Queue Barriers

We hold a huge range of queue management systems in stock for next day delivery, including retractable belt barriers, post & rope sets,cafe barriers and more. Queue barriers are used in many different industries. From restaurants to airports, exhibition barriers to hotels and everything in between. They help to keep your customers and staff safe and organised. They are designed to be easy to set up and also store when not in use. Safety barriers offer great flexibility and value for money. We are also official distributor of premium brands including Tensator queue barrier products and skipper barrier systems, with great discounts on RRP available. If you need help choosing the right queue barrier for your business get in touch with our team of display experts today!

Retractable Barriers

Belt barrier stanchions available in a choice of styles and webbing designs.

Post and Rope Barriers

High quality stanchions with ropes to create sectioned off areas.

Post and Chain Barriers

Sturdy plastic posts and chain link in a variety of colours and base options.

Cafe Barriers

Choice of outdoor cafe barrier systems with custom printed banners.

Tensator Barriers

Wide range of floor standing and wall mounted Tensabarriers with various belt colours and messages.

Skipper Safety Barrier

Discover our range of Skipper™ barrier systems. Premium quality options designed with safety in mind.

Wall Mounted Retractable Barriers

Wall Mounted Retractable Barriers. Space saving designs in a wide range of sizes and styles.

Outdoor Retractable Queue Barriers

Weather-proofed outdoor belt barriers. Durable barriers designed to deal with tough conditions.

Custom Printed Barrier Jackets

Custom Printed Barrier Jackets. Maximise branding opportunities with cost-effective metal barrier covers.

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Functional and affordable retractable barrier

Budget Retractable Queue Barrier

Special Price £53.94 £44.95 Was £60.00 £50.00

Affordable retractable barrier
3 post colour options
Universal 4-way connector
3.4m or 3.9m belt length
Variety of belt colours
Post height: 1015mm

Tensabarrier® Advance Queue Barrier - 2.3m Belt

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Tensabarrier® Advance Queue Barrier - 2.3m Belt

Price from £125.40 £104.50 Special Price £137.94 £114.95 Was £178.74 £148.95

Advance Tensabarrier® - 2.3m
Choice of 10 post options
Webbing available in 29 styles
Slow release patented belt brake
Low-profile base for accessibility
No assembly required

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QueueWay Retractable Barriers - Silver Post

Price from £126.60 £105.50

2.3m Economy crowd control barrier
SOLD AS A PAIR
In stock - Next Day Delivery
Silver post with 4 belt colours
Sturdy filled base with full floor protector
Tensator 2 year warranty

Tensabarrier® Advance Max Queue Barrier - 3.65m Belt

Price from £144.60 £120.50 Special Price £159.00 £132.50 Was £206.34 £171.95

Advance Tensabarrier® - 3.65m
Choice of 10 post finishes
Webbing available in 29 styles
Patented braking system for safety
Low-profile base for accessibility
Premium quality barrier system
Comes ready assembled

Pair of Gold Post Barriers

Special Price £147.00 £122.50 Was £185.94 £154.95

PRICE IS FOR 2 POSTS & 1 ROPE
Polished brass finish stanchion
Includes a red rope
Height: 990mm
Heavy and stable 9kg base
Rubber floor protector

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Plastic Chain Barrier

Price from £99.30 £82.75

Water or sand fillable base
6 posts and 10m of chain
Use indoors or out
High visibility Plastic posts
870mm high

Skipper Q Retractable Belt Barrier Black Post with Black Belt

Skipper Q 3m Retractable Belt Barrier

Price from £71.94 £59.95 Special Price £83.94 £69.95 Was £85.50 £71.25

Skipper Q Belt Barrier
Fully recycled materials. Fully recyclable.
3m retractable belt barrier
Choice of 5 base and collar colours
Range of belt colour/pattern options
Use indoors and outdoors
Safety belt release mechanism

WeatherMaster Twin Outdoor Retractable Barrier

Price from £94.74 £78.95 Special Price £113.94 £94.95 Was £118.80 £99.00

Twin belt outdoor retractable barrier
4 post colour options
3.4m or 3.9m belt length
Range of belt colours and messages
Weatherised Steel posts
Tough recycled rubber base

Outdoor Retractable Belt Tensabarrier®

Price from £82.20 £68.50 Special Price £90.60 £75.50 Was £117.54 £97.95

Outdoor barrier with 3.65m belt
Custom belt printing on request
Choice of 5 uPVC post colours
Fillable base - water or sand
Lightweight and easy to transport
Perfect for outdoor events

Heavy Duty Portable Tensabarrier® 3.65m

Price from £101.40 £84.50 Special Price £111.54 £92.95 Was £147.54 £122.95

Outdoor heavy-duty barrier
3.65m retractable webbing
Post available in 5 colours
Heavy-duty recycled base
Stackable for easy storage
Post can be separated from base
Post height: 960mm

Skipper 9m Retractable Barrier System

Price from £119.94 £99.95 Special Price £131.94 £109.95 Was £154.80 £129.00

Skipper Crowd control barrier system
Impressive 9m belt length
Fillable base for stability
High visibility post colours
Option for 2 safety belt colours
Use indoors or outdoors

Belt Barrier Wall Unit with Safety Release 2m or 4m wide

Price from £23.94 £19.95

Clearance Stock - Unbeatable Price
Premium mounted retractable belt barrier
Heavy duty wall bracket
Available in two lengths 2m or 4m
Durable 50mm wide webbing
Black, red or yellow & black striped colours

Wall Mounted Belt Barrier - Tensabarrier® 4.6m Retractable Safety Tape

Price from £71.94 £59.95 Special Price £79.14 £65.95 Was £105.54 £87.95

4.6m long retractable safety tape
Midi wall mounted Tensabarrier®
Durable plastic case in 4 colours
Selection of webbing colours and printed messages
Custom belt printing on request
Includes receiver clip

Tensabarrier® Maxi Wall Mount Unit - 7.7m

Price from £124.74 £103.95 Special Price £136.74 £113.95 Was £178.74 £148.95

Maxi Tensabarrier® wall mount
7700mm belt length
High-durability 0.89mm webbing
Unique Tensator safety braking system
Sleek plastic case in a range of colours
Fixings and wall receiver included

Skipper™ Suction Pad Receiver Mount

Price from £23.40 £19.50 Special Price £29.94 £24.95 Was £35.94 £29.95

Suction pad receiver mount
Attach a Skipper™ belt barrier to the clip on the bracket
Strong lever arm holds suction pad securely in place
Use with glass or high gloss surfaces
Ensure surface is clean and dry before applying
Professional black finish

Tensabarrier® XL 23m Industrial Retractable Belt Barrier

Price from £388.20 £323.50 Special Price £427.14 £355.95 Was £554.34 £461.95

23m long High-vis webbing
Weatherproof Powdercoated Steel
NightView™ Ultra-reflective webbing
Handwound mechanism
Ideal for Hazardous conditions

Twin Wall-Mounted Safety Barrier

Price from £63.00 £52.50 £71.94 £59.95

Double belt retracting barrier
Range of belt colours and safety messages
Black or yellow steel housing
2.3m, 3.0m, 3.9m or 4.6m belt lengths
2 receiver clips included

Compact WallMaster Queue Barrier - 2.3m | 3m Belt

Price from £37.14 £30.95 £44.34 £36.95

WallMaster mounted retractable barrier
Safety belt brake and lock
Range of colours, tapes and mounting options
2.3m or 3.0m belt length
3-year warranty
Slow breaking safety belt

About Our Queue Barriers

We offer a comprehensive range of portable pedestrian and display barriers, designed to make light work of setting up queues and restricting access to areas. Many of our queue barriers are available with next day delivery and come backed by our no-fuss 14 day money back guarantee. We also offer a lowest price promise, so if you see the same product elsewhere, let us know and we'll beat it.

Our high-quality crowd control solutions include systems from well-known brands such as Tensator, Queuemaster and Skipper barriers as well as the ProQ range - exclusive to Discount Displays.

How and Where Are Queue Barriers Used?

• To define queues in airports, nightclubs, cinemas, hotels, music venues, exhibitions and more.
• To cordon off displays in art galleries and museums.
• To create designated VIP areas at special events and bars.
• To mark 'no entry' areas in warehouses or construction sites.
• To advise of 'cleaning in progress' in offices, schools, warehouses and more.

Queue Management Barrier Types

Retractable Barriers

A similar system to the safety belts you find in a car. These can either be floor standing stanchions or wall mounted retractable belt barriers, where access may be temporarily restricted. They are easy to position and connect to each other, enabling you to construct long queue lengths easily. They are highly portable and can be easily moved and stored when not in use.

Retractable belt barriers are available in indoor and outdoor models. Our range of budget barriers is only suitable for indoors, whereas our industrial-style retractable belt barrier is perfect for outdoor use. These specialist outdoor barriers are made from durable materials and have heavier bases for enhanced stability. For even greater visibility and protection, twin belt barriers and wide webbing are practical options. View our

For more information on retractable barriers, head over to our retractable barrier buyers guide.

Post and Rope Barriers

Traditional rope and post systems are a stylish choice, perfectly complementing spaces like art galleries and upscale venues. Each freestanding stanchion features a spring-clip system for quick rope attachment and detachment.

While less adjustable than belt barriers due to fixed rope lengths, they are equally portable and offer compact storage. Ideal for hotels, nightclubs, and reception areas, our barriers come with velvet or braided ropes in multiple colour options.

Post and Chain Barriers

Plastic post and chain systems are often used for outdoor events, construction sites and warehouses as work barriers. Our plastic stanchions are striped for high visibility, and the bases are either water fillable, concrete, or a robust rubber.

Cafe Barriers

Cafe barriers consist of a custom-printed banner between two posts. They can be used to create designated spaces with added branding, as well as act as crowd barriers at events. They allow you to make the most of your outdoor promotional space, protecting against wind at outside cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars.

What to Consider When Choosing A Queue Barrier

Belt Tape Lengths

Choose belt lengths from 1m to 9m based on the environment. Longer belt barriers require heavier posts but reduce the total number needed. For changeable pedestrian queue control, shorter belts offer greater flexibility for dynamic queue management.

How Many Posts You Will Need

Calculate coverage by factoring belt/rope length and spacing. For retractable belts, stay slightly below maximum length for safe slack. For post and rope or chain systems, they perform best with a slight sag between posts. Sketching a scaled layout helps determine optimal post count - our retractable barrier buyers guide can also help you calculate the posts required. We offer cost-saving bundle options for complete solutions.

No matter which barrier option you go for, a great way to work out how many posts you will need is to draw it out on a piece of paper to scale. We offer a range of bundle options to help you save money when buying a complete barrier solution.

Belt Tape Styles

Standard 50mm wide tapes are available in a large range of colours or custom prints, while 150mm high-visibility tapes offer greater visibility. Our range of pre-printed tape messages offers crucial safety messaging such as "Caution" or "Keep Out".

Base Weight and Type

• Economy or budget models: Lightweight concrete-filled bases with a metal cover
• Premium models: Heavier, moulded floor-friendly bases for superior stability
• Outdoor models: Water/Ballast-fillable or rubber bases for more durability

Post Material

• Indoor models: made from cost-effective mild steel
• Outdoor models: made from durable stainless steel

Safety Brake System

Many of our belt barriers feature a controlled, slow-retract mechanism to prevent injury from belt snap-back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are queue barriers?

Queue barriers are tools used for queue management made up of a number of upright posts joined together with tape, rope, or chains. They are commonly used for setting up queue lines, cordoning of areas for cleaning or maintenance, and for restricting access to certain spaces for security or safety reasons.

What different types of queue barriers are there?

We have a comprehensive range of queue barriers suitable for all uses and locations. The main types include retractable tape barriers, post and rope barriers, post and chain barriers, and café barriers. A wide range of materials, bases, colours, and finishes are available to suit different businesses and applications.

Which type of queue barrier is best for our use?

Retractable tape barriers can be set to different lengths and are quick to set up. They can be used to create very neat and efficient queue lines in places such as shops, airports, and visitor attractions. Post and rope barriers have a more traditional appearance that makes them a popular choice for spaces such as cinemas, hotels, clubs, and restaurants. Post and chain barriers are the most affordable barrier type and ideal for safety use, for building maintenance and traffic management. Café barriers have banners that can be custom printed with logos and branding. They are perfect for creating attractive lines in cafes, food stores, and fast-food restaurants.

Where are queue barriers commonly used?

Queue barriers are essential tools for creating waiting lines in shops, supermarkets, street markets, and other retail spaces. They are also used in cinemas, museums, galleries, airports, and visitor attractions. Facilities management staff use these barriers when cleaning and performing maintenance in public and commercial buildings. Outdoor queue barriers can be used at outdoor events such as festivals, concerts, fairs, and sports events, as well as for parking and traffic management.

What queue barrier brands do you stock?

We are official suppliers for Tensator, Queuemaster, and Skipper barriers, as well as having the ProQ range that is exclusive to Discount Displays. We have all the best brands of queue barriers and will beat the price of any other supplier.

What materials are used in these queue barriers?

The posts in these queue barriers are made from various types of toughened plastic or coated steel. Bases can be concrete filled, moulded plastic, rubber, or water fillable. Tensabarriers use a durable and long-lasting military-grade webbing tape. Post and rope barriers feature attractive and sophisticated materials such as chrome and a choice of braided or velvet ropes.

Are there different finishes and colours of queue barrier?

Queue barrier posts are available in a wide range of finishes and colours, with metallic finishes such as chrome, stainless steel, and gold, as well as various bright primary colours. The barrier tape in retractable barriers can be various colours, with single colours and stripped safety patterns available, offering massive scope for personalisation and customisation. We also offer custom branded queue barrier belts and custom cafe barriers for a fully personalised finish.

Can we have custom branding and graphics for our queue barriers?

Café barriers allow custom printed banners to be placed between the posts, for displaying branding and promotional messages. Tensabarriers can feature custom printed and branded posts, with the possibility of personalising posts with high-resolution and vibrant graphics and patterns.

What queue barrier base options are available?

Different types of queue barrier bases are available suitable for different floor surfaces and use indoors or outdoors. Base material options include concrete filled plastic or metal, tough moulded plastic, metal, rubber, and water-fillable bases. Our range also includes Rollabarriers which have wheels to make moving the barriers easy.

How long are these queue barriers?

Retractable barriers have the advantage of being set to different lengths, with belt lengths ranging from 2.1m up to a huge 20m to suit different environments and requirements. Post and rope barriers have a standard rope length of 1.5 m, while chain barriers use a single length of chain of up to 25 m, split between multiple posts.

Do you have outdoor queue barriers?

We have queue barriers specially designed for use outdoors. These barriers are weatherproof and feature heavier bases to make them stable for use in windy conditions.

Do you have cheap and low-cost queue barriers?

We have various budget and low-cost queue barrier options. Retractable barriers start at just £44.95 for our budget model, while our post and chain barriers start at £72.50 for a set of 4 posts and a 10m chain.

Do your queue barriers come with a guarantee or warranty?

All our queue barriers come with at least a 1-year hardware warranty, with many models offering multi-year guarantees. These are high-quality barriers designed for commercial use.

How long will delivery of our queue barriers take?

We maintain a large stock of barriers at our UK warehouse in Croydon and can offer faster deliveries than many other companies. Most queue barriers can be delivered in 2-5 working days.

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