Firewalk for Perennial

We always recommend you seek advice from your doctor if you have any medical restriction. For example, those who are pregnant, have diabetes, stroke survivors, and are blind.

There is no strenuous physical exercise involved. If you can walk normally then you should manage the firewalk perfectly well. If you have any doubts, please consult your GP before attending.

Anyone over the age of 18 years can participate in the firewalk.

There is no preparation to undertake. No treatment of the feet or mental exercise, just the training provided at the seminar. You should abstain from the consumption of alcohol or drugs prior to the event. Any person who is in the opinion of the trainer unfit to participate will NOT be permitted to take part. This includes under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Please ensure your feet are clean and free from massage and pedicure oils.

Organising charity events require funding. The £25 registration fee will cover the event's expenses, ensuring that most of the funds raised go directly to our essential services supporting those working in horticulture. This focus on maximising support for our community is the primary goal of the firewalk event.

No – the fire is very real. The embers will be glowing red-hot, and we can often measure the temperature at around 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. You will have bare feet, and they will not have been treated in any way.

There is an inherent risk in any activity involving fire. It is important that participants pay attention to all the training and heed the advice and instruction of the trainer, firewatchers, and spotters.

Whilst absolute safety is not guaranteed, proper procedure reduces risk to the achievable minimum.

Participants will undergo training of around one hour before the walk. When the fire has burned to red-hot embers it is raked level and prepared for the walk. Participants go to the fire, remove their footwear and one by one are invited to walk across the coals.

No, there is no hypnotism involved. You will be fully awake at all times – indeed you will be more alert than usual. You may also withdraw at any time if you wish.

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

Dogs are not permitted, unless they are assistance dogs.

You are more than welcome to bring anyone you wish to support you – the more the merrier!

There is no special clothing required. Casual comfortable clothes are best. 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 also a good idea, especially if the ground is cold. Nail varnish and toe rings are fine.

All participants need to be ready at 15.00 to undergo a safety training session with UK Firewalk, prior to facing the hot coals.

The Moat Café will be serving sandwiches, cakes, and hot meals. Please note that hot food service ends at 3:30pm, but you can still enjoy a selection of cakes and hot and cold refreshments afterwards.

Parking is free and accessible parking is available. Please note that Hever Castle cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to vehicles or their contents whilst you are parked on site.

Please note that there is more than one car park. On arrival, you will be met by staff to guide you to the car park that is open for use. If you have accessible needs please notify them.

For more information, please visit Hever Castle's website.

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For any questions, get in touch via fundraise@perennial.org.uk