13-05-2025
Shoppers praise 'classy' illuminated parasol that's 'perfect for summer'
Stay safe in the sun with this fancy garden parasol
With summer pending and sunnier days on the horizon, sitting outdoors and catching some rays is top of the agenda for many. Whether it's dinner parties, barbecues, or lounging with a book, spending a day in the sun is just lovely. However, it's also important to stay protected from the sun's damage, finding shade and using sun cream to shield from harmful rays.
Parasols have become an important piece of furniture for this reason, but finding the right one that will cover all areas needed and is also stylish can be tricky. Now, shoppers can have the best of both worlds with the Songmics Cantilever Garden Parasol with Solar-Powered LED Lights for £67.99 down from £89.99 on Amazon.
Shoppers no longer need to worry about sensitive skin or overheating as the 180g/m2 polyester parasol offers up to UPF 50+ protection while blocking 98% of UV rays. Not only can it cover one person, but with a 3 metre diameter, it can shelter a whole family or friend group while still enjoying the warm weather.
Although it may be sunny for now, the UK weather is temperamental and customers can relax knowing that this parasol is water-repellent to resist light rain and doesn't fade easily. According to the manufacturer, it is also stable and sturdy in light winds with two rectangular ribs, two reinforced metal-wrapped joints on the pole, a string on the canopy to attach to the pole and a ventilation hole at the top which reduces wind pressure and allows air to circulate.
Not only does the parasol protect shoppers during the day but as the evenings come in and it gets darker, people can still sit outside and enjoy the romantic atmosphere as the parasol features 32 LED lights, powered by sunlight and can last up to six hours. The cream lightweight parasol comes with a crank handle for easy opening and closing, and a cross base for stability.
If shoppers aren't completely liking this parasol, there are plenty of options out there. For example, the Outsunny Elegant 2.7m Adjustable Garden Parasol Umbrella for £57 on Wowcher gives an adjustable angle option, a sturdy metal frame and is easy to set up and store away. Another choice could be the Living and Home 3M Large Rotating Patio Parasol with Cross Base for £59.50 from Debenhams, which comes with a solid metal pole and is said to be UV-resistant also.
However, the Songmics parasol has a 4.3 out of 5-star rating from a total of 256 reviews on Amazon. One shopper wrote: 'Really pleased with this umbrella. Looks so classy and gives a decent amount of light.' Another added: 'Brilliant parasol. Perfect for summer. Easy to set up and very large, really impressive.'
Not everyone shared the same sentiment however and shared some reservations. One shopper wrote: 'Quite heavy to get into the correct position, but overall good buy and would recommend.'
'Really lovely parasol and easy to put together. Feels well quite sturdy and easy to put away if there is bad weather,' wrote another.
