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.

Arena by Hire Space

Arena Case Study: Virtual Conference

Read this case study to find out how we helped a top management consultancy achieve their virtual event objectives through Arena.

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Conferences

5 Reasons Why We Love Conferences at East Wintergarden

If you're looking to smash through the glass ceiling of conference standards, look no further than East Wintergarden. Here are the reasons we love this venue.

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Conferences

Create Stand-Out Virtual and Hybrid Events With Arena

Our new platform, Arena, proves that planning and hosting a virtual or hybrid event doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Read on to discover Arena's key features that will make your virtual event stand out from the crowd.

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Adapt With Arena

Adapt With Arena: Key Skills For Event Planners Looking To Succeed

Adapt with Arena Part 2 explored the key skills planners need going forward, as well as how we can prepare for the return to live. Watch the recording and read the takeaways.

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Hybrid Events

Explore Endless Event Options At The Business Design Centre

Finding the perfect venue can be a tricky task but the Business Design Centre has something for every event going. In this piece, we explore just some of the endless options!

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Unusual Venues

Rock the Boat with an Event at Cutty Sark

Whether you’re holding a wedding, drinks reception or summer party, join us in drooling over this stunning, yet unusual event space.

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Meetings

Magical Meetings at Vintners’ Hall

After months of social distancing, you need somewhere magical to kick off your business meetings. And if you’re looking to inject some sparkle, look no further than Vintners’ Hall. It has all the history, splendour and views you need to sweep your delegates off their feet.

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Hybrid Events

How to Keep All of Your Audiences Engaged at a Hybrid Event

Keeping your audience engaged at any kind of event is no mean feat. But what about when you have an in-person and a virtual audience to cater to?

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Hybrid Events

6 Top Tips for Facilitating Hybrid Event Audience Engagement

Throwing a hybrid event comes with its extra challenges, as it’ll mean keeping not one, but two audience types engaged – those accessing your event online and those attending your hybrid event venue in-person.

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Virtual Events

Excite Your Team With 5 of The Best Virtual Team Building Activities Around

Check out 5 of the best virtual team building activities on the market right now.

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Adapt With Arena

Adapt With Arena: Covid Certifications In Events

Adapt with Arena Part 1 discussed the Covid Status Certification and why it may be crucial for the events industry going forward. Watch the recording and read the key takeaways.

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Awards Ceremonies

Make Waves with an Awards Ceremony at the National Maritime Museum

The phrase ‘not all heroes wear capes’ has always been true, but it feels more relevant now than ever. So, if you’re waiting to celebrate the heroes in your life with a glitzy awards ceremony, check out the historic National Maritime Museum.

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Rooftop Venues

Goodbye Social Distancing, Hello Summer Parties at Smith’s of Smithfield

Looking for a summer party your guests won't forget in a hurry? Smith's of Smithfield is Grade II listed, situated bang in the centre of London, and has the added bonus of some of the most spectacular views in London. What more could you ask for?!

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Christmas Parties

Teerrific Christmasses at Puttshack

If you want your post-isolation Christmas party to be remembered, you’ll need a memorable venue to match. So, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve found exactly what you need: Puttshack Bank is Puttshack’s newest and boldest venue yet.

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Party

Post-Lockdown Parties at Studio 9294

Ready to throw a post-lockdown party to remember? Whether it's an office party with colleagues or a summer party with friends, Studio 9294 offers a range of quirky spaces perfect for any occasion.

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Virtual Events

Refresh and Realign With 5 of The Best Virtual Workshops On The Market

Inspire and nurture your team's development with 5 of the best virtual workshops around.

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Conferences

5 Fab Facts You Didn’t Know About One Birdcage Walk

If you’re looking forward to your post-quarantine conferences, look no further. Full of class and culture, One Birdcage Walk is sure to turn any conference into a success.

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Conferences

Picture the Perfect Conference at LABS House Holborn

If you’re looking to host an unforgettable post-lockdown conference, you’ll need a spectacular venue to match. LABS House Holborn is the answer!

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Christmas Parties

Characterful Christmases at The Postal Museum

It's never too early to start planning this year's Christmas party. And for your first post-pandemic festivities, you need somewhere unique, original and unforgettable... you need The Postal Museum!

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Hybrid Events

How Much Does a Hybrid Event Cost?

We've created a step-by-step guide to budgeting for hybrid events so you're fully prepared and ready to start planning.

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Hybrid Events

Top Tips For Facilitating Networking At Your Hybrid Event

Facilitating networking at a hybrid event can present a logistical challenge for event organisers. But it can be done, trust us! Here are our top tips.

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