Customer reviews
Real customer feedback
Real customer feedback
From people who hang them in the garden and from those who bought a set as a gift.
Based on 23 reviews
Customers describe the Solar Candle Ball Lantern as a soft, charming way to light a garden in the evening, with the flickering flame effect glow and the patterned shadows from the openwork ball drawing the most comments. Many like that it charges in the sun and switches on by itself at dusk, so there is nothing to plug in or remember. Reviewers hang them from trees, pergolas and shepherd hooks or cluster them on patio tables, and several bought the set of four to line a path. A few note it is best brought in over harsh winter weather.
Patterned shadows are gorgeous
The openwork ball throws this lovely lattice of shadow on the fence behind it. Bought the set of four and lined them along the deck rail. No cords to hide which was the main thing for me. Really pleased with how they look at night.
Charming little lanterns
These are smaller than I pictured, about the size of a tennis ball, but that turned out just right for clustering on the patio table. The warm flicker is cosy. They charge fine even on a cloudy day and switch on at dusk on their own.
No wiring, just hang and go
What sold me was no plug and no batteries to buy. I clipped them onto the pergola beams and they have been lighting up every evening. The metal cage feels solid and the tea light drops in and out easily for a wipe. Great value in the set of four.
Looks magic at dusk
Right as the garden goes dark these flicker on by themselves and it looks magical. I have them on shepherd hooks down the path. The candle effect is warm and moving, not a flat steady light, which is what I wanted. So easy to live with.
Cosy and safe near the plants
I like that there is no real flame so I can hang them right by the climbing plants and the wooden fence without worrying. The flicker is convincing. They take a good day of sun to charge fully but then glow all evening. Happy with them.
Lovely on the balcony rail
My balcony is small so I clipped two onto the rail and they give the nicest soft light at night. No socket needed which is ideal up here. The little solar panel sits on top of the tea light and tops up during the day. Would buy again.
Set of four lined the path
Bought four to light the path to the back gate. They come on together at dusk and the patterned glow guides you down nicely. The chains make them easy to move if I want them on the table instead. No cables anywhere, exactly what I hoped for.
Pretty and practical
These do exactly what they say. Charge in the sun, light up at dark, switch off in the morning. I keep one on the outdoor table and hang one over the door. The flicker is warm and the metal ball looks smart even off during the day.
Brilliant for evenings outside
We sit out most warm evenings and these have become part of it. They glow on their own once the sun drops and last the whole evening. The openwork ball casts a soft pattern on the wall behind. Solid little lanterns and no running cost at all.
Gift my mum loved
Got the set of four for my mum who loves her garden. She hung them in the magnolia and was thrilled they need no plug. They flicker like real candles and switch themselves on. She has had compliments from the neighbours already.
Soft light, easy life
Simple to use which is the appeal. Drop the tea light in, close the ball, hang it up. They charge by day and glow by night with zero input from me. Smaller than expected but the cluster of them on the table looks really cosy.
The flicker makes it
It is the moving flame effect that sells it. A steady LED would look flat but this flickers like a real candle and gives that warm cosy feel without any flame to watch. I have three hung at different heights by the patio and they look wonderful.
No cords, no worries
I have other garden lights with cables and these are so much easier. Just hang them where they get sun and forget about them. They have been reliable every evening so far. The metal cage is well made and the tea light is simple to take out.
Cosy garden glow
These give a gentle warm light rather than a bright one, which is just right for relaxing outside. The openwork ball patterns the light nicely on the table. They charge well on sunny days and the dusk sensor is handy. Happy with the four pack.
Works exactly as described
Charges from the sun, comes on at dusk, off at dawn, flickers like a candle. Everything it promised. I hung two from the shepherd hooks by the seating area and they set the mood every evening with no effort at all. Great little buy.
My favourite garden touch
Of all my garden bits these get the most comments. The warm flicker through the metal ball is so pretty after dark and they look tidy in the daytime too. No plug means I moved them around until I found the best spots. Lovely things.
Good value set
Four lanterns for the price is fair and they all work the same, charge and glow on their own. I hung them along the pergola and they make the evening look really inviting. Just remember to bring them in over the worst of winter and they should last.
Soft and self sufficient
These run themselves which is what I love. Sun charges them, the sensor lights them, I do nothing. The candle flicker is warm and the cage casts a soft pattern. I have one on the windowsill outside and one hung by the door. Really charming.
Patio looks great at night
Clustered the set of four on the patio table and they turn the whole corner cosy once it gets dark. No cables, no switches, they just glow. The metal balls feel sturdy and the tea lights pop out for a clean easily. Pleased all round.
Pretty little lights
Smaller than I thought but that suits the look I wanted. The flicker is warm and the openwork pattern on the wall behind is a nice detail. They charge fine and switch on at dusk. I hung a couple over the garden bench and they look charming.
Hang and forget
The best part is how little they need from me. Hung them up, they catch the sun and light every evening on their own. The candle look is convincing and there is no fire to worry about near the fence. The four pack was great value for lining the deck.
Cosy without any flame
I wanted candlelight on the patio without an actual flame and these are perfect. The LED flickers warmly and the metal ball throws a soft pattern around. They top up in the sun and come on at dusk by themselves. A lovely calm light for the evenings.

I hung three of these from the apple tree and they come on by themselves once it gets dark. The flickering looks just like real tea lights but I never have to light anything. They charged up the first day in the sun and have lit every evening since.