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Ideas, guides, and insights for anyone planning an event or managing a venue.
Top Tips For Liaising With Prospective Event Venues
Venue finding isn't easy, and it's important to ask all the right questions before committing. Here are some top tips to get you started.
Izzie Lachecki 13 October 2021 
Nail Your Christmas Party With An Event At The Steel Yard
After last year's festive season 'elfectively' being shelved, there's a whole lot of expectation on this year's Christmas party! Master of the cool-but-cosy atmosphere, and filled with nooks and crannies to connect with colleagues, The Steel Yard is guaranteed to hit the nail on the head.
Jessamy Cowie 11 October 2021 
Dry Hire Vs Wet Hire - Which is Best For My Event?
Whether you go for a dry hire or wet hire venue will depend on a variety of measures - we explore the pros and cons of both in this piece.
Imogen Beech 7 October 2021 
Host An Inspired Awards Ceremony At BMA House
With awards season looming, there's no better time to host a ceremony of your own. And if you're looking to live up to the Emmys, you'll need an awe-inspiring venue to nail the atmosphere. Luckily, we've got the winning space at hand: allow us to introduce BMA House, the favourite for this season!
Jessamy Cowie 4 October 2021 
18-Month Snapshot: What Hire Space Did Over the Pandemic and What’s Next
Now that the world is slowly returning to some semblance of normality, we thought we’d take the chance to share a bit about what’s been happening here at Hire Space. And maybe, to blow our own trumpet just a little bit (forgive us, we’re feeling sentimental!).
Imogen Beech 29 September 2021 
Bowl Your Team Over With An Awards Ceremony At Lord's Cricket Ground
Have your team knocked you for six with their hard work recently? If so, why not turn the tables with an awards ceremony at the unbeatable home of cricket, Lord's Cricket Ground?! An iconic venue with a surprisingly central location, this spot is a winner for all sizes and styles of ceremonies.
Jessamy Cowie 27 September 2021 
Boost Your Christmas Season With A Party At Bounce
As the calendar hurtles towards December, anyone responsible for planning the office Christmas party knows the struggle of nailing down a great venue in the festive booking flurry. Luckily, we've got a solution up our sleeves: allow us to introduce the incomparably bountiful Bounce!
Jessamy Cowie 14 September 2021 
Pandemic Event Trends That Are Here To Stay
The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc for the events industry but it hasn’t all been doom and gloom. Here are five things that we believe have changed our industry for the better.
Imogen Beech 8 September 2021 
Let's Do London: Key Takeaways From International Confex 2021
Hire Space hosted the Let's Do London stage at International Confex 2021. Read our key takeaways from the panel discussions.
Izzie Lachecki 7 September 2021 
Host A Magical Christmas Party At EartH or Village Underground
Hold onto your party hats, our venue of the week is a double whammy this time! With not long to go before Christmas is upon us, we thought we'd give you an extra dose of venue inspiration, with two truly stunning venues, EartH and Village Underground, straight from our nice list!
Jessamy Cowie 7 September 2021 
Arena Case Study: Adapt With Arena
Read this case study to find out how we delivered our Adapt with Arena virtual event series for our customers using Arena.
Izzie Lachecki 3 September 2021 
Jaw-Dropping Events at the Museum of London Venues
Looking for somewhere to hold a post-isolation conference, party or drinks reception in London? The Museum of London and Museum of London Docklands are sure to inject that special sparkle that you’ve been searching for.
Imogen Beech 31 August 2021 
Adapt With Arena: Event Recommendations From A Major Event Venue
Watch the second panel discussion from Adapt with Arena Part 4, held in partnership with Events At Club Chelsea.
Izzie Lachecki 19 August 2021 
Adapt With Arena: Strategising For The New In-Person Event Experience
Watch the first session from Adapt with Arena Part 4, held in partnership with Events At Club Chelsea.
Izzie Lachecki 18 August 2021 
How to Plan a Post-Pandemic Conference
After over a year of lockdowns, social distancing and limits on gatherings, conferences are back with a vengeance! Some of us can’t get back to in-person events soon enough. But for others, the thought of returning to ‘normal’ life is nothing short of terrifying.
Imogen Beech 18 August 2021 
How to Plan a Covid-Confident Wedding
Wedding venues have opened up their doors and weddings are coming back thick, fast and as big as ever. There’s only one problem. Just because social distancing and masks aren’t a legal requirement, that doesn’t mean everyone’s going to feel comfortable hugging and kissing just yet.
Imogen Beech 16 August 2021 
Host The Christmas Party of The Century At Century Club
As summer draws to a close, Hire Space is starting to look ahead to the jolliest season - Christmas! And what better way is there to celebrate the holidays than by throwing a party!
Catie Owen 12 August 2021 
Top 6 Tips to Get You More Hire Space Bookings
The most common question we get from venues is “How can we get more bookings from Hire Space?” And the answer is always “Update your profile!” Here's how to make a profile that'll have the bookings flying in.
Hire Space 12 August 2021 
Three High-Class, Hybrid-Ready Wedding Venues In London
Weddings may have the go-ahead but while not everyone can attend in-person, why not add a virtual element to make sure no one misses out on your big day? These three stunning venues are equipped with all the tech needed to make your wedding a wonderful experience for remote and in-person attendees.
Jessamy Cowie 5 August 2021 
Host Captivating Hybrid Conferences at 11 Cavendish Square
With versatile conference spaces, and exceptional live streaming capacities, 11 Cavendish Square is sure to captivate both virtual and in-person delegates at a hybrid conference.
Jessamy Cowie 27 July 2021 
The Impact of “Freedom Day”: Discussion with Safer Events Consultation Group
The Safer Events Consultation Group comprises 35 senior event planners and Hire Space 360 clients at corporates across the UK. The group helped to shape the Safer Events - A Framework for Action white paper.
Catie Owen 26 July 2021 
Host a Stunning Conference at Southwark Cathedral
An iconic landmark, Southwark Cathedral is a beautiful fixture of the London landscape.
Catie Owen 14 July 2021 
Adapt With Arena: What Role Will Data Play In Helping Event Bookers Plan For The Future?
The third exciting installment of Adapt with Arena took place on 24th June. Watch the recording and read the takeaways from session 2.
Izzie Lachecki 1 July 2021 
Adapt With Arena: Market Snapshot - Booking Trends Driving The Events Sector In 2021
The third exciting instalment of Adapt with Arena took place on 24th June. Watch the recording and read the takeaways from session 1.
Izzie Lachecki 1 July 2021 Other platforms search their database. We search everything.
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