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Ideas, guidance and inspiration for your virtual & in-person events. Brought to you from the creators of Hire Space, the UK's leading event booking platform.
Venues
The Best Sustainable Private Dining Venues
Explore the best eco-friendly venues in London offering stunning settings, exquisite dining, and a commitment to sustainability. Perfect for eco-conscious events, these spaces combine luxury with green initiatives. Discover exceptional private dining spots today.
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Meetings
The Top 3 London Hotels With Great Meeting Rooms
In search of the perfect London hotel for your next important meeting? Discover our top picks for hotels in the capital with unique meeting rooms to help set the scene. Our experts have chosen them based on the criteria most important to you, from location to facilities.
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Venues
The Ultimate Guide to Summer in London
Plan the perfect summer in London with our ultimate guide. From rooftop bars and outdoor theatres to riverside picnics and hidden gardens, discover the city's best spots to soak up the sun. Ideal for summer planners seeking unique experiences. Your summer in London starts here!
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Sustainability
How to Find a Sustainable Venue for Your Event: A Guide for Event Organisers
With sustainability top of the agenda for many event organisers, choosing a sustainable venue for events is essential. Here, we're diving into how to find a sustainable venue, from the key features to look for, to the questions to ask, to make sure you're making your events as green as possible.
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Historic Venues
5 North London Wedding Venues
From beautiful gardens to magnificent ballrooms, North London has a wealth of choice for your big day. Here are our top five venues.
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Christmas
10 Cracking Christmas Party Venues
Bring crackers to the party with these 10 cracking Christmas party venues! Disclaimer: with venues this good, you may find yourself jumping on the table to tell everyone about them.
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Top Venues
The Top 5 Historic Meeting Rooms in London
Check out our roundup of London’s top 5 historic meeting rooms. From former palace stables to eighteenth-century mansions, you’re sure to find the perfect professional setting to suit your needs.
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Corporate Events
7 Quirky London Museums You'll Love
Discover the unusual: From the Army Museum to the Museum of Transport, explore these quirky London museums that will surprise and delight your guests!
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Hybrid Events
London's 8 Best Hybrid Ready Conference Venues
Looking for a venue to host a stand-out hybrid conference? Find the best hybrid-ready venues here, with live-streaming capabilities and on-site technicians at hand to make sure your event goes without a hitch.
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Weddings
6 Wedding Venues with Summery Outdoor Spaces
When it comes to searching for the most Instagram-worthy outdoor backdrop for your dreamy nuptials, London has plenty to offer. Here are our top picks!
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International Women's Day
From Awareness to Action: What Needs to Happen Next for Gender Equality
Explore actionable steps for gender equality beyond International Women's Day with insights from thought leaders on driving real change.
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Accessibility
Top Tips for Planning Inclusive Events: An Accessibility Guide For Event Organisers
In events, inclusivity isn't just a buzzword - it's a necessity. We've worked with some of the leaders in the events industry on guidance for making events accessible: here's a comprehensive guide to help make sure every event you plan is inclusive!
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Diversity & Inclusion
What Does Pride Mean For The Events Industry In 2025?
We all want to help build an industry we can be proud of, which means working to make our events safer, more inclusive and more welcoming for all. In this article, we explore what Pride means for the events industry in 2025, and where the future of our industry leads for LGBTQ+ equality.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Pride & Equality: Can the Events Industry Do More?
With increasing awareness and commitment to diversity, the question arises. Can the events industry do more to promote pride and equality?
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Diversity & Inclusion
How To Celebrate Pride With Your Team
Planning a Pride-themed event is a great way to show your support for equal rights, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. From educational events to office fundraisers and making your events more accessible to all, here are our top tips on celebrating Pride throughout the year!
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Private Dining
Taste the Luxury with These Top Private Dining Rooms
Discover the top private dining rooms where luxury and elegance come together. Perfect for hosting a memorable event in a truly sophisticated setting.
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Outdoors
Weatherproofing Your Event in 7 Easy Steps
The success of an outdoor event often depends on elements out of an organiser's control. Prepare your events with these essential tips from The Events Structure.
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Birthday Inspiration
6 Top Venues For A 30th Birthday Party
If your 30th is approaching, it's the perfect excuse for having a big old birthday bash in our books - here's a whirlwind tour of 6 of our favourite venues!
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Christmas
Unwrap the Fun: Extra-Special Experiences for Your 2025 Christmas Party!
Plan the ultimate 2025 Christmas party in London! Discover unique activity experiences like song making, racing, tech-infused golf and more. Find the perfect festive celebration for your team!
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London Venues
9 London Venues You Didn't Know You Could Hire
Think you've seen every venue London has to offer? Think again! Check out 9 amazing hidden gems that you didn't know you could hire for your next event.
5 min read
Christmas
5 Christmas Party Venues To Get Your Bells Jinglin' All The Way
Whether it's a space with bells and whistles, or a venue with plenty of bubbles, you'll find something perfect in our round-up of fabulous Christmas party venues here!
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London Venues
Unconventional Conference Venues You’ll Love
These distinctive conference venues make organising a successful conference feel like a breeze. If you're looking to dazzle your delegates with exceptional surroundings and impressive technology, you've come to the right place. Check out these top unconventional conference venues!
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How To Guide
Driving Year-Round Engagement: How Content Strategy Enhances Event Experiences
Discover how a smart content strategy and emerging event trends can drive year-round engagement, extend event experiences and create lasting connections.
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Events
6 Corporate Event Trends and Predictions for 2025
Discover the key corporate event trends and predictions for the rest of 2025, including cutting-edge AI, personalised experiences and sustainable strategies transforming the events landscape.
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