Wood Fire Pits

Nothing gathers people like a real log fire. The crackle, the scent of woodsmoke, the slow business of feeding the flames: a wood fire pit turns an ordinary evening in the garden into the kind everyone remembers. This is the traditional fire pit, done properly, in solid steel that will be part of your garden for years.

From handcrafted British fire pits to sculptural Corten steel bowls, there is a wood burner here for every garden and budget. Exploring other fuels too? Browse our full fire pits collection.

Why choose a wood fire pit?

A wood fire pit needs no gas bottle, no fuel reservoir and no connection, just dry logs, some kindling and a match. You get real flames, real embers and real heat, and with the right rack most of them double as a barbecue, so the fire that warms the party can cook for it too. Left outdoors year round, these fire pits weather naturally to a rich patina that suits a garden far better than anything box-fresh.

Shop wood fire pits by brand

Firepits UK

Handcrafted from thick British steel in the Firepits UK workshop in Monmouthshire, these are wood fire pits built for a lifetime of use. The Plain Jane, Classic, Celeste and Legs Eleven ranges run from compact 50cm bowls to statement 120cm pits, and the signature swing arm BBQ rack turns any of them into a proper wood-fired barbecue. Each one is made by hand to order.

BonFeu

The BonFeu BonBowl and BonBowl Plus are classic Corten steel fire bowls and the perfect first fire pit: simple, sturdy and handsome from the day they arrive. What owners love most is the cooking: BonFeu’s full and half grills, plancha rings and even a pizza oven accessory drop straight onto the bowl, turning it into a proper outdoor kitchen. A choice of stands and frames lifts the bowl off the ground when you want it, and every accessory fits MOODZ too.

MOODZ

MOODZ fire bowls are BonFeu’s sister brand, near-identical but for the badge, in your choice of weathering Corten or brushed stainless steel with neat details like carry handles and feet. MOODZ does not make its own cooking accessories, but because the bowls share BonFeu’s dimensions, the full BonFeu grill, plancha and pizza oven range is fully compatible.

Adezz Forno

For a centrepiece, the Adezz Forno Halo fire bowls scale from a manageable 60cm right up to a remarkable 200cm across. The 80cm suits most gardens, the 100, 120 and 150cm sizes make a real statement, and the vast 200cm is a showpiece that needs serious space and several pairs of hands to move. Alongside the Halo sit Round and Square Corten steel fire pit tables and the Cosa plancha grill, Dutch-made Corten steel at its most dramatic.

Corten, British steel or stainless?

Corten steel is designed to rust: it develops a stable, protective patina that seals the surface to protect against corrosion, and deepens in colour over time. Carbon steel weathers in a similar way, oxidising to an even finish, while stainless steel keeps its brushed, contemporary look. None of it is a flaw; it is how a steel fire pit is meant to age.

Cooking on your wood fire pit

Many of the fire pits here take a swing arm rack, grill or plancha, turning warmth into dinner. If cooking over fire is the main event, head straight for our fire pits for cooking, where every model is designed for it. And if you are after something more substantial, our wood BBQs step up to serious live-fire cooking.

If you would like help choosing between wood fire pits or comparing them with other fire pit styles across our site, please get in touch and a member of the team will be more than happy to help.

 

Wood fire pit FAQs

What is the best wood to burn in a fire pit?

Well-seasoned, dry hardwood logs give the best burn with the least smoke. Oak, ash, beech and birch are all excellent choices. Avoid softwoods like pine and spruce, which spit and burn through quickly, and never burn treated, painted or damp wood, or house coal, in a fire pit.

Can you use charcoal in a wood fire pit?

You can. Charcoal works in a wood fire pit and is handy for bringing cooking heat up quickly, but wood is what these pits are designed for and gives you the flames, embers and scent that make a fire pit special. Never use house coal.

Do wood fire pits rust?

Yes, and in most cases that is by design. Corten steel develops a stable, protective rust patina that seals the surface, while carbon steel fire pits weather to an even finish over time. This rusty patina forms a protective layer and does not affect the fire pit’s strength or lifespan.

Can I put a fire pit on decking or grass?

Place your fire pit on stone, brick, gravel or a paving slab, and sit it on a stand or a non-combustible base rather than straight on the ground. On decking, always use a heat-resistant board or slab beneath it, and be aware that grass underneath a fire pit is likely to scorch. Take care with certain paving slabs too, as the radiant heat can cause thermal shock and crack a slab with a high moisture content, so choose a dense, low-moisture stone. As the steel weathers it can also leave rust run-off that stains, another good reason to protect the surface underneath.

Can you cook on a wood fire pit?

Many wood fire pits double as barbecues with the right rack, grill or plancha. Let the fire burn down and cook over the glowing embers rather than the flames. Our fire pits for cooking collection brings together every model designed for it.