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.
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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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Conferences
Bowl Your Delegates Over at Emirates Old Trafford
The chances are you’ve heard of Emirates Old Trafford. This world-class venue is the home of international cricket and concerts. But it’s also renowned for delivering inspirational conferences, dazzling awards ceremonies and a whole host of other events.
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Awards Ceremonies
Why Glaziers Hall is the Contemporary Yet Characterful Venue You Need in Your Life
Located on London’s cultural Southbank, Glaziers Hall strikes the perfect balance between contemporary and characterful – with a range of versatile spaces, a rich history, state-of-the-art tech and views to die for.
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Conferences
Host a Show-Stopping Corporate Event at OVO Arena Wembley
You need your large conference, awards ceremony or exhibition to stand out from the crowd. Luckily, we’ve found the show-stopping venue that’s guaranteed to make sure your event stays in your delegates’ minds for many, many years to come. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brilliant… it’s OVO Arena Wembley!
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Sustainability
Venue Talk: How To Make Your Venue Stand Out From The Crowd On Sustainability
This session from our Venue Talk event at 41 Portland Place tackled how venues can make themselves stand out by being more sustainable.
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Events
Venue Talk: Working Effectively With Corporate Event Planners
Anna Fox, former Head of Events at Liberty Global and Victoria Potter, Global Head of Events at Permira join us at our Venue Talk event to discuss working more effectively with venues.
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Events
The Death Of The Queen: What Does This Mean For Events Organisers?
As a country we are in mourning for Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. In this piece we aim to shed some light on how we move forward, together.
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Conferences
Cracking Conferences at the Business Design Centre
Conferences don’t have to be held in the same old boring meeting rooms and conference centres. Instead, it’s totally possible to find a conference venue that’s both high-spec and characterful. Don’t believe us? Just look at the Business Design Centre, London’s most distinctive conference venue.
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