10 best fire pits for all seasons, chosen by gardening experts

If you are looking for something small and practical, then this blomus FUOCO Gel Fire Pit will sit perfectly on your outdoor patio table. This has a stylish, contemporary design that combines a striking black base with a stainless steel middle.

This gel-fuelled fire pit does not create as much heat as a wood or gas fire pit but is a great centrepiece. It uses standard burning bioethanol gel and will burn for around two hours. The gel burner is also easy to clean with no ash or other debris to worry about.

This fantastic La Hacienda Medium Steel Chimenea from Argos is a classic, traditional choice for your garden or patio. Made from durable steel and finished in an attractive, aged bronze effect, this chimenea boasts both style and practicality.

Not only does it have a full mesh body that lets you and your guests enjoy a 360-degree view of the fire, but this design means it can emit heat from all angles ensuring you, and your guests, are kept warm and cosy long into the night.

This Rammento Large Cast Iron Garden Fire Pit has a simple design comprising of a raised bowl and three-leg support for safety and stability. The raised bowl protects the ground from scorching while the three legs give you a tripod of support for your fire.

It's easy to assemble, with reviewers saying it can be done in under five minutes, with no tools required. Once assembled, you can use this fire pit for burning logs or charcoal, and it makes a great centrepiece for some marshmallow toasting action.

Looking for a compact fire pit that kicks out plenty of heat without taking up too much space? Inspired by traditional Kenyan woodburners, this Hooded Jiko Fire Pit Warmer features a curved hood that captures and redistributes the heat, which would otherwise rise straight up into the sky.

Made from iron with a fire-retardant black paint, the entire firepit heats up to create a cosy, inviting atmosphere, perfect for gathering around long into the night. When not in use, the fire bowl can be turned over so it doesn’t gather rainwater, and the hood is detachable, making it easier to store.

This La Hacienda Fasa Oxidised Firepit from Argos is another great choice for your garden as a low-profile fire pit that would work well in the centre of a cosy seating area. The handy, built-in log store is perfect for storing your fuel when not in use and makes refuelling no effort at all.

Constructed from a durable mix of cast iron and steel, this fire pit is fuss- and maintenance-free and will continue to weather attractively as you use it. With its oxidised looks and chunky design this will add a distinctive rustic flair to your outdoor sanctuary.

If you have a modernist aesthetic throughout your outdoor space, Relaxdays' Patio Heater will fit right into that simple vibe. Its eye-catching design is crafted from conductive steel with a grid inside to allow for air flow to create a roaring blaze.

This fire pit's tall design (it measures in at 120cm) ensures the chimney directs the smoke away from nuisance areas, something that reviewers who want to enjoy sitting around this fire pit appreciate.

This Argos Home Foldable Firepit is a popular choice racking up a near five-star review score on the retailer's website. It gets praise for being totally portable with its own carry bag, so you can transform the moment with some flickering flames, whether that's at home or out and about, in a matter of minutes.

This is crafted from 100% steel for strength and durability. This fire pit comes complete with a grill that's perfectly sized to fit across the top of the pit so you can use this as a camping or occasional BBQ. The mesh guard keeps your outdoor area safe by protecting from sparks.

This Yaheetech 3-in-1 Outdoor Fire Pit can be used as a fire pit, as an open BBQ, or if you have no need for heat, as an ice pit to fill with drinks. This has a stable square design and the frame is made from powder-coated metal for weather-resistance during all seasons.

There's a heat-resistant fire bowl that fits into the frame and this comes with a log grate to go inside, a mesh spark cover for safety, a poker-style tool to move the spark guard, and a water-resistant cover to shield this from the elements when not in use.

This fire brazier from Relaxdays is a great option for any gardeners that have cuttings to get rid of, offering an open basket design to efficiently burn all kinds of wood offcuts. Aside from its obvious practical use, this can just be used as a fire pit for entertaining.

This pit sits on legs and features a handy tray at the base to catch ash and burning debris, protecting the surface you're placing it on from scorching. It's crafted from solid steel and comes complete with a handy poker-style tool to keep your flames burning bright.

This fire pit from La Hacienda with its striking pedestal stand will make for a real statement piece in your garden even when it's not being used for fire. The 100 per cent steel bowl of this pit has a generous 60cm diameter so you can really crank up the flames.

This comes with a log grate to place in the base of the pit so ash falls through and allows for better flame ventilation, a mesh-style spark cover, and a poker to use on the hook of the cover when you need to add more fuel or stoke the fire.