Project Overview: Stretch Tent Install at The Bell Hotel Oswestry
Client: The Bell Inn, Oswestry
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Supplier/Installer: Tent Hub
Tent Hub was commissioned by The Bell Inn to create a flexible outdoor space suitable for events, al fresco dining, and customer year-round events. Our solution: a custom stretch tent canopy mounted on posts, all anchored using Radix ground screws for a solid, non-invasive foundation system.
Installation Details
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Structure: Bespoke stretch tent, tailored to the space between existing exterior walls and the beer garden boundary.
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Mounting System: Posts secured using ground screws by No More Digging West Midlands, avoiding the need for concrete or major ground disturbance.
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Wall Integration: The stretch tent was tensioned and fixed directly to the building walls, ensuring a watertight seal and seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas.
What is it used for?
The newly covered area has significantly transformed The Bell Inn’s outdoor space. As a result, it now serves multiple purposes throughout the year:
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Covered Dining Area: Most importantly, it provides sheltered seating even during poor weather, which helps increase the venue’s capacity and enhance the customer experience.
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Event Hosting: Additionally, the space offers a flexible and atmospheric setting for live music, private bookings, and seasonal celebrations—adding value to the pub’s event calendar.
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Year-Round Use: Furthermore, the stretch canopy offers shade in summer and protection from the elements in winter, making it a truly functional, all-season solution.
Business Benefits
Since the installation, The Bell Inn has expanded its offering to include more outdoor functions without worrying about weather disruption. The stretch tent adds to the pub’s character while providing a practical solution that complies with local planning. Check out their instagram for their upcoming events.
Why Use Radix Ground Screws?
Radix ground screws offer a stable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete bases. They were ideal for The Bell Inn’s site, where ground disturbance needed to be minimal and installation time kept short. These screws enabled rapid deployment while still delivering a secure, long-term footing for the timber posts.
🏕️ Why Tent Hub?
As experts in alternative outdoor structures, Tent Hub delivers luxury structures designed for both temporary and permanent use. We specialise in complete solutions, from engineering and foundations to tensioning and finish.
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Summary
Tent Hub’s Stretch Tent Install at The Bell Hotel Oswestry showcases the power of smart, low-impact design.
