Outdoor Heating
Compare fire pits and patio heaters from UK retailers, filtered by fuel type and price.
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Fire pits and patio heaters both solve the same problem, keeping the garden usable once it gets dark or cold, just in different ways, worth thinking about which one actually fits how you use the space.
Fire Pits
A fire pit gives you a real flame and something to actually gather round, gas or wood-burning. Wood gives you the proper campfire feel but there's more cleaning and you need to think about ventilation. Gas lights instantly, no smoke, less faff.
Patio Heaters
Patio heaters throw heat over a wider area rather than being one single point, better if you want to keep a dining table or seating area comfortable while people are moving around. Gas ones (the tall mushroom style) cover a wide area but need a gas bottle, electric is simpler to run but you'll need power nearby.
Think about how you'll actually use it, a fire pit's for gathering round for the evening, a patio heater's for keeping a wider space usable while people come and go.
Worth checking local rules too if you're going for a wood-burning fire pit, some areas or developments don't allow open flames.
Frequently asked questions
Fire pit or patio heater, which should I get?
Depends what you want really. Fire pit if you want people gathering round it for the evening, patio heater if you want a wider seating or dining area kept warm while people move about.
Gas or wood-burning fire pit?
Gas is instant, no smoke or ash to deal with. Wood gives you the proper campfire look and smell but it's more cleaning up after.
Do patio heaters need a gas bottle?
Gas ones do, electric just needs a power point nearby instead.