If you’ve looked at venues in Kent lately, you’ll know the good ones get snapped up fast.
Some are expensive. Some feel a bit old-fashioned. Others just don’t leave much room to make the day feel personal. That’s where marquee hire changes things. You get a blank space — not empty, just yours to shape.
It gives you freedom. Location, layout, lighting, furniture. You choose what fits. And in a county as varied as Kent — garden estates, coastal views, rolling fields — it’s the sort of option that works almost anywhere.
Marquees for Every Occasion
Over the years, Beaumont Marquees has set up for everything from low-key garden parties to full-scale weddings and corporate shows. They handle all types of events, large or small, with the same level of detail. The style might change — the care doesn’t.
They cover the full range:
- Weddings — from classic luxury to casual outdoor receptions
- Private parties — birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations
- Corporate events — staff socials, product launches, award ceremonies
- Seasonal events — Christmas, Halloween, summer garden parties
- Community & school functions — fairs, fundraisers, open days
- Temporary venues — short-term setups for hospitality or filming
The thing that ties it all together is how flexible the space becomes. And how little stress you take on with it.
What’s Included in Marquee Hire?
Marquees aren’t just poles and canvas anymore. A typical hire from Beaumont includes everything the structure needs to feel like a real venue — without the restrictions that usually come with one.
You’ll have access to:
- Traditional framed marquees — clearspan or lined
- Stretch tents — stylish and a bit more relaxed
- Fully floored interiors — hardwood, carpet or matting
- Lighting options — chandeliers, fairy lights, spotlights, festoons
- Furniture — tables, chairs, bars, stages, dancefloors
- Heating — especially useful in spring and autumn
- Lining and drapes — to soften the space or match your colour scheme
- Catering tents, backstage areas, cloakrooms — all sensibly planned
Everything’s set up by a team that’s trained, experienced and – it has to be said – actually polite. That shouldn’t be rare, but it is.
Where in Kent?
Pretty much everywhere you’d expect.
Beaumont Marquees services all over Kent — including:
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Tunbridge Wells
- Sevenoaks
- Maidstone
- Dover
- Folkestone
- Whitstable
- Faversham
- Deal
- Tonbridge
- Sittingbourne
- Gillingham
- Herne Bay
- Margate
- Thanet
- Hythe
- Sandwich
- West Malling
- Wingham
If you’re not quite on that list, you’re probably close enough. It’s worth asking.
They’ve done recent setups on private farms, village greens, mansion lawns, vineyards, wild coastal spots — you name it. That local familiarity really helps when it comes to access, permissions, any quirks of the land.
Marquee Hire Without the Guesswork
There’s always a bit of worry before your first marquee hire. Will it look the part? What if it rains? Is it actually warm enough in early April?
That’s why it helps to work with a company who’s done this hundreds of times before. Not just setting up the same thing over and over — but listening, suggesting, planning properly.
No cookie-cutter layouts. No vague pricing. And definitely no turning up late the morning of your event.
Beaumont usually starts with a quick call to pin down:
- Your event type and date
- Number of guests
- Location and access
- Preferred style or look (they can show you options)
From there, you’ll get a quote and layout ideas. They can arrange a site visit if needed, especially for less straightforward locations. Everything’s transparent, and you won’t be pressured to commit early.
Indoor Comfort. Outdoor Flexibility.
Marquees work best when it feels like you’re inside — with all the comfort that brings — while still being part of the outdoors.
Whether you need to keep guests warm on a windy afternoon in Sandwich, or throw open the sides on a sunlit July evening in Faversham, Beaumont builds with that freedom in mind.
And you’re not tied to pre-set packages. You can keep it simple with just basic furniture and lighting — or go all-out with mood uplights, designer drapes, custom flooring and tie-ins to your event planner’s schedule.
It’s more flexible than hiring a fixed venue, and more structured (and weatherproof) than a garden party with a couple of gazebos.
Book Your Marquee in Kent
Whether you’ve already chosen your date or just starting the idea stage, it helps to talk things through early.
Beaumont has limited date availability during high season — typically May through September — so the earlier you book, the better your chances.
They take the pressure off — and for events where you want people to properly remember the day, that really matters.