A marquee hire company, which has begun regular trips to the backdrop of ITV drama Downton Abbey, is celebrating 20 years in business.

Allspan, based in West Kingsdown, has rented out tents and structures for the Brit Awards, the Invictus Games and events run by Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Westminster Abbey, the Natural History Museum and Armani.

In recent years, Highclere Castle – home to ITV series Downton Abbey – has also become a regular client.

The family-run business, which marked two decades last month, was founded by managing director Mick Coppin.

He said: “We’ll always go above and beyond to satisfy our clients and this has been the key to our success over the last 20 years.

“We have some incredible clients, who return to us time and time again, as they know we guarantee a premium product and exceptional customer service.”