Chimeneas and fire pits are becoming more and more popular - but have you ever considered going the whole hog and installing a complete fireplace? They say you should treat your garden as an extra room in your home - and the best outdoor fireplaces certainly make a wonderful focal point.
Opt for a portable log burner or eco-friendly bioethanol fireplace and installation can be as easy as lifting it out of the packaging and placing it in your chosen spot. Otherwise, you might like to go all-out with an in-built brick design, complete with a chimney.
Looking for a firepit or a full outdoor kitchen? We've got you covered too.
The best outdoor fireplaces for your garden
Le Feu Bio Ethanol Fireplace
With its futuristic, versatile and eco-friendly design, this is an outdoor fireplace we can’t ignore. It may have a slightly higher price tag than your average model, but we believe its impressive features are worth the cost.
Unlike wood or coal fires, this bio ethanol-powered fireplace doesn’t release smoke, smells or toxic emissions as it burns.
And you can move it around your home and garden to create a cosy heat source wherever you are. You can even disconnect the main compartment from the legs to place it inside another fireplace.
Pevex Corten Garden Stove
Buy from Direct Stoves (£1,099.00)
Despite being compact, these stoves offer views of your fire from every direction, so they’re perfect for small gardens and patio areas.
They come in two different sizes and you can buy flue pipes and rain caps to match. There’s also a rear heat shield available to protect any items behind the fireplace.
Oxidised rust log burner
Buy from Graham & Green (£275.00)
If you're on the lookout for something to blend in amongst nature, consider this rustic-looking choice from Graham & Green. While it's made from steel, it comes with a rust patina and will continue ageing with exposure to the elements.
The warm brown tones are sure to give it a cosy look as the sun goes down, and make a great alternative to the many black and grey fireplaces out there.
Love the rusty finish but need something bigger?
Try this slightly larger version in the same rust patina.
Girardi Steel Wood Burning Fire Column
For a more traditional look, you can’t go wrong with this option from Wayfair. It comes with mesh panels around the centre and a short chimney at the top.
After using this fireplace, the clean-up should be quick and easy. Inside, you’ll find a grill for cooking food, which you can remove to wipe down. And underneath, there’s a tray to collect any ashes from the fire.
Jersey Garden Fireplace
Buy from Bioethanol Fireplace (£599.00)
Fans of minimalist design will love this outdoor fireplace, which has a clean, rectangular silhouette and a simple matte black coating.
It also comes with a small recess for log storage and a larger one above for the fire. A smart chimney with a protective rain cap at the top funnels smoke away from the area.
Plus, there’s a neat integrated ash drawer to make cleaning easy.
Schiedel Isokern 950-Stone Garden Fireplace Kit
Buy from Direct Stoves (£1,789.95)
If you’re willing to spend a bit of time and get your hands dirty, you could go for this build-it-yourself fireplace kit. You’ll end up with an impressive structure made with natural pumice stone from Iceland’s Hekla volcano, which copes well with extreme temperature changes.
We’ve picked out this 950-stone kit, but you could alternatively opt for the smaller 500-stone version or the larger 1,200-stone model, depending on the size of your outdoor space.
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Premium Steel Outdoor Metallic Fireplace
Buy from B&Q (£89.99)
Thanks to its two open sides, which show off the flames from both perspectives, this outdoor fireplace would work well as a garden centrepiece. It features a stacked design, with a section for log storage at the bottom and the fireplace above.
The entire structure is made from steel, which has been finished with a brushed black-bronze colour. As part of the package, you’ll get a fire poker to help you manage the blaze throughout the evening.
Ivyline Fornax fireplace
Thanks to the bowl shape and stylish triangular opening, this fireplace would look particularly great in minimalist and modern gardens.
With the tall chimney, it funnels smoke and sparks away from seating areas. And as an added bonus, the material is frost-resistant to survive cooler temperatures.
Saunderson Wood Burning fireplace
For a sleek, modern design, why not opt for this stylish outdoor fireplace available at Wayfair? It's made with hand-welded steel, coated in specialist high-temperature paint, so it shouldn't bubble or flake off when you light a fire.
Fireplace Grill
Buy from Sarah Raven (£499.95)
This modern fireplace is made of iron and has a smart silhouette. There’s space for log storage in the lower section and a useful stainless steel griddle above, so you can cook food if you get peckish - a clever addition.
Gas Outdoor Powder Coated Steel Fireplace
Buy from Archiproducts (£554.07)
Best suited to modern gardens and patios, this stylish, gas-powered fireplace has a neat and sleek design. It stores enough fuel to generate flames for 55 hours at a time, and there are glass panels for safety.
The base has a black powder-coated finish and the entire fireplace can stand up to the elements when left outside. Plus, it’s portable, so you can move it to your chosen spot at a moment’s notice.
If you're investing in a new outdoor fireplace, why not upgrade your garden furniture so there's plenty of comfy seating too?