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Outdoor Spotlights

Spike, wall and twin spotlights

An outdoor spotlight picks out a tree, a wall or a path instead of washing the whole garden. This page holds spike spots for planting, and wall spots for the side of the house. See all our outdoor lighting for lanterns, post lights and wall lights.

Mains or 12V

Some versions, including the Astro Bayville Spike Spot 12V, need a separate driver, and the title or product page says so. The Garden Zone Spennymoor starter kit comes with three lights, poles, cable and a 12V transformer, which makes it a simple way to begin.

Ratings and finishes

Ratings run from IP44 to IP66, and textured black is the most common finish. The Astro Jura is made in solid brass and the Hinkley Pratt comes in heritage brass, which both suit traditional houses.

Outdoor Spotlights Recommendations & Buying Advice

A spike light pushes into the soil, so you can move it and point it up a tree or across planting. A wall spotlight fixes to a building, which makes it a better fit for lighting a path, a door or a wall from above. The Astro Bayville comes in both styles, including twin versions. Think about where the cable will run before choosing.

A 12V system runs from a driver or transformer, so the cable to each light is low voltage, which suits a garden and is often simpler to extend. Mains spotlights need more robust wiring and a qualified electrician. The Astro Bayville Spike Spot 12V needs a separate driver, sold separately, and the Garden Zone Spennymoor starter kit includes a 12V transformer.

Outdoors, IP44 is the usual minimum, as it gives protection against splashes. Spike lights close to wet ground and planting are better at IP65 or above. Those on this page run from IP44 to IP66. The rating covers the fitting, so any cable joint needs a suitable weatherproof connector. Do not leave a spike light sitting in a hollow where water gathers.

It depends. Many here take a GU10 lamp, usually sold separately, so you can choose the beam and colour yourself. Others have a built-in LED, so check the title and cap details on the product page. For planting and brick, a warm white 2700K to 3000K usually looks best. A narrow beam suits a tall, thin target, and a wide beam suits a broad wall or shrub.

There is no fixed spacing, because each spot should light something in particular. Start with one for each tree or feature, then adjust for what you see at night. For a row of shrubs or a wall, about 2m to 3m apart is a useful starting point, depending on the beam. Try the lights in position after dark before you fix the final cable run.

One here does: the Oje Solar Spotlight, which gives 600 lumens and comes with three ground spikes. Solar saves on cabling, but the output depends on how much sun the panel gets. It suits a sunny garden better than a shaded corner, especially in winter. For reliable light all year, a mains or 12V spotlight is usually the safer choice.

When you want to light a whole driveway or provide security, as a spotlight's narrow beam leaves the rest dark. A floodlight suits that job better. Spotlights can also cause glare if they point towards a seating area, a window or a neighbour. Aim them away from people, and use a shield or a narrower beam if you can see the bulb from the house.