At Festive Lights, our range is designed for real British winters: warm white LEDs, weatherproof IP44 and IP65 ratings, and a choice of mains, battery or solar power. Many are connectable, so you can join several together and run a whole display from a single power source, all backed by our market-leading 2-year guarantee.
Outdoor Christmas garlands are lengths of artificial evergreen foliage, usually pre-lit with LED lights, made to dress doorways, porches, railings, fences and banisters through the festive season.
The first choice is pre-lit or plain. A pre-lit garland arrives with LED lights already woven through the foliage, so it is ready to hang straight from the box and gives an even, tangle-free glow. A plain, undecorated garland gives you a blank canvas to add your own lights, baubles and ribbon for a bespoke look. Most shoppers choose pre-lit for its convenience and consistent finish.
Next, think about power. Mains power suits displays near an outdoor socket and gives constant brightness for larger runs. Battery-powered garlands can go anywhere, making them ideal for a front door or a fence with no socket nearby, and many include a built-in timer. Solar is best for the milder, brighter months when longer daylight hours keep the panel charged. With our ConnectGo® garlands you can even change the power source on the same garland as the seasons change, from solar in summer to mains or battery over winter.
Finally, measure the run and check the weatherproof rating. As a rough guide, a standard door surround takes around 2.7m to 3m of garland, while longer runs along fencing or a staircase may need several joined together. The IP rating tells you how well a garland copes with water: IP44 is splash-resistant and ideal for sheltered spots such as a covered porch, whereas IP65 is fully weatherproof and built for exposed positions, permanent installs and commercial displays.
Our connectable garlands join together in a daisy-chain from a single power source, so you can light a whole doorway, staircase or run of fencing without trailing multiple plugs. Simply look for the ConnectGo® or ConnectPro® logo. ConnectGo® is a low-voltage 31V system rated IP44, safe around children and pets, and can be powered by mains, battery or solar. ConnectPro® is a heavy-duty, mains-powered 240V system with a superior IP65 rating and durable rubber cable, perfect for permanent, all-year and commercial displays. Both systems carry a 2-year warranty, so you can start with a single garland and extend your run whenever you like.
Frame a front door, wind a garland along a porch handrail or stair banister, drape it over a gate or across fence panels, or trail it along a windowsill or the top of a garden wall. For a co-ordinated, welcoming entrance, pair your garland with a matching wreath on the door. To hang it securely, plan and measure the run, work from a fixed point such as a door hinge or post, and fix the garland every 30cm to 40cm with weatherproof hooks, clips or cable ties so it holds its shape in the wind. Keep any battery box or transformer in a dry, sheltered spot, use an outdoor-rated extension lead for mains power, and switch on the built-in timer so your display lights up automatically each evening.
Yes, as long as the garland is rated for outdoor use. Look for an IP44 rating for sheltered spots such as a covered porch, or IP65 for fully exposed positions left out all season. Always keep any battery box or transformer somewhere dry to protect the power source from moisture.
Our outdoor garlands are rated IP44 or IP65. IP44 resists splashes of water and suits sheltered areas, while IP65 is fully weatherproof and dust-tight, making it ideal for exposed and all-year displays in the unpredictable British weather.
Choose a battery-powered or solar garland. Battery garlands often include a built-in timer, and our ConnectGo® range lets you swap between mains, battery and solar on the very same garland, giving you complete flexibility wherever you want to decorate.
Yes. Our connectable garlands, part of the ConnectGo® and ConnectPro® systems, join together in a daisy-chain from one power source. This lets you light a full doorway, staircase or fence line from a single plug, and expand your display whenever you like.
Measure the run first. As a general guide, a typical door surround takes about 2.7m to 3m of garland. For longer spans such as a banister or a length of fencing, join connectable lengths together to fit the exact distance you need.
No. LED garlands use very little electricity compared with old-style incandescent bulbs, so they are inexpensive to run throughout the festive season. A built-in timer reduces running costs even further by lighting the display only in the evenings.
The IP rating measures protection against water and dust. IP44 is splash-resistant and suited to sheltered outdoor positions, such as a covered porch or under the eaves. IP65 is fully weatherproof and dust-tight, making it the right choice for fully exposed positions, permanent installations and commercial displays.
Yes. ConnectGo® is a low-voltage system that operates at just 31V, which is considered safer than high-powered mains alternatives if a cable is accidentally cut or damaged. This makes it a popular choice for households with children or animals.
Coil the garland loosely into a storage box or bag to protect the lights and keep the foliage from being crushed, then store it somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Wipe off any dirt or moisture before it goes into storage to keep it looking its best for next year.
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