Guinness World Record Longest Firewalk

Sponsored by Eugene Haines CEO of Haines Fleet Management

A Day of Fire, Music & Community!

On 5th October 2025, Olivia Beardsmore of Firebird Firewalks will attempt the Guinness World Record for the Longest Firewalk at 250 metres. This extraordinary event will take place at the heart of Burton-on-Trent, inside Shobnall Playing Fields’ athletic stadium.

Join us for a free community celebration with live music, stalls, activities, food vendors, and the unforgettable spectacle of people walking across fire.

• 🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 🍔 Food & drink stalls

• 🎪 Family-friendly activities

• 🔥 The chance to witness history

• 💫 Optional participation in a firewalk

Timetable of the Day

• 4:00 PM – Gates open, stalls & food vendors trading, Live music & entertainment kick off

• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Workshops, children’s activities, empowerment activities, meet the performers

• 6:15 PM – Light the fires and public firewalk participants briefing

• 7:15 PM – Fire performers & drummers set the atmosphere

• 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM – The Guinness World Record Attempt – The Longest Firewalk: 250m of Fire

• 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM  – Public Firewalks

• 10:00 PM – Event ends

Tickets

• Spectator Tickets (Free): Everyone is welcome to watch this historic moment – book your free ticket to enter.

• Firewalk Ticket (Paid): Step into the fire yourself! Spaces are limited. Each walker receives a certificate, a commemorative keepsake, and the chance to firewalk on the historic day! Complete a 2m firewalk where the Guinness World Record Attend was made.

Sponsor a Firewalk Board

Put Your Name in Flames!

Businesses, organisations, and individuals can sponsor a firewalk board to show their support and be part of history. Your name or logo will be placed on a board within the record-breaking firewalk path, seen by hundreds of spectators and media outlets.

If you're interested in being a headline sponsor please email hello@firebirdfirewalks.com

Practical Info

• Accessibility: Stadium access, wheelchair-friendly

• Safety: Medical team onsite, full fire safety crew

• FAQ Section:

  • Is it safe to bring children? (Yes, family friendly)

  • Do I need experience to firewalk? (No, full training provided)

  • What should I wear? (Comfortable clothing, no alcohol before walk)

🔥 “Be There. Be Part of History. Be the Fire.” 🔥

• Get Your Free Spectator Ticket

• Book Your Firewalk Spot

• Sponsor a Firewalk Board