’ve really knocked this flavour out of the court.

Popcorn Shed are delighted to have launched this flavour in time for the Queen’s Jubilee. Nothing says British summer quite like strawberries and cream.

This is the perfect summertime treat for picnics in the park or an afternoon watching the tennis – it’s also the perfect treat to serve with a spot of afternoon tea.

What’s more, with VE Day approaching along with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, there couldn’t be a better time to stock up on this superb British treat.

Popcorn Shed hope you enjoy this little taste of summer – come rain or shine!

Visit popcornshed.com

3. Blushing Cook

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Blushing Cook have created these floral brownies, featuring the Queen’s ever beloved corgis who have been her loyal companions for her 70 years of reign.

Blushing Cook’s classic fudgy and delicious chocolate brownie is topped with white chocolate, signature edible flowers and a beautiful and bespoke design by London-based illustrator Emma Block. Each brownie is hand-decorated – making every one completely unique. The brownies are made with the finest ingredients, including chocolate made from 100% sustainable cocoa, and decorated with organically grown edible flowers grown in Devon.

Blushing Cook provide a serving guide for the brownies which are delivered uncut, to allow for full impact of the design. They are presented in a gorgeous hand-stamped and recyclable gift box, wrapped in twine and available to deliver anywhere in the UK with a hand-written personal note of your choice. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available.

Visit blushingcook.com

4. Royal Pickle

In celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, Tracklements – purveyors of perfect planet-friendly pickles – have created a limited-edition Right Royal Pickle.

Made with a selection of vegetables including tasty Lincolnshire onions and a careful combo of sweet (Muscovado sugar) and sour (malt vinegar) along with tamarind paste, chilli, all spice and lemon juice, this is everything you want in a pickle – a toothsome crunch, a sweet tang and a sharp bite.

Crack open a kilner jar of Tracklements Right Royal Pickle with a traditional British Ploughman’s, a bit of flinty cheddar, a few thick slices of Wiltshire ham or, of course, a Scotch egg – a right Royal favourite.

Tracklements Right Royal Pickle, RRP £5.80 for a 200g kilner jar, is available from fine food delis and farm shops nationwide and online. 

Visit tracklements.co.uk

5. Beanies

With the Jubilee fast approaching, flavoured coffee specialist Beanies is paying tribute to the Queen with a strictly limited-edition Jubilee Cake flavour coffee. This exclusive edition celebrates the Platinum Jubilee in style.

Based on its popular Birthday Cake flavour coffee, the limited-edition coffee offers a delicious combo of strawberry jam, sweet vanilla sponge and cream filling – but with zero calories and none of the guilt.

Give it your very own royal seal of approval and buy yours now. Stock is limited, so unlike the Monarch, this won’t be around for 70 years. Jubilee Cake flavoured coffee is exclusively available on the Beanies website, unlike the Beanies products offered in supermarkets nationwide.

Visit beaniesflavourco.co.uk

6. Trewithen Dairy’s Cornish Cream Tea Hampers

This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves fluffy scones generously smothered in golden crusted clotted cream. With a selection of Cornish produce to complement their award-winning clotted cream, Trewithen Dairy’s range of hampers make perfect gifts from the heart of Cornwall.

The hamper contains all the essentials for a perfect cream tea – remember to put the jam on first, the Cornish way. And remember to leave cutting your scones until you’re just about to enjoy them – it keeps them much fresher.           

Party size clotted creams are also available for those larger celebrations – the perfect quintessentially British treat for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Visit trewithendairy.co.uk

7. Pique Picnic

Renowned picnic and hamper specialist PIQUE have teamed up with award-winning sparkling winemaker, THE UNCOMMON to create a beautifully British-inspired picnic by two independent English brands. The Jubilee will be bursting with traditional fare and cool cans of bubbly to toast the longest-reigning monarch and will be available nationwide from Thursday, 2 June and throughout the summer.

Honeywell Biscuit Co. have created two deliciously good collections to celebrate the Jubilee. The first is the cutest Corgis Biscuit Gift Set, these hand-iced vanilla set of four corgis biscuits and a 70 edible badge come carefully wrapped in a recycled box.

For something that bit more regal, the personalised Crown Biscuit (£25) looks almost too good to eat. Hand cut, baked and piped in-house by the Honeywell Biscuit artists, each crown is given a one of a kind royal treatment.

Visit piquefood.co.uk and honeywellbakes.com

8. Bonne Maman

The special early June bank holiday for the Queen’s Jubilee is definitely a time to showcase the red, white and blue with some truly delicious and patriotic celebratory cakes for parties big and small.

Bonne Maman’s Jubilee Cupcakes are great fun to make with all the family and add a suitably royal presence to the afternoon tea table. Made with a rich red chocolate sponge, then topped with Bonne Maman Strawberry or Wild Blueberry Conserve, a generous swirl of vanilla cream frosting and some edible, sparkling flower mini crowns.

It’s time to bring out the bunting and toast Her Majesty’s incredible 70-year achievement with this wonderful Lemon and Pistachio Celebration Cake showstopper. A light lemon and pistachio sponge, layered alternately with Bonne Maman Raspberry and Wild Blueberry Conserves, luscious, whipped cream and then topped with fresh fruits. These are best accompanied by a glass of fizz.

Visit bonnemaman.co.uk

9. Wensleydale Creamery’s Platinum Jubilee Cheese Box

To celebrate a momentous occasion for the monarch, the Wensleydale Creamery has launched a brand-new, exclusive Platinum Jubilee Box, containing all you need to enjoy an afternoon tea with an ultimate cheese tasting experience.

Available to order for home delivery, and containing everything you need to create a brilliant afternoon tea experience, The Platinum Jubilee Box is filled with delicious cheese and treats to accompany your celebrations for hosting a luxurious afternoon tea at home, a street party or bank holiday gathering.

Filled to the brim with exceptional quality, artisan produce, the special edition cheese box is just £45, available from the Wensleydale Creamery website, with a pre-order service available with delivery in time for the Jubilee celebrations.

Visit wensleydale.co.uk

10. Hackney Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream

For the best Jubilee party food, how about the incredible Clotted Cream & Strawberry ice cream from Hackney Gelato?

A Great Taste award winner, this recipe is made by rippling homemade strawberry jam into a Cornish clotted cream gelato. It’s very British and molto Italiano and it’s the food equivalent of Vivaldi having afternoon tea with Her Majesty on the lawn of Buckingham Palace – perfect to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!

Hackney Gelato is stocked in supermarkets and restaurants across the UK and London including Harrods. There is no better inclusion for a street party.

Visit hackneygelato.com

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1. Biddenden Cider

In time for summer, Biddenden Cider has launched its Ice Cider 2021, an intense, sweet, Ice Cider bursting with aromas and reflecting the best characteristics from Kentish grown apples.

The Queen’s Jubilee is the perfect opportunity to pop open a bottle of this new must-have aperitif and share with friends. Hosting a Jubilee party or picnic? Make sure you have a bottle of Biddenden Ice Cider proudly on the table to impress guests or popped in the picnic hamper to enjoy with cheese and charcuterie.

This uniquely refreshing and fruity ice cider can be served chilled as an aperitif alongside puddings or cheese, providing the perfect accompaniment for summer socialising. Try also adding it to a variety of cocktails to bring the quintessential taste of Kentish apples to the flair and pizzazz of mixology, or long with sparkling water and a slice of crisp, green apple.

Visit biddendenvineyards.com

2. Luscombe

Raise a toast this June to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Royal Warrant holder Luscombe’s new Queen’s Jubilee Limited Edition Strawberry Bubbly.

The epitome of an English summer, Luscombe’s quintessential Strawberry Bubbly balances the finest organic strawberries with organic Sicilian lemons, Madagascan vanilla and soft Dartmoor spring water to create a lightly sparkling bubbly. Like all the drinks in their range, it contains no artificial additives, sweeteners or concentrates.

Exquisite served chilled on its own over ice during celebratory street parties, tea parties and picnics, Strawberry Bubbly also makes for superb sipping when mixed with a premium spirit and citrus garnish. The limited-edition Strawberry Bubbly joins Luscombe’s other bubblies in their portfolio, Damascene Rose Bubbly and Wild Elderflower Bubbly.

Whether it’s a picnic at the beach, barbecue with friends or sunset suppers in the garden, Luscombe’s range of organic fruit juices, crushes, bubblies, tonic waters and mixers plus a traditional organic Devon cider are the very essence of summer.

Visit luscombe.co.uk

3. Searcys Tea Sets and English Sparking Wines

Acclaimed for its afternoon tea, Searcys’ new porcelain tableware collection promises to elevate any Jubilee celebration. The beautifully designed, fine bone porcelain sets of teacups and saucers have been created by British fine ceramic company William Edwards.

The elegant set features Searcys’ signature honeycomb decoration with a 24-carat gold edging, evoking a timeless art-deco silhouette. The set is £90 for a set of two teacups and saucers and is available for nationwide delivery.

In addition, add some sparkle to your celebrations with the new Searcys Classic Cuvée, Brut – an English sparkling wine, made in collaboration with award-winning producer Greyfriars Vineyard in Surrey.

Perfect for Jubilee parties and picnics, the new fizz is soft and carefully balanced with notes of fresh fruit and a crisp finish and pairs wonderfully with fish, seafood, cold meats and sweet treats.

Visit searcys.giftpro.co.uk

4. Sandford

No Jubilee parties will be complete without a couple of crates of Sandford Orchards’ Jubilee Limited Edition Devon Red Cider ABV 4.5%. It can be bought from the Sandford Orchards website as well as Morrisons, Spar and Co-op in 500ml bottles for £2.30.

This is a perfectly balanced, refreshing medium cider, created from British apples grown and pressed in Devon, using traditional methods at the oldest working cider mill in the UK. It is a celebration of all things British and the perfect thirst-quencher for any Jubilee festivities.

Why would you toast the Queen’s health with French champagne when you can raise a glass of 100% British cider?

Visit sandfordorchards.co.uk

5. Soho Cocktails

For the Jubilee party this summer there’s nothing than celebrating with cocktails at home, and Soho Street Cocktails are just perfect to host a party. You don’t have to worry about buying all the ingredients and taking time to make it yourself, all you have to do is shake, pour and serve.

They have also just brought out a new flavour, the Strawberry Daiquiri, and what’s more British than strawberries?

Each of their small-batch, craft cocktails deliver on bar-standard flavour and consistency for a fraction of the effort and price. These ready-to-drink cocktails have been handcrafted with a ‘taste-first’ approach, made with high-quality ingredients and no artificial flavours or colourings.

The current Soho Street Cocktails range includes a Passionstar Martini, Espresso Martini, Strawberry Daiquiri and a Piña Colada, which all come in quantities of 1.5 litres and range from 9.5% to 12% ABV.

Visit masterofmalt.com

6. Chandon Garden Spritz

The newly launched Chandon Garden Spritz takes Chandon’s award-winning wine and adds a new twist: CHANDON’s own bitter-orange liqueur, handcrafted with locally-sourced oranges, herbs and spices.

Perfect for those sunny rooftop and summertime park days with friends, Chandon Garden Spritz is ready to serve and ready to share with up to 50% less sugar than an ordinary spritz.

Chandon Garden Spritz elevates the spritz experience. Combining Chandon sparkling wine with bitter liqueur made from natural orange peel extract, carefully selected spices and locally sourced Valencia oranges, this stylish, ready-to-drink aperitif is made for aperitivo hour. It contains no artificial flavours or colours. It’s nothing more than naturally delicious.

Striking a perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness, Chandon has taken the classic Spritz aperitif to a new level, harnessing the finest ingredients combined with an exceptional sparkling wine to create the Garden Spritz.

Visit clos19.com, ocado, majestic.co.uk

7. Crossip

Crossip is an alcohol-free spirit that is low in fat, sugar and made with only natural flavours. Each product can be enjoyed simply with a mixer or within cocktails. 

Crossip Fresh Citrus has a citrus, orange, lemon and grapefruit body with a fiery ginger finish. It is perfect for a 0% Mojito, 0% Cosmo or simply with tonic. Crossip Dandy Smoke has a deep fruit, cinnamon and clove body with a ginger, chilli and nutmeg finish. It is perfect for 0% sour cocktails or with cola.

Crossip Pure Hibiscushas floral notes of hibiscus, cubeb pepper and rhubarb with a wormwood and cayenne finish. It is perfect for a 0% Spritz or 0% Negroni. Use Crossip Pure to make a festive Crossip’s limited-edition Best of British – Strawberries and Cream Fizz for Jubilee weekend.

Visit crossipdrinks.com

8. TW Kempton

A tipple fit for a royal – gin is the perfect way to give a toast to Her Majesty over the long bank holiday weekend. TW Kempton has created its very own Jubilee-themed cocktails, crafted with its quintessentially British Strawberries and Cream Gin Liqueur, ready for you to ‘empress’ your neighbours at the street party.

Simply add to a tall glass with lime juice and top with lemonade to create a delicious Strawberry and Cream Spritz.

Or, if one has guests, why not recreate the Royal Fizz Punch? Just muddle some fresh strawberries and mint in a large jug, add lemon juice, then add ice and pour in the Strawberries and Gin Liqueur, and finally, top with prosecco.

Visit icbrands.co.uk

9. Belvoir Farm

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Belvoir Farm has designed two limited-edition Best of British bottles to house its classic Elderflower Cordial and Sparkling Elderflower. Perfect for street party and garden party celebrations, a splash of Belvoir Farm Elderflower Cordial (£3.30 500ml) will elevate summer dessert recipes, cocktails and mocktails. Created almost 40 years ago and still made to the same traditional family recipe, it’s also delicious as a dash on top of beer for a refreshing Elderflower Top.

Their launch coincides with Belvoir Farm’s popular Elderflower Harvest which also takes place in June and each bottle features a ‘Platinum Jubilee 1952 – 2022’ neck label and Queen’s Jubilee Official Emblem designed by 19-year-old graphic design student Edward Roberts from Nottinghamshire.

Edward’s design was selected as the winning entry of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem Competition, run in conjunction with the V&A Museum. The limited-edition bottles will be available from all major supermarkets until the end of June.

Visit belvoirfarm.co.uk

10. Real English Drinks House

Serve up monarchical magic with Real English Drinks House’s limited-edition colour-changing Jubilee gin. Introducing The Queen’s 70th Jubilee celebratory Rhubarb & Ginger Colour Changing Gin. Add magic to your Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations with a limited-edition serve in honour of Her Majesty, guaranteed to wow guests and add a ceremonial pop of colour to your party table.

Showcasing the bold colour palette of the Diamond Jubilee, this innovative flavoured gin transforms from a rich Union Jack Squadron Blue to Her Majesty’s Royal Purple, making it the ultimate patriotic pour. Just add tonic water and watch this vibrant spirit transform. This is a delicious gin infused with an exquisite blend of rhubarb and ginger flavour that ends on a dry note; making it a show-stopping accompaniment that can be enjoyed with food during your Jubilee celebrations.

The Queen’s 70th Jubilee celebratory Rhubarb & Ginger Colour Changing Gin is available in 70cl bottles (RRP £23.99), and as part of a limited-edition gift pack, which includes two Jubilee collectors’ glasses (RRP £25.99).

Visit redh.co.uk

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1. Party Delights

Party Delights has a whole host of products for the platinum jubilee including party kits, bunting, personalised banners, flags, themed decorations, life-size cardboard cut outs, tableware, cake toppers, fancy dress novelties and balloons that are perfect for decorating a street party. 

It’s not a party without balloons and bunting, especially when it’s a good old knees-up for the Queen herself. Go traditional and adorn your doorway with a red, white and blue balloon garland or hang Union Jack bunting in a variety of flag and pennant shapes to let everyone know you’re celebrating.

Enjoy a royal luncheon with a Union Jack table cover, crown cups and plates, and Queen-themed cake toppers and glass decorations to bring your Platinum Jubilee party to life. Finish off your tableware with a splash of scattered confetti.

Finally, invite your favourite members of the royal family with masks of Queen Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Or, why not include a life-size cardboard cut-out of Her Majesty to really get the royal celebrations in full swing.

Visit partydelights.co.uk

2. Bubblegum Balloons

If you’re looking to really wow the neighbours with your street party celebrations, then head to Bubblegum Balloons who are delivering ready-made and inflated Jubilee balloons to your door.

Ranging from Crown and Champagne balloons to Union Jack balloons and 6ft tall Jubilee Balloon Pillars, it’ll be easy to see who has gone all out for crown and country this Platinum Jubilee.

Looking to get personalised? Then their Personalised Confetti Balloons perfectly displaying your road name will be right up your street!

As the first British monarch to reach this milestone, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is an incredibly special time to pop the English sparkling wine, sip on some tea, enjoy a scone and celebrate Queen Elizabeth II in the way she’d like us to (a dry martini in hand).

Visit bubblegumballoons.com

3. BRITA

Beat the heat this summer with these healthy refreshing drinks.

To get you ready for any upcoming al fresco gatherings, BRITA has created four summer drinks to prep ahead of the Jubilee bank holiday week and general summer celebrations.

If you’re planning a bash to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, the royal-themed ‘Earl Majesty orange iced tea’, a twist on the Queen’s favourite beverage, will score top points as a thirst-quenching pitcher.

With MAXTRA+ Filter technology, BRITA is the perfect partner for creating iced tea, removing limescale and other taste impairing impurities, meaning that the iced tea not only tastes better, but looks more appealing too.

To make your drinks extra fresh and tasty, the BRITA Flow with a capacity of 5.2 litres, will ensure that none of your guests are left out at the beverage station.

Happy summer partying!

Visit the Brita website to shop the BRITA Flow and more.

4. INNR

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June in style with Innr outdoor smart lighting. Whether you’re gearing up to host a big garden party or getting your outdoors ready for relaxation and rejuvenation at home – Innr has the ideal solution to get your garden fit for a queen! 

The European smart lighting expert has everything you need to enjoy the bank holiday weekend – with millions of colours to choose from, you can turn your garden blue, red and white to bring the Jubilee cheer wherever you want with the power of lighting.  

Whether you want to be the talk of the street party, or prefer the simple yet effective approach to decorating your home, Innr has a selection of must-have products to impress this Jubilee weekend. 

Visit innr.com

5. WTTB

With WTTB Jubilee parties can enjoy a royal presence.

Street parties lined up to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee can now have their own version of HRH at the event – thanks to the UK’s leading online print platform.

WTTB has unveiled its very own range of customised products to mark the Jubilee, aimed at adding a royal touch to any celebration.

The company has come up with every possible item that would make the event memorable, from invitations to banners, selfie frames, posters, hand clappers and wrapping paper. And that includes a special created ‘sitee’ – a to-scale, waist up, cardboard cut-out of Her Majesty

And to ensure that afternoon cuppa also gets in on the act, there are personalised mugs and cake boxes which have been designed especially for the occasion.

Each piece of predesigned artwork can be customised, allowing organisers to create something unique for their very own celebration and add the wording or detail of their choice.

Visit wherethetradebuys.co.uk

6. OnBuy

Move over Funko Pops, solar pals are the ‘OG’ novelty collectables. Coming in a range of themes and characters; place a solar pal in direct sunlight and watch them dance the day away.

So, for that upcoming Jubilee street party, why not grab yourself a Queen and Corgi Solar Pal Set? While you’re enjoying tea and sarnies, place the Queen and her corgi on the table and watch them dance a merry jig. Guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face!

Prepare your backyard for any upcoming jubilee garden parties with OnBuy’s four-piece novelty plant marker set. Standing at 5cm tall, and made of durable plastic, the mini plant pot royal gardeners include four unique designs. Ensure your garden is watched over by Her Royal Highness this Jubilee! 

With Queen and Corgi Salt and Pepper Shakers, cake toppers and even fancy dress costumes, OnBuy have everything you need for the perfect Jubilee party.

Visit onbuy.com

7. Snow Windows

Get in the spirit of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with these fabulous reusable and recyclable Jubilee window stickers from Snow Windows.

Created by awesome snow spray artist Tom Baker (check out his work on the Snow Window Gallery), simply peel off the backing and place in your window. This is the perfect eye-catching background to your street party.

They’re brilliant to add a touch of Jubilee fun to a shed or garden office windows. There are nine designs to choose from including Drummer Guard, Guard with Jubilee Balloon or Jubilee Flag, Congratulations banner, Jubilee bunting, a Jubilee Giant Stamp and even a red Jubilee London bus!

Visit snowwindows.com

8. Plant A Tree For The Jubilee

The Plant a Tree for the Jubilee Kit invites children to be a monarch of their own little outdoor kingdom. Containing nature-inspired activities that include decorating a woven willow crown, sowing native tree seeds, and learning how to identify some of the UK’s best-loved tree species. This is a creative, planet-friendly way for every child to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Offering every child an outdoor experience whatever the weather, this Plant A Tree for the Jubilee Kit was lovingly designed to capture creative imaginations, encourage resourcefulness and innovation, provide escape and sanctuary, and most of all supply hours and hours of simple fun. For boys and girls, for everywhere and for years to come – the gift of adventure.

Visit thedenkitco.com

9. Luscombe’s Jubilee Street Party Box

Raise a toast this June to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Luscombe’s new Queen’s Jubilee Limited Edition Strawberry Bubbly.

The epitome of an English summer, this quintessential Strawberry Bubbly balances the finest organic strawberries with organic Sicilian lemons, Madagascan vanilla and soft Dartmoor spring water to create a lightly sparkling bubbly. Like all the drinks in the Luscombe range, it contains no artificial additives, sweeteners or concentrates.

Simply buy two or more cases from luscombe.co.uk and enter the code JUBILEE at the checkout to receive 20 Luscombe paper cups and a five-metre string of beautiful bunting. For larger celebratory get togethers, simply email the friendly team at Luscombe after you’ve ordered and they will pop in as many cups and strings of bunting as you require.

Visit luscombe.co.uk

10. Games from IWOOT

Hosting a street party to celebrate the Jubilee, and need to keep the whole family entertained? IWOOT have you covered, with everything from a HM Queen Elizabeth II Monopoly board game, complete with Corgis, to two 1000-piece royal jigsaws and a Queen Elizabeth II playing card pack, where the ‘queen’ isn’t just part of the deck.

IWOOT are not forgetting the history buffs, there is also a newspaper book crammed with over 100 historical stories and events from the 1950s, including the Queen’s coronation.

Celebrate the Jubilee weekend in style thanks to IWOOT, the one-stop shop for all your gifting needs.

Visit iwantoneofthose.com

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But if you don’t know where to start with your party planning, fear not as help is at hand. From fashion to food, or drinks to dancing, popular culture specialist Nick Ede knows a thing or two about how to pull off the perfect party.

The entertainment and royalty PR expert speaks to Checklist to give you the top tips on how to have a picture-perfect Platinum Jubilee Party fit for a Queen.

1. Pick a date to celebrate

It would be a tremendous faux-pas to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign on the wrong date.

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be from Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June so there are a few options to pick a day to host your party.

2. Know your history

If you’re organising your street’s Platinum Jubilee party then the street’s kids will most likely expect you to be clued-up about royal matters. So you should know your basics, including that:

• The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952
• Her coronation took place on 2 June 1953; making Saturday, 2 June a very good day to hold your street party on.

3. Learn from history

If there are people on your street old enough to remember the Queen’s 1953 coronation, 1977 Jubilee and 2012 Diamond celebration then pick their brains about how these events were celebrated. Find out what food was laid on at street parties, what games were played and what music, if any, provided the soundtrack.

This is all useful inside information which could inform your street party plans. Bringing together the old and new is a fabulous way to fuse families and make your part that extra bit special.

4. Don’t delay in applying for permission

The government website has some very useful information about organising a royal street party. A street party is classified as being one which “takes place in one or two streets and is for neighbours only”.

You will need to inform your local council’s events or communities’ team four to 12 weeks ahead of your party. Expect to receive a small application form through the post.

If you find that it’s too late to get permission then why not consider holding a ‘street meet’ instead. These have less restrictions placed on them as they are just gatherings which take place in parks, driveways or cul-de-sacs.

5. The practicalities 

Think up a checklist like the one below.

• Appoint people to organise different parts of the party
• Send out invitations early and don’t leave anyone on your street out – a party poster displayed prominently on a few windows should ensure this doesn’t happen
• Make sure there is enough seating for everyone
• You’ll need the most solid tables to put the food on and other tables to decorate and dot around the party
• You will also need plenty of chairs, blankets and cushions, particularly if the party goes on into the evening
• Arrange a kids’ area away from the food, so as to not end up with a football in your Coronation chicken
• Organise a gazebo or two or extra parasols to help with the weather – be it a bit damp or very hot.

7. Decorations

Suitable decorations should give a royal theme to your street party. Craft companies have a great selection of Jubilee party supplies to make sure your street party is a successful one. Bunting, balloons and flags with the red, white and blue of the Union Jack will ensure that you and the kids can party like it’s 1953.

8. Food

Think British when choosing what snacks and treats to prepare for your party. Red, white and blue icing can give your street party cakes a patriotic atmosphere while coronation chicken and Victoria sponge cake are both foods with a royal theme. British classics such as Beef Wellington, pork pies, trifle and Bakewell tarts are sure-fire crowd-pleasers.

Now more than ever its time to celebrity the diversity that makes Britain great so speak to your friends and neighbours and get them to bring some fabulous food too that brings out their cultural heritage for all to celebrate.

9. What to wear

From fancy dress and Union Jacks to glam dresses and tailored suits – people up and down the country will be dressing up for this big occasion. From re-wearing old frocks to styling up existing wardrobe pieces its all about the street party catwalk.

Everyone needs to look and feel fabulous and it’s the perfect time to get out your finest and restyle it to look festive and feel great.

9. Activities

Keep the children active at Jubilee street parties by organising lots of activities. Setting up a face-painting stall on the street corner is a fabulous way of getting the party started – having a red, white and blue face is sure to be all the rage in early June.

You could also set up a table sale or a raffle stall to create some extra excitement or raise some money for good causes.

10. After the party

When you’re sending out the invitations, let your neighbours know the expected start and end times. Not all the neighbours will want to come to your party but they will want to know when the noise will begin and end.

Have lots of bin bags to hand when the party is in full swing so that you can clear away mess as you go along and don’t forget to have a team of little helpers to assist you with the clean-up operation after the party has ended.

And don’t forget to have fun; this Jubilee will go down in history and you are all a part of it.

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1. GO PRO

If your dad loves scuba diving, downhill mountain biking, running or cycling, the GO PRO camera is a great gift that allows him to document his adventures.

With 5.3K60 and 4K120 video resolution and the ability to take 23 megapixel photos, this is a high-quality camera that’s also waterproof to 33ft and built to take hard knocks, just in case of falls or drops.

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2. Four Supercar Experience

Is your dad a petrolhead? Why not buy him the experience of a lifetime – driving four elite supercars on a choice of top circuits around the UK.

Put him in the driving seat for a six mile spin in each car and let him handle the horsepower of the biggest, flashiest, fastest car brands. He also gets a chance to be a passenger with a professional driver, showing how corners are handled by the pros!

Find out more at virginexperiencedays.co.uk

3. NorthFace Futurelight jacket

This one’s for the adventurous and active dads. The ones that are always out and about on their next expedition and need to be suitably attired for the outdoors.

This jacket is perfect for camping, hiking, or going on long, wet walks. It’s waterproof, comfortable and insulated against the British weather. Plus it is lightweight with attractive design, so perfect for throwing on for an outdoorsy adventure, or just to nip to the shops.

Find out more at thenorthface.co.uk

4. Facial Fuel

Even the name of this skincare sounds macho. For the those who have had a rich, full life but still have time to care about their skin, the Kiehl’s Facial Fuel set is an excellent choice of gift.

Offering full complexion control, this set contains an energising face wash, a scrub and a moisturiser which are infused with caffeine, vitamins and all the good stuff to give his skin a much needed boost.

Find out more at kehls.co.uk

5. ROXi Karaoke

If you want to experience some full-blown dad-aoke, consider gifting them something from ROXi.

The company provides unlimited on-demand access to every original music video, album and song with 70 million music recordings which are constantly updated with the latest releases. 

The ROXi Karaoke Microphone features a built-in amplifier and speaker, and works with any TV, perfect for singing along to ROXi’s 140,000 karaoke tracks with friends and family.

Find out more at roxi.tv

6. Hiking boots

You can’t beat a pair of sturdy outdoor shoes for a hike-hungry explorer dad, plus these boots are highly-rated and affordable.

Lightweight and durable, these boots are made for walking long, muddy distances and are built to last for years.

Find out more at columbia.com

7. Fitbit Charge 5

If your dad likes to challenge himself and is constantly aiming to improve his fitness, you can snap him up a wearable fitness monitor that will keep his calorie counting, sleep cycle, stress and heart health in check.

The Fitbit is a great all-round fitness tracker which will monitor all aspects of his health and life, keeping him healthy for months and years to come. Perfect for the man that’s always on the move.

Find out more at fitbit.com

8. Bungee jump

Double-dare your dad to jump off a crane and give him an experience he will never forget with this Virgin Experience bungee jump. 

This 160ft leap has spectacular views of the London skyline (though he’ll probably be screaming too hard to notice!) and will give him bragging rights for bravery until at least next year.

Find out more at virginexperiencedays.co.uk

9. Waterproof binoculars

Birdwatchers and racing fans alike will benefit from a pair of high quality binoculars. These Canon 15×50 Image Stabiliser binoculars are lightweight and waterproof, ideal for getting the best view at a race or spotting a particular species of bird in a faraway bush.

They have 15x magnification and keep a steady, comfortable view in difficult conditions. Featuring image stabilisation to make sure you always have the best view at sporting events.

Find out more at canon.co.uk

10. Rab Ascent Sleeping Bag

Help your dad become a happy camper with this gorgeous down-filled sleeping bag from Rab. It’s great for overnight stays in the woods, mountain use and backpacking. It’s secure, warm and has a hidden stash pocket for supplies. The perfect gift for an outdoorsman who likes to sleep cosy on the hillside

Find out more at rab.equipment

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We’ve curated some of the best in luxury gift items below to give you a little nudge in the right direction.

1. The Vintage Ring Company

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…The Vintage Ring Company has the first two covered before she’s even said ‘yes’!

If you’re popping the question this Christmas, gift your loved one a stunning pre-loved vintage engagement ring from this amazing collection. Polished to perfection by a team of experts, and priced at £650 and upwards, these rings help you win your special someone over, without breaking the bank.

Find out more at thevintageringco.com

2. Pietro Simone Skincare

Everyone should look after their skin, but women who are menopausal and peri-menopausal have extra considerations for their complexion.

Pietro Simone understands the increased and varied challenges for women’s skincare within this stage of life, and has tailored luxury skincare to suit. His Rescue Recovery & Repair is a fantastic addition to a lady’s luxury Christmas stocking, but why not pick and mix from the entire range?

Find out more at harrods.com

3. Serenata Flowers’ Frosted Kiss

Ditch the poinsettias and holly boughs – this Christmas it’s all about the frosted kisses.

Serenata Flowers has this unusual icy blue bouquet inspired by frosty winter mornings that will give the lady in your life a little bloom and sparkle for her home. Ditch the traditional red of festive occasions and be inspired by the cool tones of winter this season.

Find out more at serenataflowers.com

4. Chocolate by Pure Heavenly

Made famous by Dragon’s Den, Pure Heavenly chocolate has less than 1% sugar and is also dairy, gluten, soy, and palm oil free.

This makes it better for the planet, and your body, without being less delicious. Pure Heavenly offer the ultimate mixed luxury gift box – 16 bars of yumminess for the conscientious chocolate-lover in your life.

Find out more at pureheavenly.com

5. Transformulas Marine Miracle Cream

If these products are good enough for the likes of Victoria Beckham, Anna Wintour and Amanda Holden, there’s no doubt your lady will fall for their transformative charms, too.

Transformulas skin care boasts lots of celeb fans and can provide ‘beauty without the knife’ results that the woman in your life will love. Try their Marine Miracle cream as a starting off point, or pick and mix from their range.

Find out more at transformulas.com

6. NEOM Time for Real Luxury

NEOM knows what time it is – time for real luxury. With beautiful scents of jasmine, lavender and Brazilian rosewood, the ladies in your life will be blissed out and relaxed with this luxurious range.

These amazing fragrances provide a tranquil environment around the home and will make the recipient feel truly spoiled.

Find out more at neomorganics.com

7. Desmond & Dempsey

Looking for some cosy nightwear for your loved one? These luxury pajamas are a great place to start.

Desmond & Dempsey create PJs with hand-painted prints, made with organic cotton, hand cut and sewn in Portugal. Gorgeous, unusual, and comfortable, these are fashionable night garms for ladies who deserve the best.

Find out more at desmondanddempsey.com

8. Begg X Co Lounge Coat

Nothing says luxury quite like cashmere, and the Begg X Co Lounge coat is the perfect gift for the woman who loves to be both cosy and glamorous.

With its long shawl collar and deep front pockets it’s perfect for wearing around the house, and its blend of three different cashmere yarns make it super soft. A classic investment piece a lady with taste will love.

Find out more at beggxco.com

9. UGG slippers

The UGG brand are more commonly known for their camel-coloured boots, but their range goes way beyond those floppy student favourites.

Sturdy, cosy and fluffy on your skin, their fur-lined slippers are a lovely gift to lounge around the house in, and they’re built to last many winters rather than just this one.

Find out more at ugg.com

10.  Le Creuset

Le Creuset is famed for its high-end, beautiful kitchenware. If the women you are buying for is a talented chef, or is used to cooking for lots of hungry family members, why not invest in some beautiful cast-iron pots for her to show off her skills in?

Excellent for people who love to entertain, even the mugs from Le Creuset add colourful luxury to any home. A purchase from Le Creuset is an investment, with their kitchenware lasting for years to come.

Find out more at lecreuset.co.uk

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If you’re hunting for the next living room discussion drink, look no further than Checklist’s top 10 Christmas spirits.

1. Beeble Honey Spirits

Beeble is a sustainable drinks brand on a mission to celebrate and support bees. Creating their own honey-infused whiskey from leftover hives, the company are highly invested in the wellbeing of their colonies and their continuing delicious alcohols.

Handcrafted in the UK, Beeble’s range of award-winning honey liqueurs make great stocking fillers and gifts this Christmas. The range includes a Honey Whisky and most recently, Honey Vodka, both made in close collaboration with Strathearn Distillery to create a subtly sweet liquid.  

Find out more at beeble.buzz

2. The Botanist Gin

This one is for the refined gin and tonic fans, and those who fancy something a bit different to the usual gin brands.

Produced on the Island of Islay, The Botanist is made with 22 hand-foraged, local herbs and flowers delicately and slowly distilled with nine classic gin botanicals.

This highly complex gin, with floral, citrus and menthol notes can be enjoyed neat, in a G&T garnished with seasonal botanicals and garnishes, or in a cocktail. 

Find out more at thebotanist.com

3. The Macallan Harmony Collection

The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, the first limited edition whisky in an innovative new series of single malts that will see the brand progress its journey towards sustainable packaging.  

To create the first edition in this new limited annual release series, The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan embarked on a unique journey to Girona, Spain, where she immersed herself in the world of chocolate, exploring the chocolate-making process and uncovering distinctive flavour profiles.

Find out more at themacallan.com

4. Cointreau Tropicool

A beautiful addition to any drinks cabinet collection, the Cointreau limited edition bottle is also an essential ingredient for those looking to whip up festive Margaritas this season.

Inspired by the original Margarita cocktail, this bottle’s limited edition design takes you on a one-way trip to Mexico where the original Margarita was created in 1948. The perfect Christmas gift for lovers of design, taste and originality, the bottle features a striking aesthetic that blends the essence of the Acapulco lifestyle with Cointreau flavours.

Find out more at cointreau.com

5. Bruichladdich Whisky range

This Scottish distillery prides itself in both its innovation and ability to stay true to the traditional techniques and processes that earned its reputation. Bruichladdich create distinct non-peated natural whisky on the Isle of Islay.

Their wide range of products are sure to satisfy even the most particular whisky aficionados that may grace your living room.

Find out more at bruichladdich.com

6. Conker Cold Brew Decaffeinated Coffee Liqueur 

Conker Spirit has ensured espresso martini lovers no longer have to endure sleepless nights after the launch of its much-anticipated Decaf Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.

The perfect one-bottle solution for a flavoursome decaf espresso martini, the new Conker Decaf Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is made with speciality decaf coffees from Brazil and Columbia, meaning you only need ice. 

It is also available caffeinated if you want more of a traditional coffee buzz.

Find out more at ocado.com

7. Bullards Spirits

Bullards have burst into the gin scene in the UK after reinventing themselves in 2018. The gin makers recently opened three tasting stores across London.

They offer four different varieties of their original contemporary gin: Coastal Gin, Strawberry and Black Pepper, Bullards’ London Dry and Old Tom.

Their range of gins cover any drinkers palette, and are sure to be a hit with all the adults this Christmas.

Find out more at bullardsspirits.co.uk

8. Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum

Fancy a post-roast tipple for the grown-ups? This smooth-sipping rum is perfect for late evening relaxing by the fire.

Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum was originally produced exclusively for members of the Gosling family. Bottled once annually, Old Rum is created from an incomparable blend of rums that are left ageing, completely undisturbed in hand-selected, once-used bourbon barrels.

Produced in the same way for seven stubborn generations, Old Rum is a rare, authentic sipping spirit worthy of being savoured.

Find out more at waitrose.com

9. METAXA 12 Stars

The one-of-a-kind amber spirit from Greece makes the perfect gift for lovers of dark spirits. METAXA’s signature 12 Stars bottle brings a welcome twist to your cocktails this year. 

In a year when travel has been tricky, this spirit offers an escapist taste of Greece. Produced straight from the island of Samos, this smooth liqueur contains Muscat wines, aged wine distillates and Mediterranean botanicals offering a unique gift to toast with.

Find out more at metaxa.com

10. Sixpence Pud Gin Liqeur

From the team behind Snow Globe Gin, The Sixpence Pud Gin Liqueur is as decadent as it is delicious. The ‘Sixpence Pud’ is set to be the centrepiece of your Christmas celebrations.

The gin liqueur is rich and warming with a golden shimmer boasting notes of candied fruit, Christmas spices of cinnamon and orange and a vanilla and caramel sweetness running through it.

Simply drink neat in a glass with ice, used to create a festive cocktail or add to a glass prosecco to create the perfect aperitif. Gently shake the bottle to release the golden shimmer.

Find out more at harveynichols.com

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1. Canned Wine Crackers

Bored of cringey puns and paper crowns at the dinner table? Novelty pencil sharpeners and corkscrews a bit juvenile? Maybe it’s time to try a new kind of Christmas cracker, with Canned Wines Crackers for adults.

They feature six different premium varieties of European wines in a stylish and fully recyclable aluminium Christmas cracker sleeve. Even better, every adult can enjoy these vegan-friendly wines.

Find out more at cannedwine.co

2. Papa John’s Dip Baubles

As pizza lovers prepare to deck the halls this festive season, popular pizza delivery chain Papa John’s launches its limited-edition Dip Baubles – the seasons ‘crust-have’ decorations for any dip-loving Brit – to help raise funds for Crisis, a charity that aims to end homelessness across the UK.

Papa John’s is answering prayers for those looking to expand their collection of weird and wonderful baubles to hang on the tree this year. The alternative incredible decorations are filled with three of its best-sellers, Special Garlic, Garlic & Herb and Tomato & Herb. The set of three Dip Baubles are ideal for those looking to decorate while they devour their favourite sauces in one jolly sitting.

Find out more at papajohnsdipbaubles.co.uk

3. Sweet Tree by Brown Chocolate

Sweet Tree specialise in customisable chocolate treats for any occasion, and they’ve gone all out in preparation for Christmas this year.

Their deliciously edible decorations include chocolate snacks, edible arrangements and hot chocolate baubles that are sure to delight the whole family. Their whole range is ready to be personalised, ordered and devoured now.

Find out more at sweettreebybrowns.co.uk

4. Doggy decorations by W’zis? and Sniffe & Likkit

Christmas is for the whole family, including our four-legged friends. The teams at W’zis? And Sniffe & Likkit have worked hard to make inclusive festive decorations and treats for our pets.

W’zis?  have created a cute cardboard holder to go on the tree holding one of the firm’s tins of plant-based doggie treats. There are three different flavours – ‘Postman & Roast’, ‘Slipper & Biscuit’, and ‘Lamp Post & Chips’. Packaged in refillable, screw-top tins, these low-calorie snacks are perfect for repetitive training routines where constant rewards are needed.

Sniffe & Likkit have made three unique Christmas cracker-shaped gift boxes perfect for hanging on the tree or as a stocking filler. Each box features a different selection of doggy grooming gifts and treats. There’s the Fragrance Grooming Duo’, the ‘Shampoo Grooming Duo’ and ‘The Paw Kit Treat Biscuit Duo’.

Find out more at sniffeandlikkit.com and wzis.dog

5. Scribbler’s Add A Face Mini-Me

Scribbler’s Add a Face Mini Me Elf and Santa stuffed toys are excellent Christmas gifts either for yourself or someone you love. Personalise yours by simply uploading a photo and leave the rest to Scribbler.

What better way to light up your friend, family member, colleague or loved one’s face this Christmas than to create a mini version of them to put up in their home during the festive period. Or perhaps you could send a festive Mini-Me featuring your own selfie to a loved one you won’t get chance to see this Christmas, who’ll appreciate having you by their side?

Whatever you decide you’ll be doing it in fashion, letting yourself or the recipient play the part of a mischievous Elf or Santa Claus himself. And you’ll certainly spread the cheer this year, with a gift that will be appreciated by all, both big kids and small.

Find out more at scribbler.com

6. Niederegger Marzipan Baubles by John Lewis

Fancy a naughty snack in the lounge when no one’s looking? These baubles are filled with three bittersweet chocolates covered in marzipan stars.

Niederegger marzipan is made from the finest 100% pure marzipan paste, created using traditional roasting cauldrons with production supervised by a master confectioner.

Find out more at johnlewis.com

7. Naughty or Nice Cocktail Baubles

Still fancy some snacks in the living room but you need something a bit stronger? Try these alcoholic sweets for adults from Smith & Sinclair; because Christmas isn’t just for the kids.

Add some festive spirits to your tree with these edible cocktail gummies from Smith & Sinclair. Each box has two cocktail flavours mixed at random, but expect the likes of an Old Fashioned and Gin & Tonic.

Find out more at smithandsinclair.com

8. Happy Christmas Bunting Kit by Letterbox Gifts

Who says bunting is just for birthdays and baby showers? Why not add a festive bunting garland to your mantelpiece or windows with this cute little kit from Letterbox Gifts.

Plastic-free and fully recyclable, the bunting can be sent to yourself or directed to someone else as a gift with a personalised Christmas card. It makes a great little token and gesture gift for someone you maybe can’t see this Christmas, but want to brighten their day with a treat through their letterbox.

Find out more at letterboxgifts.co.uk

9. Pickering’s Festively Flavoured Gin Baubles

Pickering’s gin baubles are one of the standout gin Christmas gift options every year. If the mood hits simply pluck a boozy bauble from the arms of your tree and pour it into a gin bowl for some festive tipple.

This bestselling gift pack features six individual Christmas baubles, with each containing a double measure of a different festive gin flavour, including Christmas Clementine, Festive Cranberry and  Figgy Pudding.

They also feature step by step instructions on how to create a perfect serve for each flavour. Brighten up your festivities and get everyone making some great Christmas gin and tonic.

Find out more at thebottleclub.com

10. Letterbox Balloon Christmas Tree by Moonpig

Setting up the tree can be a lot of hassle. Either finding the perfectly-sized natural tree with no bald spots or constructing an itchy artificial one, it can sometimes be more work than it’s worth. MoonPig’s latest deliverable innovation for the festive season: a balloon-based inflatable Christmas tree. Do away with all the bulky and finnicky baubles and stars, just pump up and assemble this postbox-sized centrepiece.

Say ‘Merry Christmas’ with this festive balloon tree. Designed to fit through the door, the package will be such a delight for when they get home.

Find out more at moonpig.com

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But if you would rather gaze into your other half’s eyes rather than the TV screen this year, these advent calendars are sure to ignite a spark over Christmastime.

Have a look at some of Checklist’s favourite advent calendars designed to bring you and your other half closer together over during the countdown to the big day. 

1. Urban Botanist Plants

Whether you are letting your love blossom over some succulents or pruning your garden these adorable little plants are perfect to bond over; either as a couple or to spruce up the home. 

The world’s first plant advent calendar has been launched by The Urban Botanist. This calendar comes complete with a whole host of festive surprises for plant lovers, keen gardeners and those who just love a unique decoration.

Surprises include Airplant Christmas baubles, potted succulents and fairy lights to liven up your living room.

With discreet light holes on the back of the calendar, your hardy desert succulents and cacti receive the light they need to thrive and flourish, ready to surprise you each day in December. Each of the calendar’s surprises will continue to thrive long into 2022, making it a sustainable calendar as well.

Find out more at selfridges.com

2. CEWE‘s Photo Advent Calendar

Your journey together may have started as lockdown love, or you may have experienced many years of happy moments to date. So why not relive those special times throughout December?

With CEWE’s Photo Advent Calendar, relive 24 nostalgic moments and romantic nights since your first date, as your completely personalised calendar reminisces the highlights of your relationship so far.

Find out more at cewe.co.uk

3. HonestBrew‘s Craft Beer Calendar

It is often said that the way to a loved one’s heart is though beer. But this doesn’t have to be just a one-person experience. Once all beers have been savoured, couples can sit down for a games night using the board game printed on the reverse.

Featuring 12 new and unique HonestBrew collabs, this year’s interactive advent design also offers fans chances to win beery bonuses – plus their online guide lets boozy aficionados learn about each brew in the Christmas range.

With a range of styles from hoppy IPAs, to silky Stouts, the festive feeling’s sure to fly as high as Santa’s sleigh as each door reveals something delicious.

Find out more at honestbrew.co.uk

4. The Bear’s Brownie Calendar

It wouldn’t be a couple’s calendar without a little bit of indulgence would it? Feel warm and fuzzy with The Bear’s Brownies Advent calendar, which is the perfect option for any choccie lover this Christmas. With 24 double-sized, tree-shaped slabs of mouth-watering brownies and blondies, it will take some serious willpower not to eat them all in one go!

Each brownie comes individually wrapped and numbered to be enjoyed on the countdown to Christmas Day. The calendar is delivered in two festively decorated boxes through December, to ensure peak freshness of your beautiful brownies.

The calendar is packed with Bear’s Brownies classic flavours, as well as the limited-edition festive flavours which include Gingerbread Brownie, Candy Cane Brownie and the brand-new Stollen Brownie.

On Christmas Eve, you’ll receive an extra special treat- a large slab of Billionaires Brownies, topped with gold leaf as an especially festive treat. To share or not to share though?

Find out more at bearsbrownies.co.uk

5. Newby Teas

Whether it is a classic love tale such as Romeo and Juliet or something a little bit more risqué like Moulin Rouge, you are never short of romance at the theatre. London’s luxury tea brand Newby Teas’ new 24-days Christmas Advent Calendar has been inspired by the magic of the theatre, showcasing their most spectacular, colourful and spellbinding advent calendar yet.

An inviting illustration recreates a night at the theatre, the ornate Newby Teas Advent Calendar is adorned with silhouette images of unicyclist, tightrope walker, acrobat and a host of other skilled performers. The dedication these artists bring to their craft, mirrors the time and care taken by Newby Teas to produce only the very best teas.

Find out more at newbyteas.com

6. Whittard’s Coffee Advent Calendar for Two

Delve into an advent calendar like no other; because the little ones shouldn’t get to have all the fun. And all you need once opening a door is your favourite mug, a kettle, a loved one and dash of Christmas cheer.

A truly special gift for the coffee lovers in your life, take them on a journey of discovery from 1 December through to Christmas Eve, with two easy-to-use coffee bags to uncover every day.

This calendar contains 48 coffee bags for 24 days of December and features some of their signature blends such as Whittard House Blend, Guatemala Elephant and Festive Coffee.

Enjoy hot or iced. Make your coffee your favourite way as an Americano, latte, mocha, cappuccino or any style you prefer.

Find out more at whittard.co.uk

7. Hotel Chocolat Calendar for Two

Christmas has always been a romantic time; the cold weather sends you to the sofa to cuddle up under a blanket with your loved one clutching hot chocolates or hot toddies. But when the morning rolls around again, you don’t want to be fighting over who gets the chocolate in the advent calendar. You may have got older, but you haven’t fully grown up just yet.

Here for harmonious chocolate-based happiness, Hotel Chocolat have created an advent calendar for two. Behind each door you’ll find two identical ruffles – two of the same so you can decide which ones are your joint favourite throughout December.

Along with an uplifting message for each day, this calendar is sure to make even the Scrooges feel merry. After you’ve popped open the door you’ll find a variety of our favourite truffles; Salted Caramel Cream, Gingerbread Praline and Raspberry Rush to name just a few.

Find out more at hotelchocolat.com

8. Date a Day Calendar

This innovative advent calendar from Clara and Macy features 24 date ideas for every day of December. Perfect for encouraging relaxation and spending some much-needed quality time with your life-partner.

Some of these experiences are simple yet create little moments of romantic bliss in everyday life to enjoy together, from movie nights to coffee dates.

Find out more at notonthehighstreet.com

9. Yankee Candle Advent Calendar

Memories are intrinsically linked with the sense of smell; certain scents trigger flashbacks and others relax and welcome you to a familiar place. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the smells of oranges, cloves and cinnamon.

Share the scents of Christmas with your loved ones with the Yankee Candle® 2021 advent calendar.

This features 24 scented tea lights in eight different festive fragrances, including Christmas Market, Snowflake Cookie, and Candlelit Cabin. The luxurious aromatics wait behind each door ready to infuse your home with a festive spirit.

Find out more at yankeecandle.co.uk

10. Durex

If you are looking to evoke a sense of closeness, this advent calendar could be just what you need.

Durex claims that it’s perfect for both him and for her, describing it as the perfect all-over pack for couples who would like to focus their intimate moments together.

Also, if you like to keep your love life private the product will be delivered discreetly. Team it with a scratch card advent calendar from The Couple’s Advent-ure Scratch Calendar and you have the ultimate romantic night in. 

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

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To delay the food comas and the chocolate overload, Checklist have put together this list of alternative advent calendars filled with both sweet and savoury options to keep you going until Boxing Day.

1. Cheddar Cheesies Advent Calendar

If you prefer the creamy tanginess of cheese than the sweet cocoa of chocolate to perk you up in the morning, you may have found yourself dreaming of an alternative to the traditional advent calendar. Thankfully, you can get your daily dose of dairy in December with a wonderfully cheesy advent calendar.

Countdown to Christmas by crunching your way through Cheesies’ five classic varieties, Sharp & Punchy Cheddar; Strong & Tangy Red Leicester; Smooth & Mellow Gouda; Creamy & Bold Goat’s Cheese and Nutty & Mild Emmental, as well as the new, special-edition Tongue Tingling Chilli Cheddar. Naturally, there’ll be plenty of cheesy jokes to keep you feeling festive right up until the big day; tis the cheese-on after all.

Find out more at cheesies.co.uk

2. Haribo Christmas Calendar

Didn’t get enough sweets at Halloween? Fancy some more sugary jelly goodness? Haribo are back with a tangfastic advent calendar for your inner child.

The Christmas countdown just got sweeter and a lot more fun, with the new glow in the dark HARIBO Advent Calendar. Bringing together family favourite HARIBO’s from across the globe, you’ll enjoy a merry mix of treats. A tasty alternative to the traditional chocolate calendar, you’ll have bags of fun this Christmas.

Find out more at bmstores.co.uk

3. Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Calendar

Advent calendars are great, right? Wonderfully delivering daily countdown-based treats, encouraging early morning snackage, and gleefully throwing normal eating times out of the cardboard window. But, if you’re more of a savoury loving swine, they’ve tended to be a pigging’ let-down.

The Snaffling Pig decided to right that wrong because he’s good like that.

As you may have guessed, behind each of the windows you’ll find a mini bag of awesome-flavoured pork crackling. Sadly, none of them will be in the shape of a bell or a Santa. Even SP isn’t that clever. But what they lack in festive shape, they make up in crisp, crunchy loveliness.

Find out more at snafflingpig.co.uk

4. Popcorn Shed

If you find yourself dreaming of the cinema, not necessarily for the flicks but for the wonderful snacks, Popcorn Shed has the advent calendar for you. No longer will popcorn be relegated to a film-watching treat.

Behind each of the windows you’ll find a bag of delicious handmade popcorn. Be sure to eat them all before Christmas, otherwise Santa and his hungry reindeers may eat them all on Christmas Eve.

Why settle for the same chocolate every morning when you could indulge in 24 bags of yummy popcorn in six uniquely mouth-watering flavours, including salted caramel, peanut butter and raspberry dark chocolate.

Popcorn Shed also offer a vegan and free-from version of this advent calendar, so there’s no excuse not to indulge.

Find out more at popcornshed.com

5. HaPPi Oat Chocolate 

Now this one is slightly closer to the usual chocolate-filled advent calendars, but with one important twist. HaPPi produce ethically-sourced vegan chocolate made with oat milk.

With 100% sustainable and recyclable packaging, HaPPi’s advent calendar is a perfect alternative for your vegan acquaintances or your dairy-intolerant friends this December.

Find out more at happifreefrom.com

6. MunchKing’s Nut Calendar

If you’d rather chow down on some chilli peanuts instead of some sugary sweets,

MunchKings are the Christmas delight to help you get festive with this delicious snack calendar.

Contains 8 Different types of snacks for the 24 windows, 5 suitable for Vegans, including Smoked Paprika Coated Peanuts, Corn Combo mix, Chocolate Peanuts & Yogurt Raisins, Hotel mix, Smoked Almonds, Chilli Coated Peanuts, Wasabi Peanuts and Honey Peanuts

A3 in size and contains generous portions to start every day on the run up to Christmas, why settle for chocolate after chocolate when you can treat yourself to some savoury instead.

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

7. The Naked Marshmallow Co 

The time for smores is upon us, with this marshmallow advent calendar. Lovers of campfires and sugary goodness will rejoice every morning until Boxing Day.

Behind each door, you’ll find a delicious piece of handmade gourmet marshmallow in a selection of sumptuous flavours.

That’s 25 deliciously gooey pieces of heaven to savour this Christmas and a great motivator for getting out of bed on those cold Winter mornings.

On the reverse of each door, you’ll find out which flavour you’ll be enjoying that day, as well as either a festive joke, fun fact or exclusive online discount code to be redeemed on The Naked Marshmellow Co’s website.

Find out more nakedmarshmallow.co.uk

8. Foda Box’s Savoury Snacks Advent Calendar

If you’re still on the fence regarding savoury calendars, or maybe just cant pick one, this calendar is the one for you. Filled with a variety of festive savoury snacks, Foda Box’s assorted calendar provides something for everyone, if you were ever inclined to share.

This advent calendar is filled with Foda Box’s finest artisanal snacks. Over 12 different independent brands are featured in this savoury feast. From crunchy crisps to prime cuts of meat, this calendar is an absolute must-have for any savoury snack lover.

Find out more at fodabox.com

9. C&T’s Liquorice Calendar

For those who would rather black laces of liquorice instead of bite-sized chunks of chocolate, C&T have produced the ultimate advent calendar.

With 24 delicious liquorices and selected delicacies for connoisseurs and sweet toothers, this calendar will have you munching your way through to Christmas day in no time.

The exciting mixture of strong adult liquorice, sweet blends, classic liquorice slices, salty talers, salmiak pastilles and christmasy cinnamon liquorice will have you explore the gamut of liquorice like you’ve never experienced before.

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

10. Pringles Advent Calendar

Come one, come all to Pringles first ever attempt at a festive advent calendar.

Crisp-lovers unite over 12 days of assorted tubs of seasoned potato-based snacks, perfect for when the sudden onset of the munchies.

There are four different flavour tubs to be popped open with this calendar, including Original, Sour Cream & Onion, Salt & Vinegar and Texas BBQ.

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

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