--- title: Marquees date: 2024-01-17T14:59:00+00:00 author: isabel.dudley canonical_url: "https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees" section: Products --- # Event Marquees Explore our expertise in marquees for events, from modern shells to fully lined and floored marquees, customised for your event. We support events with our marquee solutions, providing infrastructure and overlays, working with you to provide the perfect result to make your event a unique experience. [ Our product & solutions brochure ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/download-our-brochure) Clearspan Marquees Traditional Marquees Pagodas ## Modern & adaptable Clearspan marquees GL events UK’s event services include a range of Clearspan marquees for hire and offer an affordable, large-scale solution for events such as exhibitions, agricultural events, sporting events, and corporate hospitality, to name a few. What to expect from our Clearspan marquees: - Constructed with a contemporary aluminium frame and soft sides with white or opaque roof skins - Single span Clearspan structures are available in widths of 15m, 20m and 25m and virtually any length - Options for gutter linking to create even more floor area, or to zones for dining, receptions, bars and catering [ Explore Clearspan marquees ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees/clearspan-marquees) ![Branded gable on a clearspan marquee installed at Burghley horse trials by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Marquees/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Burghley-Horse-Trials-2019_2416.jpg) Perfect for Exhibitions Agricultural shows Sporting events Corporate events Religious events Music Festivals Graduations Flower Shows ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Traditional pole or Showspan event marquee hire GL events UK’s pole tent traditional marquee combines elegance and graceful style, with the technical ability to cover just about any required space. It is ideal for a variety of applications, from a basic marquee shell at agricultural festivals and shows, to a fully lined, floored and carpeted corporate marquee for more glamorous events. Showspan marquees are perfect for large marquee hire. These giant tensioned tents have a standard width of 90ft, while the length of the Showspan marquee can be customised to your event’s requirements. ![2 A6 C7502 RT16](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Clearspan/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/2A6C7502_RT16.jpg) Perfect for Trade Stands Catering Back of house facilities Bars Entrance structures Retail stalls ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Stunning outdoor hospitality spaces Distinctively styled in either a square or hexagonal design with a peaked roof, our event pagodas are ideal for use as retail, bar and catering outlets. - Often used to create an impactful entrance way, canopy or walkway, - Breakout rooms from larger venues or as a versatile standalone space in its own right - Small trade stands at outdoor shows and exhibitions, thanks to their size and ease of installation. Our [Ultimate](https://www.glevents.co.uk/ultimate-pagoda), [Piazza](https://www.glevents.co.uk/piazza-pagoda) or [Garden](https://www.glevents.co.uk/garden-pagoda) pagoda structures are available in three separate sizes (3x3m, 4x4m and 5x5m) with a standard wall height of 2.44m and a variable ridge height from 4.22m up to 5.5m. A pagoda marquee can be installed in less than two hours, making it an ideal solution when you need an event structure installed and taken down again quickly and easily, or when you have multiple structures to erect for a single event. ![Ultimate pagodas by GL events UK, combined to create the Mill Reef bar at Royal Ascot](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Marquees/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Royal-Ascot-2022.jpg) Perfect for Outdoor Hospitality Sporting events Dining areas ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Plan your perfect marquee in seconds. Jump into our free interactive configurator and plan your marquee like a pro. Find the ideal size and layout for your event in seconds. [ Start your marquee configuration ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/capacity-configurator) ## Explore our event marquees GL events portfolio of marquee structures is wide-ranging, from small pagodas to Clearspan and large Showspan marquees. You’re guaranteed to find the perfect marquee solution for your next event. Previous Next [ ![Picture4](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Clearspan/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/Picture4.jpg) Clearspan Marquee Available in widths of 15m, 20m and 25m and any length, in multiples of 5m bays with gutter linking available when a larger area is required. Explore contemporary clearspan marquees ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees/clearspan-marquees) [ ![Traditional pole tent marquee supplied by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Your-Event/Shows-Festivals/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/Pole-tent-image.jpg) Traditional Pole Tent Our range of pole tents are manufactured to the highest standards in washable PVC, providing a traditional feel with modern quality. Step inside our traditional and timeless pole tents ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees/traditional-pole-tent) [ ![Ultimate pagoda used for The Orangerie Bar bar unit at Royal Ascot, supplied and installed by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Ultimate/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/Royal-Ascot-2023-0171.jpg) Ultimate Pagoda GL events UK's Ultimate Pagodas are perfect for use as bars, retail units and bespoke feature areas at any event Discover our ultimate, Italian designed pagodas ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/ultimate-pagoda) [ ![Piazza pagodas used for retail units at The Piece Hall Christmas market, Halifax. Supplied and installed by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Piazza/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/The-Piece-Hall-2024-037.jpg) Piazza Pagoda The Piazza pagoda is a popular choice for use as retail outlets, catering outlets, information points or administration and ticketing offices. Uncover the popular Piazza pagodas ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/piazza-pagoda) [ ![Garden pagoda retail unit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, supplied and installed by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Garden/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/RHS-Chelsea-2023-0260.jpg) Garden pagoda Our Garden Pagodas are the perfect solution for simple trade and retail kiosks at any event. Meet the simple and reliable Garden pagodas ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/garden-pagoda) ## FAQs ### How much does an event cost? The cost of an event can vary tremendously. One of the biggest factors in determining this, is deciding what’s most important for you to have at the event. I.e. are catering and toilets more important than entertainment? In the early planning stages, these are the sort of questions we will ask you – then we can tailor a package to meet your budget expectations, within reason. ### What sizes do GL events’ structures come in? Effectively we can deliver anything from 9 square metres, to say, 20,000 square metres! The smallest width structure we have in our range is 2.5 or 3m. The largest span available is 50m and there are a wide range of sizes in between. Different structures are more suitable for different types of use and different types of configuration. So start by having a conversation with us about your needs and we’ll go from there. ### What size marquee do I need for my event? As a general rule of thumb, the size of marquee you need depends on what you are using the marquee for, and how many guests it needs to hold. We work on a square metre rate per person which is set out in the [Purple Guide](https://www.thepurpleguide.co.uk/) (the HSE guidance for event organisers and suppliers). For example, for kitchen space we would suggest .75m per person. For Meet & Greet, this increases to 1m, for sit down dining up to 2.5m and for dining with big production it can be as much as 3m. Your marquee layout must also allow for the correct aisle and door widths to allow egress in the event of a fire. ### Do I need permission to put up a marquee for my event? Planning permission is not required if the marquee is up for less than 28 days. However, if you are selling alcohol or having entertainment, you will need to apply for specific licences for these. Factors like traffic management and event and fire safety may also mean you require a licence or local authority permissions but this depends largely on the size of the event you are planning. ### What are the advantages of hiring a marquee? One of the main advantages of hiring a marquee is the ability to have it where you want it, within reason! This means that you have total ownership of the venue, and you are not restricted in terms of branding (which might not be the case if you hold your event in a permanent venue which is already sponsored). Capacity is another advantage as the capacity of a marquee is more flexible than that of a fixed venue. And finally, you have far more scope to tailor the look and feel of your temporary structure. ### How can I customise my marquee? Subject to budget, you can pretty much customise every aspect of your marquee – far more so than would be possible in a permanent venue. For example, you can determine everything from the colour of the carpets and staff uniforms, the table linen and chairs, to the drinks that are being sold. Through theming, you can completely transform the interior of your marquee with a range of effects which can be hired in or manufactured specifically for your event. ### What are pagodas and what are they used for? Pagoda is a generic term for what is often referred to as a “pointy hat” or “Chinese hat” type of marquee because of its shape. Aesthetically, they are attractive structures. They are also very practical because they are modular – so can be linked together to create intricate shapes and designs. Take a look at our [Pagoda range](https://www.glevents.co.uk/ultimate-pagoda), to get inspiration on how pagodas are commonly used. ## Hay Festival The GL events UK team are great, and we look forward to seeing them. They really understand our vision for the Hay Festival and bring it to life! It has been an incredibly satisfactory experience for both parties. [ See case study ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/experience/hay-festival) ![Hay Festival. 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