DIY Marquees are very useful and flexible, they can be used to gain a room by attaching to a house or connected to another marquee to cover larger areas.
£3,000.00
| Weight | 756 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.4 × 1.2 × 2 cm |
| Length | 12m (30ft) |
| Width | 6m (20ft) |
| Apex Height | 5.1m (17ft) |
| Eaves Height | 2.3m (7.5ft) |
| Cover material | 500gsm PVC |
| Frame | Traditional |
| Capacity Seated | 80 |
| Capacity Standing | 120 |
| Fire Retardant | Fire Retardant to BS5438 & BS7837 |
| Ground Bars | Included |
| Roof Braces | Included |
| Eaves Braces | Included |
| Gable Uprights | Included |
| Leg Braces | N/A |
| Tensile Strength | 1752N |
| Seams | Welded & Reinforced |
| Rain Skirt | Yes (on all 4 sides) |
| Edge of Roof Style | Arched |
| Colour | White |
| Step by Step Instructions | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 Months Manufacturers Warranty |
| Spare Parts Available | Yes |
| Metalwork Diameter | 84x48mm |
| Interchangeable Sides | Yes |
| Linings | Not Yet Available |
| Roof angle | 20 degree pitch |
| Sides | Sides Included |
| Style | Traditional |
Width: 6.00m
Length: 12.00m
Area: 72m²
60-120 standing capacity
40-80 seated
45-90 seated
36-72 seated
Our marquee covers use rip-stop technology making them tear resistant and long-life. There are many types of marquee PVC but we make sure only to use high-quality Duracoretex™ material. Covers are 100% waterproof with high-frequency welded seams, fire retardant to to BS5438 & BS7837 and UV stabilised.
Unlike other manufacturers we design our marquees with the gable triangle incorporated into the rest of the roof. This makes the end of the marquee more wind-resistant as it reduces the size of the end panel and therefore billowing in windy conditions.
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Choose the side panel configuration suitable for you: Standard: Georgian side windows + zipped wall panels Panoramics: Panoramic side windows + zipped wall panels All walls: Wall panels (2 with zips) |
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Roof lining: transforms the interior by hiding the metalwork in the roof Roof and curtain/wall linings: wall linings cover the PVC walls whilst curtain linings add a finishing touch by hiding the metal legs (linings can be used as either walls OR curtains) Roof, wall, curtain and swag linings: Swags add a gathered finish around the pelmet of the roof lining (includes walls and curtains) |
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Carpet flooring: Gives a fantastic finish in any marquee, nailed in place to give a smooth trip-free surface (suitable for high heels). Includes waterproof underlay and nails. Carpet is supplied on a 2m wide roll. |
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Tie down kit: Strongly recommended for anchoring the marquees down on soft surfaces. Consists of large metal stakes and ratchet straps (available in white or orange) |
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Over strap kit: Recommended for anchoring the marquees down during the winter in exposed areas. Consists of four 1m long metal stakes and two 2″ wide x 15m long ratchet straps |
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White marquee festoons: A string of 10 x LED bulbs that can fit above the roof lining.
Retro marquee festoons: A string of hanging retro style bulbs with a long filament. |
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Carry bags and boxes: Ideal for storing and transporting your marquee though we should point out that the marquee does arrive in sturdy cardboard boxes. |
DIY Marquees are designed to be put up by anyone without professional training or prior knowledge of marquees.
Assembly instructions can be downloaded here. Alternatively give us a call on 01306 87 67 67 and we’ll email you a copy.
We will contact you within 1 working day (usually immediately) to confirm the delivery day (usually 2-3 working days). If you have any preference on delivery day please let us know and we will happily arrange delivery accordingly.
Your marquee will arrive either on a pallet or in a van. Drivers are always requested to call 1 hour ahead of delivery.
Included in the delivery
Same day collection from Unit 15, Havenbury Industrial Estate, Station Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1ES is available. Just let us know when you intend to arrive so the marquee can be ready and waiting for you.
Most of our marquees are sent out using a pallet network. A small lorry will arrive and tail-lift the pallet off of the lorry. They will then move the pallet using a pallet-truck as close to where you would like it as possible.
Yes, all prices include VAT at 20%
PE (polyethylene) is like tarpaulin material and comes in 80-240gsm (grams per square metre) where the heavier the material the thicker it is and the longer lasting it is. Poly/PVC is seen as a halfway house between PE and PVC. It generally only has a PVC coating on one side. We do not use poly/PVC as it is an inferior product to 100% PVC.
100% PVC is the premier marquee material although can come in many different qualities. At DIY Marquees we only use Duracoretex™ PVC for added durability.
Marquee material is measured in weight, gsm stands for grams per square metre so one of the materials we use is 500grams per square metre PVC. Unfortunately that only tells half of the story as PVC is made up of many layers/coatings and the strength comes from the core material used (ie before the layers are added). We only use Duracoretex™ PVC with a reinforced core but there are much cheaper options available with a weaker core. Just because a fabric says 500gsm PVC doesn’t mean it’s heavy duty.
Eaves braces connect between the eave purlin and the mid-purlin of the metalwork. Over time marquees can suffer from water pooling on the roofs, eaves braces drastically reduce the chances of this occurring and lengthen the expected lifespan of the marquee.
Yes with all commercial, professional and deluxe marquees. They are a recommended extra on party tent and classic ranges. Ground bars add stability to any structure which is why we recommend them.
No but if you aren’t using tie downs then you will require alternative equipment for anchoring the marquee down.
Yes though marquees always need anchoring down so you will need to use heavy weights or drill anchoring points in to the hard surface.
We are trying to give an indication of when you could use the marquee so you can choose a marquee that will meet your expectations. No marquee should be used in extreme weather conditions but the added features and strength in our commercial, professional and deluxe marquees means they can be erected for longer than our party tents or classic range.
No but we’re working on it!
Yes, our marquees are modular so you can simply buy 1 or more extension bays and a larger roof, please call our office on 01306 876767.
Yes, the easiest way to do this is to purchase a smaller roof (all metalwork and side panels are universal), please call our office on 01306 876767.
Yes, purchase a catering partition and you can split your marquee up in to smaller areas, please call our office on 01306 876767.
Yes, using our guttering kits you can join several marquees side by side or end to end very easily. Guttering kits are included free of charge with any multiple purchase of marquees.
No, I’m afraid not as the cost of manufacturing a bespoke structure is simply uneconomical.
The honest answer is we simply don’t know as there’s not a testing facility large enough. Marquee hire companies have successfully used our marquees in some of the worst weather possible but all we can state is that our demo marquees have been up in a partially sheltered area in wind speeds of up to 30 mph with our tie downs in place and all sides fastened without any problems.
Yes, usually dispatched within 24 hours. As former marquee erectors we know that if an accident happens you need the part to arrive urgently to stay in business. Unfortunately our spare parts are only suitable for DIY Marquees so if you need spares for a different marquee ours are unlikely to be compatible.
Yes absolutely. Unless the range has been discontinued completely (and even then it’s worth asking) you can buy any replacement part for your marquee. When designing any new feature in a range we always try to make it backwards compatible to look after existing customers.
We recommend you use a shipping company near you to arrange collection from our factory in Dorking – we can supply the dimensions and weight of your order for shipping purposes.
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Yes though please be aware that in poor weather marquees perform much better with all side panels on (to avoid the effect of a large umbrella).
We will gladly offer advice by phone (01306 876767) or by email. However our marquee packages are designed for starting your own hire business or setting up your own marquee wedding or party.
We design our marquees using our extensive experience in the marquee hire industry. We offer a range of marquees suitable for any occasion, the heavier duty marquee ranges like our commercial, professional and deluxe ranges include additional features to make them more durable and flexible – ideal for the marquee hire industry.
Marquees are usually dispatched within 1 working day and sent out on a 2 day service (overnight incurs a small surcharge). You will be told when ordering (orders by phone) or by email (online orders) when to expect delivery of your marquee(s). They will arrive on a pallet and the delivery company will use a pallet truck to wheel it as close to the house as possible – unfortunately they cannot unpack the pallet or transport it on soft surfaces.
Yes, all PVC and lining fabrics are flame retardant to BS 5438 & BS 7837 with copies of certificates supplied with every purchase the only exception is the PE fabric used in our Party tent range that is not flame retardant. Please note that British Standards on flame retardancy are far tougher than European tests. From experience we have found that just because fabric passes a European or American flammability test (DIN, M1/M2 for eg) does not mean it will pass the British one and may invalidate any insurance.
No. We’ve designed our marquees to be strong, durable but importantly easy to erect. Our most popular Commercial Marquee -6mx12m takes 3 people 3-4 hours initially but with experience 2 people can take as little as 2 hours.
We can but our marquees are so easy to put up they generally aren’t necessary. We supply step by step instructions with photographs at each stage, an online video and phone support should you have a problem.
Dimensions of storage space are specified on each product page. In general a DIY Marquee will usually fit in to any estate car or 4×4 vehicle. Smaller cars may have boxes overhanging the back and vans can usually transport several DIY Marquees at a time.
Not on the day! Ideally several days before to allow time for decorating the marquee and in case of any problems. If you’re laying flooring don’t worry about leaving it down for several days – grass is tough stuff and will soon recover.
Rain is a product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapour that is deposited on the earth’s surface. It forms when separate drops of water fall to the Earth’s surface from clouds. Oh, and your marquees are waterproof with a rain skirt to take the water away from the base.
Yes for our commercial, professional and deluxe ranges -these can be ordered separately or as an upgrade to windows.
Certainly. We realise delivery costs are expensive so welcome anyone picking their marquees up from our factory.
Our green marquees use the exact same 38/42mm steel framework and thick 500gsm Duracoretex PVC covers. The only difference is the colour.
Our 6x12m Traditional Wedding Marquee a beautiful professional grade wedding structure that can be put up by anyone! These marquees are a great way to host your wedding without having to pay a marquee hire company! Once the big day is over you own the marquee and can then either sell it or hire it out as a side business!
The roofs are sectional and connect with a combination of Dutch lacing and interlocking metal plates meaning they can be erected as 9x12mwith options to make longer 9x18m, 9x24m, 9x30m. All PVC is joined using high-frequency welding (rather than stitching) to make a completely water poof and reliable shelter. Side panels are in 3m sections with zips in the middle so can be opened up individually.
An excellent marquee that can be used year round though additional precautions should be taken in snow and extreme conditions) ideal for sustained use in the marquee hire industry. As with all DIY Marquees should the unforeseen happen any replacement part is available to purchase separately and our experienced customer service staff are always available for any advice you may require.
The Deluxe Traditional marquee range can be erected on hard standing. This involves drilling and bolting stakes bars into the concrete/tarmac etc. It is important to measure the distance for the stake bar evenly and ensuring the standing gets a good fixing.
All PVC used in our marquees is the highest quality rip-stop Duracoretex commercial grade PVC
This marquee uses aluminium centre poles 102mm diameter 3mm thick and leg poles that are 84mm x 48mm aluminium extrusion 3mm thick with keder channel.
| Framework Material | Aluminium Keder channel |
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| Aluminium used in centre poles | 102mm diameter, 3mm thick |
| Aluminium used in legs | 84mm x 48mm 2 channel Keder, 3mm thick |
| Stakes | Included |
| Stake Bars | Included |
| Windows and walls | Included & interchangeable |
A 9m x 12m Traditional Wedding Marquee can fit up to 120 people seated or 180 people standing. Marquee seated capacity is calculated by using 5ft 6in round tables as is common in the marquee hire industry. This is the most efficient way to seat your guests to maximise space. Each 3x3m section of the marquee can fit 10 people at a 5ft 6in round table.
Standing capacity is calculated at 1.5X the seated capacity giving guests just under 1m square for dancing and space to move around.
| Capacity seated | 60-120 people |
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| Capacity standing | 80-180 people |
Our marquee covers use rip-stop technology making them tear resistant and long-life. There are many types of marquee PVC but we make sure only to use high-quality Duracoretex™ material. Covers are 100% waterproof with high-frequency welded seams, fire retardant to to BS5438 & BS7837 and UV stabilised.
All sides are included. The marquee sides all include zips in the middle and can be opened. There are enough sides for windows to go down the length of the marquee and enough walls to cover the ends. They are all in 3m wide x 2.3m tall interchangeable sections.
| Roof material | 560gsm PVC |
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| Sides material | 560gsm PVC |
| Tearing-strength | 1666N | Seams | High-frequency welded & reinforced |
| Flame retardant | Yes to BS5438 & BS7837 |
| UV stabilised | Yes |
| Rain-skirt | Yes |
| Wind-stop Velcro sealed sides | Yes |
| Waterproof | 100% waterproof |
| Size | 9x18m |
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| Width | 9.00m |
| Length | 12.00m |
| Height at top of leg | 2.30m |
| Height at apex | 5.10m |
| Entrance dimensions | Approx 3.00m x 2.30m |
Assembly instructions can be downloaded here. Alternatively give us a call on 01306 87 67 67 and we’ll email you a copy.
| Minimum number of people to erect | 2 |
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| Ideal number of people to erect | 2-3 |
| Time to erect | 3-4 hours on average |
We will contact you within 1 working day (usually immediately) to confirm the delivery day (usually 2-3 working days). If you have any preference on delivery day please let us know and we will happily arrange delivery accordingly.
Your marquee will arrive either on a pallet or in a van. Drivers are always requested to call 1 hour ahead of delivery.
Included in the delivery
Same day collection from Unit 15, Havenbury Industrial Estate, Station Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1ES is available. Just let us know when you intend to arrive so the marquee can be ready and waiting for you.
The marquee measures 9 m (width) × 18 m (length), with a leg height of approximately 2.30 m and an apex height of around 5.10 m. It features strong aluminium keder channel legs (84 mm × 48 mm), 102 mm diameter aluminium centre poles, and 560 gsm Duracoretex commercial-grade PVC fabric. Double-headed stakes (90 cm × 25 mm) are used for secure anchoring.
It comfortably seats 60–180 people and can hold up to 240 people standing—ideal for dancing or mingling.
Yes, it’s modular. While it’s designed as a 9 m × 12m marquee or further extended to 9m x 18m, 9 m × 24m, 9 m × 30m, etc.
Absolutely. The marquee can be installed on hard surfaces such as concrete or tarmac—stake bars can be drilled and bolted in for a solid fix.
The PVC covering is made from high-frequency welded, rip-stop Duracoretex, making it fully waterproof and highly robust—perfect for heavy-duty, repeated use.
Replacement parts are readily available, and experienced customer service staff are on hand for support.
Yes, though it’s advisable to take extra precautions during snow or severe weather. Additional measures such as snow-clearance plans or enhanced anchoring should be considered.
Yes, all of the stakes, stake bars ratchets straps and webbing are included with the marquee.
Yes, all of the sides are included with enough windows to go down either side and walls at the end. All sides are unzippable and interchangeable.
Spare parts are stocked for all of our marquees. Parts can be purchased and delivered usually within 2-3 working days. It is important to be able to maintain your marquee and repair it in case it becomes damaged. Any part including connectors, poles, braces, walls and even the roof can be replaced.
PVC can also be repaired using a high strength vinyl cement. We can supply the vinyl cement with pre-cut patches to repair the PVC.
Finance available! Finance available on orders over £500. Our finance partners currently offer finance to business customers only.
DIY Marquees 12-month Warranty
All DIY Marquees products are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty against any defects in workmanship or materials for a period of 12 months from the delivery date. All units should be inspected upon arrival, and defects or shortages reported immediately.
This warranty is limited to normal wear and tear.
Full warranty details
We stock all spare metal componants including poles, connectors, braces as well as all covers including replacement roofs, side panels and leg covers.
The person who bought our first marquee can still get spare parts and we plan to keep it that way. Delivery is typically overnight for spares.
DIY Marquees is an independent family run company dedicated to designing, manufacturing and supplying quality marquees and accessories.
Having built up and successfully run one of the leading marquee hire companies in the UK, we now use that experience in advising other hire companies and designing and supplying commercial quality marquees, linings and accessories.
DIY Marquees was formed by Spencer King having spent over 10 years in the marquee hire industry (due to the sale of the hire company we are contractually not allowed to hire any of our marquees). It has been set up to provide marquee hire companies with high quality marquees and linings whilst also offering advice and industry contacts from experience.
C & D King Ltd has been manufacturing in the UK since 1979. Although increasingly difficult due to rising costs and increasing red tape we still manufacture as much as possible at our factory in Dorking. Originally set up by Colin & Diana King they have now been joined in the family business by their son Spencer who has added marquee experience to the engineering background of Colin.
We recently calculated the average length our employees have worked for us at over 18 years! That’s longer than most others in the industry have been in business.
| Weight | 756 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.4 × 1.2 × 2 cm |
| Length | 12m (30ft) |
| Width | 6m (20ft) |
| Apex Height | 5.1m (17ft) |
| Eaves Height | 2.3m (7.5ft) |
| Cover material | 500gsm PVC |
| Frame | Traditional |
| Capacity Seated | 80 |
| Capacity Standing | 120 |
| Fire Retardant | Fire Retardant to BS5438 & BS7837 |
| Ground Bars | Included |
| Roof Braces | Included |
| Eaves Braces | Included |
| Gable Uprights | Included |
| Leg Braces | N/A |
| Tensile Strength | 1752N |
| Seams | Welded & Reinforced |
| Rain Skirt | Yes (on all 4 sides) |
| Edge of Roof Style | Arched |
| Colour | White |
| Step by Step Instructions | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 Months Manufacturers Warranty |
| Spare Parts Available | Yes |
| Metalwork Diameter | 84x48mm |
| Interchangeable Sides | Yes |
| Linings | Not Yet Available |
| Roof angle | 20 degree pitch |
| Sides | Sides Included |
| Style | Traditional |
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We have an extensive library of event planning articles that are based on years of experience in the marquee hire trade.
There are usually two ways of connecting a marquee to a house:
1) butting the marquee directly up to the house so guests walk straight from one in to the other or
2) using a walkway to connect the two together.
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No, a marquee is far more wind resistant with the sides on rather than off. For some reason there are many people who believe that leaving the sides off a marquee ‘lets the wind pass through’. I will try to explain below why this is not true and why leaving the sides off of a marquee actually makes it far more susceptible to the wind than leaving the sides on.
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Heavy weights: Using heavy weights strapped to a marquee is the most popular method for anchoring marquees down on hard surfaces. Any heavy weight should be strapped directly to the marquee, try and avoid using straps down to a weight a short distance away from the marquee in case the weight moves and the strap can loosen. There are a number of different weighting options.
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Marquees are only designed as temporary structures, if you have them up for a long time then certain precautions should be taken. Checking it regularly for signs of wear & tear, checking the strength of bungees, making sure there is no water or snow gathering on the roof, not leaving it up in extreme weather conditions. All common sense stuff really.
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This price is to buy the marquee (we do not offer a hire service)
All prices include VAT
We will contact you within 1 working day (usually immediately) to confirm the delivery day (usually 2-3 working days). If you have any preference on delivery day please let us know and we will happily arrange delivery accordingly.
A 30cm wide, 15m long guttering kit (worth £55 + VAT) will automatically be added free of charge to any multiple order – please note that this will not appear in your cart but will be added to your order before dispatch.
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