Marquees for
Norfolk & Suffolk

Party On Marquee Hire

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What do I need for my event?
Planning your event can involve lots of decisions, many of which you may know little about at the start. We can help you work out what type of marquee you need and what equipment you will need to put in it - just follow the guidelines below. If in doubt at anytime please contact us where we can talk through your requirements and arrange a site visit if necessary.

Step 1 - Where am I going to put the marquee?
Ideally you will have a big flat grassed area to position your marquee. If you can, measure the area you would like to use so you know the maximum size of marquee you can accommodate. Undulating,rough or sloping ground is usually ok but worth talking though with us on the implications. Also worth talking to us if the marquee needs to be joined onto a bulding, or if trees or shrubs may be in the way (we have in the past had small trees inside the marquee as an added feature!). We generally do not put our marquees on hardstanding.
Our marquees do not have to be a rectangular - we can put 2 or more together to build almost any shape to fit the area you have if required.

If you do not have access to a suitable area here are a list of venues you can hire that we regularly work with where we can put our marquees:-

Chaucer Barn - Gresham, North Norfolk

The Old Rectory, Great Melton, Norwich

Albion Days Woodland Weddings, Great Melton, Norwich

Somerleyton Dukes Head, Somerleyton,Lowestoft

Step 2 - How big a marquee do I need?
Size is important - you neither want it too big, or you can end up losing the party atmosphere - and obviously one too small could be a problem - but what is the right size?
Use the table below to determine a rough size based on the number of guests you expect to attend

GuestsSuitable sizes of marquee
206m x 3m, 6m x 6m
406m x 6m , 8m x 6m
6010m x 6m, 12m x 6m, 14m x 6m, 16m x 6m, Capri
8012m x 6m, 14m x 6m, 16m x 6m, 18m x 6m, Capri
10014m x 6m, 16m x 6m, 18m x 6m, 10m x 12m, 12m x 9m, 12m x 12m, Double Capri
12018m x 6m, 10m x 12m, 12m x 12m, 12m x 9m, Double Capri, Triple Capri
14012m x 12m ,18m x 10, Double Capri, Triple Capri
16018m x 12m , Double Capri, Triple Capri, Bespoke size
18018m x 12m, Triple Capri, Bespoke Size
20018m x 12m, Triple Capri, Bespoke Size
Any sizeBespoke sizes also available to suit your event
The smaller marquees within the above guest number category will be for part seating without much space for the following:-

  • Stage area Allow a minimum of 6m x 3m of additional space if having a stage
  • Dance Floor Allow around 6m x 4m for a dance floor area.
  • Bar If you want a bar you'll need additional space, an area 6m x 3m is typical
  • Buffet Tables several tables and some surrounding space may be required if you are having a buffet. Again a space 6m x 3m should be sufficient
  • Cloakroom You may want a table, rail or area for people to put their coats and other paraphenalia
  • Present Table For a wedding or other celebration, an extra table to hold presents may come in handy
  • Entrance Porch An area to meet and greet your guests, provide shelter from the weather and provide an impressive entrance - a 3m x 2m marquee is ideal for this purpose.
  • Catering Tent A seperate area or marquee can be handy for the caterers to prepare their food. A 6m x 3m tent is usually a good size or alternatively get a slightly larger marquee and screen off the catering area

    Step 3 - What configuration of marquee do I need?
    Pictured below are some sample layouts for each size of marquee to give you an idea of the space available for tables, chairs, dance floor etc, click on the image to get a full sized view...

    6m x 3m6m x 6m8m x 6m10m x 6m
    6m x 3m Plan 6m x 6m Plan 8m x 6m Plan 10m x 6m Plan
    12m x 6m14m x 6m16m x 6m18m x 6m
    12m x 6m plan 14m x 6m plan 16m x 6m plan 18m x 6m plan
    12m x 9m8m x 12m10m x 12m12m x 12m
    12m x 9m plan 8m x 12m plan 10m x 12m plan 12m x 12m plan
    CapriDouble CapriTriple Capri
    Capri plan Double Capri plan Triple Capri plan

    Step 4 - What about something to put in the marquee?
    See ourMarquee Equipment to add all the useful extras to make your event

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