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.
Sustainability
The Best Sustainability Tools for Event Professionals
To keep up with the sustainability curve, it’s essential that event organisers adopt the technology and resources to help them in the transition. We’ve put together a list of some of the best tools available to eventprofs to help them integrate sustainability in events.
7 min read
Corporate Events
The Top 3 London Venues With Great Gardens
Discover our top 3 London venues with stunning gardens! Perfect for summer parties, these locations offer beautiful outdoor spaces for unforgettable events. Explore your ideal venue today.
3 min read
Beer Gardens
6 Brilliant Beer Gardens For Summer 2025
From green sanctuaries in the bustling city to hidden rooftops, these brilliant beer gardens are must-visit spots for your summer escapades. Grab your colleagues, raise your glasses, and let's dive in. Cheers!
4 min read
Meetings
5 Ways to Make your Meetings More Memorable
Meetings needn't be boring. Take a look at 5 ways you can ensure your meetings leave a lasting impact.
4 min read
Conferences
Why Cinema Venues Are a Blockbuster Hit for Conferences
When you think of a cinema, the first thing that comes to mind might be blockbuster movies, popcorn and a night out with friends. But did you know that cinema venues can also be the perfect setting for conferences?
6 min read
Summer Parties
How To Plan A Sizzling Summer Party
The hot weather's approaching, which means it's time to start planning this year's out-of-this-world summer party! Here's our guide.
5 min read
Venues
The Best Summer Party Venues With Outdoor Space
Discover the best summer party venues with outdoor space in London, perfect for hosting unforgettable events. From rooftop bars with stunning views to charming gardens and terraces, explore our top picks that will make your summer celebrations truly special.
5 min read
Event Tech
AI-Powered Event Measurement: Revolutionising How We Track Success
Tired of frustrating manual event measurement? Discover how AI is revolutionising the industry, offering real-time insights, automated feedback and predictive analytics. Learn how to drive data-driven decisions and improve event sustainability.
4 min read
Conferences
6 Exceptional West London Venues for Conferences
Explore the best West London venues for your next conference! From historic landmarks to modern meeting spaces, these 6 locations offer the perfect blend of luxury and practicality to make your conference a hit!
4 min read
Christmas
Fabulous Festivity: London's Most Exciting Christmas Parties
Wow your guests this winter with one of these jaw-droppingly epic Christmas Party venues. From a mysterious Swiss Fortress to a vibrant jazz club in the heart of the city, these winter wonderland venues are the stuff of legend!
4 min read
Top Venues
6 London Rooftop Bars For Summer Party Entertainment
Discover the 6 best summer party venues in London. From garden terraces to rooftop bars, these venues offer fantastic outdoor spaces, stunning views, and vibrant atmospheres for your summer events. Check them out!
4 min read
Christmas
5 Memorable Christmas Party Venues
Ready to elevate this year's Christmas shindig? Discover our top 5 spots that'll have your guests buzzing long after the last Christmas cracker has snapped. From party palaces to festive feasts, find a venue so good, your office will still be talking about it next July. Let’s make your festive plann
4 min read
Awards Ceremonies
9 Class-Topping Venues for Awards Ceremonies
Looking for a London awards ceremony venue to make your event truly memorable? We've scoured the city to bring you nine unique spaces, from gourmet dining rooms to event venues that bring the glamour of Old Hollywood to life. Book your favourite now before it's whisked away!
5 min read
Top Venues
8 Conferences Venues With Charm
Find your next unique conference venue on Hire Space! The quirkiest conference venues in London are waiting for your next event. Don't miss them!
5 min read
Away Days
Creating Truly Engaging Experiences to Motivate Your Team
It's more important than ever that businesses invest in making their work culture genuinely engaging and supportive. Here, we've shared our insights on creating experiences to inspire, motivate, and lift up your team.
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How To Guide
Do More With Less: A Guide To Scaling Your Events Programmes
It's no secret that events teams are stretched far beyond their means. To help release the pressure valve, we discuss how to do more with less so that you can scale your events programmes long-term.
7 min read
Venues
The Top Questions To Ask On Your Venue Site Visit
There is so much to consider when hunting for the perfect venue for your event, so we've put together a checklist for the important things to consider when heading on a site visit.
6 min read
Corporate Events
Corporate Event Planning in 2025: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
Discover the key challenges and opportunities shaping corporate event planning in 2025. Insights from International Confex 2025’s Let’s Do London panel with industry experts on budgets, AI, data and the evolving role of event professionals.
4 min read
Top Venues
7 Corporate Venues Loved By London PA's
Discover the 7 top corporate venues in London that are highly recommended by PAs. From stylish meeting rooms to versatile event spaces, these venues offer a perfect blend of convenience and luxury. Book your next gathering at a location that's been tried, tested, and loved!
4 min read
Christmas
Decking the Halls Early: 7 Venues for a Festive Christmas Celebration
It’s never too early to start planning the perfect Christmas party! But how does one choose the venue? Thankfully, you’ll have a wide variety to choose from after reading this list of seven of our top picks across London for an early festive celebration!
4 min read
Away Days
8 of The Best Away Day Venues to Bring Your Team Back Together
Bring your team back together in one of the very best unique away day venues! Whether you’re after a leafy lido, a futuristic archipelago or even a country house a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of London, you’re sure to find your perfect fit in this ultimate list of eight!
5 min read
Gala Dinners
Think Outside the Ballroom: Unique Venues for Glamorous Gala Dinners
We’re talking elegance, excellence, and refinement, with a little something eclectic in just the right places. Have a browse of our top venues and get in touch with our Venue Experts to book your perfect gala dinner venue. If you’re not spoilt for choice, we’ve not done our jobs!
5 min read
International Women's Day
From Awareness to Action: What Needs to Happen Next for Gender Equality
Explore actionable steps for gender equality beyond International Women's Day with insights from thought leaders on driving real change.
6 min read
International Women's Day
Inspiring Inclusion this International Women's Day
Honouring International Women's Day, we're highlighting the transformative impact of inclusivity across the globe and events industry.
3 min read