Marquee Hire Hampshire & West Sussex

Why choose Lewis Marquees

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

A Full-Service Marquee Company

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.

Marquees for every setting

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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Sustainable, Safe & Insured

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

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 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.

meet the team

Specialising in wedding marquee hire, party marquee hire and corporate event marquees our expert team are passionate about making your marquee event perfect.

From the moment you contact us we will provide you with a friendly and open service. We aim to go the extra mile for you to ensure your event goes perfectly, and our on site team are always cheery and helpful to our customers. Meet them here…

orlando vaughan
director

Tom Greene
operations manager

lynne mardle
office manager

steve grant
yard manager

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our heritage

Since the 19th century, Lewis Marquees has stood behind great British celebrations. Across more than 180 years, our craft has evolved while our standards have not—meticulous planning, careful builds and dependable service, every time.

Today, tradition meets technology. Timber-poled canvas marquees sit alongside engineered clearspan frames, so layouts are tailored for weddings, private celebrations, festivals and corporate hospitality. As needed, we add clear roofs, linings, flooring, lighting and heating to suit the season and site.

Generations of families—and brands such as Rolls-Royce, Red Bull and Goodwood—trust us to deliver. Because the details are handled properly, your event runs smoothly; as a result, it feels effortless, stylish and unforgettable. For Marquee Hire UK backed by genuine heritage and modern reliability, choose Lewis Marquees.

Lewis Marquees through history

Lewis Marquees is proud to have played a part in British cinema history, providing the traditional marquees featured in the classic 1965 film Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. Our craftsmanship helped bring the Edwardian spirit of the story to life, with elegant canvas structures that perfectly matched the period setting. It’s a wonderful example of how our marquees have long been trusted to add authenticity and atmosphere to special occasions – on screen as well as in real life.

what our customers say

    
 
 
         
   raife Breton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked Lewis Marquees for our wedding this August (2025), and they were absolutely incredible! The marquee was stunning - an authentic pole marquee that completely exceeded our expectations. Orlando was amazing to work with - so efficient, professional, and helpful throughout the whole process. The team on the day were fantastic too: friendly, organised, and incredibly accommodating. They went above and beyond, even helping our florist decorate the poles, which made everything look perfect. We couldn’t recommend Lewis Marquees highly enough. If you’re planning a wedding or event, they’re the team to trust - professional, reliable, and a joy to work with!
  
 
        
   Greg Hampton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Lewis Marquees for our Wedding in June. They were brilliant, arrived when they said they would, had the Marquee up no time, came back to fix an issue (not their fault) they were having with the electrics asap, staff were super friendly and couldn't have been helpful. They even went back to their yard to try and find an unusual adapter for our generator (which wasn't hired through them) just to help us out. Honestly couldn't recommend them more highly!
  
 
        
   m 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Orlando and his team are amazing, they are always available to speak to whether that be a call or email, I have dealt with them on a professional level on multiple occasions and welcome their partnership every time as the level of service is nothing short of the best in the industry. I look forward to working together more in the future - Mark
  
 
        
   Guy Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Lewis Marquees for our wedding in May and were very happy with their service. They were very friendly, professional and accommodating, and the marquee looked superb. They also provided many of the other bits we required for the wedding (tables, chairs, bar, lights, etc) which made things much easier than dealing with multiple suppliers. I would highly recommend this company.
  
 
        
   Kirsty Bryant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Lewis Marquees for our wedding in August at Brod Half Penny Down. The communication and advice before and on the day was excellent, the marquee looked great and withheld some pretty awful weather! It was a lovely space and was literally stress free for us!
  
 
        
   Charlotte Egerton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lewis Marquees were great from start to finish. Orlando took the time to understand our wedding vision and ran through all the possible options to support making it happen (for which there were many and his experience and advice was so valuable in our decision making at this stage). He also provided us with details of trusted suppliers to ensure all aspects of the wedding were arranged. Once we had decided on the set up and interiors, Orlando and his team clearly communicated dates and times for delivery, build and breakdown which all went smoothly. Everyone at Lewis Marquees was friendly and professional and the quality of everything supplied was excellent. Highly recommend.
  
 
        
   George MacDonald Milner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Imply outstanding, I could not recommend these guys more highly. Attentive, helpful and always have a smile on their face!
  
 
        
   Peter Dawes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We found this company extremely professional to deal with from start to finish. The men working were very helpful we would highly recommend them