By Sophie Hannam

Published: Thursday, 02 June 2022 at 12:00 am


The parasol is up, the picnicware is out and we can’t wait to host family and friends in the garden this summer! And what could be nicer than gathering by the fire pit after dinner to toast marshmallows and enjoy watching the day gradually come to a close? Have a browse of our edit of beautiful fire pits so you can keep cosy on cool summer evenings…

The best outdoor fire pits


Ignis firepit

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If you’re looking for a firepit with clean lines and a simple design, this one is a wonderful choice. The Ignis firepit comes in this sleek black cast iron design, and you can also get a top grate if you prefer to use your firepit for BBQs too.

Buy Ignis firepit from Morsø (£249)


Foscot fire pit

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For something a bit more rustic, these fire pits from Graham & Green are perfect for al fresco summer evenings. This one comes in three different size options, so you can choose one perfect for your space.

Buy Foscot fire pit from Graham & Green (from £90)


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Cast-iron fire bowl

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If a chilled, relaxed evening is more your bag, this low fire bowl is perfect for staying warm on those chillier summer nights.

Buy cast-iron fire bowl from Graham & Green (£110)


Reclaimed iron Kadai

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We love anything reclaimed, and fire pits are no exception. This reclaimed iron kadai was traditionally used as a cooking bowl, making it the perfect piece to use as a fire pit or a barbeque.

Buy reclaimed iron kadai from Shimu (£245)


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Ivyline cast-iron firepit bowl & stand

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Offering style and function in one, this rust-finished fire bowl comes with a matching stand, and even features a lower shelf so you can store your fire wood neatly.

Buy Ivyline cast-iron firepit bowl & stand from John Lewis (£199.99)

 


Plain Jane steel fire pit with swing arm BBQ rack

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Start your evening with a delicious barbecued feast, followed by a cosy evening around the flames. The removable swing arms allows easy change throughout the evening, so once you’ve finished cooking, you don’t have to sit around a dirty rack.

Buy plain Jane steel fire pit with swing arm BBQ rack from Firepits UK (from £270)


 

Artisan fire bowl

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This iron fire bowl is a practical choice that will fit perfectly into your garden space. And the side handles allow easy manoeuvring, but make sure you wait for the bowl to cool down before handling it!

Buy artisan fire bowl from The Forest & Co (£262.50)


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Industrial-style fire pit

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This industrial-style fire pit forms the perfect garden focal point. The basket-style brazier looks beautiful at night with the fire glowing through the gaps!

Buy industrial-style fire pit from Cox & Cox (from £175)