Do you like a challenge which takes you out of your comfort zone? Are you prepared to face your fears and achieve new personal goals? If the answer is “YES”, then here’s a great opportunity for you!
Firewalking is a life-affirming experience: walking barefoot across a lane of glowing embers. It isn’t about tricks or illusions, it’s about real achievement. When walkers step off the firewalk, they know they’ve done something extraordinary.
How will it work ?
Santa Firewalk Thursday 27th November 2025 at
ECHO is partnering with Blaze, The Firewalking Experts, the world’s leading firewalking experts, who held the very first fundraising firewalk in 1984. Since then Blaze have delivered thousands of events across the UK and internationally. Their specialise in creating safe, empowering experiences for individuals and teams, and their pre-walk training ensures every participant steps forward with confidence. Blaze’s events are trusted by global companies for corporate challenges, leadership development, and high-impact fundraising.
The tickets are £25 each and we ask that you raise as much money as possible in sponsorship to support the work of ECHO.
Timings
5.00pm Registration
5.30pm Firewalk Training
6.30pm The fire is lit
7.00pm You will walk on fire!
7.30pm Debrief and Certificates, then Celebration Time!!
The Shell Store will be decorated for Christmas and your friends and family can come along to enjoy the festivities and watch you as you walk on fire! There will also be a Craft fair and Cafe and a performance by the About Face Theatre Company.
FAQ
Is it real fire?
Yes, we burn a light – medium density wood, which we break down into a smooth glowing twinkling path of embers 20’ long by 2’wide.
Do I actually walk on a flaming fire?
No, you walk on the fire bed itself, by the time you come out of the training seminar the fire will have burnt down to embers. If there are any flames, they will be down the sides of the fire lane.
Are any trees cut down for the firewalk?
We work with local timber based businesses. They give us their offcuts that they used to pay to get destroyed
What happens on the night?
Once you have registered and everyone is ready, you will undergo a training session in a private room. Everyone must take part in this training, it’s the best part, the firewalk is a bonus! The training is based around proven motivational and psychological methods. It doesn’t involve any elements of hypnosis, spiritual training, chanting, ‘brainwashing’ , voodoo or any similar methodologies. Once the training is completed, we go straight out to firewalk.
Do I have to do it if I sign up now?
No. You may decide not to walk at any time. In fact it is more courageous to take that decision on the night than it is to be swept along with the body of feeling at the time.
Are there age limits?
The minimum age is 14 years of age; parental consent is required for 14–15 year olds. There is no upper age limit. The oldest person that has firewalked with us was a spritely 89 years young.
I’m bringing friends/family to watch, is that ok?
Friends and family are encouraged to come along and support you and the other walkers at this exciting event.
We know that you’ll want them to take lots of photographs and video of your firewalk. We’re sorry but friends and family, including your children, won’t be allowed to watch the training.
What does it feel like?
Many don’t remember having any physical sensation at all about the experience. Some say it was cold, some say it was warm and crunchy. Our favourite was that it felt ‘fluffy’ What you think it going to feel like and what it actually feels like are completely different. There are physical reasons why firewalking is possible, all will be explained during the training.
What’s the best thing to wear on the night?
There are no special requirements regarding clothing. Casual clothing is best and something that you are not bothered if it goes up in flames! Just kidding, all you need to do is roll up the bottom of your trousers to they don’t get dirty. Tights and stockings would need to be removed before the walk itself. Your feet are going to be sooty afterwards; this is the best time to wear those odd socks we all have lingering in our sock drawer. Wear light coloured clothing as this shows up better in photographs and videos. NAIL VARNISH ON TOENAILS IS SAFE!! Please wait until after the firewalk to have your pedicure. Don’t use creams and/or foot sprays on the day of the firewalk.
I have a medical condition; will I be able to firewalk?
We’d love to support you during your firewalk with BLAZE, if there is a way to firewalk safely, we will. One of the BLAZE team walks beside every person when they firewalk, you can hold onto their arm and/or the Trainer’s arm when you are walking. We all need help and support at some times in our lives, that’s what we are here for, to support you when you’re firewalking.
Any queries give Karen at Blaze a call, text, or WhatsApp on 07712048042, email: karen@blazefirewalking.co.uk, as she was a registered nurse for 22 years, working in areas such as A&E, Trauma care and was a Sister in an Intensive Care Unit for 11 years. All calls and correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.
I’m pregnant, can I take part?
Congratulations! All that we will be physically doing in the training is standing up, sitting down, practising the correct pace to walk when firewalking, and making a lot of noise. If you are physically well, your blood pressure is stable, and you can still see your feet when standing up, you will be able to firewalk. One of the Blaze team walks beside everyone when they are firewalking, you can hold onto their arm for support.
Can I have an alcoholic drink for some Dutch courage?
No, you won’t be allowed to take part if you have consumed alcohol or taken recreational drugs. It’s only for a couple of hours and that glass of wine or beer tastes so much better afterwards. You know nothing good ever happens following the words “Here, hold my beer, watch this”
What happens if it rains?
We get wet! Provisions are made for all types of weather and as long as the wood is kept dry prior to lighting, the event will go ahead.
Do I get a certificate?
We provide personalised certificates for your firewalk. Please let your organiser know how you would like your name to be printed onto the certificate; formal name, nickname etc. Check that they have the correct spelling