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.
Hire Space
The Year In Review: What Hire Space Got Up To In 2023
As we approach the end of the year, we're wrapping up what's been a fantastic, whirlwind 12 months, and looking forward to the year ahead! Check out what 2023 had in store for us and where we'll be heading next!
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Top Venues
Venues Working for a Worthy Cause
Struggling to weigh up throwing an amazing event while giving back to your community? Here are 10 of London's most iconic venues that aren't just prime locations for events but also champions of worthy causes - and by hiring them, you can be too!
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Christmas Parties
The Top Suppliers For Your Festive Events
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the last minute panic to secure the best suppliers for your event... Luckily, we've put together some handy recommendations of some of our favourite suppliers for festive bashes - check them out now!
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Weddings
6 Wedding Venues with Summery Outdoor Spaces
When it comes to searching for the most Instagram-worthy outdoor backdrop for your dreamy nuptials, London has plenty to offer. Here are our top picks!
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Networking
Make More of your Networking Event at One Moorgate Place
When it comes to networking events, your venue plays a pivotal role in setting the tone and ensuring the success of the gathering. Here's why One Moorgate Place should be at the top of your list for hosting stunning networking events!
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Conferences
Stand-Out Conferences Have Their Home At 41 Portland Place
Nestled in the postcard-perfect surroundings of London's iconic West End, you'll find some of the city's grandest buildings, including the beautiful 41 Portland Place, which is ideal for impressing conference guests.
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Weddings
Five London Wedding Venues For Everyone!
Wherever you hold your wedding, you want it to be perfect for celebrating your unique relationship, in whatever form it comes in. If you’re hearing wedding bells, plan a ceremony in style or a more intimate affair at one of our top five places to tie the knot!
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Conferences
Five Conference Venues With Outside Space
In hot summer weather, what your conference needs is outside space. Luckily, there are plenty of hot spots in London that offer both stylish interiors and stunning (and much welcome) outside space. Here are 5 of our favourites!
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Hire Space Case Studies
How Hire Space 360 Helped CoachHub Scale Their Events Programme By 60% In One Year
Here's how Hire Space 360 helped Coachub, a leading digital coaching company, produce 60% more events from one year to the next.
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London Venues
10 Mind-Blowing Venues To Propose In
You've bought the ring, you know what you're going to say, now it's time to find the perfect place to pop the question! Here are 10 picture perfect places to create a memory of a lifetime.
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Weddings
London's 7 Most Beautiful Wedding Venues
The tummy-tumbling excitement of wedding-planning just can't wait anymore - you need options! And you need them to be as special as your big day - check out our top tips now! Here are 7 of the most beautiful wedding venues in London, as chosen by the team at Hire Space.
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Weddings
Five North London Wedding Venues
North London is an increasingly desirable spot for weddings these days - with easy access from central London, less hustle and bustle than the rest of the city, and some beautiful, green spots to take advantage of, it's an ideal spot to set your big day!
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Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting Inclusion in the Events Industry: In Conversation With Event First Steps
Our industry can be a tough environment to get into, and we run the risk of leaving new starters feeling overwhelmed and unhappy in events. We spoke to Caitlin Kobrak from Event First Steps about how the events industry can support new joiners in the sector.
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Eventprofs
Attracting and retaining the best talent in the events industry: what’s the secret?
Struggling to bring on board passionate people to boost your events? We sat down with Robert Kenward to discuss how employers should go about attracting and retaining the best talent in the events industry.
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Event Tech
Say Goodbye to Booking Hassles: Introducing Instant Booking Technology!
We're excited to announce that we’ve launched instant-booking technology, which means significant time savings for event planners. Here's the lowdown!
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Eventprofs
White Christmas: 7 Romantic Winter Wedding Venues
'Tis the season for proposals! As an extra-special Christmas treat, we've chosen 7 of the most romantic London venues for a wedding you won't forget.
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Events
'The Events Outlook': key takeaways on optimising business event programmes
With tighter budgets, smaller teams, and rising event costs, event planners are facing no shortage of challenges in the current environment. Here, 4 experts discuss optimising event programmes against the current events outlook.
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Christmas Parties
Kick off Christmas celebrations with a roaring event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, our unique venue of the month!
As the holiday season approaches, here at Hire Space we're keeping careful score of the top venues in London for Christmas parties. If you're looking for something iconic and out-of-the-ordinary, we've got the perfect match for you: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
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Eventprofs
Industry insights: event strategy and outlook in an uncertain economic climate
With recession looming over all sectors for much of 2023, many companies are tightening their belts to protect their bottom line. So where does this leave their event programmes? Here, 4 experts share their thoughts.
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How To Guide
Event Contingency Planning in 2023
2023 brings fresh challenges for event planners. Here's our guidance on how to prepare for all eventualities.
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Weddings
7 Dreamy UK Wedding Venues
The skies are blue, flowers are blooming, and venues across the country are dusting off their finest crystal. It must be wedding season!
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Weddings
6 Unforgettable London Wedding Venues
We may not have wands and wings, but our team's seen a fair few weddings come through, and we've picked up some valuable pointers on the way. So, if you're sitting comfortably, here are some of our favourite fairytale wedding venues!
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Birthday Inspiration
Host Parties With Style At The Little Scarlet Door
From its quirky, characterful design, to its retro entertainment, prime location, and versatile layout, The Little Scarlet Door takes corporate parties to a new level - here's what's waiting for you inside!
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Conferences
Connect and collaborate at Convene, London's top spot for corporate events
If you're after a new, innovative, and exciting spot that breaks the conference mould, allow us to introduce one of our favourite new venues on the scene: Convene, 22 Bishopsgate. Here are just some of the reasons it's the perfect place to bring people together.
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