The best garden fire pits for summer 2023

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

• Buy now from Morsø (£249)

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 (£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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Plain Jane Steel Fire Pit

• Buy now from Firepits UK (from £270)

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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Fire Storage Brazier

• Buy now from Cox & Cox (£395)

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.