Planning Tip
Summer Saturdays in Liverpool book up 12 to 18 months in advance for weddings, and 6 to 9 months ahead for milestone parties. If your date is between May and September, get your enquiry in early. A free no-obligation survey from Aries Leisure costs you nothing and locks in your date while you’re still thinking it over.
Liverpool has a packed events calendar. From summer garden parties in Aigburth to milestone birthdays in Wavertree, from corporate days at Speke to weddings overlooking the water in Aigburth, the demand for quality marquee hire in the city has never been higher. What you get from a marquee that a hotel simply cannot give you is ownership of the space: your colour scheme, your start and finish times, your caterer, your atmosphere.
Aries Leisure has been supplying marquees across Liverpool since 1991. Over 2,000 events later, the team knows the city’s gardens, corporate sites, and event locations as well as any supplier in the North West. This guide covers everything you need to know before making an enquiry.
What Is Included in Liverpool Marquee Hire?
Planning a Liverpool event? Get a quote today
Tell us your date, guest number, and location and we’ll come back to you the same day.
Get a Free QuoteA standard marquee hire package from Aries Leisure covers the marquee frame, full interior lining (cleaned and ironed for every event), interlocking wooden flooring with fitted carpet, and a basic lighting package. Delivery, installation, and collection are included across all Liverpool postcodes.
Common add-ons that clients include when booking for Liverpool events:
- Table and chair hire (round, trestle, or poseur tables; banqueting or folding chairs)
- Glassware and crockery hire
- Mobile bar hire (staffed or unstaffed, with or without licence)
- LED dance floor hire
- Uplighting and festoon lighting
- Venue draping and starlit ceiling lining
- Portable toilet hire
Everything is sourced and managed in-house. Aries Leisure does not subcontract. That matters because it removes the risk of a subcontractor letting you down on the day, and it means the team who survey your site are the same people erecting the marquee.
“Lisa and Gaynor first attended on a site visit and gave us different choices of size and interior decoration for the marquee available for our needs. A competitive price was agreed and a couple of days before our party they arrived to erect the marquee. We were not disappointed with the result. The marquee was absolutely amazing — fully carpeted and boarded with all tables and chairs decorated to our choice together with a large dance floor. It helped make my wife’s party a truly memorable night and all our guests were amazed with the marquee. I would certainly recommend Aries Marquees to anyone thinking of hiring one, as both Lisa and Gaynor were extremely helpful, friendly and professional throughout and a credit to their family-run business.”
Verified Client (FreeIndex)
Party with dance floor and chair hire — Liverpool area
Liverpool Areas Covered
Aries Leisure covers all of Liverpool city and the surrounding Merseyside boroughs. The team regularly operates in:
- South Liverpool: Aigburth, Allerton, Mossley Hill, Woolton, Childwall, Garston, Speke
- Central and North Liverpool: Wavertree, Kensington, Tuebrook, West Derby, Norris Green, Crosby
- East Liverpool and Knowsley border: Kirkby, Huyton, Prescot, Halewood
- Waterfront and city centre: L1 to L8 postcodes, Albert Dock area, Aigburth waterfront
- Sefton: Formby, Maghull, Waterloo, Crosby
There is no travel surcharge for Liverpool city postcodes. For outlying Merseyside areas, the team will confirm any delivery cost as part of the free quote.
Marquee Sizes and Guest Numbers
Choosing the right size is one of the most important decisions in the planning process. As a starting point:
| Guests | Seated Dinner | With Dance Floor |
|---|---|---|
| 20 to 40 | 3m x 9m | 4m x 9m |
| 50 to 80 | 6m x 12m | 6m x 15m |
| 100 to 150 | 9m x 18m | 9m x 21m |
| 160 to 250 | 12m x 21m | 12m x 24m |
| 250+ | Custom layout | Multi-span or linked structures |
These are starting guides, not fixed rules. What actually determines the right size is your specific layout: whether guests will be standing or seated, whether you need space for a bar, a DJ rig, a catering area, and how you want people to move around during the event. The site survey is where all of this gets worked out properly.
Partner Venues in Liverpool
If you do not have a suitable outdoor space, or you want to view what a finished Aries Leisure marquee looks like before committing, the team manages two Liverpool partner venues:
Riversdale Police Club, Aigburth is an Aries-managed waterfront venue available for weddings and private celebrations. It sits on the bank of the Mersey in South Liverpool, with waterfront views and a marquee already in place for viewing. You can arrange a site visit at no cost or obligation, or hire the venue for your own event. It accommodates full-day or evening-only bookings.
Liverpool Cricket Club is a corporate hospitality partner venue accommodating 250 to 300 guests. It has ample parking, nearby hotels, and competitive food and drink pricing, making it a strong choice for product launches, gala dinners, Christmas parties, and large private events.
Why Aries Leisure vs Other Liverpool Marquee Companies?
There are a handful of marquee hire companies operating in and around Liverpool. Here is what makes the Aries Leisure offering different in practice:
- 35 years in the city. Aries Leisure is one of Liverpool’s original marquee hire companies. The team has operated in Merseyside since 1991 and has worked in virtually every postcode, garden, and corporate site across the region.
- Own all equipment. No subcontracting. The team who quote your job are the team who install it. Quality control stays with Aries, not a third party.
- Linings cleaned and ironed for every event. This is the detail that shows in photos and on the day. A marquee with creased or stained linings looks like a marquee. A marquee with pressed, clean linings looks like a venue.
- Full event supply. The team can supply the marquee, bar, furniture, lighting, dance floor, stage, and portable toilets. One supplier, one quote, one point of contact.
- Same-day response. Enquiries sent to Aries Leisure are responded to the same working day in most cases. If you’ve ever waited four days for a marquee company to acknowledge your email, you’ll appreciate this immediately.
The team has worked with clients ranging from private families in South Liverpool to organisations including Unilever, NHS, and Liverpool City Council. Whether you’re enquiring for a private marquee hire or a corporate marquee hire, the same professional approach applies.
Weddings and Liverpool Marquee Hire
Liverpool wedding marquee hire is one of the biggest drivers of enquiries in the summer months. A marquee wedding in Liverpool gives couples two things that most hotel venues cannot: exclusive use of the space and control over the food and drink costs. When you hire your own caterer and bring in your own bar at trade prices, the per-head saving over a hotel can be significant, particularly once the minimum spend rules and service charges of hotel venues are factored in.
The Riversdale Police Club in Aigburth is particularly popular for Liverpool waterfront weddings. The combination of the Mersey views, the Aries-managed marquee, and the fact that it’s available for viewing before you commit makes it the most requested venue for Liverpool couples who want something different.
Ready to check availability for your Liverpool event?
The free no-obligation survey takes around 30 minutes and gives you a fixed quote before you commit to anything. Aries Leisure has been covering Liverpool and Merseyside for 35 years and responds to all enquiries the same working day.
Get a Free QuoteOr call us on 0151 545 0599
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does marquee hire in Liverpool cost?
Marquee hire in Liverpool starts at around £500 to £800 for a small garden party setup and runs to £3,000 to £8,000 or more for a full wedding with flooring, lining, furniture, bar, and dance floor. The exact cost depends on marquee size, duration of hire, which add-ons you include, and the specific site. The best way to get an accurate figure is through the free no-obligation survey from Aries Leisure.
How far in advance should I book a marquee in Liverpool?
For summer weddings (May to September), 12 to 18 months in advance is the usual recommendation. Popular Saturdays book out quickly. For corporate events or milestone parties, 6 to 9 months gives you the best choice of available dates. Shorter lead times can be accommodated depending on availability, and the Aries Leisure team will always tell you honestly what they can manage.
Do you cover all of Liverpool or only certain areas?
Aries Leisure covers all of Liverpool city and the wider Merseyside area, including Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton, and St Helens. There is no additional travel charge for Liverpool city postcodes. The team will confirm any delivery cost for outlying areas as part of the free quote.
Can I use my own caterer and bring my own alcohol?
Yes. This is one of the key advantages of a marquee over a hotel venue. Aries Leisure does not operate a tied catering or bar arrangement. You can use any caterer you choose, and the team can recommend trusted local caterers they work with regularly. For the bar, the team can supply a mobile bar unit and staff, or you can bring your own alcohol and serve it through a hired bar structure.
Is my garden in Liverpool suitable for a marquee?
Most gardens across Liverpool are suitable for a marquee, provided there is adequate access for installation and the ground is reasonably level. The free site survey will assess access, surface condition, available space, and any overhead obstacles. Marquees can be erected on grass, patio, gravel, or hard standing. The team will give you an honest assessment at the survey stage before any commitment is made.
What happens if the weather is bad?
A properly installed marquee handles British summer weather well. The frame and structure are designed for outdoor use, the flooring prevents heels sinking into grass, and heating can be added if temperatures drop. Aries Leisure installs marquees in all UK weather conditions and has done so across Merseyside for over three decades. The team will talk you through practical weather contingencies during the site survey.
Can I view a marquee before committing?
Yes. The Riversdale Police Club in Aigburth, Liverpool is an Aries-managed venue where the marquee is in place and available to view. You can arrange a visit at any point to see the standard of finish before making any decision. The visit is free and carries no obligation.