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.
Christmas Parties
Host a one-of-a-kind Christmas shindig with Rennie Vaults at London Bridge
If you’re looking for a standout venue for your office Christmas party this year, you’re in luck because we’ve got the perfect option. It’s unique, it’s historical, it’s flexible… It's Rennie Vaults at London Bridge!
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Hybrid Events
Common Hybrid Event Tech Hurdles and How to Overcome Them
Back in lockdown, it was revealed that 16% of event planners view confusion with technology as the main barrier to hybrid events. To help ease the anxiety, we've listed three common tech hurdles and how to overcome them.
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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!
4 min read
Unusual Venues
Go Wild with an Event at the Rainforest Cafe
If you can’t escape to the rainforest, why not bring the rainforest to you with an event at the Rainforest Cafe?! It’s the perfect location to get some much-needed escapism and create an unforgettable experience whatever the occasion.
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Corporate Events
Why The Lighterman Should be Your New Go-To for Corporate Parties: From Summer to Christmas
After the last couple of years, we’re all in need of a good party. So, we’ve made it our mission to find the perfect corporate party venue for your upcoming celebrations: The Lighterman!
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Parties
5 Reasons Why TOCA Social Is Perfect For Your Next Party
Have you been waiting to organise springtime fun, only to be disappointed by the weather? It's time to start planning indoors!
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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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Eventprofs
13 Beautiful Hanging Centrepieces For Your Event
If you want some inspiration to take your event theming to the next level, here are 13 hanging centrepieces to take your event from dull to dazzling!
3 min read
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!
3 min read
Christmas Parties
Why 116 Pall Mall Will be the Star of Your Christmas Party
If you’re hoping to bring your office Christmas party back with a bang, we have the perfect venue for you. 116 Pall Mall is grand, it’s opulent and it transforms into a veritable winter wonderland in the heart of London. Here’s why it should be at the top of your Christmas list this year.
4 min read
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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Cool Venues
Play Your Cards Right With A Product Launch At Hijingo
Bored of your usual haunts? We've got the perfect spot to spice up your socials. Our unique venue of the month is bringing bingo back with a flashy, fun twist - read on to find out why we love Hijingo for a whole score of events.
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Away Days
Here’s Why Swingers West End Will Suit Your Next Event to a Tee
Swingers has always been one of our go-to venues when fun is on the cards. But now they’ve taken things to a whole new level with some stunning new spaces. Here's the lowdown.
4 min read
EventLAB 2021
How To Deal With Constant Change
If you’re someone who struggles with change, you’re certainly not alone. This insightful talk from founder of Stress Matters, Laura Capell-Abra, provides practical advice and guidance on coping with constant change.
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Weddings
Getting hitched on a budget? Try these simple reception hacks
With these hacks, you'll be able to transform your wedding venue into the reception space of your dreams - all whilst sticking to the budget.
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Private Dining
Dare to Dine at Lord’s Cricket Ground
Calling all cricket fans! Picture yourself digging into a sumptuous five-course dinner overlooking the most famous cricket ground in the world. That’s right, Lord’s Cricket Ground is the place to be for all your private dining and gala dinner events.
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Historic Venues
Hire Space Gets Festive In Edinburgh
The Hire Space team recently attended Edinburgh Convention Bureau’s Festive FAM Trip, held in Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Here’s what we got up to, and why Edinburgh should be at the top of your list for your next event!
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Team Building
Set Your Event Off With A Bang At Clays
Clays may be the new kid on the block, but it certainly knows how to host an event with a BANG! Perfect for team building, away days, client events and Christmas parties, read on to find out why this venue hits all the marks for a social event.
4 min read
Christmas
10 Last-Minute Virtual Christmas Party Ideas
While you might not be tap-dancing on tables in a pub this Christmas, there's no reason you can't dance the night away from home! We've scoured the virtual party scene to find 10 of the absolute best last minute Christmas social ideas to save the season!
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Event Tech
Event Tech Live: Event Spaces Reimagined
Hire Space recently hosted a panel discussion at Event Tech Live on how UK venues are paving the way with innovative event technology. Read the takeaways!
5 min read
Historic Venues
Host Conferences For The History Books At The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
London is a hotbed of history and stately buildings, and among the city's grandest and most prestigious venues is the stunning Lincoln's Inn. Here's why it's the perfect venue for your next event.
5 min read
Eventprofs
How to Get One Step Ahead Of A Crisis: Free Event Risk Management Resource
As an event organiser, your most important duty is to protect and safeguard your event attendees and staff. We've put together a complete guide to event risk assessment and management, to make sure you’re always one step ahead of any crisis that might come your way.
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Top Venues
Frameless is the Unique Event Venue Where Art Meets Reality
Looking for an event space that breaks the mould? Frameless is a one-of-a-kind venue where there are no white walls to constrain your event - the opportunities to think outside the box are endless! Here's why we think it's a work of art.
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