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.
Meetings
The Top Sustainable Meeting Venues in London
Although meetings are often small-scale, they can have a significant environmental footprint. To help you meet your green goals, we've put together a list of venues that are making the grade when it comes to sustainability.
London Venues
Five Summer BBQ Party Venues
What better way to usher in the summer than a summer party in a great venue. With everything from rooftops to private gardens, discover London's best.
How To Guide
5 Easy DIY Decoration Ideas For Your Summer Party
Are you looking to make your summer event beautiful on a budget? These 5 ideas are simple but will guarantee to transform your event.
Christmas
10 Cracking Christmas Party Venues
The annual Christmas do is always one to remember and reminisce over for months to come by the water cooler. To make sure the team have a cracking time here's some of our top Christmas party venues.
Beer Gardens
6 Brilliant Beer Gardens For Summer 2024
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!
Conferences
London's 13 Best Hybrid Ready Conference Venues
Looking for a venue to host a stand-out hybrid conference? Find the best hybrid ready venues here, with live-streaming capabilities and on-site technicians at hand to make sure your event goes without a hitch.
Diversity & Inclusion
Pride & Equality: Can the Events Industry Do More?
With increasing awareness and commitment to diversity, the question arises: Can the events industry do more to promote pride and equality? Let's find out.
Diversity & Inclusion
What Does Pride Mean For The Events Industry In 2024?
We all want to help build an industry we can be proud of, which means working to make our events safer, more inclusive, and more welcoming for all. In this article, we explore what Pride means for the events industry in 2024, and where the future of our industry leads for LGBTQ+ equality.
Diversity & Inclusion
How To Celebrate Pride With Your Team
Planning a Pride-themed event is a great way to show your support for equal rights, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. From educational events to office fundraisers and making your events more accessible to all, here are our top tips on celebrating Pride throughout the year!
Conferences
5 Historic Venues for Conferences with Charm
In an age where digital meetings and virtual conferences have become the norm, there's something uniquely appealing about gathering in a historic venue. Here are five historic venues that stand out not just for their facilities, but for their true historic beauty.
Christmas Parties
5 Christmas Party Venues To Get Your Bells Jinglin' All The Way
It's never too early to book your Christmas celebration, especially if you need a large venue or have a specific date in mind. With around 200 days left until Santa starts his rounds, the race to plan the best possible festive bash is on!
Hire Space 360
The Procurement Predicament: Overcoming Event Sourcing Challenges in 2024 and Beyond
Event procurement, exacerbated by issues such as longer response times and smaller teams, is becoming one of the key challenges for corporate event planners. Here's how you can overcome it with Hire Space.
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.
Conferences
Unconventional Conference Venues You’ll Love
Want to host a conference with a twist? These unconventional conference venues will have your guests in awe!
Christmas
6 Cracking Christmas Party Venues for 2024
We might be a while away from decking the halls, but Christmas parties (and mince pies) are always in the back of our minds. Check out 10 of our top picks for a cracking festive do below.
How To Guide
5 Cocktails With A Festive Twist
Get set for the festive season by brushing up on your Christmassy cocktails!
Away Days
Top Tips to Make Your Away Day an Unforgettable Experience
If you want to create a bit of a buzz, refresh the team and give them something fun to talk about for months to come, be adventurous! Here are our top tips for memorable away days.
Venue Finding
9 London Venues You Didn't Know You Could Hire
Want to impress your guests with a unique venue? Make your event memorable with these unusual spaces that we bet you didn't know you could hire!
Summer Parties
11 Super Summer Party Venues
Pour yourself a Pimms, pop on your sun hat, and take a stroll with us through the best venues on the scene for a late summer do!
Meetings
7 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.
Birthday Inspiration
7 Fun and Spacious Bars Perfect for Activities
Whether you're trying to get to know your colleagues, entertain clients or just have a laugh with some pals, these venues are perfect for a spot of competition and a fun-filled night out!
Meetings
6 Exquisite Meeting Spots in London
Whether you're planning a creative brainstorming session, or simply need a change of scenery for your team meetings, London offers some truly exquisite spots. It's time to discover the perfect setting for your next important meeting.
Weddings
3 Affordable Wedding Venues In London
Planning a wedding in London can be as dreamy as it is daunting, especially when trying to keep costs reasonable without compromising on the venue. Fortunately, London boasts an array of stunning yet affordable wedding venues that cater to every taste and budget. So let's dive in!
Summer Parties
The Ultimate Guide to Summer in London
Welcome to your essential summer guide for celebrating in London's best venues. As the city basks in sunshine, it transforms into a vibrant hub of outdoor events, perfect for any occasion.