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Tis the season for bats, pumpkins, witches and ghosts - that's right, Halloween is fast approaching! You've probably already considered decorating the inside of your house, but displaying outdoor Halloween decorations will seriously up that wow factor.
From outdoor lights to pumpkin inflatables, there are plenty to choose from. That's why we've put together this guide with helpful tips and spooky garden decor ideas to inspire you. So read on for our ranking of the top 10 best outdoor Halloween decorations in the UK, from Amazon and Argos.
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Lack of weatherproofing means that your indoor Halloween decorations can't be used outside. Luckily, there's a whole array of goodies designed for the outdoors, but how do you know which ones are best? We've put together these tips on how to choose the best Halloween theme, as well as practical advice for decorating the garden.
There's a wide variety of designs available, from decorations that look like they're straight out of a horror film, to whimsical pieces that will delight the kids. To keep your family and friends entertained, you should pick out a suitable theme.
You don't want to decorate your garden with anything too scary if you have young kids visiting. Instead, opt for comical decorations that will put a smile on the whole family's face. After all, Halloween is meant to be a fun time for everyone.
Consider investing in large colourful inflatables or Disney-themed decorations that are sure to appeal to young eyes. Blow-up decorations will usually also come with fun, colour-changing lights, which will keep kids enthralled.
Even though fun outdoor decorations are suitable for children, adults should assemble them and supervise children at all times. That's because many of these decorations contain small parts, wires and sharp edges, which could present a danger to a child if they're left alone.
Are you throwing a grown-up Halloween party? Kick it up a notch by creating a hair raising experience for your guests. Realistic props in your front or back garden that play on common fears are sure to get their hearts racing, like skeletons, clowns, spiders and cobwebs.
If you've invited guests that are hard to scare, consider adding a sensory element. You could opt for a curtain outside your front door that will brush against their skin in the dark, or skeleton hands protruding from the front lawn that'll grab onto their ankles!
Of course, a horror theme isn't everyone's cup of tea. Alternatively, you could opt for more sophisticated decorations like red fairy lights, projectors or stylish lawn stakes. They have a mature look, but still offer a hint of spooky fun to mark the occasion.
Choosing Halloween decorations is a lot of fun, but you'll need to think about the practicalities of your purchase. Freestanding decorations are okay to display in sheltered areas, but if you're placing them out in the open, look for ones that come with ground stakes or wall attachments that'll stop your spooky decor blowing away.
If the decoration needs to be hung, you need to make sure you have a suitable fixture to hook it over. Fake spiders webs and fairy lights are fairly versatile and can be draped over anything from a bush to the fence. However, curtains are more of a challenge as you'll need something overhead to hang them from, like an arch or tall tree.
Many decorations come with lights that need to be powered by solar energy, batteries or the mains. So you'll need to think carefully about which ones best suit your outdoor space.
Eco-friendly solar lights are a particularly good idea for the garden. They harness the sun's energy to power-up during the day, and automatically switch on at sunset. You won't have to pay extra for batteries or electricity and they'll still work effectively in autumn, even though the days are shorter and there's less sunlight.
When choosing decorations that are mains powered, you'll either need to keep them close to your house so you can plug them in, or invest in a waterproof extension lead. You might want to consider battery-operated decorations instead, as you can place them in any position, without having cables running everywhere.
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Price | Key features | |
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1 | Premier Multicoloured Projector | £20.00 High Mid | Cast Colourful Spooky Patterns onto Your Walls | ||
2 | cshare Solar Lights Outdoor Garden String | £13.99 Mid | Solar Powered Party Lights for Added Atmosphere | ||
3 | willkey Fake Skeleton Head and Hands | £17.49 High Mid | The Dead Are Rising This Halloween | ||
4 | Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Lawn Stake | £8.00 Low Mid | A Holiday Celebration With the Pumpkin King | ||
5 | Funnlot Halloween Spider Web Decorations | £6.99 Low Mid | Turn Your House Into a Chilling Haunted Mansion |
This LED light projector is a unique find that'll create beautiful patterns in the shape of colourful witches, spiders and bats. You can change the setting between static and moving to create your desired effect, and it has a timer function, so it'll start automatically to save you leaving the party.
It may be mains powered, but the cable is five meters long, meaning it'll be able to stretch indoors comfortably. You get a few different mount options too, so the projector can be attached to a wall, left free-standing or staked into the ground.
Fairy lights are a guaranteed crowd pleaser, so you can't go wrong with these. These ones are solar powered, so they'll conveniently charge up during the daytime and automatically switch on around sunset. The lights come in a great selection of spooky colours like blue, red, purple and green, and you could even save money by using them as a Christmas decorations, too!
They have eight different lighting modes, like waving, flashing and fading, so you can select the best effect for the occasion. Plus, you can leave them outside safely in all conditions, as they're waterproof.
Create the illusion of the walking dead by placing this skeleton head and arms in your garden. The design looks very realistic, especially at night, so it's sure to frighten all your Halloween guests. You can even bend the arms and open or close the mouth to change the position of the skeleton.
The arms are secured to the ground with stakes, so they should stay firmly in place on windy days. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the skull as there's nothing to anchor it down.
Celebrate this Halloween with the Pumpkin King! This fun Jack Skellington lawn stake is sure to be a hit with Disney and Tim Burton fans. The black and white design also looks particularly sophisticated, and will impress both kids and adults. You could even buy multiple stakes to line your garden path, or frame your doorway.
This decoration is a bit pricy, considering it's fairly small and only comes as one piece. However, it's a great investment that can be used to bring Halloween joy to your garden for years to come.
You can't celebrate Halloween without some chilling cobwebs! With these decorations, you have the option to drape the sprawling webs with bats and spiders to create a fun and spooky effect. They even come with a roll of caution tape, which will get your guests excited for the scary surprise inside!
They're very easy to put up, as you just need to stretch the cobwebs over your garden furniture. However, this does mean that they will only last one season, as they'll be stretched out of shape.
Halloween only comes around once a year, so you might as well enjoy it while you can! Why not take a look at our selection of the best indoor decorations to make the inside of your house looks as good as your garden? We've even included guides to the best couples' and kids' costumes, so the whole family can enter into the spirit.
We hope you've enjoyed reading our tips, and perhaps picked out some spine-chilling products from our ranking? Your new outdoor decorations will add that extra special touch to your celebrations, and help you to get excited for the spookiest day of the year!
Author: Rosa Fairfield
No. 1: Premier|Multicoloured Projector
No. 2: cshare |Solar Lights Outdoor Garden String
No. 3: willkey|Fake Skeleton Head and Hands
No. 4: Disney|Nightmare Before Christmas Lawn Stake
No. 5: Funnlot|Halloween Spider Web Decorations
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