Own My Dream Firepit

What it is

A firepit to sit around with friends, a drink and the stars overhead.

How to do it

Choose one made from thick steel so it lasts, and check what fuel your garden and neighbours can live with.

Top tip

Many makers can personalise a firepit, so it can tell a story of its own.

My experience

I've always wanted a proper firepit, but I never had the house for it. After renovating a house, I finally had the garden, so I treated myself to the Africa Firepit Sphere from The Fire Pit Company.

It's covered in acacia trees and African wildlife, and it takes me straight back to the nights sat around the campfire while overlanding Africa. They personalised it for us too: an overland truck for me, and a gorilla for Kerri.

Lit up on a summer evening, it's every bit as good as I'd imagined.