{"id":2597,"date":"2022-06-16T07:15:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T07:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2022-06-16T07:17:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T07:17:11","slug":"when-can-you-light-a-fire-in-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/when-can-you-light-a-fire-in-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"When Can You Light A Fire In Your Garden?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a fire in your garden, whether this is a bonfire to burn rubbish or simply a celebratory beacon, is a fun – and sometimes necessary – thing.<\/p>\n

But knowing when can you light a fire in your garden is essential knowledge, especially if you have neighbours who have hung out their washing that day! Let\u2019s look into the ins and outs of fires in your garden.<\/p>\n

When Can You Light A Fire In Your Garden?<\/h2>\n

There is no hard and fast rule about when you can have a fire in your garden<\/a>. You should, however, do this in a way that is sensible and respectful to your neighbours!<\/p>\n

Keeping an eye on the amount of smoke and the wind direction is a good idea, so that your fire doesn\u2019t cause problems with traffic.<\/p>\n

It is best to stick to burning organic materials such as wood and garden waste as this smoke is much less harmful than burning plastic, for example.<\/p>\n

If you want to maintain good neighbourly relations, you should avoid lighting a fire if your neighbours have just hung our their washing!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to check what people are up to – neighbours having a gathering or a garden picnic will likely not appreciate loads of extra smoke.<\/p>\n

This short article<\/a> outlines the rules behind lighting a fire in your garden in the UK.<\/p>\n

What Is The Legal Time To Have A Garden Fire?<\/h2>\n

There are no legal rule surrounding the times that you can light a fire in your garden. However, there are better and worse times to do so!<\/p>\n