The Shire Canopy Company

Stretch Tents for Sale

Qtents Stretch Tents are expertly engineered with exceptional craftsmanship, distinguishing them through outstanding quality, durability, and performance. Every detail reflects this commitment to excellence, from the use of premium-grade stretch fabrics and robust fastenings to carefully engineered anchoring and tensioning systems. Designed to withstand demanding conditions, these tents deliver reliable performance while maintaining a sleek, contemporary appearance.

Qtents Stretch Tents offer impressive wind resistance, excellent UV protection, and are 100% waterproof, achieved through patented sealed seams and reinforced corners. This advanced construction ensures reliable performance in both calm conditions and more challenging weather, providing dependable shelter year-round.

Designed to perform event after event, season after season, Qtents Stretch Tents retain their fresh, professional appearance thanks to a specialist mould and algae-resistant coating. Thoughtfully engineered for ease of transport and efficient installation, they combine long-term durability with practical usability, making them a reliable and cost-effective solution for both commercial and private use.

Qtents proudly offer a 5-year warranty on all Stretch Tent fabrics, reflecting their commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and long-term reliability. Manufactured using premium-grade stretch canvas, each structure is designed to withstand regular commercial use and varying weather conditions. The high-quality fabric and robust construction ensure your investment remains durable and sustainable, allowing you to enjoy your stretch tent for many years to come.

How to Buy a Stretch Tent From The Shire Canopy Company

Looking to buy stretch tents for a hospitality venue, event business or private outdoor space? Start by telling us what you want to achieve. We can help you explore suitable options and request a quotation that reflects your site, specification and installation requirements.

1. Tell Us About Your Space

Send us your location, approximate dimensions and intended use. Photographs are helpful, along with details of the ground surface, access restrictions and whether you want a seasonal setup or a longer-term installation.

2. Discuss Your Size and Specification

Explore waterproof stretch tents in a size, fabric specification and colour suited to your project. Consider the area you need to shelter, how people will move around it and any additional weather protection you would like to discuss.

3. Request Your Tailored Quotation

Ask for a no-obligation quotation covering your chosen tent and equipment. Let us know whether you require delivery, installation or training so these can be considered alongside the purchase, with inclusions and any additional charges clarified before you proceed.

4. Review Payment and Finance Options

Review the proposed specification and payment arrangements before placing your order. Finance is available through Moorgate Finance, subject to approval and terms, giving businesses an option to spread the cost rather than pay the full amount upfront.

5. Agree Delivery or Collection Arrangements

Confirm the practical arrangements for receiving your tent and preparing your site. Delivery, installation and training can be arranged if required, or you can discuss collection and self-installation with the team.

Buy A Stretch Tent

Stretch Tents are a fantastic and increasingly popular outdoor cover solution for a wide range of establishments. From pub gardens and cafés to hotels, garden centres, and leisure venues, they offer a flexible and visually striking way to enhance outdoor spaces while providing reliable protection from the elements.

With their flowing, contemporary design, Stretch Tents can be configured to suit almost any layout, making them ideal for both compact areas and larger open spaces. They create inviting, weather-protected environments that allow businesses to maximise outdoor seating, extend seasonal use, and improve the overall customer experience.

Practical, durable, and highly adaptable, Stretch Tents are equally suited to permanent installations and seasonal use. Whether used to increase capacity, create sheltered walkways, or define stylish outdoor seating areas, they provide a smart, long-term solution that blends seamlessly into both rural and urban settings.

Only need a tent for a single event? See our stretch tent hire service covering Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties.

Stretch Tent Sizes

We offer an extensive selection of Stretch Tents for purchase, specifically designed to meet the demands of the events and hospitality industries. Our range spans from compact 4.5m x 4.5m Stretch Tents, ideal for smaller outdoor areas and intimate settings, through to impressive large-scale installations measuring up to 21m x 30m, perfectly suited for high-capacity venues, commercial sites, and major events. This wide selection ensures there is a Stretch Tent solution for virtually any space, layout, or operational requirement.

Exceptionally versatile by design, our Stretch Tents can be configured in a variety of ways to suit both functional and aesthetic needs. Corners and sides can be adjusted to accommodate different footprints and access points, while optional side walls and window panels provide increased protection from wind and rain without compromising natural light. For larger installations, multiple Stretch Tents can be seamlessly connected using a simple yet effective Velcro gutter system, allowing you to create expansive, weather-protected areas that remain cohesive, practical, and visually striking.

Qtents Stretch Tent Quality

Discover the exceptional canvas material used in every Qtents Stretch Tent. Featuring waterproof, stitched, and sealed seams, the fabric delivers outstanding strength and durability in all weather conditions. A specialist top coating protects against fading and wear, helping to maintain both performance and appearance over time. Built to last, Qtents Stretch Tents retain their elegance and reliability for many years of use.

Specification

Why a Qtents Stretch Tent is the right structure for your outdoor setting

Fabrics

We offer Stretch Tents made from various quality canvas options to suit every use and budget.

100% Waterproof

Guaranteed to remain waterproof due to their unique coating and absence of stitching and seams. No interim treatment is required.

Fire Safe

All materials comply with the necessary standards. Each Qtent possesses a fire certificate.

UV Resistant

A unique top coating protects the tent fabric from fading or wearing out. A Qtent is highly durable and maintains its beauty for many years.

Algae & Mildew Free

The tent fabric is treated on both the inside and outside with a special coating that inhibits the adhesion of algae and mould.

Colour

We offer a wide range of tent materials in various standard colours. Additionally, Stretch Tents can be provided in any RAL colour upon request.

Printing Possible

The Stretch Tents feature canvases that can be printed in vibrant full colour on both the interior and exterior, ensuring maximum visibility or alignment with your corporate identity.

Instructions

Crafted for easy setup, requiring minimal personnel. Each tent comes with straightforward setup instructions, and a construction manual for municipal permits is available upon request.

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How much space do I need to install a stretch tent?

Stretch tents require a minimum additional space of approximately 1.5m around the perimeter of the tent footprint to accommodate guy ropes and anchoring. These anchors can often be installed into grass, soil, borders, or other suitable ground surfaces.

What sizes are stretch tents available in?

Our stretch tents are available in a wide range of sizes; starting at 4.5m x 4.5m increasing to 21m x 30m. Standard sizes can be adjusted in increments of 1.5m in both width and length, allowing you to create a structure that perfectly suits your space and requirements.

What is included when purchasing a stretch tent?

A typical stretch tent package includes:

Stretch tent canopy
Wooden or aluminium centre poles
Complete rigging kit
Anchoring system
Storage bag

Additional recommended rigging items such as storm straps, centre pole feet, rope tensioners and additional anchors can also be supplied to improve durability.

Are stretch tents waterproof?

Yes. Our stretch tents are 100% waterproof. The fabric is specially coated to provide excellent resistance to rain, UV exposure, mould and algae.

Do stretch tents come with a warranty?

es. All Qtents Stretch Tents come with a 5-year warranty, which reflects the high quality of materials and craftsmanship used in their manufacture.

Are stretch tents difficult to install?

Stretch tents are designed to be straightforward to install. Setup typically requires basic equipment such as a sledgehammer for anchors, ladders for centre poles, and a tape measure to ensure accurate positioning. With the right rigging equipment and guidance, most teams quickly become confident installing them.

Can a stretch tent be installed on hard surfaces?

Yes, stretch tents can be installed on hard surfaces such as concrete, patios, and tarmac. In these cases, specialist anchoring methods such as weighted ballast systems or fixed anchors may be used.

Please contact our sales team at 01788 249885 to discuss your specific requirements and preferences.

Can stretch tents stay up all year round?

Stretch tents can be used for semi-permanent installations, particularly for venues such as pubs, restaurants, and outdoor hospitality spaces. However, ongoing maintenance, correct tensioning, and occasional removal during extreme weather conditions are recommended.

How do you clean a stretch tent?

Stretch tents should be cleaned using soft brushes, mild cleaning solutions and water. Avoid harsh chemicals or pressure washers as these can damage the protective coating on the fabric.

Can stretch tents be customised?

Yes. Stretch tents are extremely versatile and can be installed in many different configurations depending on the environment. They can be set up fully open, partially enclosed, attached to buildings, or shaped to suit unique spaces.

Do you offer delivery and installation?

Yes. We can arrange delivery, installation and training if required. Alternatively, customers are welcome to collect their tent and install it themselves.

Stretch tent supply direct from the manufacturer — The Shire Canopy Company and Qtents

The Shire Canopy Company is a proud UK partner of Qtents – a leading stretch tent manufacturer based in the Netherlands. This direct manufacturer partnership means you benefit from:

Factory-direct quality – every stretch tent is manufactured to Qtents’ exacting production standards using premium technical fabrics tested for durability, weather resistance, and long-term performance.

5-year fabric warranty – Qtents stands behind every canvas with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. No other UK stretch tent supplier currently offers an equivalent guarantee period.

The full Qtents range – as a UK Qtents partner, The Shire Canopy Company can supply the complete current range of Qtents stretch tent sizes and configurations, from compact residential structures to large commercial canopies for venues and events.

Competitive pricing – by working directly with the manufacturer, we are able to offer highly competitive pricing on the full Qtents stretch tent range. Finance is also available through Moorgate Finance.

Call 01788 249 882 to discuss your requirements or request a no-obligation quote.

What’s Included When You Buy a Stretch Tent From Us?

Understanding your package makes it easier to plan your purchase. A typical stretch tent package from The Shire Canopy Company includes the following, with the final specification confirmed in your quotation.

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Stretch tent canopyThe canopy in your agreed size, fabric and colour.

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Wooden or aluminium centre polesAs specified for your chosen package.

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Complete rigging kitThe equipment specified for rigging your tent.

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Anchoring systemWith suitability for your site discussed before ordering.

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Storage bagFor packing the canopy between uses.

Waterproof Fabric and Warranty

Our waterproof stretch tents use coated fabric designed to provide protection from rain. Qtents provides a five-year fabric warranty, subject to its terms. Correct installation, tensioning and use remain important, and an open-sided canopy does not prevent wind-driven rain entering from the sides.

Optional Equipment and Services

Delivery, installation and training can be arranged where required. Additional rigging equipment, side walls and window panels can also be discussed, depending on your intended use.

Ask for any optional equipment or services to be itemised in your quotation. This gives you a clear record of what you are buying and what, if anything, needs to be arranged separately.

What Does a Stretch Tent Cost?

Stretch tent pricing varies according to size, fabric specification, colour, equipment and whether delivery or installation is required. When comparing options, consider the complete setup needed for your site as well as the canopy itself.

If you are planning to buy stretch tents, the following guide can help you start the conversation.

Compact Stretch Tents

For smaller pub gardens, café terraces and private seating areas, a compact tent may provide the shelter you need without occupying the whole outdoor space. Share your measurements and proposed layout for indicative pricing.

Medium-Sized Stretch Tents

For larger hospitality terraces and event spaces, discuss a setup that accommodates seating, service routes and guest movement. Your quotation will depend on the dimensions and specification required, together with any installation arrangements.

Large Stretch Tent Installations

High-capacity venues, commercial sites and festival applications need pricing based on the full installation requirements. Site conditions, anchoring, access and additional equipment should all be considered when requesting a quotation.

Finance for Your Stretch Tent Purchase

Finance is available through Moorgate Finance, subject to approval and terms. Ask about the available arrangements and review the repayments, agreement length and total amount payable before deciding.

VAT applies, so please confirm whether the figures in your quotation include or exclude VAT. Call 01788 249 882 or request a no-obligation quote for pricing tailored to your project.

For a detailed breakdown of typical UK prices by size, read our stretch tent cost guide.

Request a Quote for a Stretch Tent

If you are interested in acquiring a Stretch Tent, please complete the below to receive a no obligation quote. After submitting, you can expect to be contacted within 2 business days with tailored advice and a quotation based on your specific requirements.