Christmas outdoor decorations
From twinkling lights to festive inflatables, discover pieces that bring cheer to your home’s exterior with our range of Christmas outdoor decorations, the perfect accents to make your world sparkle this season
Transform your garden, porch or driveway into a festive wonderland with our outdoor Christmas decorations. From light-up reindeer and glowing figures to sparkling pathway stakes, each piece is designed for durability and weather resistance. Create a warm, welcoming display that shines through the winter nights with trusted quality and seasonal style from Dobbies, helping you celebrate Christmas outdoors with charm, colour and a touch of magic.
Use ground stakes, garden pegs, sandbags, or concrete blocks. Tie down larger items that might be more prone to catch the wind with guy ropes and stakes, and attach wire or zip ties to firm anchors.
Use ground stakes, garden pegs, sandbags, or concrete blocks. Tie down larger items that might be more prone to catch the wind with guy ropes and stakes, and attach wire or zip ties to firm anchors.
Plan your layout first, ensuring access to power sources and safe walkways. Use outdoor-rated fixings and work methodically from the power point outward for a tidy display that doesn’t have lots of messy wires all over.
Many people decorate from late November to capture the festive spirit and be ready for the start of Advent on December 1st. Traditionally, decorations are taken down by 6th January (Twelfth Night) to mark the end of Christmas.
Use an outdoor-rated extension lead and weatherproof socket cover, plugged into an RCD-protected outlet. For flexibility, consider solar or battery-powered decorations.
Measure the width, height and depth of the space you plan to decorate, adding around 10-15% extra length to accommodate cables, connectors and natural draping.
Look for an IP rating of IP44 or higher and the label “suitable for outdoor use”. Avoid placing indoor Christmas decorations outside, as they may not withstand rain or frost.
Turn off and unplug all lights first. Remove clips or ties carefully, coil wires neatly, and inspect items for damage before packing away.
Yes, but only if they’re rated for outdoor use and connected safely to an RCD-protected socket. For energy efficiency and safety, it’s best to use a timer or smart plug so lights automatically switch off during the night or when not needed.
With quality materials and proper care, outdoor decorations can last for many years. Clean and store them properly after each season’s use to extend their lifespan.