Business Details
Handcrafted Yurts for Weddings, Festivals & Events
YURTmaker is a specialist yurt provider rooted in authentic experience. Our journey began after five years living off-grid in a yurt, immersing ourselves in the nomadic lifestyle that inspires our craft. We design, build, and hire handcrafted yurts of exceptional quality, with a focus on large-scale structures for weddings, festivals, and events across Shropshire, the Midlands, and the UK. Our expertise spans bespoke yurt creation, event planning support, and decorative styling, informed by hands-on experience since our founding.We prioritise transparency, sharing knowledge gained from years of refining techniques to deliver durable, weather-resistant yurts. From intimate ceremonies to corporate gatherings, our solutions combine traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality, serving clients ranging from private individuals to major event organisers.
Services
Wedding Yurts
Festival Hire
Yurt Sales
Event Design
Yurt Decor
Custom Yurt Builds
Highlights and features
- We have 5+ years of lived experience in yurt-based living and craftsmanship
- Specialists in large event yurts up to 42ft diameter
- Serve weddings, festivals, and corporate events nationwide
- Offer full-service support from design to installation
- Provide weather-resistant yurts tested in UK conditions
Services
Wedding Yurts
We create bespoke yurts for weddings, available in sizes up to 42ft diameter. Our structures feature weather-resistant materials and optional extras like bar areas or shade canopies. Clients receive event planning support including layout templates with scaled diagrams for table arrangements and decorative elements.
Festival Hire
Our durable yurts suit music festivals and outdoor events. Tested at major UK festivals like Glastonbury, they withstand challenging conditions while providing versatile spaces. Features include optional open sides, lighting integration, and rapid assembly/disassembly for event organisers.
Yurt Sales
We sell handcrafted yurts suitable for residential, commercial, or recreational use. Available in 14-42ft diameters with custom insulation and interior linings. Clients receive construction guidance and access to building workshops for those wishing to create their own yurt.
Event Design
Our design service helps visualise yurt layouts using scaled templates. Clients receive printable plans to arrange tables, decorations, and equipment. We offer consultation on space optimisation and provide examples from previous events like weddings and corporate conferences.
Yurt Decor
We supply decorative elements including bunting, lanterns, and floral garlands. Options range from rustic hop garlands to vintage floral arrangements. Clients can hire pre-designed packages or create custom themes using our extensive accessory collection.
People
Mary
Co-founder
Co-founder with five years' lived experience in yurt-based living. Oversees yurt construction and interior design, specialising in decorative elements like the signature hop garlands featured at UK festivals.
Henry
Co-founder
Co-founder and technical lead with expertise in yurt engineering. Developed structural improvements through iterative testing, creating some of the UK's largest weather-resistant yurts for weddings and festivals.
Questions
What sizes of yurts do you provide?
We offer yurts from 14ft to 42ft diameter, with custom sizing available for special projects.
Can yurts be used in all weather conditions?
Yes, our yurts feature weather-resistant materials tested at major UK festivals, including Glastonbury.
Do you hire yurts for weddings?
Yes, we specialise in wedding yurts with optional extras like bar areas and decorative packages.
Can I buy a yurt and build it myself?
Yes, we sell DIY kits with construction guidance, or supply fully built yurts ready for installation.
Do you serve areas outside Shropshire?
We provide yurts nationwide across the UK, with previous projects from London to Wales.
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