Business Details
12 Years
experience
Premium Marquee Hire for Weddings & Events
Countryside Marquees is a family-run business established in 2014, with over 30 years of combined experience in marquee hire and temporary structures. Based in Sandy, Bedfordshire, we specialise in providing bespoke marquee solutions for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and industrial applications across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Our extensive range includes traditional pole marquees, frame marquees, rustic sailcloth designs, and clear-roof options, all tailored to client specifications.We offer comprehensive accessories such as dance floors, lighting, and furniture, alongside powered and insulated temporary buildings for construction, film production, and emergency use. Our team prioritises customer collaboration, delivering installations with precision and attention to detail, supported by a commitment to adaptability and client satisfaction.
Services
Wedding Marquee Hire
Corporate Marquee Hire
Temporary Buildings
Rustic Marquees
Clear Roof Marquees
Frame Marquees
Event Accessories
Hard-Sided Structures
Welfare Units
Power Distribution
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined experience in marquee and temporary structure design.
- Our family-run team prioritises bespoke solutions tailored to client visions.
- We provide comprehensive accessories and powered temporary buildings for all needs.
- Our service covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and surrounding counties.
- We deliver rapid, adaptable installations for weddings, corporate events, and emergencies.
What people say
Absolutely beautiful
Helped make our day special
Lovely marquee
Perfect wedding marquee
Stunning experience
Services
Wedding Marquee Hire
We specialise in bespoke wedding marquees tailored to individual visions, from rustic sailcloth designs to elegant clear-roof structures. Our solutions cater to winter ceremonies, summer receptions, and cultural events, ensuring comfort and style. With 30 years of expertise, we deliver installations across Bedfordshire and beyond, including accessories like dance floors, lighting, and luxury interiors.
Corporate Marquee Hire
Our corporate marquee hire provides versatile spaces for product launches, conferences, and staff parties. Options include hard-sided structures, temporary offices, and climate-controlled environments. We support clients in Bedfordshire and nationwide with customisable interiors, power distribution, and rapid deployment for urgent requirements, ensuring professional, memorable events.
Temporary Buildings
We supply temporary buildings for industrial, educational, and emergency use, including warehouses, classrooms, and testing centres. Our structures feature insulated walls, glass doors, and disability access, with options for long-term hire or relocation. Clients benefit from scalable, durable solutions designed to meet specific project demands.
Rustic Marquees
Our rustic marquees combine textured PVC with traditional aesthetics, offering a lightweight, weather-resistant alternative to canvas. Ideal for countryside weddings or themed events, these structures feature panoramic windows and flexible layouts, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for up to 1,000 guests.
Event Accessories
We provide comprehensive accessories to enhance events, including fairy lights, star cloth linings, dance floors, and furniture. Our range extends to bars, catering tents, and climate control systems, ensuring every detail aligns with client preferences and event themes.
People
Rob Chignell
Founder
Rob Chignell founded Countryside Marquees after managing a marquee business for a Bedfordshire company. With decades of industry experience, he established the firm as a leading provider in East Anglia, focusing on customer service and operational excellence.
Jamie Chignell
Partner
Jamie Chignell joined the business in 2008, becoming a partner in 2012. He oversees site visits, client consultations, and installations, leveraging his business degree and hands-on experience to ensure client satisfaction and operational precision.
Celia Chignell
Partner
Celia Chignell manages initial client inquiries and office operations. A former journalist, she brings communication expertise to the team, ensuring clear, responsive service and seamless coordination of marquee hire requirements.
Questions
What types of marquee styles do you offer?
We provide traditional pole marquees, frame marquees, rustic sailcloth designs, and clear-roof options to suit weddings, corporate events, and industrial needs.
Do you hire marquees outside Bedfordshire?
Yes, we serve Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, with nationwide delivery for urgent projects.
Can you accommodate winter weddings?
Yes, we offer heated marquees and cosy accessories for winter ceremonies, ensuring guest comfort in colder months.
How long does marquee delivery take?
Delivery typically takes 1-2 days depending on size and location, with expedited options available for urgent requirements.
What accessories are available for events?
We provide dance floors, fairy lights, star cloth linings, furniture, bars, and climate control systems to enhance your event.
Do you offer temporary buildings for construction sites?
Yes, we design custom temporary welfare units and structures for construction projects, adaptable for short or long-term use.
Reviews (4)
Tristan Newton
Nov 18, 2021
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Total scam company, quoted one price and then sent a totally different price on email with other fees she didn't mention on the phone. I guess the other reviews are fictitious.
Ashley & Olivia
Aug 08, 2021
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Countryside Marquees provided the most beautiful petal pole marquee for our wedding! We (and the guests) were blown away by how good it looked. Jamie and Celia were lovely to deal with from start to finish. Would highly recommend!
Clara Campbell-Beavis
Jan 02, 2020
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Jamie and his team were amazing. The marquee they supplied for our wedding was beautiful, they were very easy to work with. Our wedding day was extremely windy (in excess of 40 mph winds). and the marquee was fine. I couldn't recommend Jamie and his team enough.
Anthony Smyth
Sep 05, 2016
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I highly recommend Countryside. They were friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. They worked with us on deciding how we could achieve the layout we wanted for a wedding with 160 guests. The whole team were delightful. Nothing was too much trouble. They turned up when they said they would, they were efficient and completed the whole job in a day. Including setting up the tables and chairs. They were a pleasure to work with. Pat Smyth
