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Tipis in Manchester
Planning a unique celebration in Manchester? Discover our curated selection of stunning Tipi tents, perfect for creating an unforgettable atmosphere at your wedding, party, or corporate event. With 10 Tipi providers in Manchester, we offer a truly special way to celebrate. Imagine your guests mingling under the open sky in a beautifully styled Tipi, perhaps at a venue like The Midland Hotel or Dunham Massey Hall.
Every Tipi supplier on our platform has been rigorously vetted by our team, considering factors like service quality, client feedback, and booking history to ensure a top-notch experience.
The average hire price for a Tipi in Manchester is £3000 per event. This price typically includes the Tipi itself and depends on the size, duration of hire, and any additional features you might require.
Tipi providers in Manchester have successfully catered to 6 events, amassing 1 review with an outstanding average rating of 5.00*.
Magical Tipi Hire For 150 Guests
5.0(1 review)
• 5 bookings
This package includes 3 Giant Tipis, a Matted floor, Fairy lights throughout, Tables and Benches to seat 150 guests, Wooden Dancefloor. Extras can be provided such as luxury toilet units, bars, generators. Delivery, Setup and Takedown will be discussed.
About supplier
If your looking for a Magical event then look no further. Our Tipis will add a magic touch to any occasion whether it be a wedding, party or event. We setup our business after getting married in Tipis in 2017.
from £7000 / event
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Reviews for Tipis in Manchester
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William Henson23 Jul 2023
Booked for Birthday party
We had the Nimbus Mini Nordic Tipi from Chase Tipis. Superb tipi for the smaller garden. It added a real wow factor. Real ambience - plus shelter. Jamie Hayes and his team - who advised, delivered, constructed and collected could not have been more helpful, pleasant and professional. First class! Will Henson
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jane dawson9 Apr 2022
Booked for Birthday party
The igloo tent was amazing , complete with a heater , disco ball , lights and even a red carpet ! My daughter had a fab birthday party !
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Kelly Hornby11 Jul 2021
Booked for Birthday party
You were both so so wonderful....I have shared a few magical pics for you on my instagram highlights at @oilforlove1
I can't thank you enough...loads of peeps have commented on the pics so hopefully you should get some biz from that x
i need to pay the balance now of £110
Will you send me an invoice
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Pranee Laurillard24 Oct 2019
Booked for Birthday party for kids
Jamie was very helpful in setting up the tent and got it all done in a short time. He also kindly offer for us to use the tent longer than the original booked for if we want to but we didn’t need it. The services was prompted and efficient. Great communication too. The girls had a magical time. Thank you
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Simon hewitt12 Apr 2019
Booked for Birthday party
"Highly recommended.
Delivered exactly what was promised.
Superb marquee with excellent heating.
Would definitely use them again.
Kind regards
Simin"
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Boris17 Aug 2018
Booked for Wedding
Absolutely stunning product, amazing service!! I cant say anything bad about Luke and Becky!! Absolute pleasure to do business with them. Lovely people with great quality tent. Very happy with it all. Recomend anytime anyway.!!amazing for our wedding.
We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies
We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.
Tipi hire in Manchester: a practical buyer’s guide
Searching for tipis in Manchester usually starts with a mood board and ends with a question about where on earth to put it. We get it. Greater Manchester has brilliant spaces, a strong creative scene, and guests who love a party with personality. With a bit of local know-how, a tipi becomes the smartest way to create atmosphere fast, while keeping the planning neat and stress free.
Poptop is not just a party planning marketplace; it’s the most reliable and straightforward way to organise an unforgettable event, with peace of mind and steady support from the first site chat to the last dance. This guide focuses on Manchester specific tips so you can plan with confidence and book the right package at the right price.
Why a tipi works so well in Manchester
Tipis give you the flexibility that city venues sometimes can’t. They’re modular, quick to build, and surprisingly adaptable to unusual footprints. Manchester has plenty of characterful backdrops and the tipi aesthetic complements them rather than fighting the setting. The result is a space that feels crafted and warm, not generic. Guests notice the difference as soon as they step inside.
From an organiser’s view, tipis make budgets behave. You decide how many hats to link, where the bar goes, how lighting sets the mood, and whether you seat or stand your crowd. If you need a little more room, we add another section. If you’d rather keep things intimate, we design a layout that feels cosy without cramping.
Best places to pitch in and around the city
Manchester’s mix of industrial heritage and green edges offers four reliable site types. Each has its own quirks, and we plan around those from day one.
Mill courtyards
The city’s mills and warehouses come with hard standing, enclosed spaces and real texture in the photos. Ground stakes are often off limits, which is fine. We use discreet ballast to anchor the structure without touching the surface. The main considerations are access routes for vehicles, lift sizes if deliveries pass through buildings, and noise spill late at night. When we map these early, mill courtyards become effortless locations.
Golf clubs
Golf clubs around Greater Manchester give you lawns, parking, and friendly operations teams who understand events. Pegging is usually possible, access is simple, and guest facilities are close by. We check irrigation lines and sprinkler heads before setting out the plan, then choose flooring that protects the grass and leaves everything tidy.
Country estates
Move a little beyond the ring road and you’ll find estates with sweeping grounds and long views. They suit weddings, brand moments and uni balls where arrival impact matters. The footprint is generous, load in windows are practical, and we can separate guest, back of house and supplier parking so everything runs like clockwork.
Authentic Nordic Tipi Garden Party
5.0(1 review)
• 5 bookings
Host the ultimate garden party with one of our Authentic Nordic Tipis. Our Tipis come complete with flooring and our basic lighting package. Sides up or down, one of our Tipis will create a beautiful, warm and natural space. Our Tipis can be personalised with a selection of our finishing touches and furniture.
About supplier
A family-run Staffordshire business since 2017 we focus entirely on our customers needs and are on call for the whole event. Anything you want or can think of we will make happen. We limit ourselves to one event per weekend as we are much more than just hiring a Tipi, you get us for the whole event.
from £1295 / event
Nimbus Baby Nordic Tipi
5.0(1 review)
• 5 bookings
Our Authentic Baby Nordic Tipi - The Nimbus, is perfect for garden parties or as an additional area to your venue or Large Tipi wedding. Ideal chill out area, bar area, band area, the list goes on. A beautiful, natural structure that definitely has the wow factor.
About supplier
A family-run Staffordshire business since 2017 we focus entirely on our customers needs and are on call for the whole event. Anything you want or can think of we will make happen. We limit ourselves to one event per weekend as we are much more than just hiring a Tipi, you get us for the whole event.
from £500 / event
Truly Beautiful & Authentic Nordic Tipi
5.0(1 review)
• 5 bookings
Our Authentic Nordic Tipis create an amazing unique, warm and natural space. We can join our Tipis together which enables multiple configurations and floor layouts to create your perfect wedding. All of our Authentic Nordic Tipis come with flooring. Our Tipis can be personalised with a selection of our finishing touches, lighting and furniture.
About supplier
A family-run Staffordshire business since 2017 we focus entirely on our customers needs and are on call for the whole event. Anything you want or can think of we will make happen. We limit ourselves to one event per weekend as we are much more than just hiring a Tipi, you get us for the whole event.
from £2595 / event
Nordic Style Tipis In Authentic Canvas
5.0(1 review)
• 5 bookings
An Amazing Triple Tipi set up. Three of our Authentic Nordic Tipis, joined together to create the most amazing, warm and natural space for your event. Plenty of room for seated guests, chill out areas, dance floor and stage area and even, maybe most importantly, a bar area! The Triple Tipi set up certainly has the wow factor and really invites guests to get up out their seat and explore the beautiful setting.
About supplier
We are the perfect supplier for this service as we put your needs first. We are a family run business with years of experience. With a key selling point of only booking in one event per weekend we want our customers to feel safe knowing their event is our top and only priority for their date.
from £4295 / event
Stunning & Spectacular Giant Tipi
5.0(5 reviews)
• 1 booking
Do you want to organise an unforgettable, stunning event? Then you could hold it in a spectacular tipi (sometimes known as teepees) with our tipi hire service. Whether it’s for a wedding, festival, party or even a corporate event, we’ve something for every occasion. We deliver our personalised giant tipi, helping you create the event of your dreams from the initial site visit to the most unforgettable event.
About supplier
The company is a highly-acclaimed and sustainable marquee hire, Tipi and Sperry Tent service based in the South West of England. We have a reputation for unrivalled customer service and delivering a complete marquee hire service.
from £2450 / event
Beautiful Giant Hat Tipi
5.0(2 reviews)
• 1 booking
Mikata's Giant Kata Tipi creates the perfect setting for unforgettable celebrations, seating up to 60 or accommodating 100 standing.
Typically, our guests add Dandy Dura matting and fairy lighting to complete the package. We also offer the option to enhance your event with tailored furnishings, décor, and sound equipment.
As part of our service, we include a free site visit to assess your grounds, help you visualise your setup, and create the best plan for your event.
About supplier
At Mikata, we bring years of experience in weddings and events to every booking, ensuring your celebration is nothing short of exceptional.
Our tipis have graced some of the finest manors for elegant weddings and played host to world-renowned events like Glastonbury Festival every year.
from £1365 / event
Stunning Double Gaint Hat Tipi
5.0(2 reviews)
• 1 booking
Mikata's Double Giant Kata Tipis offer a stunning space for memorable events, with seating for up to 120 guests or room for 200 standing.
Typically, our guests add Dandy Dura matting and fairy lighting to complete the package. We also offer the option to enhance your event with tailored furnishings, décor, and sound equipment.
As part of our service, we include a free site visit to assess your grounds, help you visualise your setup, and create the best plan for your event.
About supplier
At Mikata, we bring years of experience in weddings and events to every booking, ensuring your celebration is nothing short of exceptional. Our tipis have graced some of the finest manors for elegant weddings and played host to world-renowned events like Glastonbury Festival every year.
from £2730 / event
Create the Perfect Home for Your Party with Triple Tipi
5.0(2 reviews)
• 1 booking
We create the perfect setting for unforgettable celebrations, seating up to 180 or accommodating 300 standing. Our service includes Dandy Dura matting, fairy lighting, and optional furnishings, decor, and sound equipment to complete your event, tailored to your vision. We also offer a free site visit to measure your grounds, visualise your event, and craft the ideal plan. Let us bring your ideas to life with our expertise and passion for extraordinary events.
About supplier
We bring years of experience in weddings and events to every booking, ensuring your celebration is nothing short of exceptional. Our tipis have graced some of the finest manors for elegant weddings and played host to world-renowned events like Glastonbury Festival every year.
from £4095 / event
Magical Tipi Hire For 50 Guests
5.0(1 review)
• 5 bookings
This package includes 1 Giant Tipi, Matted floor, Fairy lights throughout, Tables and Benches to seat 50 guests, Wooden Dancefloor or Fire Pit.
About supplier
If your looking for a Magical event then look no further. Our Tipis will add a magic touch to any occasion whether it be a wedding, party, or event. The family-run business we setup up our business after getting married in Tipis in 2017.
from £3000 / event
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Farm fields
For private festivals and big summer socials, fields are hard to beat. The sense of space changes the mood the second guests arrive. Here we prioritise firm ground protection for entrances, reliable trackway for vehicles if the week is wet, and smart generator placement so sound and smell never intrude.
Manchester looks that always land
Design direction sets the tone long before the first song plays. These three styles are Manchester favourites for good reason.
Industrial chic
Think clean lines, pared back furniture, and lighting that washes the canvas and timber poles without fuss. We add metal accents, simple signage and a limited colour palette. The tipi softens the industrial setting so the result feels curated, not cold. This suits product launches and corporate socials that want polish without stuffiness.
Festival vibes
Colour, texture and a layout that encourages mingling. Long trestles or mixed seating clusters, festoon light canopies, and a lively bar focal point. Ideal for private festivals, uni balls and milestone parties. We keep circulation clear around the dance area, place food service for short queues, and give the DJ line of sight across the crowd.
Fairy lit rustic
Warm light, natural materials and simple dressing that flatters every photo. Perfect for weddings and family celebrations. We combine soft drapes, matting or solid flooring depending on season, and plenty of candle-style glow. The trick is balance. Enough sparkle to feel special, enough restraint to look effortless.
Layouts, capacity and flow
Tipis are modular, which means we build a layout to fit your guest count and your plan for the night. As a rule of thumb, a single giant hat works for intimate dinners or a lounge-forward garden party. Two linked hats suit seated meals and a compact dance area. Three hats create room for dining, dancing and a proper bar zone, with a cosy annex for chill out or kids.
When we design the floor plan, we look at:
How guests move between reception, bar and dance floor
A sightline for speeches that doesn’t block service routes
Catering access that avoids crossing the dance area
Emergency exit paths that are obvious yet discreet in photos
The arc of the evening, from welcome drinks to last orders
Surfaces, anchoring and flooring
Manchester sites range from soft lawns to paved yards. The surface dictates anchoring and flooring choices.
Peg friendly ground lets us anchor directly and usually keeps costs lower
Hard standing needs ballast, which we position neatly and dress if required
Summer dates pair well with matting, while shoulder seasons benefit from solid flooring that keeps heels steady and rain out
Clear wall panels help with wind and showers without stealing the view
We’ll recommend the simplest solution that keeps everyone comfortable and protects the site.
Weather planning that feels grown up
We love a sunny Saturday as much as anyone, yet Manchester’s forecasts can move about. We always build a plan that contends with a breezy afternoon or a quick shower.
Heaters are efficient and quiet, and the tipi shape keeps warmth where guests are
Venting and shaded openings help summer airflow without creating wind tunnels
Gutters and linking kits keep the drips outside where they belong
Welcome areas and bars sit on firm flooring so wet grass never becomes a nuisance
Good weather planning is invisible on the day, which is exactly the point.
Power, sound and neighbour sense
Most sites will need a generator sized to your actual draw, not guesswork. We allow comfortable headroom for lighting, entertainment, catering and extras. Cables are routed safely and kept out of photos. For sound, we angle speakers inward, place the band or DJ to contain spill, and agree realistic finish times. The aim is a big sound inside and friendly relations outside.
What to budget in Manchester
For tipis in Manchester, a well specified package typically sits between £2,600 and £4,800. Your final figure depends on guest numbers, anchoring, flooring, kit level and styling. Here’s where the money goes:
Structure hire, links, sides and weather kits
Flooring matched to season and surface
Lighting design, from festoons and fairy chains to dance floor effects
Furniture, bar units, staging and lounge pieces
Power generation and distribution, with fuel where needed
Delivery, crew and timed logistics for build and break
Optional décor, florals and signage
Farm fields and hard standing with ballast lean to the upper end. Peg friendly lawns with simple matting and a two hat set up sit closer to the lower end. We’ll keep the spec honest so you only pay for what your event needs.
Manchester event blueprints
A few starting points you can adapt to your brief.
Weddings
Two or three linked hats, warm white lighting, premium table settings and a defined dance zone. Fairy lit rustic styling loves the canvas and timber, and photos look cinematic with almost no extra effort. Add a covered entrance, a compact stage, and panoramic wall panels if you want views without wind. Country estates and golf clubs are ideal, though mill courtyards can be magical with a little greenery and careful ballast placement.
Corporate summer socials
The brief is usually relaxed, inclusive and recognisably on brand. Industrial chic with clean signage works well. We’ll set up a central bar, food stations that minimise queues, and a stage for short speeches or live sets. Lawn games live best on nearby grass rather than inside the structure. If you need to rotate teams through activities, we create zones with clear wayfinding.
Uni balls
Energy, flow and a layout that keeps the dance floor busy are the priorities. We favour festival vibes, robust flooring, quick service bars and a visible DJ. A cloak area and extra loos will save headaches. Security lines and wristband checks fit neatly into a covered entrance and never spoil the look.
Private festivals
A hat for lounging, a hat for dancing, and a hat for food and bar, with an outdoor fire bowl area if the site allows. We’ll plan trackway for supplier vehicles and a generator layout that sits well away from the action. Lighting becomes the hero after sunset, so we use height and layers to create a glow that reads across the whole site.
Sustainability that still feels special
Tipis already tick reuse and low impact boxes. We go further with LED lighting, efficient heaters, local flowers, hire-first décor, and consolidated deliveries. Simple decisions, big difference. Your event looks premium and treads lightly.
Practical tips that save time and money
Measure access points with a tape, not a guess. A centimetre matters to a flight case.
Decide early whether you’re mostly seated, mostly standing, or mixed. It drives the layout.
Keep the bar visible from the entrance, the dance floor visible from the bar, and the loos an easy walk but out of shot.
If you’re in a residential area, set the sound system to point inward and agree a realistic finish time.
Always have a wet weather plan, even in a heatwave. You’ll relax knowing it’s sorted.
Ready to book your Manchester tipi
Tipi hire in Manchester combines the city’s character with a space that feels personal and flexible. Whether you’re planning a fairy lit wedding, an industrial chic launch, a uni ball with serious energy or a private festival on open ground, we’ll shape a plan that looks right, flows well and stays on budget.
Tell us your date, guest count and postcode and we’ll show you matched options with instant pricing. We’ll secure the right structure, the right layout and the right team, then keep you calmly informed from the first call to the final song. If you’re ready to book tipis in Manchester, we’re ready to make it easy.
