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Christmas markets just keep getting bigger each year across the UK. Almost every town now seems to offer a Christmas market at this time of year in an effort to boost both retail trade and tourism. Yet it’s not a new phenomenon; if we go back a few hundred years, Christmas Markets were very popular in the UK and a part of each township’s tradition. But then that miserable puritan curmudgeon Oliver Cromwell banned the celebration of Christmas in the fashion people had become used to - and Christmas Markets were thrown out with the rest of the festive fun....

Planning a Wedding Reception in a Wedding Marquee? Wedding marquees are fast becoming a popular option as a venue to host a traditional Wedding Reception. Locations include in particular; home gardens, public house car parks, village hall car-parks, restaurants - all perfect for your Wedding reception. Hosting a wedding marquee reception is usually hugely "cost beneficial" when compared to a hotel venue location. The traditional atmosphere and outdoor feel all play a part in creating a wonderful cosy party setting that can be tailored exactly to your tastes. Wedding Marquee..Hire or Buy?? Compare pricing everytime!! It is usually far less...

Crocodile Trading’s primary range covers PE marquees and also PVC marquees. We can reveal that the sizes of marquee that will be available for purchase this year are: 3m x 2m, 3m x 4m, 3m x 6m, 3m x 8m, 3m x 10m, 3m x 12m, 4m x 4m, 4m x 6m, 4m x 8m, 4m x 10m, 5m x 4m, 5m x 6m, 5m x 8m, 5m x 10m, 6m x 6m, 6m x 8m and 6m x 12m. Any other size that we do not stock can be achieved by joining two or more structures together to reach...

If you are looking for a party tent for a one off function and do not want to pay a lot of money, take a look at our range of lightweight party tents. Our party-tents are aesthetically pleasing throughout the Summer. This inexpensive and versatile move allows night time functions as well as daytime functions to go ahead. Please check our site now for availability and product range.

It can be daunting when assembling your marquee or gazebo for an event due to the unpredictability of the British weather. Crocodile Trading can advise the following methods of securing your structure: 1. Visit our Accessories page to view and purchase tie down kits; this is a ratchet strap and peg per 2m. So, for a 4m x 8m marquee you would need 8ratchet strap and 8 pegs (2 per 2m down both lengths of the structure). The straps attach to the lower roof bar and are secured to the surface by the steel peg. The mechanism halfway up the...

Crocodile Trading are proud to announce their new range of marquee and gazebo accessories for 2013 and are now available to view on our Accessories page confirming availability, product specification and price. All manner of additional equipment including tie down kits, flooring, heating, lighting and anchorage are available to view as we as our jointing kits which attach two or more structures together. Head over to our site now to view the full range.