--- title: Seating date: 2024-01-17T14:59:00+00:00 author: Jamie Jenkins canonical_url: "https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating" section: Products --- # Temporary seating Providers of high-quality temporary tiered seating, grandstands and flat floor seating for your event. Our seating is available in standard and bespoke configurations that offer the ideal event seating solution and comfortable spectator experience. [ Our products and services brochure ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/seating-brochure) Tiered seating Flat floor seating Platforms TV & camera towers ## Bespoke event grandstand hire Every seating solution is designed and calculated specifically by our in-house designers, who have a wealth of experience in ensuring the best lines of sight for the ultimate spectator experience. Modular demountable seating systems, which can be used on either a permanent or temporary basis across a wide range of applications Our row risers ensure good lines of sight wherever you are seated in a grandstand to prevent spectators from having to stand to obtain a better view Closed risers within our grandstands mean there are no gaps in the flooring, giving spectators peace of mind that they won't lose their phones or other personal belongings if they drop something A [range of add-on features](https://www.glevents.co.uk/event-fit-outs) can be included in your bespoke seating solution as required, including commentary boxes, walkways and bridges, AV and audio equipment, toilets and retail facilities, all built into the structure. ![Temporary seating grandstand at The Open St Andrews 150th, provided by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/videos/C-View/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/The-Open-StAndrews-150th-2022-4G9A2423.jpg) Perfect for Sporting events Add-on stadium seating Graduations Theatres Exhibitions TV studios Outdoor events Concerts ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Make the most of the capacity of a venue Flat floor seating can be ideal for events where space is not at a premium and where the line of sight is not key. Flat floor seating can be used on its own as a simple seating solution or in combination with temporary grandstands Self-tipping seats are interchangeable for use on our grandstand or floor track so that audiences are guaranteed the same level of comfort, wherever they are sitting – an important consideration if you are planning an event where people will be seated for any length of time. ![Turnkey event solutions, including seating for events provided by GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Overlay/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Stoke-Park-Elton-John.jpg) Perfect for Graduations Concerts Outdoor events Add-on stadium seating TV studios Sporting events Theatres Exhibitions Outdoor events ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Offer your spectators versatility with low-level viewing areas Standing platforms are becoming more popular, often in conjunction with temporary grandstand seating and allow for spectators who are typically more mobile following the players and action around the course rather than being seated in one place throughout play. Standing platforms offer versatility, allowing spectators to access a low-level viewing area quickly and easily. Once play has occurred, the spectators can move on to the next area of the course and take up position again. Quick to install, and relatively small compared to a temporary grandstand, they can be installed at multiple locations across a sporting venue or site. ![Open Golf 2023 Hoylake0295](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Standing-platforms/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Open-Golf-2023-Hoylake0295.jpg) Perfect for Golf Courses Stadiums Sports grounds Leisure centres Swimming pools Auditoriums Studios Theatres Outdoor events ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Offer a birds eye view of the action, even when some distance away Unable to rely solely on fixed camera points and cameras located at ground level, more and more broadcasters are opting for camera towers. - Constructed from scaffolding, towers have the benefit of being bespoke to our clients’ requirements. - They can be standalone or built into existing grandstand structures. - Available in a range of different height options depending on the distance over which they are capturing the action. - Clad, scrimmed or branded in conjunction with the over-branding of the event, helping them to either blend into the background or stand out. ![Open Golf 2023 Hoylake0130](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Seating/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Open-Golf-2023-Hoylake0130.jpg) ## Exceeding Green Guide Requirements Our solutions exceed the specified requirements of *The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds*, commonly referred to as *The Green Guide*, ensuring we provide our clients with the highest levels of safety, comfort and amenity for all spectators. [ Explore The Green Guide ](https://sgsa.org.uk/document/greenguide/) ![Open Golf 2023 Hoylake0200](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Seating/C-View-Plus/_800xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Open-Golf-2023-Hoylake0200.jpg) ## Our temporary seating Our portfolio of temporary tiered seating, grandstands and flat floor seating has you covered for any event. Previous Next [ ![Lancashire County Cricket Club 2018 c view hero](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Seating/C-View/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/Lancashire-County-Cricket-Club-2018-c-view-hero.jpg) C-View The C-View Seating System is a modular demountable seating system that can be used on a permanent or temporary basis. Explore modular & demountable seating ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating/c-view-seat) [ ![C view plus seat 1](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/C-view-plus-seats/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/c-view-plus-seat-1.jpg) C-View Plus With increased risers for premium lines of sight, C-View Plus offers even greater versatility for your spectator experience. Enhance the experience with C-View Plus ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating/c-view-plus) [ ![The Open St Andrews 150th 2022 4 G9 A2540](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Standing-platforms/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/The-Open-StAndrews-150th-2022-4G9A2540.jpg) Standing platforms Choose standing platforms for a more agile spectator experience which can move along with the action. Get closer to the action with standing spectator platforms ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating/standing-platforms) [ ![147th The Open 2018 Carnoustie 32](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Accessible-platforms/_1124x600_crop_center-center_none/147th-The-Open-2018-Carnoustie-32.jpg) Accessible platforms Our fully accessible platforms ensure that mobility is no barrier to the best spectator seat in the house Learn more about accessibility for all ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating/accessible-platforms) ## FAQs ### What is a grandstand? While the dictionary definition suggests that a grandstand is usually roofed or usually permanent, the reality is that it can be either roofed or unroofed, and permanent or temporary. It is in essence, a tiered structure or stand to allow spectators to view an event. While grandstands are often associated with sport (particularly football and horse racing), they can be used to accommodate spectators at any event – sporting or otherwise and can be constructed in almost any size or configuration. ### How much does grandstand seating cost? The overall cost of a temporary seating project, typically depends on a number of factors. The first question is always how many seats – this is because GL events is able to calculate a rough cost per seat. However the other factors which influence price are the location of the event, the type of grandstand seating required and whether you require seat covers, numbering etc, how long the installation and dismantle windows are, and crucially how long the period of rental is. ### What size is your seating available in? GL events’ standard seat dimensions are based around an 800mm tread depth and a 500mm seat depth. In terms of the dimensions of a grandstand itself, the sky really is the limit as the design of our grandstands can be entirely bespoke to the requirements of our client and the discussion begins with the number of seats required. Typically grandstands start at around 50 seats, and can go up to 10,000 seats or more. ### How many temporary seats can be installed on a site? The number of temporary seats that can be installed depends on the space available, or footprint of the grandstand. It is a common misconception that the rake or pitch of the grandstand impacts on the number of seats installed, however this is not the case. Based on our seat dimensions and the square meterage available on site, we can calculate the number of seats which can be accommodated within the grandstand, allowing for aisles and vomitories or exits, to ensure that the stand meets [Green Guide](https://sgsa.org.uk/document/greenguide/) standards for fire safety. ### What is temporary seating and what is it used for? Temporary seating falls into two main categories – temporary tiered seating and temporary flat floor seating. The two types can be used in combination or used separately. Temporary seating comprises two elements – the seat (usually plastic) and a scaffold system or frame which holds the seat and, in the case of tiered seating, creates the tier – also known as a rise or rake. It is used when there is a short-term requirement for seating for a specific use – usually an event of some kind. Temporary seating can be used outdoors or indoors and installed on a variety of surfaces. It can be used for almost anything. Depending on the time of year, GL events can install temporary seating within around 8 weeks of initial enquiry but at quieter times of the year, this lead time can be much reduced. ### What type of event is temporary seating suitable for? The short answer is that GL events’ temporary seating is suitable for really any event that requires the spectator to have a good viewing platform. Temporary seating can be used for all manner of sporting events, as well as graduations and speech days, and passing out parades, conferences and concerts and TV production, and theatre. These are only a few of the possible applications, so if you need temporary seating for something else, let’s talk! We can install outdoor seating and indoor seating for hire periods ranging from a single day, to semi-permanent usage or several years! ## The R&A 150th Open GL events UK combines expertise and operational support to meet the requirements of The Open and this year was no different. Their superior temporary infrastructure solutions helped us celebrate this truly historic golf milestone. We look forward to collaborating with GL events UK in many future tournaments. 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