Agricultural Tents, Field Shelters & Farm Marquees

Why Farms Use Temporary Shelters

A temporary shelter answers a problem most farms face: needing cover in a particular place, for a particular season, without committing to a permanent structure.

Cost-effective — A field shelter or storage marquee costs a fraction of a barn or shed, and can be redeployed rather than written off when needs change.

Adaptable — The same structure can house livestock in spring, store hay through summer and shelter machinery over winter.

Weather-resistant — Heavy-duty frames and waterproof covers stand up to wind, rain and snow, protecting animals, feed and equipment through the British winter.

Easy to relocate — Disassemble, move and reassemble in a new field. This suits rotational grazing and farms where the point of need shifts through the year.

Ventilation matters as much as cover. For livestock and stored feed, airflow keeps the interior healthy and helps manage condensation, so look for shelters with adjustable sides or vents rather than a fully sealed box.

Pop-Up Gazebos for Everyday Farm Tasks

Pop-up gazebos handle the smaller, frequent jobs: cover you need up in minutes and packed away again by the afternoon.

Livestock & Animal Shelter

A pop-up gazebo gives immediate cover for poultry, newborn lambs or young livestock needing protection from sun, rain or cold. For lambing and similar seasonal work, a quick-pitch shelter creates a dry, sheltered spot exactly where it's needed.

Equipment & Tool Cover

Keeping tools and small machinery out of the rain extends their working life. A gazebo provides short-term cover for kit that's in regular use or being worked on in the yard.

Farm Shops & Roadside Stalls

Selling produce at the gate or at a market? A gazebo creates a tidy, professional stall that protects stock from sun and rain. For market-specific setups, our farmers' market gazebos cover that in detail.

Large Marquees for Livestock, Storage & Machinery

When the job is bigger, PVC marquees and modular structures provide substantial, durable cover that can stay up for a full season or longer.

Livestock Housing

Larger marquees can shelter sheep, cattle or horses from wind, rain and cold, with the option to expand or reconfigure the layout for different stock. For longer-term housing, prioritise ventilation and easy access for feeding and mucking out.

Hay & Grain Storage

A weatherproof marquee keeps feed dry and away from pests, with the headroom and door clearance to load and unload easily. Airflow is key here, as damp builds up fast in a sealed space, so good ventilation protects the crop as much as the cover does.

Machinery Storage

Tractors, harvesters and trailers hold their value far better under cover. A large marquee protects machinery from rust and weather damage during downtime, without tying up barn space.

Seasonal Crop Protection

For frost-sensitive or sun-sensitive crops, a marquee acts as a movable field shelter that goes up where and when it's needed, helping protect yield without a permanent build.

Temporary Buildings for Farmers

Many farms need something between a pop-up and a permanent barn: a temporary agricultural building that stays put for months at a time. Heavy-duty PVC marquees and modular Fusion structures fill that gap, offering large, weatherproof cover built to stand through a season while remaining demountable when the need passes.

These suit grain stores, overflow machinery cover, fodder storage and seasonal livestock housing. As temporary rather than permanent structures, they can often be deployed quickly, though it's worth checking your permitted development rights and any local planning requirements before a long-term install (more on that in the FAQs).

Poultry & Bird Containment

Keeping poultry and captive birds under cover can be a biosecurity requirement as well as a welfare one, particularly during avian influenza housing measures. Our dedicated guide on poultry and bird containment explains how temporary marquees can provide well-ventilated containment when birds need to be kept inside.

Choosing the Right Agricultural Shelter

The right structure depends on the job:

Size and layout — Pop-up gazebos suit small, mobile tasks; large marquees suit livestock, storage and machinery. Measure the clearance you need for access.

Weather resistance — For year-round outdoor use, choose UV-stable, waterproof covers and heavy-duty frames built to handle wind.

Ventilation — Essential for animal housing and feed storage. Adjustable sides or vents help manage airflow and condensation.

Portability — If you'll move it often, a pop-up or modular marquee with straightforward assembly saves the most time.

Talk to Us About Your Farm

Whether you need a field shelter for livestock, a storage marquee for hay and grain, or a large agricultural tent for machinery, we can help you choose the right structure. Call our team on 01709 242454 for practical, no-pressure advice on covering what your farm needs.