Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Marquee Hire Partner in Cheltenham
Mudway Workman has been crafting exceptional marquee solutions since 1953, combining traditional expertise with modern innovation. Founded by Edward John Mudway, a Royal Navy sailmaker, the business has evolved through three generations while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our team brings decades of collective experience in designing bespoke marquees for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive service, from initial consultation to final installation, ensuring every client's vision is realised with precision and care. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and aesthetic excellence, we utilise flame-retardant materials meeting BSI standards and invest continuously in cutting-edge technology.Our family-run ethos ensures personal attention to detail, supported by long-standing relationships with venues and suppliers across the UK. From classic canvas structures to contemporary clearspan designs, we provide flexible solutions tailored to any event's requirements. Our ancillary servicesincluding luxury linings, lighting design, and climate controlcreate complete event environments. With nearly 70 years in the industry, we remain at the forefront of the wedding and events sector, delivering unforgettable experiences that reflect each client's unique style.
Services
Traditional Marquees
Clear Span Marquees
Pagoda Marquees
Wedding Marquees
Corporate Event Hire
Interior Design
Climate Control
Lighting Solutions
Luxury Toilets
Power Supply
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer 70 years of specialist marquee experience with generational expertise
- Our family-run business maintains personal oversight of every project
- We use BSI-certified flame-retardant materials for complete safety
- We provide end-to-end event solutions from structure to interior design
- Our modular systems accommodate venues of all terrains and sizes
Associations and certifications
- BSI
What people say
Unforgettable events
Perfect execution
Bespoke solutions
Family expertise
Safety standards
Services
Traditional Marquees
Handcrafted canvas marquees combining heritage design with modern safety standards. Featuring parabolic roofs and removable walls, these structures create quintessential country ambience while accommodating contemporary event needs. Ideal for weddings and garden parties requiring authentic charm with practical functionality.
Clear Span Marquees
Aluminium-framed structures offering unobstructed interior space and versatile site adaptability. Suitable for challenging terrains including landscaped gardens and hard surfaces, with modular design enabling custom configurations for weddings and corporate events throughout the year.
Pagoda Marquees
Octagonal canopy structures providing flexible shelter solutions for ceremonies, bars, or chill-out areas. Available in multiple sizes with optional walls and linings, these self-supporting units require no guy ropes and integrate seamlessly with main marquees.
Interior Design
Comprehensive styling services including pleated linings, custom flooring, and lighting design. We offer coordinated furniture packages and dance floor options to create cohesive atmospheres matching clients' specific themes and colour schemes.
Climate Control
Heating and ventilation solutions ensuring guest comfort in all seasons. Our silent recycling systems and thermostatically controlled heaters maintain optimal temperatures while discreet ducting preserves event aesthetics.
People
Edward John Mudway
Founder
Established the business in 1953 using Royal Navy sailmaking expertise, pioneering hand-stitched canvas marquees that set industry standards for craftsmanship and durability.
Graham Mudway
Second Generation Director
Joined the company after school in 1972, expanding operations while maintaining traditional quality standards during two decades of leadership before partnering with Paul Workman.
Paul Workman
Managing Director
Joined in 1980s and formed partnership in 1987, driving technological advancements while preserving core values. Instrumental in developing modern clearspan systems alongside traditional offerings.
Matthew Mudway
Third Generation Director
Joined the business in 1993 after college education, representing continued family commitment to excellence through innovation in marquee engineering and event solutions.
Questions
What types of marquees do you offer?
We provide traditional canvas, clearspan aluminium, and pagoda-style marquees in various sizes to suit different events and venues.
Can you accommodate large events?
Yes, our modular systems handle events from 30 to 1000+ guests with custom configurations and integrated ancillary structures.
Do you provide interior decoration services?
We offer complete interior design packages including linings, flooring, lighting, furniture, and climate control solutions.
Are your marquees suitable for all weather conditions?
All structures meet BSI safety standards with flame-retardant materials and weatherproofing features for year-round use.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for peak seasons, though we accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
Do you work with event planners?
Yes, we collaborate closely with planners and venues to ensure seamless execution of all event requirements.
Reviews (4)
Julie Book
Sep 03, 2017
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We used Mudway Workman for our marquee wedding in Somerset on the recommendation of Sweet & Pretty Weddings and Events. Paul and his team were brilliant from start to finish. Paul was great at liaising with the venue to ensure that the power/generator requirements were installed and his team were excellent at setting up and taking down the marquee. The caretaker at the venue was very impressed with how tidy and efficient they all were. The marquee was great quality and looked amazing. I would 100% recommend Mudway!
Phil Gardener
Jun 12, 2017
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We used Mudway Workman for our Marquee wedding reception near Oxford. They were both helpful and flexible in the run up to the day, always willing to answer our queries and even accommodating a number of changes in the week before the event. The crew did a great job of setting up in the days running up to our wedding and the marquee looked fantastic for our reception, so a huge thanks for contributing to our big day. A really professional job and would highly recommend.
Regie and Phil, June 2017.
Regie and Phil, June 2017.
Sam Lait
Aug 04, 2015
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Dear Mudway Marquees,
Thank you so so much for our wedding marquee. It is all I could have every dreamed of, the marquee suited the venue and Matt really listened to what we wanted and designed the perfect set up to accommodate our ideas. The chinese hat gave a welcome entrance away from the table area and the starry lit ceiling was perfect over… the black and white dance floor for the party atmosphere at the end of the evening. The hessian flooring was a late request and Graham was happy to change this and it made the whole marquee and venue fit together. Thank you for being so easy to
Thank you so so much for our wedding marquee. It is all I could have every dreamed of, the marquee suited the venue and Matt really listened to what we wanted and designed the perfect set up to accommodate our ideas. The chinese hat gave a welcome entrance away from the table area and the starry lit ceiling was perfect over… the black and white dance floor for the party atmosphere at the end of the evening. The hessian flooring was a late request and Graham was happy to change this and it made the whole marquee and venue fit together. Thank you for being so easy to
Lucy McDonagh
Jan 26, 2015
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Brilliant service - years of event experience make Mudway Workman the absolute must for marquee and associated hire in the Cotswolds and beyond! Highly recommended!
