Fabula Drayton LED Short Post - Graphite Black - IP54

Garden Path Lighting in Graphite Black

Drayton sits as a short post in the garden or along a front path, pairing a 10W integrated LED with an opal white acrylic diffuser to cast a soft, warm wash of light instead of a harsh spotlight. The graphite black frame keeps it understated, letting the lit landscape be the real feature. It's the kind of fitting you install to guide steps and edges without announcing itself.

Choosing Your Finish

Graphite black is a neutral, understated finish that recedes into the garden after dark, especially once the light comes on. The combination of that dark frame with the warm white diffuser creates balance: the fixture doesn't dominate the planting or hardscape. If you're fitting multiple posts along a path, the black keeps them visually coherent without clashing with greens, stone or other garden colours.

How It Works

The built-in 10W LED is fixed (not removable), delivering 720 lumens at 3000K for a warm, inviting glow. There's no adjustment needed: it comes ready to go. The fitting is Class I wired, requiring an earth connection at installation. With an IP54 rating, it handles rain, damp and prolonged wet conditions outdoors. The die-cast aluminium construction is robust enough for seasonal weather swings.

Where It Works Best

Drayton's natural home is the garden: lining a path, marking a driveway edge, lighting low planting areas or creating a gentle welcome at a front entrance. Because it's IP54 rated, it also works in bathroom zones 1 and 2, if you wanted indoor wet-room applications, though it's really designed for outdoor use. That IP54 rating means it will take winter rain, coastal salt spray and heavy damp without failing.

Design Details

The appeal is in restraint. A sturdy die-cast aluminium frame keeps the light simple and functional. The polycarbonate diffuser softens the LED glow so it spreads evenly across the ground rather than creating a bright hotspot. The 120-degree beam angle ensures adequate spread without light spilling where you don't want it. At 1.3kg, it's solid enough to feel permanent once installed.

Good to Know

• LED is built in, 10W, 720 lumens at 3000K (warm white), not adjustable
• Not dimmable
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• IP54 rated, weatherproof for outdoor use and bathroom zones 1 and 2
• Made from die-cast aluminium and polycarbonate
• Height 38cm, width 10.7cm, length 15cm
• Weighs 1.3kg
• 120-degree beam angle for controlled spread
• 3 year warranty
• Unfortunately we're unable to deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey

Questions People Ask

Can I adjust the brightness or colour of the light?
No, the LED is integrated and fixed. You get one brightness level and one warm white colour temperature, designed to be reliable and maintenance-free once installed.

Will this cope with winter weather and rain?
Yes, IP54 means it's built for outdoor use in all weathers. It handles rain, damp, frost and salt air without degrading, though regular cleaning keeps the diffuser clear.

Could I use this in a bathroom instead of the garden?
Technically yes, because of the IP54 rating. But it's designed and finished as a garden post light, so its aesthetic is really outdoors-focused. Indoors, you'd probably want a fitting designed for that space.

Height: 38cm
Width: 10.7cm
Length: 15cm

We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).

*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.