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Sailcloth tents or sailcloth marquees are the updated and improved traditional pole marquees and are sometimes called a Sperry Tent. Sperry Tents’ style originated from The Hamptons in America. It is a contemporary wooden pole marquee flooded with warm natural light, rounded ends, sculpted peaks, and panoramic views.
After months of searching, we found a classic Hamptons sailcloth marquee with a contemporary design and imported it directly from America. Our tents are of the highest standard, with our manufacturers guaranteeing expert craftsmanship and rugged engineering. We are excited to bring these luminous marquees to British shores!
The sailcloth’s tent’s unique shape and translucent sailcloth allow natural light to bathe the space during daytime events and create a captivating glow when lit up at night. The Hamptons sailcloth marquees feature crisp peaks, distinctive canopies, and dramatic curves. Using handcrafted timber support poles throughout to suspend the cloth adds to the feel of strength and character.
Beautiful and timeless, our sailcloth tents come in four sizes, so they cater for any size and type of outdoor event, from a small garden party to a dream sailcloth wedding if you want to learn about the different sizes of rental tents we hire, scroll down or use the buttons below to jump to a specific section. Alternatively, click here if you want to find out about our sailcloth marquee hire.
Our smallest sailcloth tent is suitable for up to 84 guests and is entirely circular, with one vertical central pole in the centre.
The tent is exceptionally versatile as the sides can be open, transparent or opaque. Having completely clear sides, you can wow guests with spectacular views of their surroundings whilst being protected from the elements. If the weather is kind, the sides can be raised or removed to create a luxurious open-sided venue for your event.
| Round Sperry Tent | ||
| Covered area | 141m² | |
| Capacity | Seated (8 to a table) | 84 |
| Dimensions | Diameter | 13.4m |
| Height | 6.7m |
Our small pole tents will comfortably seat up to 126 guests, perfect for a wedding venue. They are a classic rectangular marquee shape with swooping rooflines and two central wooden poles.
The sailcloth tent is in an oasis of tranquillity flooded with warm natural light. Exceptionally versatile, the sail tent sides can be open, transparent or opaque. Having completely clear sides, you can wow guests with spectacular views of their surroundings whilst being protected from the elements. On hot days, the sides can be raised or removed to create a luxurious open-sided venue for your event.
| Small Sperry Tents | ||
| Approximate covered area | 261m² | |
| Capacity | Seated (8 to a table) | 126 |
| Dimensions | Length | 19.5m |
| Width | 13.4m | |
| Height | 6.7m |
Our medium sailcloth marquee is perfect for your larger-sized event or wedding, as it will comfortably seat up to 168 guests. It is lovingly handcrafted with hand-milled wooden poles and an oyster-coloured iconic canopy.
The sailcloth tent like a Sperry Tent is exceptionally versatile as the sides can be open, transparent or opaque. Having completely clear sides, you can wow guests with spectacular views of their surroundings whilst being protected from the elements. If the weather is kind, the sides can be raised or removed to create a luxurious open-sided venue for your event.
| Medium Sperry Tent | ||
| Approximate covered area | 343m² | |
| Capacity | Seated (8 to a table) | 168 |
| Dimensions | Length | 25.6m |
| Width | 13.4m | |
| Height | 7.6m |
Our cathedral-like sailcloth tent is suitable for the largest weddings or events, as it will comfortably seat up to 216 guests. This is the ultimate statement of luxury.
The sailcloth marquee is exceptionally versatile as the sides can be open, transparent or opaque. Having completely clear sides, you can wow guests with spectacular views of their surroundings whilst being protected from the elements. If the weather is kind, the sides can be raised or removed to create a luxurious open-sided venue for your event.
| Large Sperry Tents | ||
| Approximate covered area | 428m² | |
| Capacity | Seated (8 to a table) | 216 |
| Dimensions | Length | 32m |
| Width | 13.4m | |
| Height | 7.6m |
We have a wide range of sail tent floor plans available for weddings, corporate events, parties, and celebrations. There are endless possibilities for furniture layouts and dance floor placement, whilst making features of the central poles. Every event is different, so please see the examples only as a starting point.
When you hire a sailcloth marquee from Origami, we will create a bespoke floor plan from our extensive experience for your event or wedding day. If you have something specific or different from our examples in mind for the layout of your marquee, please get in touch with us.
It’s not just marketing; all sailcloth marquees are not created equally!
If you don’t book with us, that’s ok, and we won’t hold a grudge.
However, please promise that you will only trust a marquee company that uses genuine products to build your special day for the reasons listed below.
CLASSIC
QUALITY
LUXURY
An icon of the Hamptons wedding and party scene, our Sailcloth Tents are steeped in heritage. Lovingly handcrafted, the Sailcloth Tents' hand-milled wooden poles and oyster-coloured canvas iconic canopy are luxury and elegance personified.
It’s no secret that the British weather is unpredictable so you’ll want a marquee that will keep you and your guests dry – just in case. Our Tents use patent-pending WeatherShield technology to protect you and your event from the elements.
The swooping rooflines of the translucent genuine sailcloth fabric mean you can have the traditional white theme. Bright sunlight is softened and transformed into a warm glow, perfect for photographers. At night your tent shines brightly, a gleaming beacon conveying the party inside to the world.
The Sailcloth Tents have been designed by professional Structural Engineers, and detailed structural calculations have been created. This allows you to relax, safe in the knowledge that these incredibly complex calculations will enable us to keep your structure safe.
Just like us, Anchor believes in striving for perfection, resulting in delightful detailing in luxurious sailcloth tents and a beautiful event.
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