Best Patio Heaters for Caravans, Awnings & Gardens 2026
Want to extend the outdoor season at home and on the campsite? A patio heater is the simplest way to keep evenings comfortable from spring through autumn. Here are the best UK picks for 2026, from compact gas heaters that fit in a caravan locker, to permanent garden tower heaters.
Important: never use a gas patio heater inside a tent, awning or enclosed space — they consume oxygen and produce carbon monoxide. They are designed for outdoor or well-ventilated use only. For tent and awning interiors, use an electric tent-safe heater instead.
Portable Gas Patio Heaters
1. Leisurewize 1.3 kW Portable Outdoor Gas Heater
The Leisurewize 1.3 kW is purpose-designed for caravan, motorhome and outdoor camping use — compact, lightweight, runs on disposable gas cartridges and chucks out enough warmth for a small group around a table.
1.3 kW output, ideal for 2-4 people outdoors
Compact — fits a caravan or motorhome locker
Runs on standard gas cartridges
Outdoor use only — never operate inside an awning, tent or caravan.
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2. Dellonda Gas Patio Heater 13kW (Black)
For the back garden or a permanent pitch, the Dellonda 13kW Patio Heater is a full-size commercial-grade tower heater — the kind you'd find outside a pub. Big footprint, big output, big warmth.
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Electric & Infrared Patio Heaters
3. Dellonda 1800W Folding Parasol / Gazebo Infrared Heater
The Dellonda 1800W Infrared Heater mounts under a parasol or gazebo and warms the people, not the air. Infrared heat is more efficient outdoors because it doesn't waste energy heating wind that's blowing past.
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Fire Pits — Heat + Atmosphere
4. Dellonda 30" Deluxe Traditional Fire Pit (Slate)
Not strictly a patio heater, but a fire pit delivers the same evening warmth with way more atmosphere. The Dellonda 30" Deluxe doubles as a barbecue grille and a feature piece.
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Don't Forget the Cover
A tower patio heater that's left exposed all winter is a maintenance job waiting to happen. The Dellonda Heavy-Duty Water-Resistant Tower Cover is a small investment that doubles the working life of your heater.
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How to Choose
Permanent garden setup? Big gas tower (Dellonda 13kW) or fixed infrared.
Caravanning / motorhoming? Compact portable gas (Leisurewize 1.3 kW).
Already have a gazebo or parasol? Mount a folding infrared underneath.
Want atmosphere? A fire pit beats any heater for ambience.
Tents/awnings: never gas. Always electric — see our tent-safe heater guide.
Shop the Full Range
Browse our complete patio heaters collection, plus electric camping & caravan heaters for interior use.
Final Thoughts
The right patio heater turns “a bit chilly to sit outside” into a full evening's enjoyment. Match the heater to the space, follow the basic safety rules, and you'll get years out of it.
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