The UK's bestWind Chimes2022 Review

It’s always nice to find a good quality item that’s made using responsibly sourced materials; these Nature’s Melody Wind Chimes make a very relaxing, melodic sound, and have powder-coated aluminium construction made from recycled metal.

Whereas other wind chimes can create a discordant ‘clashing’ of notes if too many chimes play at the same time, these metal wind chimes are tuned to the pentatonic scale of “C”. This means all the notes harmonize with each other.

If you’re the sort of person who has been known to wince at the sound of small, tinkling, wind chimes in the past, these larger wind chimes (which each measure approximately 60 cm) create a fuller, more meditative sound.

The whole wind chime structure, including the windcatcher pendant that hangs below the wind chimes, measures 105 cm in total.

As you may have realised, therefore, we’re not exactly talking about a small and subtle piece. If you have got a small garden, it might be worth considering if these relatively large wind chimes will be too dominating.

The wind chimes hang with a sturdy ‘S’ hook, which has a wide opening of around 4.5 cm. This can be placed over tree branches, hooked onto a pagoda, or suspended by a ring. It’s very practical in terms of hanging, but again, worth considering in advance if you have sufficient space for such a large wind chime.

In terms of appearance, these metal chimes look very contemporary, with a black and silver finish that doesn’t call too much attention in the garden. They are relaxing and aesthetically pleasing without being distracting.

Overall, I’d say these are the best wind chimes. They’re guaranteed to make a cohesive sound, thanks to their tuning, and they’ll also have a deeper tone due to their large size.

Whilst you might have to pay more for high-quality wind chimes, it’s generally a better tactic than simply picking out the cheapest option. In particular, your ears will thank you!

These Woodstock Encore Bronze Chimes of Neptune may seem a little pricey, but a lot of work has gone into making them sound as good as they do. As a company, Woodstock is renowned for creating some of the best wind chimes; this isn’t just some metal knocked together in a factory – there’s a lot of musical theory at work.

Woodstock Chimes is owned by Garry Kvistad – a GRAMMY award winning musician – who creates wind chimes that use a 7^th century pentatonic scale. As a result, these metal chimes not only sound harmonious when playing together, they also create a unique melody.

Appearance-wise, this wind chime is strikingly decorative in the garden. The wind chime structure is large, measuring 137 cm in total, with individual wind chimes of up to 60 cm long. The bronze colouring is complementary in a garden setting – it looks just as good against greenery as it does brickwork and concrete.

Made with a wooden base, and aluminium wind chimes, this is a well-structured instrument. It’s quite heavy, so is unlikely to get blown onto the floor by accident; however, more than just a gentle breeze is needed to start it sounding. Whether this is right for you therefore depends on personal preference; some people prefer a heavier wind chime that doesn’t make noise all the time.

Whilst these metal wind chimes are hardwearing and suitable for outside use, they should be brought in during very stormy or windy weather. They are quite large after all, and they may damage the structure or tree that you hang them from if they blow off.

These wind chimes come with a small metal hanging hoop, so you’ll need to provide a hook or similar to hang them most places in the garden. If you have visions of hanging them from a tree, you’ll have to buy or make an ‘S’ hook to thread through the hanging hoop.

In terms of sound, this is one of the best wind chimes as they’re tuned to a fairly unique pentatonic scale. It seems there’s a lot of thought that’s gone into this wind chime’s design.  They’ll create a pleasant sound and the large, bronze-coloured tubes will also be a pleasing colour against a garden setting.

If you have a more sheltered garden, it might be hard to persuade some large wind chimes to ring out when there’s not enough breeze. If this is the case, these Woodstock Chimes Large Bells of Paradise might be better suited to your space.

The paddle attached to the central string is quite large, and this seems to help the metal wind chimes catch the wind better than others of a similar weight.

Measuring 109 cm long in total, these Woodstock Chimes are a little smaller than some others featured on this page. The wind chimes themselves measure approximately 50 cm. They’re technically ‘forest green’, although the colour is so dark it could be mistaken for black, and all of the metal components are made from aluminium.

The six wind chimes create a relaxing, harmonious melody with no jarring note combinations. In fact, the tuning of this particular ‘Bells of Paradise’ chime is based on an ancient system known as ‘just intonation’; the frequencies at which the different tubes vibrate are related to one another by simple whole-number ratios meaning they always sound good together.

In terms of appearance, the dark chimes and silver components look contemporary yet subtle, they can be a centrepiece in the garden if you wish, but are equally well suited to attractively sitting on the side-lines.

No hanging hook is included, which seems a little poor for the price, but this does mean that you can choose whether you want to use a ‘S’ hook or hanging loop depending on the space available in your garden.

These are the best wind chimes if you want something modern looking; plus, there’s the added benefit that they move a little easier than some larger chimes when there isn’t as much wind.

Colourful accessories aren’t for everyone, but if you’re someone who likes having pops of colour around the garden, these bright Agirlgle Wind Chimes are a fun way to get a rainbow of colours in.

They’re smaller than the other chimes featured here, at 73 cm long, so make quite a good choice for gardens with a bit less space as well – their overall width is 15 cm meaning you don’t need a lot of room to hang them.

In general, these metal chimes are a lot lighter than the bigger options on this list, weighing just under 900 g. Therefore, they’ll sound out well even if there’s only a gentle breeze. However, if there’s some very windy weather it might be an idea to take them in from the garden so that they don’t get blown around. But, in general, they’re suitable for outdoor (as well as indoor) use.

They aren’t tuned, unlike the more expensive Woodstock and Nature’s Melody models, and also have a higher pitch due to their smaller size.

Therefore, it depends what you’re looking for from your wind chimes:

If you’re keen to have some small chimes as an ornament in the garden, which will make a overall pleasant sound, these are some of the best wind chimes to go for. Their colourful design will make an aesthetically-pleasing addition to the garden and they’ll easily sound out when the wind blows. However, if you’re after more sophisticated tones and cohesive notes, you may prefer to buy tuned wind chimes.

We’re a nation of tea lovers, that’s for sure.

So, in many ways, perhaps there’s no wind chime more appropriate than the Bits and Pieces Tea Cup Wind Chimes… a quirky way to demonstrate our appreciation for a brew, whilst creating a soothing ambience to enjoy a cuppa in.

This wind chime is an eclectic mix of wind chime and ornament, featuring several different items hanging from a large teacup and saucer. A milk pitcher, coffee pot, spoon, fork, and a collection of mini teapots, all hang suspended from the central point.

It’s certainly very reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, and something that will look great in a kitchen as well as outside. The majority of the items are made from blue-painted ceramic, so whilst relatively durable, they probably shouldn’t be left hanging in the garden during any strong winds.

At 45 cm long, it’s big enough to make a statement without commanding too much space – plus it’s the sort of thing that is contemporary enough to look good in a modern interior, but also sufficiently vintage to work in more traditional surroundings.

Whilst some noise is gained from the spoon and fork gently knocking against the ceramic models, this is predominantly more of a visual ornament than a full wind chime. If you’re after soothing meditative sounds, there are better choices on the market, but there’s no denying that this is the best wind chime for anyone who wants a unique, decorative piece (and it’s a particularly nice option for any tea aficionados!).

It’s also the sort of unusual item that would make a great gift; it’s as equally suited to those who love tea as to those who love unique decorations.