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Solar Fairy Lights

Create a magical atmosphere in your outdoor space with solar fairy lights from Festive Lights. These string lights can help to brighten up any area, bringing a warm, cosy glow to your garden. Their small size and ambient glow mean that you can hang these LED lights in compact spaces, such as balconies, parasols and pergolas, as well as in trees and stretched out along fences.

Take your pick from a range of styles and colours, too. There are classic white solar string lights, as well as quirky designs that add something different.

Browse our collection of solar-powered string fairy lights today. We've got options that are sure to elevate your outdoor space.

What types of outdoor solar fairy lights do you stock?

We sell a range of outdoor solar string lights in a variety of styles.

Wrap a rope of fairy lights around tree trunks or drape them along fences to highlight areas in your garden that you want to showcase. Hang pretty fairy lights in striking designs to create a gentle glow above you or light up your favourite plants with decorative solar-powered LED fairy lights.

Our range of twinkling string lights with small or large bulbs encompasses many different options, often including pretty insect-based designs such as butterfly, dragonfly and even bumblebee solar fairy lights.

Whether you're illuminating your outdoor seating or want to show off an area of your garden, there are lots of styles and designs to choose from.

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Why choose solar fairy lights?

Our collection of LED fairy solar lights offers beautiful additions to your outdoor space that are sure to make everything a little bit magical. They elevate a balcony and highlight a beautiful tree. But they're also practical. These delicate lights can be used to illuminate fences, define clear boundaries or create a glow around your outdoor seating for when the sun sets.

They can also be paired with our other solar-powered garden lights like solar fence lights or solar deck lights to make your outdoor areas shine.

They double up as security lighting and can be used with solar security lights. They're also weather-resistant, so they can be left in place all year round.

In addition, these lights are powered by LED bulbs, meaning they run for longer. These bulbs are available in a choice of colours including warm white, bright white and multicolour. Many of these solar fairy lights come with a choice of settings, too, so you can select the sequence that you like the best.

You can browse our blog for inspiration and tips on how to set up your outdoor lighting for your space.

 

"Whether you're adding a gentle glow to your balcony or making the tree in your garden a focal point, you'll find what you're looking for in our collection of solar fairy lights. Our customers love the quirky insect details and robust rope lights that add some magic when the sun sets. Take your pick from the dazzling designs on offer."

- Paula Boston, Visual Merchandiser, Festive Lights

 

Why buy outdoor solar fairy lights from Festive Lights?

We've been lighting homes for over 20 years and we're skilled in offering solutions to suit a range of spaces. Here are more reasons to choose us:

Do you have questions about our range of solar outdoor fairy lights? We're here to help! Call us to speak to a real person who knows our products or send us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. In the meantime, you'll find lighting tips in our Knowledge Centre.

What are solar fairy lights and why choose them?

Solar fairy lights are outdoor LED string lights powered entirely by sunlight. They charge during the day using a built-in solar panel and automatically illuminate at night, providing decorative garden lighting without the need for plugs, cables, or electricity costs.

At Festive Lights, solar fairy lights are designed specifically for UK outdoor use. Our range includes warm white, white, multicolour, and novelty designs, with different cable lengths, LED counts, and lighting effects to suit everything from small balconies to large gardens.

Key benefits of solar fairy lights

Solar fairy lights are a popular choice because they are:

  • Energy-efficient – powered by renewable solar energy
  • Easy to install – no wiring, sockets, or professional fitting required
  • Automatic – switch on at dusk and off at dawn
  • Weather-resistant – suitable for year-round outdoor use
  • Low maintenance – long-lasting LED bulbs and rechargeable batteries

These features make them ideal for decorating fences, pergolas, trees, sheds, parasols, and outdoor seating areas.

"Whether you're adding a gentle glow to your balcony or making the tree in your garden a focal point, you'll find what you're looking for in our collection of solar fairy lights. Our customers love the quirky insect details and robust rope lights that add some magic when the sun sets. Take your pick from the dazzling designs on offer."

- Paula Boston, Visual Merchandiser, Festive Lights

How do solar fairy lights work?

Each set includes a small solar panel that absorbs daylight and stores energy in a rechargeable battery. A built-in light sensor detects low light levels and turns the lights on automatically in the evening. Many designs also include multiple lighting modes, such as steady on, twinkle, fade, or flashing, allowing you to customise the look.

Suitable for everyday and seasonal use

Solar fairy lights are designed for both everyday garden lighting and special occasions. They are commonly used for summer evenings outdoors, garden parties, weddings, and seasonal displays. During winter months, performance may vary due to shorter daylight hours, but lights will still charge and operate when exposed to daylight.

If you're looking for decorative outdoor lighting that is cost-effective, simple to use, and environmentally friendly, solar fairy lights offer a practical and stylish solution.

Solar Fairy Lights FAQs

  • How do solar fairy lights work?

    Solar fairy lights take in sunlight during the day and then convert it into electrical energy. The energy is stored in rechargeable batteries. At night, the stored energy powers the lights.

    You can find out more about solar lights in our Knowledge Centre article.

  • Do solar string lights need direct sunlight?

    Direct sunlight is the best way to ensure optimal charging, but fairy lights can still perform on overcast days. On days with limited sunlight, charging may be at a reduced level, which can lead to a shorter lighting duration at night.

  • Are there different settings?

    Many of our fairy solar lights are available in a choice of settings. You can change the sequence to suit the space and mood you want to create. 

  • Do solar fairy lights come with warranties?

    All of our products come with a 12-month warranty.

  • What are solar fairy lights?

    Solar fairy lights are outdoor LED string lights that charge using sunlight and automatically turn on at night without mains electricity.

  • Are solar fairy lights suitable for UK weather?

    Yes, solar fairy lights are designed to be weather-resistant and suitable for typical UK outdoor conditions.

  • How long do solar fairy lights stay on?

    Most solar fairy lights stay illuminated for approximately 6–10 hours, depending on daylight exposure and battery capacity.

  • Do solar fairy lights turn on automatically?

    Yes, built-in sensors automatically switch the lights on at dusk and off at dawn.

  • Can solar fairy lights be left outside all year?

    Yes, they can be left outdoors year-round, although winter performance may vary due to reduced daylight.

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