Frequently Asked Questions About Marquee Hire

The size of marquee you’ll need depends on your guest numbers, seating arrangements, and additional space requirements such as dance floors, bars, catering or entertainment areas. Our team will guide you through this during a free site visit – we’ll measure your space, discuss your event layout, and recommend the best marquee size and layout to suit your celebration.

See our helpful guide What size marquee do I need? to get an idea of what you need.

The Abbey Junior School in Reading, Royal Holloway University in Surrey, Eagle House School in Crowthorne, Grey House School in Hartley Wintney, and Hornsby House School in London are some of our customers.

Marquee hire costs vary based on size, location, and any additional options like flooring, lighting, furniture, or heating. Smaller garden marquees start from around £1,000, while larger, fully equipped party marquees can range upwards of £3,000. We’ll provide a tailored, no-obligation quote based on your event details and budget.

Time Marquees has provided temporary storage marquees for various courier companies across the South East to cover their peak periods.

Absolutely! We offer a complete event solution including wooden flooring, carpets, furniture, bar units, dance floors, chandeliers, festoon lighting, and themed décor. We also supply luxury loo hire and mobile refrigeration, so everything is taken care of by one trusted team.

Check out our range of marquee add-on services.

Yes! We offer luxury loo hire through our partner Deluxe Loos and mobile refrigeration units via Simply Chillers. This means you get a completely hassle-free one-stop event solution – no need to book multiple suppliers.

Yes, we supply safe, efficient, quiet marquee heaters to keep your guests warm and comfortable, even in the colder months. Our heaters are thermostatically controlled and positioned discreetly to ensure even warmth throughout the marquee.

Yes. If your venue doesn’t have nearby access to electricity, we can supply generators and safe power distribution for lighting, heating, refrigeration, and catering equipment. Our team ensures all electrical installations are safe.

Our clearspan marquees are fully weatherproof and designed to withstand the British climate. We can also include additional measures like raised flooring, heating, and entrance canopies to ensure your guests stay warm and dry whatever the weather.

Of course! Many of our clients personalise their marquees with decorations, florals, or themed accessories. We’ll discuss any materials you plan to use to ensure they’re safe and compatible with the structure.

Yes – as a full-service event company, we offer event planning support from start to finish. Whether you need help with catering, entertainment, venue coordination or logistics, our experienced team can help bring your vision to life.

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Our marquees can be safely erected on grass, gravel, decking, or hardstanding. Our team can level out uneven areas using specialist flooring systems, ensuring a stable and safe surface for your event.

Yes. A marquee can be joined seamlessly to your home, patio doors, or conservatory to extend your indoor space - perfect for house parties or garden celebrations.

No, we take every precaution to protect your grounds. Our team uses non-invasive anchoring systems and temporary flooring where needed to ensure no lasting damage to lawns or patios.

In most cases, planning permission is not required for short-term marquee installations. However, if your marquee will be up for more than 28 days or is on public land, you may need permission. We can advise on this based on your specific circumstances.

Most of our private hire marquees are covered under our standard terms. On payment of the damage waiver (as detailed on your quote), you are covered for any loss or damage to our equipment. Please note, you are liable for the first £500 + VAT of any claim.

We also recommend checking your event or home insurance to ensure you have suitable cover in place.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for popular summer weekends or festive periods. For smaller parties, a few weeks’ notice is usually fine, but for larger celebrations it’s best to secure your marquee at least 3–6 months in advance.

Most clients hire marquees for a weekend, but longer-term hires can be arranged for extended parties or festivals. We’ll tailor the hire period to your schedule.

Most marquees can be set up in half a day to a full day depending on size and complexity. For larger or more elaborate structures, we may need additional time. Dismantling typically takes less time and is usually completed the day after your event, unless otherwise arranged.

We’re based near Wokingham and provide marquee hire across the South East of England including Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London.

We offer a wide range including clearspan marquees (great for flexibility and weather resistance), stylish pagodas and stretch tents (ideal for a more relaxed, festival-style vibe). We’ll help you choose the right option for your event style, location, and budget.

That depends on your guest numbers, event style, and any additional space requirements like bars, catering areas, or staging. Our experienced team will carry out a site assessment and provide a bespoke floor plan to ensure the space works perfectly for your corporate function.

See our helpful guide What size marquee do I need? to get an idea of what you need.

Yes - corporate marquees can be fully branded to reflect your company identity. We offer custom fascia boards, branded linings, signage, banners, and lighting to match your corporate colours or event theme. It’s a great way to reinforce your brand at product launches, trade shows, and company celebrations.

Absolutely. Our clearspan marquees are ideal for conferences, exhibitions, and trade events as they offer large, open interiors with no internal poles, making them flexible for layouts, seating, or exhibition stands. We can also provide AV equipment, flooring, lighting, and climate control.

Yes, marquees can be linked to existing venues or offices to extend usable space seamlessly. This is a popular option for corporate hospitality areas, conference extensions, and reception spaces.

Yes. We offer a complete service, supplying event flooring, staging, furniture, bars, and lighting.

We also provide luxury loo hire through our partner Deluxe Loos and mobile refrigeration units via Simply Chillers.

This means you get a completely hassle-free one-stop event solution – no need to book multiple suppliers.

Our team can design a professional, comfortable environment that suits your brand and purpose – from formal corporate dinners to staff celebrations and networking events.

Check out our range of marquee add-on services.

Yes. We supply power distribution, generators, and safe cabling, along with thermostatically controlled heaters to keep your marquee comfortable year-round. We ensure all electrical work is handled by qualified professionals.

Our clearspan marquees are fully weatherproof and designed to withstand the British climate. We can also include additional measures like raised flooring, heating, and entrance canopies to ensure your guests stay warm and dry whatever the weather.

In most cases, planning permission is not required for temporary structures or corporate marquees if they’re in place for less than 28 days.

However, if your marquee will be installed for longer periods, used for commercial purposes, or located on public or sensitive land, you may need permission. Local planning regulations can vary, so it’s always best to check in advance.

Our team can advise and liaise with local authorities where necessary to ensure your event complies with all relevant guidelines.

Most of our hire marquees are covered under our standard terms. On payment of the damage waiver (as detailed on your quote), you are covered for any loss or damage to our equipment. Please note, you are liable for the first £500 + VAT of any claim.

We also recommend checking your event insurance to ensure you have suitable cover in place.

Most marquees can be set up in half a day to a full day depending on size and complexity. For larger or more elaborate structures, we may need additional time. Dismantling typically takes less time and is usually completed the day after your event, unless otherwise arranged.

Yes – as a full-service event company, we offer event planning support from start to finish. Whether you need help with catering, entertainment, venue coordination or logistics, our experienced team can help bring your vision to life.

Over the years we’ve established a trusted network of event partners to provide a full range of marquee services for your corporate function.

Temporary structures can be hired for anything from a single day to several weeks or months, depending on your event needs. We also offer longer-term hires for semi-permanent corporate installations such as site offices, hospitality pavilions, or training spaces.

Yes. We offer free site visits to assess the space, access routes, and ground conditions. This allows us to provide accurate recommendations for marquee size, anchoring systems, and layout before installation

We use specialist anchoring systems designed to secure marquees safely on grass, gravel, tarmac, or hardstanding surfaces. Options include ground stakes, weighted systems, and ballast blocks. Our team assesses the surface during a site visit to choose the safest, most appropriate method for your venue.

Yes. With proper heating, insulation and lighting, marquees are suitable for winter events as well as summer functions. Many of our corporate clients host festive parties and winter conferences in marquees.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for popular seasonal times of year. For larger events it’s best to secure your marquee at least 3–6 months in advance.

We’re based near Wokingham and provide marquee hire across the South East of England including Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London.

The cost of a sporting event marquee depends on its size, location, and the facilities required. Smaller hospitality tents or registration marquees may start from around £500, while larger structures with flooring, viewing areas, or catering setups can range upwards of £3,000 - £5,000.

We’ll provide a tailored, no-obligation quote based on your event requirements, duration, and site conditions.

The size of a marquee for a sporting event depends on the type of event and expected attendance. For example:

• Registration and first-aid tents: typically 6m x 6m or 9m x 9m
• Spectator hospitality marquees: 12m to 15m clearspan structures
• Award ceremony or sponsor areas: large open-plan layouts with staging and catering zones

Our team will carry out a free site visit to recommend the best sporting marquee size and layout for your venue.

For local football tournaments, we recommend a 9m to 12m clearspan marquee for team registration, refreshments, and presentations, which can comfortably accommodate 100–300 people.

For multi-pitch or county events, larger hospitality or exhibition marquees (12m-15m structures) can accommodate VIPs, catering, and sponsor displays.

We’ll help design the layout to ensure it fits the flow of players, spectators, and officials.

Yes. We can supply marquees with raised viewing platforms or decking areas, perfect for sporting events where visibility and hospitality are key.

These structures are ideal for VIP guests, media coverage, or tournament organisers who need an elevated view of the action.

Absolutely. Our clearspan sporting marquees are fully waterproof, wind-resistant, and built for all-weather use.

We can include raised flooring, covered walkways, and heating to ensure comfort for players, guests, and spectators in any season.

Yes. Many sporting events require temporary changing facilities, or welfare areas, which we can create using modular marquee sections and partitions for privacy.

Yes – we offer a complete event infrastructure service, including flooring, tables, chairs, bar units, and lighting.

We can also provide portable toilets and refrigeration hire through our partner companies Deluxe Loos and Simply Chillers, creating a one-stop solution for your sporting event.

Yes. We can provide power distribution and generators for lighting, PA systems, catering, and AV setups.

All installations are carried out by qualified electricians to ensure a safe and compliant event site.

Of course. We regularly supply marquees for multi-day and weekend tournaments, equestrian shows, regattas, and athletics meets.

Hire durations can be adjusted to suit your event schedule.

We recommend booking at least 3–6 months in advance, especially during busy summer months or peak tournament seasons.

This ensures availability and allows enough time for site visits, planning, and branding preparation.

Yes. Our marquees can be safely anchored on grass, gravel, or tarmac, and we use levelling systems where ground conditions are uneven.

We’ll assess your surface and recommend the most suitable anchoring method for safety and stability.

We use ground stakes, ballast blocks, or weighted systems, depending on the surface type and local regulations.

Most sporting marquees can be set up within one to two days, depending on size and site access.

Dismantling is typically completed within a day after your event. We’ll coordinate timings to avoid disruption to matches or training sessions.

Yes. With the right heating, flooring, and insulation, our marquees perform perfectly in winter conditions.

Yes - we can link marquees to sports pavilions, clubhouses, or grandstands, providing additional space for hospitality, sponsors, or catering areas.

In most cases, planning permission is not required for temporary structures or corporate marquees if they’re in place for less than 28 days.

However, if your marquee will be installed for longer periods, used for commercial purposes, or located on public or sensitive land, you may need permission. Local planning regulations can vary, so it’s always best to check in advance.

Our team can advise and liaise with local authorities where necessary to ensure your event complies with all relevant guidelines.

Most of our hire marquees are covered under our standard terms. On payment of the damage waiver (as detailed on your quote), you are covered for any loss or damage to our equipment. Please note, you are liable for the first £500 + VAT of any claim.

We also recommend checking your event insurance to ensure you have suitable cover in place.

Yes - as a full-service marquee company, we can assist with event layout design, supplier coordination, and logistics planning.

We’ve worked with sports clubs, event organisers, and councils across the South East to deliver safe, professional, and memorable sporting events.

We’re based near Wokingham and provide sporting marquee hire across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London.

A temporary structure is a non-permanent building or shelter – such as a marquee, stretch tent, pagoda, or covered walkway – designed to be assembled, used, and dismantled easily.

Temporary structures are commonly used for corporate events, exhibitions, hospitality suites, and seasonal functions, providing high-quality, short-term venues without the need for permanent construction.

They are classed as short-term installations that are not permanently fixed to the ground, typically remaining in place for days, weeks, or a few months before being safely removed.

We supply a full range of temporary event structures, including:

• Clearspan marquees (ideal for corporate functions, product launches, and hospitality)
• Stretch tents (for a relaxed or outdoor atmosphere)
• Pagodas and walkway canopies (great for entrances or connecting structures)

Each structure can be tailored to your event size, design, and branding requirements.

Temporary structures can be hired for anything from a single day to several weeks or months, depending on your event needs. We also offer longer-term hires for semi-permanent corporate installations such as site offices, hospitality pavilions, or training spaces.

In most cases, planning permission is not required for temporary structures or corporate marquees if they’re in place for less than 28 days.

However, if your marquee will be installed for longer periods, used for commercial purposes, or located on public or sensitive land, you may need permission. Local planning regulations can vary, so it’s always best to check in advance.

Our team can advise and liaise with local authorities where necessary to ensure your event complies with all relevant guidelines.

Most of our private hire marquees are covered under our standard terms. On payment of the damage waiver (as detailed on your quote), you are covered for any loss or damage to our equipment. Please note, you are liable for the first £500 + VAT of any claim.

We also recommend clients have public liability or event insurance for complete peace of mind.

All our structures comply with British and European Safety Standards, including wind-loading and fire-retardant certification.

Health & Safety documentation, including RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), is provided for every project.

Absolutely. Temporary structures are highly versatile and can be configured for storage, logistics areas, site accommodation, canteens or welfare spaces.

They provide a quick, cost-effective and flexible alternative to permanent buildings.

Temporary structures offer:

• Speed of installation – quick setup with minimal disruption.
• Flexibility – can be relocated or reconfigured easily.
• Cost efficiency – lower investment than permanent construction.
• No long-term planning commitment – ideal for short-term projects or changing needs.

Yes. We can link structures to offices, warehouses, schools or community buildings to create seamless extensions or covered walkways.

We use specialist anchoring systems designed to secure marquees safely on grass, gravel, tarmac, or hardstanding surfaces. Options include ground stakes, weighted systems, and ballast blocks. Our team assesses the surface during a site visit to choose the safest, most appropriate method for your venue.

Yes. Many of our temporary structures are designed for extended hire periods. With the right specification, they can withstand changing weather and deliver reliable performance for months at a time.

We also provide maintenance options for long-term installations to ensure your structure remains in excellent condition.

Yes. we offer ongoing maintenance and inspection services for long-term hires to ensure your structure stays safe, secure and weather-tight.

Yes. Using levelling systems, flooring and ballast anchoring, we can safely install structures on uneven ground or hard surfaces such as car parks, playgrounds or industrial yards.

Yes. We can fit insulation, heating and air-conditioning systems for comfort and energy efficiency, particularly useful for long-term commercial installations or winter events.

Yes. Our clearspan structures are fully weatherproof and designed to withstand the British climate. We can add raised flooring, sidewalls and drainage systems for extra protection during adverse conditions.

Yes - we can provide complete utilities, including heating, lighting, power distribution and generators. All installations are carried out by qualified professionals to meet site safety standards.

We’re based near Wokingham and supply temporary structures across the South East of England, including Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London.

Installation times vary by size and complexity, but most temporary structures are erected within one to three days. Dismantling typically takes less time and can be scheduled to minimise disruption.

Yes. For all commercial and public-sector projects, we supply full Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Costs vary by guest numbers, structure type, and add-ons such as flooring, lighting, and furniture. We provide a free site survey and a transparent, no-obligation quote tailored to your event.

We supply structures for events ranging from intimate gatherings of 15 guests up to large-scale functions for 800 guests.

Popular dates, particularly during race season, book up well in advance. We recommend getting in touch as early as possible to secure your preferred date.

Yes. We regularly supply marquees for private gardens, estates, and event spaces across Ascot, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, Windsor, and the wider Thames Valley, including race-season hospitality.

Our end-to-end service covers the free site survey, custom design, delivery, full installation, and dismantling - plus optional add-ons like luxury toilets and mobile refrigeration.