10 of the best snow globes to buy in 2021: from Harry Potter to

AMP up your Christmas decor game this month with our edit of the best snow globes.

Part toy, part interiors statement, snow globes are full of glitter, sparkle and a serious dose of festive magic.

The best snow globes make gorgeous gifts that appeal long beyond Christmas dayGetty

When it comes to finding a snow globe for Christmas, for yourself or a special person in your life, there are tons of options beyond the basic ball of water and glitter.

In fact, you can find snow globes that play music, light up and tell an entire Christmas story in their little glass dome.

Snow globes range from budget to ornate – you can find DIY versions online, for a fun crafting afternoon with the kids.

Or you can splash out on a collector’s item with a signature snow globe from Wedgwood – the porcelain brand releases a new collectible snow globe each year.

Disney characters, favourite songs, baby’s first Christmas and more – we’ve got you covered with our roundup of the best snow globes below.

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Baker Ross DIY Decorate Snow Globe

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(AD) Baker Ross Decorate Their Own Snow Globe, £6.95 from Amazon – buy here

Cheap, cheerful and ideal for an afternoon of crafting, this DIY snow globe kit contains everything required to make four sweet snow globes.

Kids will enjoy colouring in the pictures and adding glitter – and they make fun stocking stuffers for other children in the family.

Paladone Harry Snow Globe 

This globe is magical

Paladone Harry Potter Snow Globe, £11.30 from Amazon – buy here

This clever product takes snow globes to a whole new level for all Harry Potter fans.

The collectable item is 9cm tall, features gold glitter to create a mesmerising festive display and is filled with purified water. It is also eco-friendly, thanks to the use of BDP glitter.

Gisela Graham Gingerbread House Musical Snow Globe

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Gisela Graham Gingerbread House Musical Snow Globe, £35.99 from Amazon – buy here

We’re not sure if it’s the smiling gingerbread couple or the gorgeous festive decoration on its exterior, but there’s just something so cheery about this snow globe.

Featuring a dreamy snowy gingerbread house, this snow globe also plays ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ for an added dose of festive joy.

Winnie The Pooh New Baby Snow Globe

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Winnie The Pooh Snow Globe, £12 from Argos – buy here

This lovely snow globe is a sentimental first Christmas gift for a newborn.

It’s filled with golden stars that float when it’s turned upside down and features a lovely scene of Winnie The Pooh hugging his good friend Piglet.

Disney Frozen II Light Up Glitter Globe

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Disney Frozen II Light Up Glitter Globe, £20.11 from Amazon – buy here

The best snow globes make every child’s eyes widen in delight, and this magical glitter globe is certain to tick that box.

Frozen fans will adore its pretty illuminated look and its DIY too. Kids aged five and above can make it their own by building the background and decorating the characters with glitter.

They can also add water and sequins before watching the globe light up.

Nativity Scene Snow Globe

For timeless charm, you can’t go wrong with this nativity snow globe

Nativity Scene Snow Globe, £15.99 from Amazon – buy here

If you’re after something a little more traditional this Christmas, add some charm to your home with this Nativity snow globe, depicting Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.

This classic scene can be enjoyed for endless Christmases to come.

Three Kings All Aboard! Santa Snowglobe

This beautiful snow globe is the perfect for train lovers

Three Kings All Aboard! Santa Snowglobe, £11.99 from Robert Dyas – buy here

This snow globe features a stunning train in red and green colours and Santa on board, inside the snow globe.

More than just a snow globe, this piece is a real collectible to be cherished for years to come. This an excellent gift for railway enthusiasts who enjoy vintage locomotives.

Snow Lantern with Santa

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Konstsmide Snow Lantern with Snowman Scene, £38.99 at Wayfair – buy here

Forget the best snow globes, this snow lantern is a fresh take on a classic Christmas decoration.

Depicting a heartwarming snowy scene showing Santa delivering presents, it emits a gorgeous glow in any space.

It requires three size C batteries to light up and is a wonderful Christmas showpiece for your mantel.

John Lewis & Partners Festive Field Robin Snow Globe

Add a little festive magic to your home with this delightful polar bear snow globe

John Lewis & Partners Technicolour Supernature Polar Bear and Penguins Snow Globe, £20 from John Lewis – buy here

This adorable snow globe from John Lewis & Partners has ‘classic Christmas’ written all over it.

Showing a small plump robin surrounded in snow and mounted onto a rustic tree stump, snow globes don’t come much more timeless than this.

Personalised Santa Snow Globe

This snow globe is a gorgeous Christmas keepsake

Sassy Bloom Personalised Santa Snow Globe, £23.99 from Not On The High Street – buy here

This might be one of the cutest presents for little ones, not only will they love the Santa snow globe, but it will also be uniquely theirs and they will be able to cherish it forever.

You can customise it with names up to 12 characters that will come in a gorgeous gold writing.

What liquid is in a snow globe?

Most snow globes are filed with a mix of water and glycerin, a clear substance that slows down the effect of falling snow when your snow globe is shaken.

Occasionally, snow globes are filled with something called ethylene glycol, also known as antifreeze. This is very toxic to people and animals, so it’s worth checking to see if this is included in a snow globe you’re buying.

Where can I buy snow globes online?

There are a number of big online retailers that stock a fantastic selection of Christmas decor.

Some of the most notable during our search of the best snow globes were John Lewis, The Range and Wayfair.

There are also a number of independent Christmas shops that offer a more unique collection of snow globes and other festive decorations.

How much are snow globes?

Snow globes range in price drastically depending on where you buy them and what they’re made of. From a high street shop like Argos or a pop-up Christmas store, you can pick up a snow globe for around £20, with larger, more elaborate designs going for up to £50. 

At a higher end boutique or department store, like Harrods, Fortnum & Mason or Wedgwood, snow globes are often collectable items, with new limited edition designs being released every year. Here, they command a higher price tag, which ranges from £70 right up to £150. 

What to look for in a snow globe? 

Fire and foremost, when you’re searching for a snow globe, make sure you pick a scene that you will enjoy admiring throughout the entire Christmas period. These days there are different globes for every tastes and colour scheme, so you won’t be short of choice. 

Consider who you’re buying your snow globe for – kids love a DIY project and there are many snow globes that can be crafted at home, while older relatives are generally more partial to a traditional nativity scene. 

Think about other elements your snow globe might have – they will snow, of course, but these days you can also get snow globes that play a cheery tune, that rotate, or even show off a colourful light show. 

Can you take snow globes in hand luggage?

Snow globes tend to be banned inside hand luggage due to flight restrictions over liquids as it’s difficult for security to determine the volume of water inside a snow globe.

That said, some airlines state that if the snow globe is smaller than a tennis ball and it can fit in a small plastic bag that it should be ok to carry on, but there’s a risk it may be confiscated if they determine its too big.

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