Give your Christmas tree a glow-up with our long-lasting Christmas tree lights. Choose from a wide range of colours and lengths to make your display sparkle.
Find the perfect lighting for your Christmas tree
A beautifully lit tree starts with choosing the right lights. Think about the height and width of your tree, how much sparkle you want and, of course, the overall look you're creating.
Our Christmas tree lights come in different bulb counts, colours and styles, making it easy to create anything from a gentle festive glow to a tree that positively twinkles across the room. For a little help with quantities, our Christmas tree decoration calculator can work out how many lights and decorations you'll need.
Classic fairy lights for a timeless Christmas
There's a reason fairy lights are a Christmas favourite. Our fairy lights and static LED string lights create a simple, steady glow that looks lovely woven through realistic artificial Christmas tree branches.
They're a particularly good choice if you want your decorations to take centre stage, with the lights providing a warm layer of sparkle throughout the foliage.
Add a little festive fun with multi-function lights
Fancy changing things up? Our multi-function Christmas tree lights let you choose from different lighting effects, so your tree can go from gently glowing to wonderfully twinkly at the touch of a button.
They're great for family Christmas trees where everyone has their own favourite lighting setting. One minute it's a calm Christmas glow, the next it's party mode.
Keep things simple with battery-powered lights
Our battery-powered LED Christmas tree lights make it easy to add festive sparkle without needing to position your tree close to a mains socket.
They're especially handy for smaller trees, tabletop displays and other areas where you want a little extra Christmas magic.
Put your Christmas tree lights in your hands with smart controls
For a more modern way to light your tree, explore our smart app-controlled Christmas tree lights.
Use your phone to control your lighting and create a display that's as lively, colourful or cosy as you like. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a bit of festive technology alongside their traditional Christmas decorations.
Choose your Christmas tree lights by colour
The colour of your Christmas tree lights can completely change the mood of your tree. Keep things traditional with warm white, create a crisp contemporary display with bright white or turn up the fun with multicolour lights.
How many Christmas tree lights do I need for a Christmas tree?
As a handy starting point, Christmas Tree World recommends around 100 LED lights for every 2ft of tree height. For a fuller, extra-sparkly finish, you can increase the number of lights, particularly on wider or bushier trees.
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Christmas tree height
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Approx. number of lights
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5ft
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300 lights
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6ft
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400 lights
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7ft
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500 lights
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8ft
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600+ lights
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9ft
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600+ lights
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These figures are a useful starting point rather than a strict rule. The shape, width and foliage density of your tree, along with how much sparkle you want, can all affect the final number.
For a more personalised recommendation, use our Christmas tree decoration calculator. It helps estimate the number of LEDs and decorations you'll need based on your tree size, shape and preferred level of coverage.
Make your Christmas tree sparkle
Once your Christmas tree lights are glowing, it's time for the fun part. Layer your favourite Christmas decorations through the branches, add your baubles and finish with a tree topper.
For the best effect, position your Christmas tree lights throughout the branches rather than simply around the outside. This gives your tree lovely depth, allowing the lights to shine through the foliage and make your decorations sparkle from within.
Christmas tree lights for every kind of display
Whether you're decorating a compact tabletop tree, giving the family tree its annual festive makeover or going all-out with a towering Christmas display, there's a lighting option to match.
Smaller trees can look fantastic with compact battery-powered sets, while larger trees can really benefit from higher bulb counts and multi-function or smart lighting. Our Christmas lights collection makes it easy to explore the full range and find your perfect match.
If your plans extend beyond the living room, our outdoor Christmas lights are designed specifically for outdoor festive displays.
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas tree lights do I need for a 6ft tree?
Around 400 Christmas tree lights is a useful starting point for a 6ft Christmas tree. You can increase this for a fuller, more densely lit effect or use fewer lights for a softer glow. The width and foliage density of your tree will also affect how many lights you need.
How many Christmas tree lights do I need for a 7ft tree?
For a 7ft Christmas tree, around 500 Christmas tree lights provides a good starting point. Wider or particularly bushy trees may benefit from additional lights, especially if you want a bright, sparkling display.
Should I put Christmas tree lights on before decorations?
Yes. It's generally easiest to add your Christmas tree lights before your baubles and other decorations when styling your artificial Christmas tree. Work the lights through the branches so they sit throughout the tree rather than only around its outer edge. Once the lights are in place, you can add your decorations around them.
Are battery-powered Christmas tree lights a good choice?
Yes. Battery-powered Christmas tree lights are particularly convenient for smaller trees, tabletop displays and areas where a mains connection isn't close by.
What are multi-function Christmas tree lights?
Multi-function Christmas tree lights offer different lighting effects, allowing you to change the way your tree looks at the touch of a button.
Can I control my Christmas tree lights from my phone?
Yes. Our smart app-controlled Christmas tree lights allow you to control your lighting through a smartphone for a modern, customisable display.
Can I use indoor Christmas tree lights outside?
Our indoor Christmas tree lights are intended for indoor use. If you're decorating a garden, outdoor tree, roofline or other exterior space, choose from our dedicated outdoor Christmas lights collection.
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