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.

Coronavirus Updates
Hire Space & COVID-19: Founder Statement
During these unprecedented times we have one goal, to help our clients, venues and partners to navigate through this pandemic.

How To Guide
Spare time on your hands? Here's how you can help!
During this pandemic, it can be easy to feel helpless and a bit deflated. In actual fact, there are loads of simple ways you can help out by donating your downtime, doing your bit and pitching in to try and overcome this pandemic as quickly as possible.

How To Guide
How To Navigate The Events Industry During A Pandemic: A Guide For Venues
Being a venue during a pandemic is tough. To help you get by during this uncertain time, we've put together a few top tips on how to stay afloat and stay positive.

How To Guide
How To Look After Yourself During Isolation
Aside from working whilst we’re at home during this period, it’s really important to take care of ourselves, maintain a consistent routine and keep our positive thoughts flowing! Here are 5 daily things to do during isolation.

Events
Make Event History at Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace is one of the venues we’re most looking forward to returning to once the pandemic passes. After all, Londoners have used Alexandra Park for some much-needed escapism since 1863! So, what better place to mark the end of social distancing?

Galleries
Gorgeous Galleries: Our Top 5
Galleries are unique and impressive spaces bursting with culture. Here's 5 UK galleries Hire Space are loving for events right now.

Events
UK Destination of the Month: Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a buzzing city packed with things to see and do – from famous tourist attractions to quaint spots that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact, it has more listed buildings than anywhere else in the UK.

International Events
March International Destination Of The Month: Zagreb
Marvellous meetings, characterful conferences and daring dining - whatever you're looking for you can find it in Hire Space's International Destination of The Month - the Croatian capital of Zagreb.

Stadium Venues
5 Pitch-Perfect Sports Grounds For Events
More and more sports grounds and stadiums are opening their doors to event planners looking to add a sporty edge to their events. Hire Space brings you a selection of some of our favourites!

Events
Hire Space Presents: Live Streaming
Here at Hire Space, we love to make event booking a joy. So, we sat down with our Photography and Filming partners, London Filmed, to create an up-and-coming option for your events - live streaming.

Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Kate Simpson
We met with the wonderful Kate Simpson – Marketing Director at the Business Design Centre. Not only does the BDC hold unforgettable events, they recently celebrated ten years as a carbon neutral venue, regularly contribute 0% to landfill and use 100% renewable energy sources.

Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Selina Donald
Today, we’re talking to Selina Donald, who co-founded the first environmentally and socially conscious event production agency, The Bulb. Selina now shares her knowledge and experience through independent sustainability consultancy and event management.

Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Saasha Celestial-One
In the lead-up to International Women's Day, we talk to the co-founder of OLIO about the food-sharing app that connects people who have surplus food with people nearby who want to pick it up.

Unique Venue Of The Month
6 Reasons to Get Creative with Your Conferences at RSA House
Tired of hosting your yearly conference at the same old boring venue? If it’s time to switch things up, we’ve got just the place for you. RSA House combines history with social progress, gorgeous architecture and the latest technology.

Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Sophie Andre
Sophie Andre is the founder behind sustainable event catering company Elysia - the London-based company that sources in-season, natural surplus food from local producers. This can be anything from wonky organic fruit and veg to imperfect British cheese wheels!

Eventprofs
10 Ideas to Help You Build Your Brand Community in 2020
Today, consumers are becoming more and more drawn to brands that match their values. By building a brand community, you’re giving your customers a unique way to connect with your brand on a human level.
Women And Sustainability
How Women are Pioneering the Growth of the Sustainable Economy
Did you know that gender equality in the workplace is key to creating a sustainable economy? In the lead up to International Women’s Day, a new report has been released that shows gender equality and sustainability go hand in hand.

Events
UK Destination of the Month: Bristol
This UK destination of the month was recently named the happiest city in Britain. Located on the River Avon, Bristol is home to a thriving arts scene, heaps of green spaces and more independent shops and cafes than you can count.

International Events
February's International Destination Of The Month: Porto
This month's International Destination of The Month is the dreamy picture-perfect coastal city of Porto.

Cool Venues
Hijingo Just Made Your Night Out a Whole Lot Cooler
Watch out Londoners, the creators of Bounce and Puttshack have just reached a whole new level of cool. They’re opening the world’s first immersive bingo experience in Shoreditch! It’s ready to inject a bit of ‘cool factor’ into your party, product launch or conference.

Venue Marketing
Keeping Your Venue Wi-Fi Protected
Known as something of a ‘hidden expense’, you’d be surprised to hear any venue talking positively about their online security methods. The issue is that the threat posed by cyber criminals invariably focuses on something venues now have to provide: wi-fi.
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Summer Parties
Get Summer-Party-Sorted at The National Gallery
It may seem like the heart of winter, but it's time to get thinking about this year’s summer party venue! Whether you’re planning a fancy drinks reception or a unique private dining experience, The National Gallery has you sorted.

Unique Venue Of The Month
9 Reasons Why The Brewery is the Venue You’ve Been Dreaming of
Searching for the right venue for your event can feel like wading through treacle - we’ve all been there. You want a venue that’s the right size, in the right location, with the right facilities and the right look. Easier said than done! Or is it…?

Conferences
Make Your Conferences Cinematic
Cinemas are traditionally the landscape for incredible feats of creativity, but now they can also be your next conference setting. Read on for some of our favourite cinemas to hire in London and beyond.