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17 Christmas tree lights to suit every style this festive season

Create a warm and welcoming glow in your home.

By , Amy Hunt,
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The perfect finishing touch to any tree, Christmas tree lights will help to set the festive mood in your home, whether you opt for a warm glow or prefer the multicoloured variety.

How many lights do I need for my tree?

As a golden rule, the experts over at Lights4fun say you need 100 bulbs or 5 metres of lights per 2ft of a Christmas tree. So in theory, if decorating a 4ft tree, you would ideally need 200 bulbs or 10 metres of lights, and for a 6ft Christmas tree you would need 300 bulbs or 15 metres of lights, and so forth.

And remember, you can also get shorter length tree lights for smaller Christmas trees, and even battery-operated lights, typically for slim trees or miniature desk trees.

So, before you begin the preparations for dressing your tree, take a look at some of our favourite Christmas tree lights available to buy now. Once you've got your hands on these, the fun with decorating can really begin...

Best Christmas Tree Lights: Candle Lights

Candle Remote Control Lights

Candle Remote Control Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Candle Lights

Candle Remote Control Lights

If you’re looking for something fuss-free and high-impact, these candle lights are perfect. Simply clip them onto the branches of your tree and control them via a handheld remote.

Number of lights12
Power sourceBattery powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Star Lights

60 LED Star Lights

60 LED Star Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Star Lights

60 LED Star Lights

Credit: John Lewis

Twinkle throughout December with these LED star lights in dazzling white, which would look just as good on a fluffy green tree as they would a minimalist twig tree. A multi-coloured option is also available.

Number of lights1000
Length3.3m
Power sourceBattery powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Ball Lights

100 LED Mains Warm White Ball Lights

100 LED Mains Warm White Ball Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Ball Lights

100 LED Mains Warm White Ball Lights

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With milky, frosted bulbs, these white ball lights will create an ambient glow around your Christmas tree. An added bonus? The running cost is approximately just 1p per hour!

Number of lights100
Length9.9m
Power sourceMains powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Santa Hat Lights

20 Santa Hat Battery String Lights

20 Santa Hat Battery String Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Santa Hat Lights

20 Santa Hat Battery String Lights

Credit: Marks & Spencer

Add some fun to your Christmas decor with these Santa hat lights, which are great for a smaller tree. Or, buy these twice (or three times) for a larger tree – which is fine given how affordable they are.

Number of lights20
Length145cm
Power sourceBattery powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Starburst Lights

Starburst String Lights

Starburst String Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Starburst Lights

Starburst String Lights

We think these starburst lights look like something you’d see at a fireworks display. They come with a timer and remote control so you can adjust the brightness.

Number of lights20
Length1m
Power sourceMains powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Icicle Lights

Festive Colour Morphing Icicle Lights

Festive Colour Morphing Icicle Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Icicle Lights

Festive Colour Morphing Icicle Lights

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How pretty are these icicle lights? String one set on your tree and the other across your mantelpiece for a coordinated look. They come in a multi-coloured option or a white option.

Number of lights24
Length11.9m
Power sourceMains powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Remote Control Lights

600 LED Copper Chain Lights

600 LED Copper Chain Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Remote Control Lights

600 LED Copper Chain Lights

Credit: Dunelm

These copper LED lights give off the most subtle, warming glow – ideal for illuminating your tree during cosy evenings in. A remote control is also included, so you can turn them on and off from the comfort of your sofa.

Number of lights600
Length29.9m
Power sourceMains powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Pom Pom Lights

Pom Pom String Lights

Pom Pom String Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Pom Pom Lights

Pom Pom String Lights

We’d be happy keeping these sweet pom-pom lights up all year; just switch them from your Christmas tree to your bookshelf or mantelpiece come January.

Number of lights200
Length9m
Power sourceMains powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Horsetail Fairy Lights

450 LED Copper Horsetail Christmas Tree Lights

450 LED Copper Horsetail Christmas Tree Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Horsetail Fairy Lights

450 LED Copper Horsetail Christmas Tree Lights

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Add something a little different to your tree with these horsetail lights, that drape down from the top of the tree, rather than wrap around it. We think it creates a lovely snowfall look!

Number of lights450
LengthVariable - some strings are 3ft, while others are up to 7ft
Power sourceMains powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Star Fairy Lights

Star Fairy Lights

Star Fairy Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Star Fairy Lights

Star Fairy Lights

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There's nothing better than star decorations to brighten up your home at Christmas. These battery-operated lights can be used both indoors and out.

Number of lights100
Length9.9m
Power sourceBattery powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Bell Lights

Gold Bells Battery Fairy Lights

Gold Bells Battery Fairy Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Bell Lights

Gold Bells Battery Fairy Lights

Now 12% Off
Credit: Not On The High Street

There's something magical about these gold bell fairy lights that will ensure your tree becomes the centrepiece of your home this Christmas. The warm white glow will create the perfect festive ambience, and when Christmas itself is over, they'd work perfectly draped over your mantelpiece or your TV stand.

Number of lights72
Length1.8m
Power sourceBattery powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Snowflake Lights

Snowflake Christmas String Lights

Snowflake Christmas String Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Snowflake Lights

Snowflake Christmas String Lights

Now 25% Off

There might not be any guarantee of snow at Christmas, but these snowflake lights are sure to bring a magical winter wonderland feel into your home.

Number of lights20
Length1.9m
Power sourceBattery powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Pastel Fairy Lights

150 Pastel C9 Bulb Connectable Christmas Tree Lights

150 Pastel C9 Bulb Connectable Christmas Tree Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Pastel Fairy Lights

150 Pastel C9 Bulb Connectable Christmas Tree Lights

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These unique pastel bulb lights are a little different to your traditional warm white LED's, which is why we think they're a fantastic pick for those after a pop of colour this festive season.

Number of lights150
Length5m
Power sourceMains powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Multi-coloured Cluster Lights

Cabana Red Cluster Fairy Lights

Cabana Red Cluster Fairy Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Multi-coloured Cluster Lights

Cabana Red Cluster Fairy Lights

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Credit: Not On The High Street

These unique string lights, which include red, grey and clear cluster fair lights, are a great way to add some style to your tree. They'd work with either a traditional or modern colour scheme too, so are brilliantly versatile.

Number of lights200
Length3m
Power sourceMains powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Timer Lights

Timer LED Lights

Timer LED Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Timer Lights

Timer LED Lights

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Credit: Argos Home

These simple white string lights are affordable and easy to hang. Brilliantly, too, they can also be set on a timer and turn on automatically for eight hours.

Number of lights200
Length20.3m
Power sourceBattery powered
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Vine Lights

960 LED Vine Lights

960 LED Vine Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Vine Lights

960 LED Vine Lights

Credit: John Lewis

These energy-efficient Christmas tree lights have been designed to give the appearance of a natural vine. With 960 white LED bulbs, they’re ideal for taller trees.

Number of lights960
Length8m
Power sourceMains powered
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Best Christmas Tree Lights: Cluster Lights

Copper Cluster Lights

Copper Cluster Lights
Best Christmas Tree Lights: Cluster Lights

Copper Cluster Lights

Now 71% Off

Suspended on a copper wire, these cluster lights are just lovely. Handily, you can set a timer so your lights will illuminate automatically each evening.

Number of lights480
Length11.9m
Power sourceMains powered
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