The budget retailer’s viral hot air balloon solar lights are back in multiple sizes and colours with some already selling out
Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor
11:47, 29 Jan 2026
The medium version of the hanging solar lights(Image: Home Bargains )
Home Bargains has reintroduced a beloved garden ornament that became a social media sensation last year, delighting enthusiasts. The discount retailer has unveiled the much-coveted solar lights in preparation for spring, as people begin contemplating the months ahead and how they intend to spruce up their outdoor spaces ready for summer.
The shop’s hot air balloon lights became an internet phenomenon last year, and now they’ve returned to branches and are available for online purchase. The illuminated decorations have already generated such enthusiasm that certain styles and shades have already disappeared from Home Bargains’ website.
Their comeback has been spotlighted by Home Bargains devotees on social media, reports the Mirror. On the well-known Facebook group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a user wrote: “Hot Air Balloon Solar Lights Are Back At Home Bargains.”
The post is accompanied by pictures of the lights in a store, showing various sizes, designs and colours to pick from. It didn’t take long for the post to rack up plenty of likes and comments from excited shoppers.
One person commented: “Need one of these in my garden.” Another tagged a friend and said: “Here we go again.” Someone else told their mate: “They are back.” Another said: “Have to have a look on Saturday.”
Firefly Solar Light Co Hot Air Balloon Mobile Solar Lights(Image: Home Bargains)
Alongside laughing emojis, someone else posted: “Oh here we go again.” A user called Sraha told her friend: “Soon be time to sort the gardens.” One user wrote: “Love it when shops like Home Bargains get the garden stuff on the shelves. It means BBQ season is on the horizon.”
For £5.99 both in-store and online, Home Bargains customers can purchase the multi-coloured miniature hanging edition of the Hot Air Balloon Mobile Solar Lights by Firefly Solar Light Co. Home Bargains states: “Add a magical touch to your garden with these multicolour Hot Air Balloon solar lights from Firefly, featuring warm white LEDs and easy installation for a cosy, inviting glow every evening.”
Alternatively, there’s the single-hanging medium edition of the Hot Air Balloon Mobile Solar Lights, priced at £3.49 and available in three shades, including purple, green and pink. Home Bargains states: “Add a magical glow to your garden… featuring colourful flame effect LEDs that light up automatically at dusk. Easy to install and rechargeable for hassle-free outdoor charm.”
The extra-large version of the hanging solar lights(Image: Home Bargains)
For those wanting an Extra-Large Hot Air Balloon Mobile Solar Light, they’re priced at £12.99 and come in four shades: blue, green, magenta and rainbow. Several of the colours have already sold out online; customers are encouraged to check their local branch.
In the product description, Home Bargains states: “Light up your garden with the Firefly Extra Large Hot Air Balloon Solar Light, featuring a charming flame effect and easy installation. It’s solar-powered and perfect for adding a magical glow to outdoor spaces.”
In the Extreme Bargains UK Facebook post regarding the solar lights, extra designs are displayed that aren’t featured online, suggesting these might only be stocked in physical stores. Customers can look out for the Hot Air Balloon Stake variant of the lights priced at £3.99. Additionally, there’s another ‘windcharm’ style available for £5.99.
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