When we think of Christmas, our imagination conjures up enticing sounds and smells. The smell of warm mince pies, roasting turkeys and, of course, fresh gingerbread baking in the oven.
Gingerbread has deep roots in the festive period, as does the iconic gingerbread house. Originating in Germany, gingerbread houses celebrate the joy and indulgence of Christmas. They’re a fun activity the whole family can get involved with and they taste delicious too!
We’d recommend buying a gingerbread house kit to save time and money this Christmas. They’re great as they include pre-measured ingredients and all the decorations you could ever desire.
To help you find the perfect stress-free gingerbread house kit, we’ve included a range of different sets, along with where you can buy them. We hope you’ve got a sweet tooth because these kits are extra tasty.
Where to buy gingerbread house kits
There are plenty of high-street and online retailers which sell Christmas baking kits. You can find gingerbread house kits at:
- Supermarkets such as ASDA, Sainsburys, Aldi and Lidl
- Craft stores such as Hobbycraft and Joanns
- High street stores such as Matalan and The Range
- Online sites such as Amazon and eBay
- Specialist gift sites such as Not on the High Street
- Independent bakeries and patisseries
- Independent seller stores on Etsy
They’re available from a huge number of brands in the run-up to Christmas but they sell out quickly.
To help you narrow down your search, we’ve picked seven of our favourite gingerbread house kits for you to explore. All you need to do is buy and enjoy!
2024’s best gingerbread house kits
1. Lakeland traditional gingerbread house kit
You can’t go wrong with a traditional gingerbread house kit and Lakeland has delivered just that. Known for its high-quality kitchenware, Lakeland sells a range of Christmas baking kits to suit all ability levels.
This classic kit includes pre-baked German gingerbread shapes making it easy for you to assemble. No baking is required! Simply add some water to the icing provided and start building your gingerbread house.
Then you can decorate with the sweets and fun little characters included in the box. We love the mini gingerbread family, Christmas tree and little dog!
- Buy your Traditional gingerbread house kit from Lakeland
Find more Christmas activities to enjoy!
Once you’ve built your gingerbread house kit, head over to our Christmas crafts for adults to find another project to get stuck into.
2. Vegan gingerbread house kit
A good gingerbread house kit doesn’t need eggs and butter, it just needs a little creativity! The Best Bit sells a huge range of vegan-friendly gingerbread house kits over on Etsy.
Their kits are great because they come pre-baked. All you need to do is stick them together with icing and decorate. This miniature house kit comes with plenty of sweets and royal icing mix. All you need to do is add water.
- Get your vegan gingerbread house kit from Etsy
3. Chocolate house kit
Okay, so technically this one isn’t a gingerbread house, but it’s a chocolate house! We couldn’t leave it out.
Cadbury’s chocolate house is the ideal festive project for gingerbread haters. The kit comes with pieces for you to assemble into the cabin.
Templates and instructions are all included to make constructing your cabin a breeze.
- Buy your chocolate house kit from Cadburys
4. Honeywell Bakes gingerbread house kit
Known for their delicious treats and beautiful packaging, Honeywell Bakes's gingerbread house kit is a complete winner.
Wrapped up in a neat kit, you’ll find templates, icing, piping bags and sweets inside. We love the way this kit allows you to add extra details to your gingerbread house. The 3D door, Christmas trees and mini presents give your house a fun, friendly feel.
Plus it comes with a step-by-step recipe card, making it easy to make the perfect biscuits.
- Pick up your detailed gingerbread house kit from Not on the High Street
5. Gingerbread village kit
Why stop at one gingerbread house when you can have the whole village? This delightful gingerbread village set comes with everything you need, including baked-to-order house pieces, as well as plenty of quality sweets and royal icing mix for decorating. It's available in vegan, vegetarian and dairy free options too!
- Get your gingerbread village kit from Etsy
6. Large gingerbread house kit
Go big and go gingerbread! Dolce Senso’s gingerbread house kit is the biggest one featured in our round-up and perfect for those of you wanting a challenge.
Measuring 15x18x15cm, this kit comes with all the ingredients pre-weighed and ready to bake. Paper templates are also included along with icing and decorations like chocolate stars, dots and candy canes
This kit would also make a lovely gift. You have the option to add a Christmas card and have the box gift-wrapped.
- Get your big gingerbread house kit from Not on the High Street
7. Decora gingerbread house kit
If you want to make your own gingerbread, we'd recommend investing in this marvellous gingerbread house cutter kit from Decora.
The set includes eight plastic cutters to help you construct your own sweet little gingerbread house. The best part is that you can reuse this kit year after year.
- Buy the Decora gingerbread house kit from Lakeland
8. Mini gingerbread decorations
These mini gingerbread house decorations are the perfect way to make your festive hot chocolate extra special. It takes a sprinkle of baking talent to assemble these little treats, but they're well worth the effort.
You will need to make your own gingerbread to use with these mini cutters, but don't panic – you can find our easy recipe in our how to make a gingerbread house guide.
- Buy the mini gingerbread house kit from Amazon
9. Gingerbread cake mould
Making gingerbread houses can be fiddly, so why not try making a gingerbread cake instead? Once it's been baked, you can ice it and cover it with candy.
If you're not keen on gingerbread flavours, you could make it using chocolate cake batter instead.
- Buy the Nordic Ware gingerbread house bundt tin from Lakeland
10. Colouring-in gingerbread house kit
Our last gingerbread is great for kids, plus it'll keep them occupied while you're busy in the kitchen baking the real thing.
This colour your own mini gingerbread house kit also includes six pens so kids can get started decorating straight away, and your little ones will love having their colourful creation on display throughout Christmas.
- Buy the colour your own mini gingerbread house kit from The Range
Discover the magic of Christmas with gingerbread house kits
Baking at Christmas is a wonderful experience for all the family. It brings people together and allows them to experience the magic of Christmas through food.
Whether you’re using a gingerbread house kit or baking from scratch, enjoy the process of cooking, building and creating together. Not to mention a finished gingerbread house is big enough to feed a whole family!
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