Check the reception poster on arrival. Staff instructions always take priority.
Campfires in a living woodland
Campfires are an important part of the Fire & Stars experience, but our pitches sit within a living woodland. Dry ground, wind and prolonged heat can allow a single ember to spread beyond a fire circle. We use a simple traffic-light system so guests can see immediately which rules apply.
How the traffic-light system works
Normal conditions
Campfires are permitted in the designated stone fire circles. Disposable barbecues may be used only when the current Green guidance allows it. They must be raised on a heatproof stand and must never be placed on benches.
High fire risk
Campfires are permitted only under enhanced restrictions. Keep fires small, have a full bucket of water beside the fire and follow staff instructions. Disposable barbecues are not permitted.
Extreme fire risk
No campfires, charcoal fires or disposable barbecues are permitted. Do not light any naked flame outdoors. Follow all instructions from Fire & Stars staff.
What is and is not allowed?
| Rule | GREEN Normal conditions | AMBER High fire risk | RED Extreme fire risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campfires | ALLOWED Normal safety rules apply. | RESTRICTED Only under enhanced safety rules. | NOT ALLOWED |
| Disposable barbecues | CONDITIONAL Only when Green guidance permits. Use a heatproof stand and never place one on a bench. | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED |
| Where fires may be lit | Designated stone fire circle only. | Designated stone fire circle only. | No outdoor fires or naked flames. |
| Fire size | Keep the fire small and controlled. | Keep the fire especially small and low. | Not applicable. |
| Water and supervision | Keep water ready. A responsible adult must supervise the fire at all times. | A full bucket of water must be beside the fire. Continuous adult supervision is required. | Not applicable. |
| Charcoal fires and other outdoor flames | Follow normal site rules and the current guidance displayed at reception. | Follow the current Amber guidance and all staff instructions. | NOT ALLOWED No charcoal fires or outdoor naked flames. |
GREEN
Campfires: Allowed in the designated stone fire circle.
Disposable barbecues: Conditional. Use a heatproof stand and never a bench.
Safety: Keep fires small, water ready and supervise continuously.
AMBER
Campfires: Restricted and kept especially small and low.
Disposable barbecues: Not allowed.
Safety: Keep a full bucket of water beside the fire and follow staff instructions.
RED
Campfires: Not allowed.
Barbecues and flames: No charcoal fires, disposable barbecues or outdoor naked flames.
Safety: Follow all instructions from Fire & Stars staff.
FULL GUIDANCE POSTERS
Select any poster to open it at full size. The current status shown above always takes priority.
These rules apply whenever campfires are permitted. Fire & Stars staff may introduce tighter restrictions when conditions change.
Only use the designated stone fire circle. Never move it or create another fire area.
Keep flames controlled and at least 3 metres from tents, trees and overhanging branches.
A responsible adult must remain with the fire at all times. Never leave it unattended.
Have a full bucket of water beside the fire and be ready to extinguish it immediately.
No accelerants, rubbish, plastics, treated timber, batteries or gas canisters.
Before sleeping or leaving, add water, stir the ashes and check that everything is completely cold.