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.
Outdoors
Weatherproofing Your Event in 7 Easy Steps
The success of an outdoor event often depends on elements out of an organiser's control. Prepare your events with these essential tips from The Events Structure.
4 min read
Birthday Inspiration
6 Top Venues For A 30th Birthday Party
If your 30th is approaching, it's the perfect excuse for having a big old birthday bash in our books - here's a whirlwind tour of 6 of our favourite venues!
4 min read
Christmas
Unwrap the Fun: Extra-Special Experiences for Your 2025 Christmas Party!
Plan the ultimate 2025 Christmas party in London! Discover unique activity experiences like song making, racing, tech-infused golf and more. Find the perfect festive celebration for your team!
5 min read
London Venues
9 London Venues You Didn't Know You Could Hire
Think you've seen every venue London has to offer? Think again! Check out 9 amazing hidden gems that you didn't know you could hire for your next event.
5 min read
Christmas
5 Christmas Party Venues To Get Your Bells Jinglin' All The Way
Whether it's a space with bells and whistles, or a venue with plenty of bubbles, you'll find something perfect in our round-up of fabulous Christmas party venues here!
4 min read
London Venues
Unconventional Conference Venues You’ll Love
These distinctive conference venues make organising a successful conference feel like a breeze. If you're looking to dazzle your delegates with exceptional surroundings and impressive technology, you've come to the right place. Check out these top unconventional conference venues!
5 min read
How To Guide
Driving Year-Round Engagement: How Content Strategy Enhances Event Experiences
Discover how a smart content strategy and emerging event trends can drive year-round engagement, extend event experiences and create lasting connections.
4 min read
Christmas
4 Cracking Christmas Party Venues for 2025
Discover 4 cracking Christmas party venues in London for 2025, tailored to suit all tastes and budgets. From festive feasts in hidden gems to grand celebrations in iconic locations, we've got you covered. Find your perfect spot for an unforgettable Christmas shindig.
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Summer Parties
5 Tips For Organising Summer Parties
Organising a company summer party can be daunting... Luckily, we've put together our top tips to set the tone for a summer party that knocks your guests' socks (and sandals) off!
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Summer Parties
6 Super Summer Party Venues
Elevate your summer celebration with the top five London venues perfect for summer parties. From sky-high rooftops to idyllic gardens, discover stunning locations that promise an unforgettable experience for your next event. Ready to make your party sparkle? Check it out!
4 min read
Conferences
The Top Sustainable Conference Venues in London
Discover London’s top sustainable conference venues! Explore eco-friendly spaces that are perfect for your next conference event in the capital. From green rooftops to locally sourced catering, these venues prioritise the planet without compromising on style or functionality.
5 min read
Gala Dinners
6 Beautiful Banqueting Venues in London
Looking for a blissful banqueting venue for your event? Check out this list of the most beautiful banqueting venues in London and make an impression on your guests!
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?
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Summer Parties
6 Sizzling Venues For Summer BBQ Parties
Summer's in the air, and we're on the lookout for the best venues to throw a BBQ-based summer party. From rooftop terraces to hill top parks, a celebration at one of these venues is sure to be a sizzling success.
4 min read
Digital Marketing
Digital Tools to Measure the Impact of Your Event
Modern event organisers have access to a whole arsenal of digital event tools they can use to measure metrics and build a better understanding of how their event performed - and how to improve the next time round. Here are five of the best.
8 min read
Hire Space 360
How Hire Space Tech Saves Time for Event Planners
Streamline your event planning with Hire Space 360 Tech. Discover powerful tools that simplify venue sourcing, contracts and payments helping event planners save valuable time.
3 min read
How To Guide
Measuring The Impact Of Your Event: A Guide For Organisers
Whatever the goal of your event, it's essential that you're guided by objectives and use these to measure and reflect on the success of the event. Here, we share our top tips for measuring the metrics that truly matter for in-person events!
9 min read
Measurement and Analysis
How to Effectively Collect and Use Feedback to Improve Your Event
Discover strategies for collecting and using event feedback to enhance attendee experience, meet goals and drive future success.
7 min read
Gala Dinners
Gorgeous Gala Dinner Venues for the Summer
There's perhaps no type of event at which the venue is more critical to the atmosphere than a gala dinner. Check out our favourite venues for gala dinners this summer, from unique settings to vast banqueting halls.
5 min read
Meetings
6 Quirky London Meeting Rooms to Inspire Creative Thinking
Dull backdrops don't spark inspiration, so check out our top picks of quirky London meeting rooms to bring teams together and get creative ideas flowing.
3 min read
Away Days
Top Venues To Make Your Next Away Day An Experience To Remember
Are you looking to turn those dull away days into something exciting? Look no further! From sporting socials to sky-high views, we've rounded up some of the best spaces for re-energizing teams with unique games and entertainment
9 min read
Weddings
Hire Space's Ultimate Guide to Finding The Perfect Wedding Venue in London
The expert venue finders at Hire Space have plenty of experience in playing matchmaker between couples and their dream wedding venue. Here, we've shared our top advice for anyone searching for the perfect wedding venue in London. Congratulations, and happy planning!
12 min read
Christmas Parties
Top Tips for Planning a Christmas Party in 2025
Read our top tips for ensuring this year's Christmas bash is the best ever, from venues to virtual elements and fun experiences!
9 min read
How To Guide
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Event Planners
Event planning can be a stressful job. Here are some valuable insights and techniques for managing stress and improving wellness, tailored to event planners.
4 min read