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OUR MARQUEE STYLES

Marquee hire

tailored marquees for every event

Weddings

Timeless wedding marquees

Traditional canvas and clearspan structures with elegant linings, lighting and bespoke layouts.

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Parties & Private

Make it unforgettable

Birthdays, anniversaries and summer parties with bars, dancefloors and statement lighting.

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Corporate & Hospitality

Branded, polished, on-time

Hospitality suites, launches and team events with professional install and schedule certainty.

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what our customers say

`Huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us to create the best memories of our wedding day. It was so easy to work with you and your patience and efficiency has not gone unnoticed. We will never forget how you saved the day 24 hours before kick off!

Pav & Crag

Why choose Lewis Marquees

Since the 19th century, Lewis Marquees has created elegant, reliable event spaces for weddings, parties and corporate occasions.

Heritage craft, modern safety

Traditional canvas and engineered clearspan structures, installed to current standards.

Bespoke interiors

Linings, lighting, flooring, furniture, bars and staging—designed to suit your event.

End-to-end service

Site visit, CAD layout, delivery, build and breakdown—handled by one experienced team.

Reliable crews

Precise load lists and tidy, on-time installs across Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey.

you get a design-led partner from first sketch to final handover. We survey your site, produce clear plans, and coordinate the build, finishes and sign-off—one accountable team end to end.

  • Structures for every setting: traditional timber-poled marquees and engineered clearspan frames for lawns, courtyards and hardstanding; we can also link to existing buildings to create extra rooms.

  • Comfort, year-round: add clear roofs or walls, linings, levelled flooring, lighting and efficient heating/ventilation. As a result, guests stay comfortable in any season.

  • Layouts that work: entrances, bars, catering runs, dance floors, stages and power are planned for smooth flow.

  • Finishes that impress: reveal walls, window walls, chandeliers, festoons and brandable features tailored to your style.

  • Safe and dependable: experienced foremen, tidy builds, RAMS and insurance on request, with timelines agreed—and met.

Traditional timber-poled marquees and engineered clearspan frames for lawns, courtyards and hardstanding. Add clear roofs or walls for starlit dining and garden views.

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  • Sustainability: maintain/repair/reuse materials; energy-efficient lighting/heating; low-impact installs and consolidated logistics.

  • Safety: site survey + RAMS for every job; engineered anchorage & weather protocols; trained crews, PPE, tidy sites.

  • Insurance & compliance: Public & Employers’ Liability (certificates on request); formal handover; 24/7 event support.

where we work

We provide marquee hire throughout Hampshire, West Sussex and surrounding counties including Surrey, Berkshire and Dorset. Whether your event is in Chichester, Portsmouth, Winchester, Petersfield, Goodwood or beyond, our team will deliver and install a marquee tailored to your setting.

Our booking process

  • Step 1: Initial quotation

    We’ll create an initial quotation and email it as soon as we receive your enquiry form or phone call.

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    Include your event date, venue/location, guest numbers and any inspiration so we can scope accurately.

  • Step 2: Site meeting

    We visit your venue to check ground conditions, vehicle access and structure positioning, then send an amended quotation with floor plans and a site overview.

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    We review slopes, trees, utilities, power routes and delivery logistics to confirm the best layout.

  • Step 3: Confirm & secure

    Happy with the quotation? Call or email to book. We’ll issue a deposit invoice and confirmation—once paid, your date and items are secured.

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    We’ll also share key timings and contacts so suppliers and venues can coordinate with us.

  • Step 4: Build & schedule

    We share a build schedule outlining each stage. Our crew then installs and dresses the marquee—ready in good time for your event.

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    Schedule includes delivery windows, setup durations, safety checks and takedown timing post-event.

NEED A QUICK ESTIMATE?

Get in touch and we can give you a quick estimate over the phone, or fill out our enquiry form and we will call you back to discuss your requirements