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Jessamy Cowie

Jessamy channels her passion for sustainability and cultural events into shining a spotlight on innovation and inspiration in the events world, and heading up Hire Space's sustainability committee.

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Events

'The Events Outlook': key takeaways on optimising business event programmes

With tighter budgets, smaller teams, and rising event costs, event planners are facing no shortage of challenges in the current environment. Here, 4 experts discuss optimising event programmes against the current events outlook.

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7 min read

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Christmas Parties

Kick off Christmas celebrations with a roaring event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, our unique venue of the month!

As the holiday season approaches, here at Hire Space we're keeping careful score of the top venues in London for Christmas parties. If you're looking for something iconic and out-of-the-ordinary, we've got the perfect match for you: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!

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Eventprofs

Industry insights: event strategy and outlook in an uncertain economic climate

With recession looming over all sectors for much of 2023, many companies are tightening their belts to protect their bottom line. So where does this leave their event programmes? Here, 4 experts share their thoughts.

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Weddings

6 Unforgettable London Wedding Venues

We may not have wands and wings, but our team's seen a fair few weddings come through, and we've picked up some valuable pointers on the way. So, if you're sitting comfortably, here are some of our favourite fairytale wedding venues!

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Birthday Inspiration

Host Parties With Style At The Little Scarlet Door

From its quirky, characterful design, to its retro entertainment, prime location, and versatile layout, The Little Scarlet Door takes corporate parties to a new level - here's what's waiting for you inside!

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4 min read

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Conferences

Connect and collaborate at Convene, London's top spot for corporate events

If you're after a new, innovative, and exciting spot that breaks the conference mould, allow us to introduce one of our favourite new venues on the scene: Convene, 22 Bishopsgate. Here are just some of the reasons it's the perfect place to bring people together.

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Away Days

Orchestrate the perfect away day at Abbey Road Studios

With guided tours, iconic spaces, and the chance for your team to create their own chart-topping music, Abbey Road Studios is an iconic location for corporate away days and team building events. Heres why it's set to take your away day Platinum!

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3 min read

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Eventprofs

Business Talk: Corporate Events And The Cost-Of-Living Crisis

With prices rising across the board, the increasing pinch on company budgets will inevitably have an effect on businesses’ ability to put on events. Hire Space spoke to experts across the business and events sectors to discuss the outlook of business events in coming months.

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10 min read

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Summer Parties

Get ready to bowl over your guests at The Bowls Club this summer

If you’re looking to add some summer fun to your corporate event, The Bowls Club is the perfect venue! With two locations for 2023, in Finsbury Square and Battersea Park, here's why these two spots tick all the boxes for private parties!

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4 min read

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Meetings

Reinvigorate your meetings at Wallacespace Spitalfields and Clerkenwell Green

Are your meetings lacking inspiration? Not for long - allow us to introduce Wallacespace, the antidote to dull boardrooms! Whether it’s a business conference or creative brainstorming session, here's why these two fantastic venues are the perfect places to reinvigorate your meetings.

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Weddings

Hire Space's ultimate guide to finding the perfect wedding venue in London

The expert venue finders at Hire Space have plenty of experience in playing matchmaker between couples and their dream wedding venue. Here, we've shared our top advice for anyone searching for the perfect wedding venue in London. Congratulations, and happy planning!

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Diversity & Inclusion

International Women's Day: What Does DigitALL Mean In Events?

This year, the UN's theme for International Women's Day is 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality'. We sat down with 6 women in event tech roles to discuss their careers and advice for others in the industry.

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Awards Ceremonies

Impress Your Guests With An Awards Ceremony At Plaisterers' Hall

After 2 years of hard work getting through the pandemic, it's about time we got back to celebrating our teams' star players! If you're after the perfect space to to recognise the work that's gone on behind the scenes in your company, allow us to introduce the one and only Plaisterers' Hall!

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Eventprofs

Industry insights: what ‘experience-first’ means for events

It’s more vital than ever to make your event stand out by curating an exceptional experience for attendees. Here, five experts share their advice on putting experience at the core of your events.

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Away Days

Take Team-Building To New Levels At TOCA Social

If you're looking to get your team into the swing of the new year, we've got the perfect place up our sleeve - introducing TOCA Social, the interactive activity venue that's taken London by storm! Here's why it's a top scorer for events.

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Conferences

Break The Mould With A Conference At Plaisterers' Hall

Conferences often bring to mind corporate backdrops, but there's nothing to stop you from shaking up the status quo. Here's why Plaisterers' Hall is the perfect spot to break the mould and give your guests something to remember!

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Corporate Entertainment

Impress Your Guests With Exceptional Corporate Entertainment At 12 Hay Hill

If you're on the lookout for an exceptional space to host an evening of corporate entertainment, private members' club 12 Hay Hill ought to do the trick. Offering the perfect pairing of business and luxury, this unusual space is ideal for hosting dinner, drinks, and entertainment in style.

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Private Dining

Host Delectable Dinners And Drinks Receptions At Aquavit London

If you're looking for a stand-out spot for your next private dinner or drinks reception, you've come to the right place! Allow us to introduce Aquavit London, the stunning restaurant and events space that'll transform any dinner or drinks reception into the most memorable event of the year.

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Parties

Put A Spring In Your Events At The Arber Garden

With the end of winter on the horizon, it's time to start taking stock of your calendar, and giving your upcoming events a spring clean. The Arber Garden is a beautiful spot for any event - here's why we love it!

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Sustainable Venues

The Top Sustainable Wedding Venues in London

Saying "I do" to a more sustainable day doesn't mean sacrificing any of your vision for your event: we've put together a selection of the top venues in London that tie the knot between sustainability and style.

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Corporate Entertainment

Host The Event Of Your Dreams At Night Tales

With a beautiful backdrop and all the event support you could ask for, Night Tales is the stuff of dreams! Whether you're looking to party the night away, or blow your guests away with a new product, here's what this fantastic venue has up its bedecked sleeves!

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Historic Venues

Extraordinary Events Are In Safe Hands At The Insurance Hall

London has its fair share of historical buildings, and - take it from us - they make seriously impressive settings for all kinds of events. If you're on the hunt for a venue with pedigree and a story to match, allow us to present one of the finest examples - the fascinating Insurance Hall.

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Christmas Parties

Score Maximum Points With A Party At TOCA Social

On the lookout for a one-of-a-kind party venue that's guaranteed to get guests talking? We've got a space that'll do just the trick: football-themed venue, TOCA Social! Read on to find out why this venue kicks all others to the kerb!

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Unusual Venues

Corporate Entertainment Goes Off With A Bang At Fairgame, Our Venue Of The Month

There's no better place to host an uplifting, engaging event for clients and stakeholders than Fairgame, the new fairground-themed venue in Canary Wharf. Roll up, roll up: here's why it's the ideal spot to bridge work and play!

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