Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Marquee Hire Solutions
Mudway Workman has been crafting exceptional marquee solutions since 1953, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Founded by Edward John Mudway, a former Royal Navy sailmaker, the company has remained family-operated across three generations, ensuring continuity of expertise and ethical standards. Specialising in bespoke marquees for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, we offer a comprehensive range from classic canvas structures to contemporary clearspan designs.Our commitment to safety, evidenced by BSI-certified flame-retardant materials, and our dedication to client collaboration ensure every event meets exacting standards. With nearly 70 years of industry experience, we provide end-to-end support, from site assessment to interior design, empowering clients to create unforgettable experiences tailored to their vision.
Services
Traditional Marquees
Clearspan Marquees
Pagoda Marquees
Event Lighting Design
Heating Solutions
Power Supply Hire
Dance Floors
Luxury Toilets
Furniture Hire
Interior Linings
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of specialist marquee experience with a family legacy of craftsmanship.
- Our BSI-certified flame-retardant materials ensure the highest safety standards.
- Full-service support from site planning to interior decoration and technical logistics.
- Bespoke solutions combining traditional canvas marquees with modern clearspan designs.
- Proven expertise in delivering seamless events for weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
Associations and certifications
- BSI
Services
Traditional Marquees
Handcrafted canvas marquees blending heritage with functionality. These structures feature parabolic roofs and removable walls, offering versatile space for weddings and events. Flame-retardant PVC linings meet BSI standards, while optional interior decorations enhance the quintessential country aesthetic. Ideal for large-scale events requiring a timeless ambiance.
Clearspan Marquees
Aluminium-framed clearspan marquees provide contemporary flexibility for challenging sites. Modular designs accommodate uneven terrain, with raised legs enabling creative interior layouts. Weather-resistant construction allows year-round use, and open interiors suit corporate events, exhibitions, and luxury weddings requiring unobstructed space.
Pagoda Marquees
Compact pagoda-style marquees offer shelter for ceremonies, bars, or chill-out areas. Available in 3m-6m square sizes, these structures feature peaked roofs and optional linings. Their freestanding design works on hard surfaces or grass, secured with stakes or weights, making them ideal for small parties or supplementary event spaces.
Event Lighting Design
Comprehensive lighting solutions for ambient and functional illumination. Services include uplighting, fairy lights, laser effects, and PA systems. Expert designers create custom atmospheres for weddings and corporate events, with technical support available for evening productions.
Heating Solutions
Silent, thermostatically controlled heating systems ensure guest comfort in cooler months. Units are adaptable for last-minute weather changes, with flexible delivery options. Designed for safety and efficiency, these heaters maintain consistent temperatures in large marquees during winter events.
Questions
What types of marquees do you offer?
We provide traditional canvas marquees, modern clearspan structures, and pagoda/gazebo styles to suit weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Can marquees be customised for interior design?
Yes, we offer full interior decoration services including linings, flooring, lighting, and furniture to match your event's theme and aesthetic.
Are your marquees safe in adverse weather?
All marquees use BSI-certified flame-retardant PVC materials and are engineered to withstand wind, rain, and snow for year-round reliability.
Do you provide ancillary services like heating and power?
Yes, we supply heating units, generators, luxury toilets, dance floors, and lighting to ensure complete event functionality and guest comfort.
Can marquees be erected on hard surfaces?
Clearspan and pagoda marquees are freestanding and can be installed on concrete, sand, or gravel using weights instead of stakes for secure setup.
Reviews (1)
Liz Beauvoisin
Sep 03, 2025
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Thank you, Mudway, again for the excellent service. We've now used you for twenty years and wouldn't use anyone else. Great service, nice lads, always polite and efficient.
