Outdoor Festoon Lights for Gardens, Patios and Events
Festoon lighting is an easy way to add practical light and atmosphere to an outdoor space. Use them for brightening patios, balconies and seating areas, or hang them between trees, along a fence or against an exterior house wall. They also work well as decorative lighting and party lights, helping create a warm ambience for evenings, celebrations and other outdoor occasions. At night, the evenly spaced bulbs help define the space while providing a softer alternative to bright security lighting.
Our range of exterior festoon lighting includes options for homes, hospitality settings, events and larger commercial installations. Choose from warm white, coloured, frosted and retro-style bulbs, with different cable lengths and accessories available to suit the shape of your space.
Unlike lighter decorative string lights, our festoon systems use heavy-duty outdoor cables and IP65-rated components. This makes them a dependable choice for customers looking for garden festoon lights that can remain outside throughout the changing British seasons when fitted and used in line with the product instructions.
Should You Choose Marino or Azur Festoon Lights?
Our Marino and Azur ranges give you control over bulb spacing and the finished lighting effect.
The main difference between Marino and Azur is the number of bulbs and the space between them. Marino suits longer runs where you want to cover a larger area with wider bulb spacing, while Azur creates a fuller display. Both ranges are available with different bulb shapes, styles and colours.
Marino Festoon Lighting
Our Marino festoon lights have ten bulbs per ten metres, creating a more widely spaced arrangement. They work particularly well across longer runs, larger gardens, hospitality areas and commercial spaces where you want attractive lighting without placing the bulbs too closely together.
Azur Festoon Lighting
Our Azur festoon lights have fifteen bulbs per ten metres. The closer spacing creates a fuller lighting effect, making Azur a popular option for patios, outdoor dining areas, weddings and spaces where a denser line of light is preferred.
Fixed or Pendant Festoon Sockets
Fixed sockets hold each bulb close to the main cable, giving the installation a neat and traditional appearance.
Pendant sockets hang below the cable and create a softer, more decorative look. They are particularly effective above dining tables, seating areas and event spaces where the bulbs form part of the overall design.
Once you have chosen your socket style, simply select the bulb shape, colour and finish that suits your setting.
Retro Filament and LED Festoon Lights
The bulb can make a noticeable difference to the appearance of your festoon lighting. Our range includes classic filament designs, warm white LED bulbs, coloured bulbs and statement retro shapes.
Modern LED festoon lights provide plenty of decorative light while using less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs. Replaceable bulb options also allow you to update the look of your lighting or replace an individual bulb without changing the complete cable.
Our 10m LED bulb range is connectable, allowing suitable sets to form runs of up to 500 metres from one power source when installed in line with the product guidance and maximum permitted load.
Planning Your Festoon Lighting
Measure the route you want your cable to follow before choosing a length. Remember to allow extra cable if you want the lights to drape rather than run in a straight line.
Festoon lights can be attached to suitable walls, fences, pergolas and trees using secure outdoor fixings. For overhead runs or areas without suitable attachment points, a support wire or festoon pole may be required. The correct method will depend on the cable length, surface and exposure of the location.
You can also find extension cables, connectors, support wires and poles within the collection to help complete your installation.
Friendly Help From a Specialist Business
Choosing cable lengths, socket styles and compatible accessories can feel confusing, especially when lighting a large or unusually shaped space. We are happy to help you check what is required before you order.
Our customers regularly mention the quality of our products and the personal advice they receive. Every festoon set includes:
- The selected bulbs
- A UK plug
- A two-year guarantee
- Access to friendly product support
For help choosing between Marino and Azur or planning a longer lighting run, contact us and tell us a little about your space.
Frequently Asked Questions About Festoon Lights
Are festoon lights suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. Our outdoor festoon ranges use IP65-rated components designed for exterior use. Plugs, connections and power supplies should always be positioned and protected in line with the individual product instructions.
What is included with a festoon light set?
All our festoon sets are supplied with the selected bulbs and a UK plug. There are no hidden extras required to power a standard set, although extensions, poles or connectors may be needed for more complex installations.
What is the difference between Marino and Azur?
Marino has ten bulbs per ten metres, giving a wider-spaced appearance. Azur has fifteen bulbs per ten metres, creating a closer and fuller line of light.
Can festoon lights be connected together?
Yes. Many of our festoon products are connectable. The 10m LED bulb range can be extended to run up to 500 metres, subject to the permitted system load and product instructions.
Do the festoon lights come with a guarantee?
Yes. All our festoon garden light sets come with a two-year guarantee.
