Beautiful outdoor Christmas decoration ideas for a winter wonderland in 2024
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Beautiful outdoor Christmas decoration ideas for a winter wonderland in 2024

Bring the festive spirit to your garden with our selection of the best outdoor Christmas decorations.

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Published: November 21, 2024 at 10:14 am

December is always a wonderful opportunity to festoon your garden with a range of outdoor Christmas decorations - and there are plenty of ways to adorn your green space, whether you plan to light it up with string lights or hang a wreath.

We've put together a selection of ornaments and decorations that should bring the Christmas cheer to your garden and make your outdoor space feel a bit more festive on cold, winter nights.

For a wide range of Christmas ideas, visit our Christmas hub.

Best outdoor Christmas decoration ideas for 2024

Outdoor string lights

Nothing says Christmas more than a string of twinkly lights. Whether you're using LED globe lights, or something a bit more festive-y shaped, they should create a warm and welcome glow wherever they're placed in your garden.

Make sure you've picked the right sized cable for where you want your lights, plus take note of whether they are mains or battery powered.

LED Outdoor String Globe Lights

Solar lights

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4 Hanging Solar Lights

Who says colourful solar lights are just for summer? These cheerful glass globes will brighten up any area - inside or out. We love the idea of hanging them from tree branches or in clusters from the backs of outdoor dining chairs. Just remember to keep them in a sunny spot during the day so they get plenty of solar power.

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Connectable Curtain Lights

Buy in various lengths from Lights4Fun (from £30.00)

Lights4Fun Core Connect Warm White Connectable Curtain Lights Clear Cable
Image: Lights4Fun Core Connect 2m x 2m 192 Warm White Connectable Curtain Lights Clear Cable

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For more outdoor lights, head to our feature on the best garden string lights. Or have a go at making your own Christmas lights.

Christmas wreaths

A wreath on the front door is a welcoming sight. Whether you go for classic and traditional, or home made, a wreath is a must at Christmas time. But why stop at one for your front door? There are lots of wreath options for inside and outside doors at Christmas and as it only happens once a year, why not max out on Christmas decorations?

Make sure you're paying attention to the size of wreath, as well as it's colour or material. And that you have a good way of hanging it from whichever door you're planning on using.

Luxurious Christmas Wreath Making Kit

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Florence and Flowers Luxurious Christmas Wreath Making Kit

This is just one of Florence and Flowers' beautiful fresh Christmas wreaths available through Not On The High Street.

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Pampas grass wreath

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Woman holding Pampas Grass Wreath
Image: AdamappleLtd

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Faux pine and red berry wreath with lights

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Dried linum wreath

Buy in various sizes from Etsy (from £20.00)

Dried linum wreaths on a shelf
Image: BotanicaCollectionUK

Christmas rag wreath

Buy from Etsy (£25.00)

Christmas rag wreath on a mantle

For more Christmas wreath inspiration, look at our selection of ready-made Christmas wreaths for your front door or learn how to make a homemade wreath.

Hanging Christmas decorations

Without the sun and warmth of summer, the best way to celebrate the cold of winter is by decorating the house. And so we'd recommend thinking outside the box for your Christmas decorations. Why stop at the tree? There will be a myriad of places in your house and out in the garden that you can decorate beautifully with hanging Christmas decorations.

Hanging robin decoration

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Hanging Robin Light against a white wall

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Find out how to make your own hanging willow tree decorations.

Pot grown Christmas tree

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Gift Wrapped Picea Perfecta Potted Christmas Tree Garden Plant 1x 5L by Thompson and Morgan
Image: Gift Wrapped Picea Perfecta Potted Christmas Tree / thompson-morgan.com

This evergreen fir tree, Picea perfecta, would look good by a front door during the festive season. As it is pot grown, it is a sustainable choice that you can keep going in your garden for many years to come. It will maintain its neat pyramid shape and compact size. It is supplied in a 5L red plastic pot. Here's how to choose a real Christmas tree.

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Outdoor Christmas lights

If you'd prefer to guide guests to your home with twinkling lights there are a lot of options for outdoor lights on doors, lawns and rooves.

A striking shape, such as a star, or smaller twinkling outdoor lights can work very well. It just depends a little on the space you have.

Light Up Tree Tower

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Lights4Fun 2.4m Warm White Micro LED Christmas Tree

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Starburst Wreath

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Check out our pick of the classiest outdoor Christmas lights this year for more choices.

Festive Christmas doormat

Joy doormat

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My Mat Printed Coir Christmas Joy

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Merry Christmas doormat

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A festive doormat makes a welcoming addition to any porch or doorway. We love these options, perfect whether you're after something bold or a little more subtle and neutral. They're made from natural coir coconut fibres which means dirt and mud should brush away easily, so they will keep a clean appearance.

Check out our recommended outdoor doormats for all year round.

Head to our Christmas hub for more Christmas inspiration

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