It's all about the ambience!

Outdoor lights offer a quick, simple and cheap way to bring a pretty glow to a patio and beyond – and there are so many types available.

Solar garden lights are among the most popular, or you can opt for outdoor battery lights, which include string lights and lanterns.

If you're using fairy lights or festoon lights, you can style them through trees or shrub branches, attach them to fences and furniture, or suspend them from canes stuck into the ground.

Stringing fairy lights across a pergola or arch or even around a parasol always looks wonderful and creates the perfect setting for alfresco dining.