Outdoor Christmas decorations: projectors & inflatables
The quickest ways to make the front of the house say Christmas, from a snowfall projector to an 8ft nutcracker.
Quick picks
Least effort, biggest effect: a snowfall projector aimed at the front of the house. For the kids: an 8ft inflatable with a built-in blower. For borders and hedges: solar or plug-in string lights.
Before you buy for outdoors
Check the IP rating (IP44 or higher for outdoor use, IP65 for full exposure), keep plugs and adaptors indoors or in a weatherproof outdoor socket, and use the stakes and ropes supplied with inflatables. Our solar vs battery vs plug-in comparison explains which power source works best in a UK winter.
EAMBRITE snowfall projector
Rotating white snowflakes across the house, plus red, green and blue options, with a remote and timer.
£29.99Rotating snowflake projector, IP65
4 × 3W LEDs, an IP65 sealed body and a 180° adjustable head, with a 1–6 hour timer.
£17.998ft gingerbread man inflatable
Built-in blower inflates it in about a minute; 5 LEDs light it at night.
£25.998ft nutcracker soldier inflatable
Lit from inside, with sandbags, ropes and stakes included for a secure set-up.
£39.99bitjam solar string lights, 2-pack
Two 12m, 120-LED coloured strings with 8 modes and IP65 rating, no socket needed.
£8.69Prices update hourly from the Amazon API.
Frequently asked questions
Are Christmas inflatables safe in wind?
Use the stakes, ropes and any sandbags supplied, place them away from roads and paths, and switch them off and deflate them in strong winds.
Can Christmas projector lights stay out in the rain?
Only if they're rated for it. Look for IP65 for a projector left outside all season, and keep the plug and adaptor indoors or in a weatherproof outdoor socket.
Do outdoor Christmas decorations use much electricity?
LED projectors and lights use very little. Inflatables run a small blower the whole time they're up, so use a timer to switch them off overnight.
How we choose: we don’t lab-test products. Picks are based on published specifications, listings and our specialist sites’ research, with prices pulled live from Amazon UK. About ChristmasReady.
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