Firewalk

The Firewalk will take place at the front of the iconic Peace Hospice in Watford.  Peace Hospice Peace Drive Watford WD17 3PH  There will be no parking on-site, however, there are many car parks close to Peace Hospice.  The Avenue (WD17 4NR) and Gade (WD18 0JX) car parks are the closest.    If you are a blue badge holder, please get in touch.  To contact our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22. 

Thursday 12 November 2026.

Please note that the minimum age to walk is 12.  All minors from 12 to 17 will need to gain consent from a parent or guardian before they can take part.  

Firewalking is walking on hot coals. When the fire has burned to red-hot embers it is raked level and prepared for the walk. Participants step up to the fire – remove their footwear and one by one are invited to walk the hot coals.  

If you are taking part with family and friends, all adults must register individually using their own email address.

For group bookings involving more than one adult, please get in touch via email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.

Early bird prices (save £5 per ticket): Adults (18 years +): £20  
Child (12-17 years): £15

Standard ticket prices: Adults (18 years +): £25  
Child (12-17 years): £20 

We’re asking everyone to aim to raise £228. This could help fund 6 hours of specialist nursing care, whether in our Inpatient Unit of at home. If you reach your target then you’ll receive a free Rennie Grove Peace t-shirt ready to collect on the night.

Fundraise £418 and we’ll gift you a cosy Rennie Grove Peace hoodie as a thank you. By raising over £418, you will have helped fund 11 hours of specialist nursing care for people living with a life limiting illness and for those that love them.

Our events team will be on hand to provide fundraising support and are always happy to help or answer questions.  To contact our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22. 

You’ll automatically have a fundraising page created for you with Social Sync.   If you prefer to fundraise offline, click here to download a sponsorship form. Check out our fundraising tools and tips for ideas and inspiration.     Our fundraising team are also on hand to support you with any fundraising so please get in touch – events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.    

There is no preparation to undertake. No treatment of the feet or mental exercise, just the training provided at the briefing. You should abstain from the consumption of alcohol or drugs before the event. Any person who the trainer finds unfit to participate will not be permitted to take part.  Feet should be clean and free from any massage or pedicure oils.  

There is an inherent risk in any activity involving fire. Participants must pay attention to all the training and heed the advice and instruction of the trainer and staff.    

The fire is very real. The embers will be glowing red-hot – the temperature can be measured at over 600 degrees Celsius.   

The sensation is described by some as walking on eggshells, others as walking on hot sand. Each walker has his or her own experience. UK Firewalk have not known walkers to experience pain, indeed when the opportunity arises many will walk across the coals more than once.  

There is no special clothing required. Casual comfortable clothes are best. If it’s cold weather, please wear warm clothes as the walk is outside. Please remember fires can be quite dirty and clothes may become ash stained. Footwear needs to be easy to remove and will need to be replaced before going back indoors so a hand towel might be a good idea. Flip-flops are a good idea, especially if the ground is cold. Nail varnish and toe rings are fine.  

Absolutely! We welcome your cheer squad to come along to witness you conquer a true bucket list moment and soak up the atmosphere on the night! 

There will be a refreshment van onsite, for drinks and food.