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London Venues

London is full of grand buildings, impressive architecture and iconic landmarks but there is are also a number of fantastic community centres and event spaces that are underused and in our opinion, under-appreciated. Hire Space began with the idea of promoting and celebrating such venues so without further ado, James Roche brings you five top community workshop spaces for hire in London! The Hall at St James the Less

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London Venues

From casual pubs to exclusive clubs, Soho is definitely a kingdom for the cool kids. That’s not to say we can’t all enjoy its many wonders – you just need to know where to start. Hire Space’s James Roche is here to help with ‘Three Slamming Soho Spots!’ Avalon Soho According to legend, Avalon was an island paradise to which Arthur was carried after his death. If you ignore the part about the deceased King and forgive the absence of palm trees and coconuts, then you’d have to admit that this p

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London Venues

Anyone who has ever been to an Asian wedding will tell you one thing – they’re big. If the bride is on a first name-basis with everyone at the reception, then something’s obviously gone wrong in the planning phase. Just like the Aussie cricket team, Hire Space knows a thing or two about big celebrations. James Roche brings you five top Asian weddi

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London Venues

It wasn't that long ago that we featured a blog on photography studios but with so many great venues joining the Hire Space stable, we knew that it was time to send James Roche out again to preview five more marvellous film and photography spaces available for hire in London! First Option Studio With a Welsh slate entrance and custom built French doors, one could never accuse this split-level studio space of being culturally exclusive. And whether you're filming a Bollywood blockbuster, Holly

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London Venues

The pop-up trend hit London about two years ago, and is still going strong. As a result, the city has witnessed a growth in multi-purpose event spaces that can be used for anything from exhibitions, to photography studios to pop-up restaurants and parties. Hire Space is, of course, helping to open these spaces up to potential users. This week, we explore a few spaces with the most versatile of offerings. Loft Studios Loft Studios in Kensal Gr

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London Venues

London is full of grand buildings, impressive architecture and iconic landmarks but there is are also a number of fantastic community centres and event spaces that are underused and in our opinion, underappreciated. Hire Space began with the idea of promoting and celebrating such venues so without further ado, James Roche brings you five top community workshop spaces for hire in London! Camden City Learning Centre When I hear "workshop",

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London Venues

We know what you're thinking. You've played basketball, you've given baseball a crack and are considering trying your hand at cricket but there's one sport beginning with 'b' that you'd like to cross off your list first: badminton. Hire Space's resident sporting expert James Roche takes you through three top badminton court spaces available for hire. Whether you're a novice, pro or somewhere in between, these venues will supply exactly what you're after! Sports Hall at Harrow Club

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London Venues

While arguments between loved ones are nothing out of the ordinary, sometimes we can be a little slow in repairing the damage they cause. Sunday is Kiss and Make Up Day and to celebrate, Hire Space's love guru/hopeless romantic James Roche brings you three passionate London venues to mark the oc

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London Venues

Can't touch your toes? Can't touch your knees? Can't even touch your nose? Unless you have no hands, there is no excuse - you need pilates! Hire Space's James Roche brings you three top pilates studios for hire in London! Little Pilates and Dance Studio If there's two things I love most about Greenwich, it's the Meantime Brewery and the Little Pilates and Dance Studio. While sampling fine ales and using the "reformer" equipment aren't two activities I recommend combining (65% of all alcohol-r

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London Venues

As anyone with band, theatre group, dance troupe or film company will testify, finding convenient and affordable rehearsal space in London can often be tricky. Existing space is in high demand, and tracking down original locations isn't easy. With this in mind, Hire Space sent resident thespian Ana Cardoso to find and present a list of five rehearsal spaces

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