--- title: Winter Event Infrastructure date: 2026-06-16T12:37:00+01:00 author: Emily Cording canonical_url: "https://www.glevents.co.uk/winter-event-infrastructure" section: Landing Pages --- # Make your winter event sparkle Elevate your winter event with temporary infrastructure from GL events UK. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of our industry, providing top-tier temporary infrastructure for events all year round. [ Download brochure ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/download-our-brochure) [ ![Ice Skate Birmingham IMG 5422](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-IMG_5422.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-IMG_5422.jpg) [ ![Burghley House Xmas Market 4 G9 A0077](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Burghley-House-Xmas-Market-4G9A0077.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Burghley-House-Xmas-Market-4G9A0077.jpg) [ ![3 N8 A6453 Editcredit Dannywithacamera](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/3N8A6453-Editcredit-Dannywithacamera.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/3N8A6453-Editcredit-Dannywithacamera.jpg) [ ![Winter Wonderland 5](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Winter-Wonderland-5.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Winter-Wonderland-5.jpg) [ ![Festive lighting, London, supplied by Field and Lawn](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Festive-lighting/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Festive-Lighting-Oxford-St-2.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Festive-lighting/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Festive-Lighting-Oxford-St-2.jpg) [ ![Ice Skate Birmingham IMG 5432](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-IMG_5432.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Ice-Skate-Birmingham-IMG_5432.jpg) [ ![Best Parties Ever 2018 Generic Party 06](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1024xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Best-Parties-Ever-2018-Generic-Party-06.jpg) ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Best-Parties-Ever-2018-Generic-Party-06.jpg) Previous Next ## Temporary infrastructure for every winter event Our range of temporary structures and seating are perfect for any type of winter event. If you're planning a pop up ice rink, we have the [temporary structures](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/temporary-structures) you need to house it. Our soft sided [marquees and pagodas](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees) are perfect for Christmas fayres and markets, or other outdoor events, providing protection from the winter weather. They're also ideally suited for Christmas parties and can be customised and [dressed](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/design-fit-out) to work with any theme you have in mind, creating the perfect location for your celebration. The festive season isn't complete without a Christmas pantomime or show, so if you need pop up space for performances, our structures and seating can create a [temporary theatre space](https://www.glevents.co.uk/solutions/theatre-concerts-tv-film) that's on a par with the quality of a traditional building. Or, if you're hosting a winter sports tournament, our [demountable grandstands](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating) provide the seating you need and can also be supplied with a roof covering for the comfort of your spectators. And, for an extra touch of magic and sparkle, our [festive lighting](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/festive-lighting) team can produce incredible displays to illuminate your event and leave a lasting impression on visitors, powered by our temporary power team at [Flow Power Solutions](https://flowpowersolutions.co.uk/). ## What kind of winter events require temporary infrastructure? Pop-up & Temporary Ice Rinks Christmas Markets and Fairs Christmas Parties Shows & Pantomimes Winter Sports Events ## Create a winter destination with custom ice rink structures Whether you're looking to house a temporary ice rink or pop-up winter village, our weatherproof and reliable marquee structures are guaranteed to help you draw a crowd come rain or shine. At widths of 20m to 30m, our marquees offer great access around the ice and promise an elevated guest experience. We can add a bespoke mix of smaller pagodas to create spaces for skate hire, spectators and bars, with heating and lighting to keep everyone comfortable. [ Explore our ice rink structures ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/ice-rinks) ![Manchester Ice Rink 2024295](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/News/Winter-events/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Manchester-Ice-Rink-2024295.jpg) Perfect for Ice Rinks Pop-up winter village Skate hire Rink-side cafes and bars ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Magical Christmas markets and fun at the fair When you picture a Christmas market, you might picture pagodas lined around a market square, food and drink stalls dotted in between and fairground rides taking centre stage. GL events' weatherproof marquees and pagodas are perfect for creating a warm and inviting environment for your Christmas market stall. [ Discover our marquee structures ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees/clearspan-marquees) ![Winter event marquees](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/winter-event-marquees.jpg) Perfect for Christmas markets Craft fairs Fair ground stalls Food and drink outlets ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Make it a night to remember Step into a winter wonderland of possibilities with temporary structures and marquees that are the perfect fit for your Christmas party. Whatever size you need, wherever you need it, they're a customisable, flexible blank canvas that can be delivered to meet any theme, bringing your festive vision to life with all the fixtures and fittings you need to create a functional event space. [ Discover our overlay solutions ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/overlay) ![Party held at Battersea Evolution, event venue available to hire in Battersea Park, London. GL events UK](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Battersea/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Battersea-5.jpg) Perfect for Christmas parties Festive celebrations ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## Oh yes we can! Bring the stage anywhere and elevate your winter event with temporary theatre structures and seating. As a trusted temporary theatre venue and seating supplier, we can provide all the infrastructure you need to bring your pantomime or seasonal production to a local stage. Complete with everything you'd find in a permanent theatre, including front-of-house hospitality space, stage and back-of-house areas, cloakrooms, seating and power, we'll help you create a fully accessible and unforgettable audience experience. [ Explore our temporary seating solutions ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/tiered-seating) ![Winter Wonderland 36](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Landing-pages/Winter-events/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Winter-Wonderland-36.jpg) Perfect for Seasonal productions Pantomimes Christmas concerts ![](/dist/images/decor/decor--br-a.png) ## A passion for sport, all year round At GL events, we're experts in temporary infrastructure solutions for sporting events throughout the calendar year, bringing together a variety of infrastructure commodities from grandstands and VIP hospitality suites to spectator shelters, all complete with full fit out and overlay. Our experience and expertise in delivering temporary event infrastructure solutions for sporting events range from some of the highest profile multi-sport and multi-venue events in the international sporting calendar, with notable winter events including the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. [ Explore our sporting event solutions ](https://www.glevents.co.uk/solutions/sporting-events) ![Covered grandstand in winter](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/covered-grandstand-in-winter.jpg) ## Do I need a marquee or a temporary structure for my winter event? When considering options for your winter event infrastructure, marquees and temporary structures are both reliable, cost effective options, but their suitability depends on intended use. [Temporary structures](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/temporary-structures) offer more possibilities for configuration and customisation, with more options to choose from including [single-deck](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/temporary-structures/premier), multi-deck, giant structures and hospitality chalets. These structures are ideal for hospitality suites, restaurants, bars, exhibitions and premium viewing spaces, offering extensive fit-out, branding and glazing options, and enhanced accessibility. They also offer climate control, meaning you can create a warm and inviting environment no matter what the weather. A marquee is more about the look and feel and is well-suited to events where a more classic aesthetic is desired. Our [marquee structures](https://www.glevents.co.uk/products/marquees) offer the perfect setting for winter corporate events and parties, but lend themselves especially well to Christmas markets and pop-up stalls. Our modern and adaptable marquees are available in a wide range of sizes and offer the opportunity to create separate zones for dining, receptions, bars and catering. ## Finding the right winter event infrastructure Temporary Power Temporary lighting ## Sustainable temporary heating solutions Getting the heating right is a real priority for any winter event . After all, comfortable guests will linger longer, spend more, spread the word and come back again next year. The ideal heating solution for a winter marquee all depends on your event, your guest numbers and your budget, as well as whether you expect your guests to remain inside for extended periods of time. [Flow Power Solutions](https://flowpowersolutions.co.uk/) are our in-house experts on temporary power and heating, with a wide range of industry-leading sustainable generators and heating equipment to help you create a warm and inviting environment. [ Discover Flow Power Solutions ](https://flowpowersolutions.co.uk/) ![Flow Manchester Lights 132](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Flow-Manchester-Lights-132.jpg) ## Illuminating your winter event We provide a range of high-end, large-scale lighting products and bespoke illuminated features. No matter the event, our creative team at [Field & Lawn](https://fieldandlawn.com/) can help you design the perfect solution to illuminate your event. Whether you're looking for a larger-than-life themed [ground feature](https://fieldandlawn.com/festive-lighting/3d-christmas-decorations/), festoon lights for [trails and walkways](https://fieldandlawn.com/festive-lighting/light-trail/), or even to light up your site with industrial flood lights, we can cater to any lighting need and help you create a memorable experience for your guests. [ Discover festive lighting from Field and Lawn ](https://fieldandlawn.com/festive-lighting/) ![Festive lighting, London, supplied by Field and Lawn](https://www.glevents.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Festive-lighting/_1280xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Festive-Lighting-Oxford-St-2.jpg) ## Request a quote