Case Study
Charity event marquee hire in Surrey
Industry sector
Charity event
Location
Dorking, Surrey
Period

We installed a 6m x 6m structure within a historic vineyard in Dorking to provide a sheltered rest stop for participants taking part in a charity walk.

 

The challenge

In 2025, we supported a summer charity walk organised by Maggie’s in aid of the Royal Marsden. The event took place in Dorking, Surrey, with participants completing either a 5km or 10km route through the local countryside.
 
The organisers needed a temporary event marquee shelter along the route, to provide a rest point for anyone needing it. The site itself presented additional challenges, as the structure needed to be built within a historic vineyard and on an incline.
 
This was our first time working with the client, and the brief required a fast turnaround to ensure everything was ready for the event.
 

The solution

We supplied and installed a 6m x 6m event marquee, providing a comfortable stop-off point for walkers during the event.
Despite the short lead time, the team completed the build within a single day. The marquee was positioned carefully within the vineyard to work with the natural slope of the ground.
 
To further support participants, chairs were also supplied so that walkers, particularly elderly participants, could rest during the route.
 

The results

The marquee quickly became a natural meeting point along the walk, giving participants a place to pause, gather and recover before continuing.
 
By providing shelter and seating in an exposed location, the structure helped protect walkers from the elements and ensured the event remained comfortable and welcoming for all participants, regardless of age or ability.

‘We used Trafalgar Marquees for our recent charity walk in Dorking and they were really great to work with and provided exactly what we needed!

Communication was clear and the team were really helpful and friendly! The marquee itself was perfect for our event – set up well in advance of our event day, spacious, and easy to use.

We will definitely be using them again for future events and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great marquee and company to work with!’

 
If you’re planning a charity event or outdoor gathering, our marquee hire solutions provide flexible, weatherproof space wherever it’s needed.
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