Amy Stroud

Stadium Venues

We all know Twickenham Stadium as the 'Home of England Rugby', an iconic sporting venue that's seen some historic sporting moments. But, Twickenham has another side that makes it a versatile events venue, so we've rounded up a few reasons why it's the perfect place for your next event . 1. It has a secret...

Weddings

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, so you deserve the perfect venue. Known for its idyllic gardens, Kew Gardens is a botanical paradise just outside the hustle and bustle of London.

London Venues

To embrace the prime of the summer, make sure you pick a venue that celebrates England at its bluest, greenest, and brightest. Here are six venues with beautiful outside space that will let you do just that.

Unique Venues

Once a railway engine repair shed, this Grade II listed building was transformed into the groundbreaking performing arts venue 50 years ago, and is now synonymous with the biggest names in music, theatre, circus and spoken word. It is, of course, the Roundhouse . A Bit of History Originally built in 1847 by the London and North Western Railway as a

London Venues

What could be cooler than impressing your friends on a night out with a secret venue? Hidden beneath London are these gems are waiting to be discovered. It all sounds a little unusual , but secret venues are trending, and you have to keep up with the trends, right? We all need a little mystery and excitement in our lives so here are seven of the best bars for you to enjoy, but you have to find them first. 1. Looking Glass Cocktail C

Bars

Not all summer party venues are created equal. And we firmly believe that should be top of your list when the sun finally comes out. It might seem a bit early to be talking about booking a summer party, but there are glimmers of sunshine (post 'Beast from the East') and if you want the perfect venue it's never too early to make a few enquiries and get something booked in. Last Days of Shoreditch is London's original street food market, bringing the capital's best independent nightlight to the

Private Dining

Views from Blueprint Café are simply stunning. Look west and you'll see the iconic Tower Bridge, look east and you'll find the modern juxtaposition of Canary Wharf. Set above the Design Museum, overlooking the Thames, the Café is a bright and airy space thanks to its floor to ceiling windows and skylights.

Transport Venues

London transport is iconic; red buses, the red and white tube sign and carriages are known the world over. It might not always be reliable and by golly, the tube is a sweaty experience in summer, but it's such a representation of London we think it's worth celebrating. And we're not the only ones, there are countless bars, restaurants and event spaces based around our 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (and boats and buses...). From abandoned tube stations and carriages to museums and livery hal

Product Launches

You've spent years developing a product that you now need to launch , or perhaps you're working for a client that needs a venue for a brand event that is the perfect fit. Blank canvas spaces provide the perfect backdrop for creative events and allow you to unleash your imagination. You'll find Park Village Studios

Venue Finding

Finding a central London wedding venue with outside space (that's affordable) can seem like a pretty unachievable task. But, we're here to tell you that, thankfully, it's not. Introducing, No.4 Hamilton Place . Once home to the Duke of Wellington, in the year before Waterloo

EventLAB Series

Last week we held in the first session in our EventLAB Series at 58VE. In the run up to the flagship EventLAB we'll be holding smaller events that dig deeper into the issues event professionals really care about. The first tackled 'Modern Events: How to capture your audience whilst remaining compliance friendly', with a brilliant panel that included: * Dominic Titchener-Barrett, Founder & CEO, DTB Sports Hospitality & Event Management * Gareth Dimelow, Fo

Eventprofs

London Fashion Week is just around the corner and with all its glitz and glamour it's a key date in the diary for anyone in-the-know in the fashion industry. But, behind the beautiful clothes are some equally beautiful venues.

Hire Space

You've made it through January (hurrah!) and everything is starting to look a little rosier. For the team here at Hire Space it's given us some time to reflect on the brilliant venues we worked with last year, highlights included The Ned , Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, Winterville and Printworks , and sta

Private Dining

Hosting a supper club or food pop-up can be daunting… But fear not, as help is on hand, courtesy of our friends at Tabl who've compiled their top tips and chosen some brilliant venues to suit the occasion. So, what is a supper club? Supper clubs occupy the grey area between restaurant dining and a dinner party. Supper clubs are usually small and intimate and encourage interaction between guests. Have this in

London Venues

Organising a Christmas party may sound exciting but let's be honest, sometimes it's more than a little bit stressful, especially when you've left it to the last minute. But never fear, there are still some brilliant venues available for a fantastic festive shindig if you think outside the box a little. Thankfully, the Venue Expert Team is here to help. With these five unique venues

Events

The inaugural EventLAB event brought together some brilliant professionals from across the industry to discuss the problems faced by those working within it. Over the next year, we want to delve a bit deeper into some of the issues raised, and something that is extremely important to Hire Space is the topic of wellbeing . So, we'll kick things off with a brilliant pa

Venues

Every fortnight the Hire Space Team will bring you top industry news, the best new venues on the site and the very best spaces we’ve seen in the last two weeks. Hot Topic Friday marked Equal Pay Day ; the day that campaigns have highlighted as the point when women effectively stop earning relative to their male equivalents. So, we wanted to take

With over 700 attendees, EventLAB 2017 brought together the very best of the events industry, for two days of keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses and networking sessions, alongside a showcase of the top venues and suppliers in the industry. The Venue CodeNode , renowned for its focus on technology and educatio

Top Venues

After years struggling to find a permanent space for the collection, The National Portrait Gallery opened it's current site on 4th April 1896. It is now renowned for its unique showcase of art, biography, history and fame, and welcomes over two million visitors a year, who come to view the famous faces who adorn the walls, from Shakespeare to the Duch

EventLAB Series

This year, for the first time, we're bringing the concept of Hire Space . When most people are stuck behind computers screens all day, getting out of the office and meeting face-to-face is increasingly important. We're bringing together a diverse range of venues and suppliers across the two days who'll inspire and entertain. Alongside a programme of CPD masterclasses and workshops

Our latest guest post comes from Billy Bones, the founder of Booking Agent Info and Celebrity Endorsers , who's letting us into the secrets of matching your venue to your entertainment. If you’ve ever booked entertainment for an event before, you know that there are a lot of pieces that need to fit together in order to ensure everything goes smoothly. There's the question of whether the event is a good fit for the kind of entertai

Events

In October this year, Hire Space is bringing its first live experience, EventLAB , to CodeNode in London. The event brings together senior event bookers, venues, suppliers and a stellar lineup of industry thought leaders for two days of talks, CPD accredited workshops and masterclasses alongside interactive networking opportu

London Venues

We live and breathe venues at Hire Space , so when we get the opportunity to showcase a truly fantastic one we grab it with both hands. So, last month we headed over to the Crystal with some of our clients for networking and an opportunity to show-off how the venue can be transformed for events. A building known for its angular, hyper-modern design isn't one you'd perhaps associate with an afterno

This October we're bringing the very first EventLAB to CodeNode . We're very excited to have announce Mash Media as our media partner and will be supporting the event, helping us spread the word and sharing their incredible insight into the industry. To celebrate the collaboration we spoke to Paul Colston, Editor of Conference News about how he got into the industry, the importance of the events press and what