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The best outdoor Christmas lights and decorations for 2019

16 of the best outdoor Christmas lights and where to buy them - PA
16 of the best outdoor Christmas lights and where to buy them - PA

It's just not Christmas without festive lights. Walking around at night becomes a whole new affair come December - and it's even more fun to think about how to decorate the outside of your own home.

Whether it's in the back garden or the front of your house, Christmas lights can be as simple as twinkling fairy lights or as grand as a giant reindeer (or three) and sleigh.

Why not make your house the talk of the town by looking through our list of the best Christmas lights of 2019 and making the exterior of your house as beautiful as its interior.

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1. Lights4Fun Reindeer and Sleigh Christmas Lights

£95, Not On The High Street

Lights4Fun Reindeer and Sleigh Christmas Lights - Credit: Not On The High Street
Lights4Fun Reindeer and Sleigh Christmas Lights Credit: Not On The High Street

With two reindeer and a sleigh, this set of battery-powered outdoor decorations is great value for money. Adding scarves is optional. You can expect 150 hours of shine time before the batteries need replacing.

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2. Smart App Controlled Twinkly Outdoor Reindeer Silhouette

£175, John Lewis & Partners

Smart App Controlled Twinkly Outdoor Reindeer Silhouette - Credit: John Lewis
Smart App Controlled Twinkly Outdoor Reindeer Silhouette Credit: John Lewis

This sweet reindeer with is controlled with a smartphone app allowing you to light him up with a whole host of colours and animated effects. How cool is that?

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3. Premier Acrylic Wall Mounted Reindeer Head

£39.99, eBay

Premier 70cm Acrylic Wall Mounted Reindeer Head  - Credit: eBay
Premier 70cm Acrylic Wall Mounted Reindeer Head Credit: eBay

Fix this gorgeous reindeer head to your wall for a quirky take on Christmas lights. Personally, we love how warm it is, but you can also get a colder white light.

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4. Lights4Fun Outdoor Reindeer Light ​

£125, Not On The High Street

Lights4Fun Neon Christmas Tree Lights - Credit: Lights4Fun
Lights4Fun Neon Christmas Tree Lights Credit: Lights4Fun

Yet another magical reindeer. Can we take a moment to appreciate how fun this 73cm 3D one is for outside a front door or in a porch Great for someone looking for a twist on a traditional item. Comes with a 5m lead cable.

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5. Flamingo Light Set 

£29.99, Internet Gardener

Flamingo Light Set - Credit: Internet Gardener
Flamingo Light Set Credit: Internet Gardener

Any hipster or design obsessives who prefer to do things a little differently will love how unique these Christmas flamingo lights are.

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6. Acrylic Bird Lights

Set of 3 for £19.99, Very

Acrylic Bird Lights - Credit: Very
Acrylic Bird Lights Credit: Very

Perch these little battery powered beauties on your window sills, walls and gate posts and they'll be a lovely shining surprise as the evenings draw in.

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7. LED Snowflake Light Projector

£24.99, Amazon

LED Snowflake Light Projector - Credit: Amazon
LED Snowflake Light Projector Credit: Amazon

Now this is the kind of Christmas decoration we wish we'd had when we were little. You won't need a white Christmas when you can project falling snowflakes onto your home. Magical. And you're bound to be the talk of the neighbourhood.

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8. All Things Brighton Beautiful Starburst Hanging Light Decoration

From £22.95, All Things Brighton Beautiful

Starburst Hanging Light Decoration - Credit: All Things Brighton Beautiful
Starburst Hanging Light Decoration Credit: All Things Brighton Beautiful

Hanging a few of these pretty starburst lights in the branches of your garden trees is an effective but understated way to create a winter wonderland.

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9. Static Star Trio

£20, B&Q

Static Star Trio - Credit: B&Q
Static Star Trio Credit: B&Q

This pack of three freestanding stars is a great way to add a rustic touch to your seasonal decorations. In hessian with LED lights, this mains-powered set can be brought indoors too should the weather get a bit too wintry.

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10. LED Shooting Star 

£30, Argos

LED Shooting Star  - Credit: Argos
LED Shooting Star Credit: Argos

You can all make Christmas wishes on this mains-powered shooting star once you've fixed it in place as part of your outdoor decorations. Gorgeous.

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11. John Lewis & Partners Alistair The Snowman LED Figure

£100, John Lewis & Partners

Alistair The Snowman LED Figure - Credit: John Lewis & Partners
Alistair The Snowman LED Figure Credit: John Lewis & Partners

Look at this jolly little snowman. In the absence of the actual white stuff, he'll make a very good stand in. Ice white bulbs are wound around a wire frame creating a bright and cheerful addition to your garden this Yuletide.

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12. Static Candy Cane Stake Lights

£16, B&Q

Static Candy Cane Stake Lights - Credit: B&Q
Static Candy Cane Stake Lights Credit: B&Q

These bright and cheerful candy cane lights are easy to fix into the ground with the stakes provided, so why not use them to line a path to your door.

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13. Enchanted Trees Illuminated Decorative LED Tree

£900, Not On The High Street

Enchanted Trees Illuminated Decorative LED Tree - Credit: Not On The High Street
Enchanted Trees Illuminated Decorative LED Tree Credit: Not On The High Street

A real showstopper, an illuminated tree will make your garden look like an Enchanted Forest. Choose from pink or white cherry blossom lights and a two or three metre high tree.

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14. Light4fun Pre-Lit Outdoor Berry Christmas Wreath

£32.99, Lights4fun

Pre-Lit Outdoor Berry Christmas Wreath - Credit: Lights4fun
Pre-Lit Outdoor Berry Christmas Wreath Credit: Lights4fun

Every festive door needs a decorative wreath and this one will ensure your guests are welcomed warmly. It features  dark green tips, red berries and is illuminated by 35 warm white LEDs.

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15. Christmas tree Pathfinder Lights

Set of 4 for £14, Argos

Christmas tree Pathfinder Lights - Credit: Argos
Christmas tree Pathfinder Lights Credit: Argos

Make sure Father Christmas and other honoured guests know the way to your door with these attractive tree shaped pathfinder lights from Argos.

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16.  LED Snowing Icicle Christmas Lights

£43, eBay

LED Snowing Icicle Christmas Lights - Credit: Argos
LED Snowing Icicle Christmas Lights Credit: Argos

Festoon your house with these twinkling icicle lights and you'll be the talk of the town. You can set them to flash in three different styles - fast, slow and steady - so ramp it up the closer we get to Christmas.

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For more festive inspiration on decorations and trees, read our handy guides found on our Christmas hub page. 

All the products mentioned in this article are selected independently by our journalists. The Telegraph makes money by adding affiliate links to some of the products.