It will take a team of 4-6 people about 6-8 hours to get an average event fully set up. Naturally this varies on the size of event and how much interior decoration is being included.

Normally we set up one or two days prior your event and take down one to two days afterwards.  We will do our best to work around your schedule for the event, and can discuss extended hire periods as needed.

Yes, as long as they are not placed within one metre of the canvas.

Yes, as long as you do not use anything that could pierce the canvas or damage the poles.

Yes a little, though they are more for effect and ambience, blow heaters can be supplied for more effective heating.

Yes, the tipis make for really cosy spaces with the sides down, and we have both transparent and white walls for the sailcloth tents. Your tents will be set up to your exact specification and we will discuss and suggest all manner of options with you to make your event perfect.

Yes, one of our team would be very happy to come and meet with you at your chosen venue and advise you on all your options.  This service is free of charge and carries no obligation on your part.

Our smallest structure is a Kung tipi which needs a minimum space of 8.25m x 8.25m.

Yes, many varied events take place in just such a location.  We can organise all the necessary infrastructure such as toilets and manage the whole electrical set-up.

Yes, we can supply you with all that you need. Any items we don’t stock we would sub hire or provide you with full details of where to source. Of course you can still just hire the tents and make your own arrangements for everything else if you prefer.

We believe lighting is essential to set the scene.  We have plenty of fairy lights and festoons which can light inside and outside areas or be hung on shepherd hooks, perhaps to make a welcoming walkway. Trees look spectacular when up-lit, either in white or a colour of your choice.  Our chandeliers can be hung over dining areas in the tipis or uplighters can be used in the sailcloth to throw light up into the canopy.  These lights can be switched off later to set the mood for an evening of dancing. Download the finishing touches brochure.

Yes, of course!  You can be as creative as you like – we only ask that you do not pin into the wooden poles or damage the canvas in anyway.  If you have a florist we can always have a chat with them direct.

Go ahead – candles look great.  Just be sure to place them at least one metre from the canvas.

Yes our tents are watertight in most normal conditions.  We are on call throughout the hire period and in very heavy rain or wind we can come out to adjust straps, sides and links as needed.

We are pleased to say that in seven years of operation all our events have gone ahead.  Our Tipis and Sailcloths withstand the wind much better than a traditional marquee and will keep you and your guests dry.  Occasionally we need to adjust set up and take down days in extreme winds.  When bad weather is forecast we would be in close discussion with you about the contingency plans.

The tents all have their own wind loadings depending on their size and set up.  In times of high winds we would discuss with you any steps we need to take to ensure everyones safety and at what point the tents would need to be evacuated.  Erecting or dismantling the tents in high winds can be tough and so we may request changing the set up or take down date around the weather forecasts.

For summer events we lay our matting directly onto the ground.  In winter it is often prudent to also have a solid plastic base to go under our matting to prevent boggy ground affecting you and your guests enjoyment.  Although an extra expense, it may well give you peace of mind, especially if your event space can sometimes be boggy after heavy rain.

Yes, snow is no issue for us and makes for a breath-taking venue. We would need to clear the ground before setting the tents up and keep them heated throughout to prevent snow settling on the canvas. You would therefore need to consider the added fuel cost to keep them heated throughout the hire period.

We usually set-up two or three days before an event and take down a day or so after, we work closely with you to try and meet your needs.  We are also used to working with venues and any specific timing needs they may have.

No problem – we recommend that you make your booking on the maximum number of guests you expect to ensure availability.  However, if your guest numbers reduce, you can easily adjust the number of chairs and tables you require and there will be no charge.  We try to be as flexible as possible – once your deposit is paid and your structure and date is secure, you can add and remove items from your booking as your plans come together.

This depends on the size of your event. Most of our builds take the best part of a day, although it may take longer if the event is particularly large.

Yes, we are on call 24 hours a day.  You will be given a contact name and number so rest assured help is available if required.

We try to be as environmentally aware as possible. We build or responsibly source all furniture, lighting and interiors and look after it so that it lasts. We also select our suppliers carefully trying to use companies who match our values. We choose our vehicles based on their MPG performance and do not use any HGVs. All marketing materials are carbon balanced. We are always on the lookout for new ideas and are currently very excited to be investigating the possibility of an all electric fleet of vehicles within five years.