I've spent hours tracking down the best garden furniture deals on offer right now to save you money ahead of summer

As soon as March hits and the weather warms up, no matter how little or for how short of a time period, everybody’s mind turns to the outside and the garden. Retailers are very aware of that which is exactly why garden furniture deals and new collections start dropping around this time of year.

Whether you’re planning to completely overhaul your garden set-up or just want to add one or two pieces like a garden chair, now is the perfect time to do it and invest in some of the best garden furniture but at lower prices than they usually come at.

But to make finding the best deals a little easier, I’ve scoured the internet and found the retailers with the best offers on at the moment, as well as some specific product picks from their offering that you can save on.

The best garden furniture sales

Jump straight to the discounts with our A-Z of the biggest garden furniture sales happening this month.

• Argos: affordable and on-trend garden furniture
• Barker and Stonehouse: a wide range of stylish designs
• Debenhams: an extensive offering for every budget
• Garden Trading: high-end and high-quality outdoor furniture
• Heal's: high-end and designer outdoor furniture for less
• QVC: budget-friendly but chic styles
• The Range: a wide range of affordable designs

Garden lounge set deals

Habitat Hania 4 Seater Wooden Garden Sofa Set: was £700 now £580 at Argos

Argos currently has an offer on all of its garden furniture over when you spend £300 or more, all you need to do is apply code GARDEN at checkout. I've tried this brand new sofa set design recently at the Habitat spring/summer press showcase and loved both its comfort and elegant look. And now you can get it with £120 off.

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QVC My Garden Stories 4 Piece Patio Set: was £349 now £179.88 at QVC

QVC might not be your first go-to place to shop for garden furniture but this site is not one to be overlooked. Especially as they have offers on very frequently. This minimalist set is my favourite and given how much you get for the price, it's a bargain!

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Very Home Maze Sofa Set: was £899.99 now £649.99 at very.co.uk

This set from Very is giving high-end vibes, reminiscent of lounge sets from the likes of Garden Trading. Made with acacia wood, the material is naturally water, rot and insect-resistant.

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Malay Stanford Sofa Set: was £349.99 now £229.99 at The Range

The Range is one of my go-to retailers for stylish homeware and furniture at bargain prices. And the brand delivers the same in the outdoor furniture department, currently with up to 30% off. This new set is made with rattan resistant to UV damage and you can get it with £120 off.

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Garden dining sets

Habitat Habitat Hector 4 Seater Rattan Effect Patio Set: was £300 now £250 at Argos

Habitat has so many stylish outdoor dining sets available. But the Hector is one of my favourites, largely due to the beautiful deep green colour and woven chair design. And with the code GARDEN applied at checkout, you can get it with £50 off.

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Living and Home Outdoor Garden Dining Table and Chairs Bistro Set: was £530 now £159.90 at Debenhams UK

If you're thinking the you read the original price vs the price wrong, you didn't! And that's exactly why Debenhams should be firmly on your radar for garden furniture deals. With 70% off and extra 20% off applied on top, this is one of the best outdoor furniture offers I've seen this month.

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Garden chairs

John Lewis Anyday Acacia Wood Foldable Garden Dining Chairs, Set of 2: was £75 now £45 at John Lewis

Having enough seats for all your guests is an issue we're all faced both inside our home and outside in the garden once the sun is out. But these space-saving folding garden chairs from John Lewis that are reduced to clear and selling like hot cakes solve that issue once and for all.

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Barker and Stonehouse Castello Black Garden Swing Egg Chair with Black Frame: was £375 now £299 at Barker & Stonehouse

This outdoor hanging egg chair from Barker and Stonehouse is one of the most stylish, and now best value, options I've come across. Available in black or natural, this bestselling design will make a great focal point in the garden.

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Garden furniture shopping advice

Knowing how to choose garden furniture is an important piece of information to have in your back pocket. After all, you can easily spend more than you'd like on pieces you think you need but that you don't actually need.

So, before you start shopping for your new garden furniture, you need to really think about the space that you're working with and what you require from your garden furniture. Do you want a sunbathing spot? Are you looking to host al fresco dinner parties for all of your friends and family? Or do you just want a little nook to enjoy your morning coffee in peace?

By figuring out the pieces that you need and whether they fit in your space, you can then move on to the next feature: the material.

If you don't have space to store your garden furniture in the winter, opt for a weather-proof material that will last outside in the wet and cold. If you do have space, you can be a little more flexible with the material you choose.

However, creating a relaxation-ready garden or patio that's ready to entertain isn't just about getting your outdoor furniture sorted, and if you can transform your outside space whilst the sales are on, then you're likely to save a tidy sum on a makeover.

For the low down on all the best outdoor bargains, make sure to check out our hot tub deals page, find the best prices on grills with our guide to the best BBQs, and carry the party on into the evening with one of the best fire pits or the best patio heaters.

When to shop

You can find garden furniture available at great prices pretty much all year round. But some periods are definitely better and more plentiful than others…

Early spring

According to most experts, early spring - between March and April - is the best time to buy garden furniture as this is the time most of the new collections from most retailers drop and many brands have early garden furniture offers on.

‘Garden collections are hitting the shelves earlier every year as consumers aim to beat the big summer rush when the demand rockets and stock runs low,’ says Rikke Blaeside, design and range manager at JYSK. ‘Early spring is when new launches begin, so is a great time to get your hands on a specific piece while stock is aplenty.’

Chloe Barrow, interior expert at Laura James, continues, ‘Early spring is actually the best time to buy or place a pre-order because the weather isn’t great and many people aren’t quite thinking about summer just yet. The rain deters people from investing in garden furniture, so you truly do get the pick of new collections and high quality products in on-trend styles. Some retailers may start to put up prices as the weather becomes warmer and interest in garden furniture peaks, so March to April is the best time to get great quality products at fair prices.’

Bank Holiday

In the UK, bank holiday garden furniture deals are becoming increasingly common – especially in July and August when sun-lovers want to spend their days off enjoying the delights of their garden.

August Bank Holiday garden furniture deals are one of the best times to grab a bargain, as the last bank holiday of the year is often associated with a rise in consumer spending.

Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day can mean some great Prime Day garden furniture deals. This year Amazon Prime Day will land on the 8th and 9th October.

You need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the biggest discounts on Prime Day. You can sign up or renew your membership below.

How to shop Prime Day: sign up for Amazon Prime Membership
The best Amazon Prime Day garden furniture deals often require Amazon Prime membership for access to the biggest discounts. You can sign up or renew your Amazon Prime membership here.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Often hailed as the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday always falls on the last Friday of November, so it will next occur on Friday 29th November 2024. Although originally a US specific discount period to follow Thanksgiving, the price-slashing event is worldwide, and now Black Friday – closely followed by Cyber Monday – has become one of the UK's sales events.

In recent years, many brands and retailers have spread the sale across several days, or even weeks rather than just having Black Friday itself. For the past two years, we even saw some running promotions throughout the whole month of November.

Previous years have seen some hefty Black Friday discounts on garden furniture so we'll be keeping our eyes open for this year's best Black Friday garden furniture deals and Cyber Monday garden furniture deals right here, but make sure to bookmark the Ideal Home Black Friday home deals page to get alerts for all the biggest Black Friday homeware sales as they launch.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is typically associated with electronics, appliance, and mattress deals. And while some retailers may try to tempt customers with deals on their leftover garden furniture stock, Boxing Day garden furniture deals aren't as common as you might think. That's not to say that there aren't any, though.

January sales

Shortly after the best Boxing Day deals you'll find the best January deals, which are once again dominated by electronics and appliances.

While big brands know that most people want to score a bargain after Christmas spending, options to buy the best garden furniture are still limited during this time.

It's still a good idea to keep an eye out for any clearance items, though, as some retailers may be trying to clear out their garden furniture stock ready for a brand-new season.

FAQs

What time of year does garden furniture go on sale?

The best time to look out for garden furniture deals is as the summer season is drawing to a close; between between August and October in the UK. This is when retailers launch end-of-season sales to clear summer stock and free up space in-store and online for Christmas stock.

Of course, that tends to mean that the weather for enjoying your new purchase is coming to an end, but if you don't mind storing your bargains away for the year ahead, then shopping for garden furniture deals at the end of the season is a great way to save cash – and get ahead of the curve before peak garden furniture prices hit in March, April, and May.

That said, retailers can launch garden furniture deals earlier in the season too, especially if spring weather has been wet and cool and they're getting nervous about sitting on excess summer stock.

If you have your eye on a particular piece then the best way to stay in the loop regarding sales is to sign up to the brand's email newsletter, this way you're likely to be the first to hear about garden furniture sales when prices drop. Plus, Ideal Home's garden discount codes are another great way to save.

Is it worth it to buy expensive outdoor furniture?

As with most furniture, including the best sofas, you tend to get what you pay for when shopping for outdoor furniture. That means that usually higher prices do equal better quality and longevity. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands on a luxury set.

‘Whilst investing in garden furniture may feel like a large chunk of money to spend, you may end up spending more over time if you choose a cheaper option in the short term,’ explains Chloe Barrow, interior expert at Laura James. ‘Many more affordable pieces under £100 aren’t made of quality materials, meaning that they’re often unable to withstand British weather conditions and end up with rips, tears, and being a pain to clean. I encourage buyers to read material labels carefully. Find and invest in true quality pieces that will last you years and not just one summer.’

How we source the top garden furniture deals

You'll find full details of the Ideal Home product selection process on our How We Test page.

In order to compile this garden furniture deals page we've factored in the team's hands-on testing, searching out deals on the products that we consider best-in-class based on our in-house review process. That includes deals on the best rattan garden furniture, best garden benches, best sun loungers, and many more.

If deals aren't currently available on our tried-and-tested favourites, then we've used our knowledge and experience to curate a list of the best deals available today. This includes researching technical specifications and taking into account multiple customer reviews of any deals we recommend.