Hire Space Blog
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.
How to Find & Book Winning Corporate Event Venues Every Time
Planning a corporate event can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to finding the perfect venue. The right venue not only sets the tone for your event but also plays a critical role in its success. Whether you're organizing a conference, team-building retreat, or awards ceremony, selecting a venue that aligns with your goals is essential. This guide will walk you through the key considerations and strategies for finding and booking winning corporate event venues every time, with insight
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7 Powerful Venue Finding Hacks for Stellar Corporate Events
Corporate events are under more pressure than ever to deliver value, engagement, and a memorable experience. According to a 2024 survey by EventMB, 78% of event planners say that venue selection is the single most influential factor in attendee satisfaction. Yet, with thousands of options for conference venues in London, hotel event spaces, and unique locations across the UK, finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. Hire Space has helped thousands of companies—from global brands to fast-gro
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Unique Venues
7 Venues for Sumptuous Festive Dining
Serve up a Christmas celebration fit for any foodie's dreams this year, in one of these top private dining venues. Discover your perfect dining spot for a festive dinner today!
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Awards Ceremonies
Top Unique and Unusual Venues for an Awards Ceremony
Let your awards ceremony shine with a venue that'll be the cherry on top. From the charming to the eccentric, check out our top unique and unusual venues for an awards ceremony!
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Cool Venues
10 Mind-Blowing Venues To Propose In
Searching for the perfect backdrop for your proposal? Check out these 10 mind-blowing spots. From fairy-tale gardens to dazzling cityscapes, these breathtaking venues will make your big question unforgettable. Dive in to find the place that captures your love story's unique magic!
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Meetings
The Top Sustainable Meeting Venues in London
Although meetings are often small-scale, they can have a significant environmental footprint. To help you meet your green goals, we've put together a list of venues that are making the grade when it comes to sustainability.
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Sustainability
How CSRD Affects Event Professionals in 2025 and How to Prepare
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces new sustainability reporting standards. This blog explores what CSRD entails, the challenges it poses, and how event professionals can prepare and measure their compliance effectively.
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Event Catering
The Top Sustainable Caterers For Greener Events
Check out some of the caterers who are serving up a sustainable change in the industry, from cutting down on packaging, to finding creative ways to use commonly wasted parts of ingredients.
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Sustainability
The Best Sustainability Tools for Event Professionals
To keep up with the sustainability curve, it’s essential that event organisers adopt the technology and resources to help them in the transition. We’ve put together a list of some of the best tools available to eventprofs to help them integrate sustainability in events.
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Corporate Events
The Top 3 London Venues With Great Gardens
Discover our top 3 London venues with stunning gardens! Perfect for summer parties, these locations offer beautiful outdoor spaces for unforgettable events. Explore your ideal venue today.
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Beer Gardens
6 Brilliant Beer Gardens For Summer 2025
From green sanctuaries in the bustling city to hidden rooftops, these brilliant beer gardens are must-visit spots for your summer escapades. Grab your colleagues, raise your glasses, and let's dive in. Cheers!
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Meetings
5 Ways to Make your Meetings More Memorable
Meetings needn't be boring. Take a look at 5 ways you can ensure your meetings leave a lasting impact.
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Conferences
Why Cinema Venues Are a Blockbuster Hit for Conferences
When you think of a cinema, the first thing that comes to mind might be blockbuster movies, popcorn and a night out with friends. But did you know that cinema venues can also be the perfect setting for conferences?
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Summer Parties
How To Plan A Sizzling Summer Party
The hot weather's approaching, which means it's time to start planning this year's out-of-this-world summer party! Here's our guide.
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Venues
The Best Summer Party Venues With Outdoor Space
Discover the best summer party venues with outdoor space in London, perfect for hosting unforgettable events. From rooftop bars with stunning views to charming gardens and terraces, explore our top picks that will make your summer celebrations truly special.
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Event Tech
AI-Powered Event Measurement: Revolutionising How We Track Success
Tired of frustrating manual event measurement? Discover how AI is revolutionising the industry, offering real-time insights, automated feedback and predictive analytics. Learn how to drive data-driven decisions and improve event sustainability.
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Conferences
6 Exceptional West London Venues for Conferences
Explore the best West London venues for your next conference! From historic landmarks to modern meeting spaces, these 6 locations offer the perfect blend of luxury and practicality to make your conference a hit!
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Christmas
Fabulous Festivity: London's Most Exciting Christmas Parties
Wow your guests this winter with one of these jaw-droppingly epic Christmas Party venues. From a mysterious Swiss Fortress to a vibrant jazz club in the heart of the city, these winter wonderland venues are the stuff of legend!
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Christmas Parties
Top Tips for Planning a Christmas Party in 2025
Read our top tips for ensuring this year's Christmas bash is the best ever, from venues to virtual elements and fun experiences!
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Top Venues
6 London Rooftop Bars For Summer Party Entertainment
Discover the 6 best summer party venues in London. From garden terraces to rooftop bars, these venues offer fantastic outdoor spaces, stunning views, and vibrant atmospheres for your summer events. Check them out!
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Christmas
5 Memorable Christmas Party Venues
Ready to elevate this year's Christmas shindig? Discover our top 5 spots that'll have your guests buzzing long after the last Christmas cracker has snapped. From party palaces to festive feasts, find a venue so good, your office will still be talking about it next July. Let’s make your festive plann
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Awards Ceremonies
9 Class-Topping Venues for Awards Ceremonies
Looking for a London awards ceremony venue to make your event truly memorable? We've scoured the city to bring you nine unique spaces, from gourmet dining rooms to event venues that bring the glamour of Old Hollywood to life. Book your favourite now before it's whisked away!
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Top Venues
8 Conferences Venues With Charm
Find your next unique conference venue on Hire Space! The quirkiest conference venues in London are waiting for your next event. Don't miss them!
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Away Days
Creating Truly Engaging Experiences to Motivate Your Team
It's more important than ever that businesses invest in making their work culture genuinely engaging and supportive. Here, we've shared our insights on creating experiences to inspire, motivate, and lift up your team.
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