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Best Patio Heaters for Caravans, Awnings & Gardens (UK 2026)

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.

Shop Leisurewize 1.3 kW Portable Gas Heaterview product.


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.

  • 13kW output — heats large outdoor spaces

  • Wheels for repositioning

  • Commercial-grade build

Shop Dellonda 13kW Patio Heaterview product.


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.

  • 1800W infrared output

  • Mounts under parasol or gazebo

  • Folds for storage

Shop Dellonda 1800W Infrared Heaterview product.


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.

Shop Dellonda 30" Deluxe Fire Pitview product.


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.

Shop Dellonda Tower Patio Heater Coverview product.


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.

Questions? Get in touch.

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