For those who do not have surplus indoor space, using a temporary cover in their garden or part of their car park is a great option to supplement this loss in capacity. Crown Canopy marquees are designed to last, so even when COVID-19 has passed, you still have a marquee for the future. We have developed social distancing seating plans below for the various styles on offer. The below drawings take into account 2m distancing (for approx. 1m distancing please see the individual product pages)
As standard all marquees come suitable for soft ground, for hardstanding we recommend the Pagoda or Hex, but in certain situations the Espree and Star can be put on hardstanding. We have a number of options available for securing to hardstanding, including the NanoLink water weights.
The Pagoda is ideal for either hardstanding or on soft ground. Its versatility to connect to eachother or other style, efficient use of space and year round suitability make it a popular style for a social distancing marquee. Due to the impending 2m distancing requirement, we have deemed sizes smaller than the 6x6m to be inefficient as they will only allow 1 table.
With up to 40 seated, the Pagoda Canopy's can look fantastic when kitted out. Photo courtesy of Celebrate in Style
Party on into the night with cover from a Pagoda. Photo courtesy of Celebrate in Style
The 6m Pagoda is well suited to hard standing using a variety of solutions. Here they used concrete weights, but you can also use sand or water weights. Image courtesy of JSC Elektpro, Lithuania
The oriental shape of the Pagoda Canopy looks interesting and fits to most events
Inside the Pagoda Canopy the 6x6m provides seating for up to 40 (or 24 in a 5x5m) and comfortable standing for more. Photo courtesy of Hattingly Valley Wines
A 6x6m with optional Panoramic window walls. Photo courtesy of Q+R Events
Around 40 people can comfortably fit seated under a 6x6m, 24 in a 5x5m
A 6x6m with a Pro Panoramic window wall being used as an al fresco dining area. Photo courtesy of Peak Hire Marquees
We can manufacture gutters to go to Roder, Hocker, Customer covers, Tectonics UK and more. Photo courtesy of Peak Hire Marquees
A Pagoda being used as an al fresco dining area, using custom made freestanding weights. Photo courtesy of Peak Hire Marquees
Connects with gutters to another 6m Pagoda, various Espree models and the 12m Hex
The Hex is a great looking marquee for either hardstanding or on soft ground. Its imposing size, included panoramic windows and year round suitability make it a great style for a social distancing marquee.
Lighting is really effective at a wedding or party, wrapping fairy lights around the frame is cheap and easy
Seating up to 94 seated or 188 standing, the Hex 12m is an impressive structure for a medium to large occasion
You can quickly unstrap the walls when the weather is good*. Image courtesy of Q+R Events (Prototype)
Enjoy the view with 3x panoramic window walls. Image courtesy of Q+R Events (Prototype)
The Hex is great on hardstanding or soft ground. Image courtesy of Q+R Events (Prototype)
You can fit up to 94 people with 6ft round tables in a 12m Hex, or even more when you use banquet tables like here!
Seen here with 2x 6m Pagoda and 1x Hex 12m, the Hex can be put on hardstanding, as long as sufficient securing and weighting is used. Ideally combined with the XG package. Courtesy of Potter Resort
The Hex comes with a new proprietary triangle foot (XG ready). Each foot comes with 3 double head stakes for massive ground securing power. Everything is zinc plated for corrosion resistance
Connects with gutters to another 12m Hex and the 6x6m Pagoda
The Star an open air marquee that is great for the summertime. Best suited to soft ground, its imposing size, included panoramic windows and affordability make it a good option for a social distancing marquee if you have plenty of outdoor space.
The 19m TwinStar at a wedding reception. Courtesy of a catering company
The TwinStar creates a great open space for a wedding ceremony. Courtesy of the Black Horse
Put on the walls and dress it up nicely for a cosy evening ge together. Courtesy of the James Cartwright
The TwinStar is a great open air structure without the walls
The included large panoramic wall lets in loads of light. Also inluded are the smaller walls and one large plain wall. The large walls come with a centre zip
The 50mm Velcro on walls provide a durable and tight seal
The walls are secured by tabs that are pinned to soft ground
You essentially shorten the centre pole to get it into position easier, and then adjust it up to get a great tension. This is particularly useful on uneven ground
Class leading securing: The included feet come with 3x 750x19mm double head irons per foot and make the tent stronger in harsher weather
Garden party: The Star Canopy has an interesting shape thats great for parties
Up close the Star is impressive with its curved doors and roomy feel
The Star is held up by a single heavy duty 76x3mm sleeved tube
The Star Canopy offers a unique shape which is simple and effective. Seated it has enough room for up to approx. 100 (covered)
Each Star Canopy comes with 3* Plain walls and 3* Window walls included in the price
The 50mm Velcro on walls provide a durable and tight seal
The walls are secured by tabs that are pinned to the
The Star Canopy 16m offers seating for up to approx. 100 using 5ft round tables and 96 using 6x2.3ft trestle tables in the covered area
At 6.1m high the Star Canopy 16m feels roomy, even with the 6 walls attached
You essentially shorten the centre pole to get it into position easier, and then adjust it up to get a great tension. This is particularly useful on uneven ground
Class leading securing: The included feet come with 3x 750x19mm double head irons per foot and make the tent stronger in harsher weather
The Espree is a modern 'stretch tent' design without the distadvantage of a traditional stretch tent. Ideally suited for soft ground, its modern style, included panoramic windows and year round suitability make it a great option for a social distancing marquee.
The Espree can be joined together at the ends or by the sides, great for if you need extra space that's seamlessly connected. Image courtesy of Godney Marquees
The Espree comes with walls, but when the weather is great why not leave them off for your party! (the crinkles are more obvious on this brand new tent, but subside over time). Image courtesy of Godney Marquees
With a traditional pole design with subtle curves, the Espree is great for weddings. This is 2x Espree 102 joined with a 28ft gutter. Image courtesy of MJM Marquees
Even with the internal poles in place, there is still plenty of room to eat and dance. Image courtesy of Godney Marquees
It's up to your imagination how the Espree can be dressed at night (fairy lights around the walls can look nice though!)
Easily attach the included walls at night
Why not add a bar? Image courtesy of Godney Marquees
The Espree provides loads of room with an open feel and in a few minutes can be protected against the elements with the Velcro on walls
The corners are heavily reinforced to handle stress points
Gutters can connect both sides of the Espree 102 to another Espree 102, or like here with an Espree 148. Also available is a gutter to connect to the 28x38ft Eureka Capri
Internally the gutters create a little bit more space, enougn for an extra table
Class leading poles: Designed for the UK weather, the Espree uses T6061 hard anodised aluminium poles with a 76mm diameter centre tube and a 3.2mm wall for the centre pole
Class leading securing: The included feet come with 3x 750x19mm double head irons per foot and make the tent stronger in harsher weather
The 6 smaller legs come with a small shoe each to prevent the pole from sinking or slipping. Also included is a 560mm stake to prevent the shoe from slipping inwards
You can essentially shorten the pole to get it into position easier, and then adjust it up to get a great tension. This is particularly useful on uneven ground
Though we've never had a reported case of a pole piercing a top in high winds, we include rope tie downs for every pole entry point for extra piece of mind
Connects with gutters to another Espree and the 6x6m Pagoda
