15 best garden fire pits for summer 2024

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 the best fire pits so you can keep cosy on cool summer evenings...

Best Outdoor Fire Pits 2024

Ignis Firepit

Buy now from Morsø (£299)

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

Foscot Fire Pit

Buy now from Graham & Green (from £90)

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.

LG Outdoor Casa Mia Alto Chiminea Fire Pit

A fabulous option if you love the traditional chimney design, this chiminea fire pit would look wonderful on a patio surrounded by your favourite garden furniture. Finished in a sleek matte black, smoke is directed out the top of the fire pit and a removable tray makes it easy to remove ashes after burning.

Rosalind Wheeler Steel Outdoor Fire Pit

Buy now from Wayfair (£99.99)

Featuring a unique, geometric design around the outer edge and finished in a fitting khaki colour, this fire pit from Wayfair is a wonderful choice. A mesh lid and poker are included with the fire pit.

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Cast-Iron Fire Bowl

Buy now from Graham & Green (£125)

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

Ivyline Norfolk Square Fire Pit Basket

Most fire pits are designed to be round in shape, but this deep basket fire pit makes for a lovely alternative. Offered in a wonderful rust finish, it will look like it's always belonged in your garden!

Reclaimed Iron Kadai

Buy now from Shimu (£245)

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.

Pure Garden Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit

Buy now from Wayfair (£111.99)

Intricate in design and high enough off the ground you don't have to bend down, this fire pit ticks plenty of boxes. The extra ledge around the fire pit is perfect for popping your drinks on, and the mesh cover ensures your evening remains a safe one!

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Ivyline Cast-Iron Firepit Bowl & Stand

Buy now from John Lewis (£199.99)

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.

Oxidised Woodland Globe Fire Pit

Looking for something more sculptural? This eye-catching fire pit from Dunelm is shaped like a globe and has a woodland scene cut into the oxidised steel. It will certainly be the talking point of your garden gatherings!

Plain Jane Steel Fire Pit

Buy now from Firepits UK (from £282)

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.

Artisan Fire Bowl

Buy now from The Forest & Co (£262.50)

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!

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Bayfield Coffee Table Fire Pit

Get the best of both worlds with this option, a fire pit and garden coffee table in one. This is great if you're looking for a piece that can be functional even when you're not using it as a fire pit.

Fire Storage Brazier

Buy now from Cox & Cox (£350)

This industrial-style fire pit forms the perfect garden focal point. The large bowl allows plenty of space for a warming fire, and the storage space underneath helps ensure you never run out of wood.

Sunnydaze Rustic Cast Iron Wood-Burning Fire Pit

Available in a steel finish or a rust one, this round fire pit offers a rather simple profile, but the bowl is the perfect size for an evening fire. Made from heavy-duty cast iron, it's a sturdy option, perfect for use in a garden, campsite or even the beach!