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Transforming visions into reality, we deliver premium marquees with impeccable service, ensuring your event is one to remember!
Transforming visions into reality, we deliver premium marquees with impeccable service, ensuring your event is one to remember!
Elevate your event with our stylish 4x8m marquee, customisable to match your vision. Our team handles every detail, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience and unforgettable memories!
Choose us for exceptional tent rentals and service. From weddings to parties, our expert team ensures a seamless, stylish, and stress-free event. Contact us today!
Giant Igloo Dome marquee holding about 60 guests. Can be used as a large decorated grotto or used as a party nightclub. Ibiza nights, hen do stag do, birthday celebrations
Leading supplier in the midlands for party, corporate events and any special occasions. We cater from small childrens parties to large indian/asian weddings and corporate events.
Nothing beats the comfort of your own home, so we're bringing the party to you! Enjoy an intimate night under the stars and stumble to bed when you're ready, we'll handle everything else!
Everyone loves a movie night, but not everyone loves the cinema. Our cinema experience is the perfect solution to a private night in with your closest friends! Plus our popcorn is unlimited!
Stunning dining igloos are so special for any occasion and we provide you with absolutely everything you need for a fantastic evening.
Our unique Inflatable Nightclubs cater for all occasions: garden parties, birthdays, proms, children’s parties, dinner parties, weddings and many more!
We don't just provide Authentic Nordic Tipis, we also provide everything, all the way down to the marshmallows.
Make your event stand tall with our 7.5metre tall Authentic Nordic Tipis. A truly beautiful structure to host your unique and personal party.
An amazing little structure our Nimbus will comfortably hold 2 tables of 8 or up to 30 standing. Versatile enough to cater for a small cosy garden party or as a busy bar at a wedding.
Have up to 100 guests dancing the night away in one of our 7.5metre tall Authentic Nordic Tipis. We will set up on the day before and help you decorate and style the Tipi to your brief.
Picnic in style in our luxury igloo dome! As the sun goes down, get ready to cuddle up in blankets and have a movie night with loved ones under the stars.
With inflatable party tents still being a hot trend, why not have a look at our prices, you'll be surprised at what you can get for your budget!
These tents are a great solution to give you that extra outside/inside space. Our tents are top quality, adaptable and elegant they are the ideal solution for all events.
These tents bring grace and elegance to any event. They are adaptable and weatherproof solution, offering something extra than your average marquee.
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Alright, let's have a chat about hosting a proper celebration in Birmingham. It’s a city that buzzes with life, a brilliant melting pot of cultures and styles. But when it comes to finding the perfect venue for a big event – whether it’s a grand wedding or a vibrant community festival – it can be a real challenge to find a space that’s big enough, flexible enough, and feels truly special. But what if you could design your dream venue from the ground up?
That, my friend, is the absolute magic of hiring a marquee. As an events professional, I've seen marquees transform the most unexpected spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from manicured hotel lawns in Edgbaston to canal-side spots in the city. It’s about taking a patch of Brum and creating your own perfect world for a day. It’s a blank canvas for your imagination, but it can also feel like a huge task to undertake. Don’t worry, that's where we come in. Let’s get into the essentials of hiring the perfect marquee for your Birmingham event.
With so many hotels and event spaces in the city, why go to the trouble of building your own venue? Because a marquee offers something that no fixed building ever can: complete and utter freedom. You are not just hiring a room; you are the architect of an entire experience.
The real beauty of a marquee in Birmingham is its incredible adaptability. It allows you to host an event that is a true reflection of your family, your community, or your brand. It’s how you create space for 500 guests at a multicultural wedding, or design a vibrant, colourful setting for a Diwali celebration. It allows you to host a party that will be remembered, an extraordinary experience that goes beyond the typical and is completely, uniquely yours.
Forget those old-fashioned, flimsy tents you might remember from school sports days. Modern marquees are sophisticated, highly-engineered structures that can be adapted to suit any event and almost any location.
Frame Marquees: These are the workhorses of the urban marquee world. They are built on a strong aluminium frame, which means there are no internal poles to disrupt your floor plan and, crucially, no need for extensive guy ropes. This makes them perfect for being erected on hard surfaces like car parks, patios, or canal-side terraces. They are incredibly versatile and the go-to choice for many city locations.
Traditional Pole Marquees: For that classic, elegant, English country wedding feel, the traditional pole marquee is a thing of beauty. With its graceful, sweeping peaks and rustic charm, it looks stunning. The only catch is that it must be staked directly into grass, so it's perfect for the lawns of a country estate on the edge of the city, or a large private garden.
Stretch Tents and Sailcloth Tents: These are the effortlessly cool, contemporary members of the marquee family. With their beautiful, flowing shapes, they create a more relaxed and informal atmosphere. Sailcloth tents, with their translucent roofs, are particularly stunning, allowing natural light to flood in during the day and creating a magical glow at night.
Tipis and Yurts: For a festival-style or bohemian-themed event, you can’t beat a giant tipi. They are incredibly atmospheric, especially in the evening when lit with fairy lights. They can be linked together to create large, multi-room spaces, perfect for creating different zones for dining, dancing, and relaxing.
The sheer flexibility of a marquee makes it a fantastic solution for the huge range of vibrant events that take place across Birmingham.
Multicultural Weddings: For many Asian, African, and Caribbean weddings, guest lists can be extensive. A marquee is one of the few options that can comfortably accommodate hundreds of guests for dining and dancing, while also providing the flexibility to create distinct areas for different parts of the ceremony or celebration.
Eid and Diwali Celebrations: These are joyous, family-focused occasions that are all about colour, food, and community. A marquee provides a wonderful, festive space that can be decorated with vibrant colour palettes and rich fabrics, with plenty of room for feasting and celebrating together.
Trade Activations and Corporate Events: A marquee provides a completely blank canvas to immerse your guests in your brand identity. You can customise everything from the carpets to the lighting. It’s a powerful way to make a statement, especially in a high-traffic area like near the NEC.
Engagement Parties and Charity Days: A marquee can transform a garden or park into a special venue for a large engagement party or a community charity day. It provides shelter, a focal point, and a professional-looking space for your event.
This is perhaps the most critical part of the process in a city like Birmingham. Space and access are key, but with some creative thinking, there are some fantastic options available.
Canal-Side Spaces: Birmingham has a unique and beautiful canal network. Hiring a canalside space and erecting a frame marquee can create a stunning and very 'Brummie' venue with a cool, urban-industrial feel.
Civic Parks (with a Permit): Parks like Cannon Hill or Sutton Park can be beautiful locations for a large community event or a wedding. You will need to get the landowner's permission and likely a permit from the local council, but the result is a stunning event in a beautiful public space.
School Fields: Often overlooked, the playing fields of schools across the city can be fantastic venues, especially for large cultural celebrations or weddings during the school holidays. They usually have great access and plenty of space.
Hotel Lawns: Many of Birmingham’s grander hotels, especially on the outskirts, have beautiful, manicured lawns. Hiring a marquee here gives you the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a bespoke structure combined with the convenience and prestige of the hotel’s facilities.
Country Estates: Just a short drive from the city centre, you can find some incredible country estates and manors. These venues are perfect for a classic, elegant wedding, with a marquee on the lawn providing the perfect reception space.
This is the fun part! A marquee is your chance to let your imagination run wild.
South-Asian Luxe: This is all about opulence, colour, and intricate detail. Think rich, vibrant linings in jewel tones, beautiful floral arrangements, elaborate table settings, and perhaps even a dedicated stage for performances. A marquee can be transformed into a veritable palace.
Elegant Classic: The timeless choice for a traditional wedding or a sophisticated charity gala. This theme uses soft ivory or white pleated linings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, a large, polished dance floor, and elegant round tables dressed in crisp white linen.
Vibrant Colour Palettes: Perfect for an Eid or Diwali party. Don't be afraid to use bold, joyful colours in the linings, lighting, and table decor to create a wonderfully festive and celebratory atmosphere.
Contemporary White: A clean, minimalist, and very stylish theme. This works brilliantly for a modern wedding or a corporate brand launch. It uses crisp white linings, simple but elegant furniture, and sophisticated lighting to create a bright, airy, and high-end feel.
This is a crucial point to understand. When you hire a marquee, you are often just hiring the structure itself. You will need to consider the cost of all the essentials that go inside it. A professional marquee company will provide all of this for you, but it’s important to know what to ask for.
The essentials usually include:
This is the big question, and the answer is: it varies enormously. As a very general benchmark, you can expect the cost of hiring a marquee in Birmingham to range from £420 for a very simple, small garden party structure to £3,200+ for a large, fully kitted-out marquee for a wedding or large celebration.
The final cost will depend on:
We know your time is valuable. That’s why Poptop provides instant, all-inclusive pricing from many of our suppliers. You can build your perfect marquee package and see the cost right away, allowing you to plan your event in minutes, not days.
Booking a marquee in Birmingham requires a bit more planning than hiring a standard venue. To ensure it all goes smoothly, here is your essential checklist.
The Site Visit is Non-Negotiable: Any reputable company will insist on a site visit. This allows them to measure the space accurately, check for slopes and uneven ground, identify any hazards like overhead cables or underground pipes, and, crucially, assess the access.
Be Honest About Access: Is the only way into your garden through your terraced house? Is the site on a busy road with no parking? Be completely upfront about any access challenges. The hire company needs to know what size vehicles they can use.
Check the Weather Contingencies: All professional marquees are designed to withstand the unpredictable British weather. Ask the company about their wind-loading specifications and what their contingency plan is for heavy rain.
Discuss Power and Water: Be clear on what power will be needed for your caterers, band/DJ, and lighting, and where it will come from. A generator is almost always the safest bet.
Understand the Small Print: Read the contract carefully. What is the payment schedule? What is the policy on damages? Do you need to take out your own event insurance?
Get Your Permits and Permissions in Order: This is massively important in Birmingham. If you are hiring a space in a public park, a school, or any land you do not own, you will need to get the landowner's permission in writing. You may also need to check with Birmingham City Council regarding noise restrictions and event licensing. Booking through a trusted platform like Poptop means you can relax without anxiety, knowing you're dealing with professionals who can guide you on this.
Think of a marquee as more than just a tent – it’s a blank canvas for your imagination. We believe finding the perfect one should be just as creative and stress-free. Poptop makes it effortless by gathering Birmingham's best marquee suppliers in a single marketplace. No endless searching; just enter your event details to instantly browse different styles, see transparent prices, and book online with complete confidence and security. Let's start building your perfect Birmingham event on Poptop today.