Knowing where to shop makes decorating easier and cheaper. Here’s the definitive UK Christmas decoration shopping guide.
Budget-Friendly (Under £££)
Poundland/B&M/Home Bargains
What they’re good for: Baubles, tinsel, basics Price range: £1-10 per item Quality: Surprisingly decent Best for: Bulk buying, kids’ decorations
Aldi/Lidl
Seasonal aisles: Excellent middle range Price range: £3-20 Quality: Very good for price Availability: Sells out fast
Wilko
Range: Wide selection Price: £2-25 Quality: Solid mid-range Best for: Practical decorations
Mid-Range (££)
The Range
Massive selection Price range: £5-50 Quality: Good variety Best for: One-stop shopping
Dunelm
Homeware focus Price: £8-60 Quality: Well-made Style: Classic British
Next
Trendy designs Price: £10-80 Quality: Fashion-forward Best for: Modern looks
Marks & Spencer
Classic British Price: £12-70 Quality: Reliable Best for: Traditional styles
Higher-End (£££)
John Lewis
Beautiful range Price: £15-150+ Quality: Excellent Best for: Investment pieces
Anthropologie
Unique designs Price: £20-200+ Quality: Special Best for: Statement pieces
Liberty London
Luxury Price: £30-300+ Quality: Premium Best for: Special occasions
Online Options
Amazon
Pros: Huge selection, quick delivery Cons: Quality varies Best for: Specific items, reviews available
Etsy
Pros: Handmade, unique, support small business Cons: More expensive, slower delivery Best for: Personalised, one-of-a-kind
eBay
Pros: Vintage finds, bargains Cons: Hit or miss Best for: Unusual items, vintage
Specialist Shops
Garden Centres
Best for: Real trees, wreaths, quality items Price: Mid to high Timing: Stock from November
Christmas Shops (year-round)
Location: Tourist areas, some towns Selection: Enormous Price: Mid-range Fun: Browsing experience
When to Shop
Best prices: January sales for next year Best selection: October-November Avoid: Last two weeks (picked over, expensive)
Money-Saving Tips
Shop sales: January, February Use codes: Always google discount codes Price match: Many stores do this Loyalty cards: Nectar, Clubcard points Cashback sites: TopCashback, Quidco
The Bottom Line
Budget: Pound shops, supermarkets, Aldi/Lidl
Mid-range: The Range, Dunelm, Next, M&S
Luxury: John Lewis, Anthropologie, Liberty
Online: Amazon for speed, Etsy for unique
Best value: Post-Christmas sales for next year
Pro tip: Mix high and low. Expensive tree, cheap baubles. Quality wreath, pound shop tinsel. Nobody can tell once it’s all together.
Related: Back to Christmas Decorating Guide
Where do you shop for Christmas decorations? Any hidden gems? Share your favourite stores in the comments!