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 Vintage Army Tent hire
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Vintage Army Marquee

Our classic military festival tent has hosted many memorable parties.

These retro vintage green army tents are very familiar from festivals, film and TV. Similar ones appeared in the TV series ‘Band Of Brothers’. The military tent’s retro looks are very popular, its canvas, ropes and webbing add authenticity that modern fabrics cannot. The Vintage tents also lend themselves to safari/bush/’Out Of Africa’ themed events. Some of the marquee was the star attraction at a 1940’s themed cricket.

We keep the tent’s well maintained, waterproofed and the military’s high standards mean that they are still going strong some 50+ years later. If you love the smell of canvas this tent is for you. The tents are dark inside due to the green fabric, they do have roll up windows which let light in (see pics in our gallery). The low ceiling and 5ft walls make it a cosy tent when full with people. The tents have an atmosphere all of their own and are great when added to an event. The tents have played a big part in making some great events.

Military Dimensions 4 sections
Image shows tent with 4 sections

  • The military tent is sectional and the length can be made to the size you require.
  • For use as a dining tent the most efficient seating is to use rectangular tables and benches style along the tent’s length.
  • The rule of thumb for seating area is to allow 1.5msq for each seated person. Using benches will reduce this to 1msq.

Long Bench style dining
Suggested Floor plan with all 6 sections and long tables with dining approx 100.

Specification

  • The tent is 6.5m/20ft wide
  • In its smallest size it is 7m/24ft x 6m/20ft which gives an area of 48msq/480ftsq. Enough for approx 30 standing or 20 dining.
  • We have four additional sections each of which adds 9ft/2.75m in length. When added the tent is longer while the width remains at 20ft
  • We can build a marquee with upto 10 sections 20ft x 90ft. Enough for approx 270 standing or 140 dining.
  • The walls at the edge are approx 1.50cm/5ft high
  • The ceiling is 3.6m/12ft high
  • When erected the ropes will mean that the area required is larger by 10ft all around the edge of the tent itself.

    • Requirements

  • The military tent needs to be erected on level grass with an area allowing 3m larger than each of the tents dimensions.
  • We cannot erect the military tent under trees

    • DJ in Marquee

    Suggested Floor plan with all 6 sections, long table for buffet and a DJ and sound system at one end.

    Uses

  • A dining room.
  • Club or dance tent
  • Bar
  • A film shoot prop

    • Hire Cost

    Click here for hire cost and/or to request an event quote.

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