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.
Away Days
Orchestrate the perfect away day at Abbey Road Studios
With guided tours, iconic spaces, and the chance for your team to create their own chart-topping music, Abbey Road Studios is an iconic location for corporate away days and team building events. Heres why it's set to take your away day Platinum!
3 min read
Eventprofs
Business Talk: Corporate Events And The Cost-Of-Living Crisis
With prices rising across the board, the increasing pinch on company budgets will inevitably have an effect on businesses’ ability to put on events. Hire Space spoke to experts across the business and events sectors to discuss the outlook of business events in coming months.
10 min read
Summer Parties
Get ready to bowl over your guests at The Bowls Club this summer
If you’re looking to add some summer fun to your corporate event, The Bowls Club is the perfect venue! With two locations for 2023, in Finsbury Square and Battersea Park, here's why these two spots tick all the boxes for private parties!
4 min read
Meetings
Reinvigorate your meetings at Wallacespace Spitalfields and Clerkenwell Green
Are your meetings lacking inspiration? Not for long - allow us to introduce Wallacespace, the antidote to dull boardrooms! Whether it’s a business conference or creative brainstorming session, here's why these two fantastic venues are the perfect places to reinvigorate your meetings.
4 min read
Eventprofs
Team Spotlight: a day in the life of a Hire Space events producer
Whether it's an award ceremony or conference, we plan all sorts of events for our clients. Here's the inside scoop on a day in the life of our Head of Client Delivery, Fiona Price.
6 min read
Hire Space Case Studies
Hire Space Case Study: Tourism Australia’s Multi-Day Exhibition
Read on for a case study on how we delivered a successful multi-day corporate event for one of our top Hire Space 360 clients, Tourism Australia.
4 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
Diversity & Inclusion
International Women's Day: What Does DigitALL Mean In Events?
This year, the UN's theme for International Women's Day is 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality'. We sat down with 6 women in event tech roles to discuss their careers and advice for others in the industry.
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Awards Ceremonies
Impress Your Guests With An Awards Ceremony At Plaisterers' Hall
After 2 years of hard work getting through the pandemic, it's about time we got back to celebrating our teams' star players! If you're after the perfect space to to recognise the work that's gone on behind the scenes in your company, allow us to introduce the one and only Plaisterers' Hall!
3 min read
Eventprofs
Industry insights: what ‘experience-first’ means for events
It’s more vital than ever to make your event stand out by curating an exceptional experience for attendees. Here, five experts share their advice on putting experience at the core of your events.
11 min read
Unique Venue Of The Month
Make Your Vision a Reality With Our Unique Venue of the Month: Roundhouse
Hosting a corporate event to impress? Whether it’s a big dinner, an awards ceremony or an exhibition, our unique venue of the month can help you make it bigger and better.
4 min read
Away Days
Take Team-Building To New Levels At TOCA Social
If you're looking to get your team into the swing of the new year, we've got the perfect place up our sleeve - introducing TOCA Social, the interactive activity venue that's taken London by storm! Here's why it's a top scorer for events.
4 min read
Virtual Events
The Pros & Cons Of An All-In-One Event Platform Vs An Event Technology Stack
In this piece, we explore the pros and cons of choosing an all-in-one virtual event solution or choosing several tech tools to integrate together.
6 min read
London Venues
5 Great Photography Studios in London
Looking to put together a photo shoot and need a London studio to do it? Here London's top 5 studios for film and photo, available for private hire.
3 min read
Hybrid Events
What Technology Do I Need to Host Hybrid Events?
Technology is central to hybrid events. In fact, without it, your event wouldn’t be hybrid at all. But what technology do you actually need?
6 min read
Virtual Events
Common Hurdles When Organising A Virtual Event And How To Overcome Them
We want your virtual events to be the best they can be, so here we address some common hurdles when planning a virtual event and how to overcome them.
6 min read
Weddings
Why Pantechnicon is the Ideal Place to Get Hitched
Counting down the months, weeks and days before you get to say ‘I do’? Then you’re probably on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue. But look no further! Introducing Pantechnicon – the home of Nordic and Japanese creativity and craftsmanship in striking Belgravia.
4 min read
Gala Dinners
Raise A Glass to Exciting Galas at Evolution London
Whether you're planning for this summer, or thinking ahead to awards season, it's never too early to nail down the perfect gala dinner venue. For that, there's nowhere like Evolution London.
3 min read
Conferences
Break The Mould With A Conference At Plaisterers' Hall
Conferences often bring to mind corporate backdrops, but there's nothing to stop you from shaking up the status quo. Here's why Plaisterers' Hall is the perfect spot to break the mould and give your guests something to remember!
4 min read
Corporate Entertainment
Impress Your Guests With Exceptional Corporate Entertainment At 12 Hay Hill
If you're on the lookout for an exceptional space to host an evening of corporate entertainment, private members' club 12 Hay Hill ought to do the trick. Offering the perfect pairing of business and luxury, this unusual space is ideal for hosting dinner, drinks, and entertainment in style.
3 min read
Hybrid Events
Venue Spotlight: Hybrid Conferences at 41 Portland Place
We sat down with the gorgeous 41 Portland Place to chat all about their new and improved hybrid event offering.
3 min read
Private Dining
Host Delectable Dinners And Drinks Receptions At Aquavit London
If you're looking for a stand-out spot for your next private dinner or drinks reception, you've come to the right place! Allow us to introduce Aquavit London, the stunning restaurant and events space that'll transform any dinner or drinks reception into the most memorable event of the year.
3 min read
Gala Dinners
Transport Your Guests With a Gala Dinner at London Transport Museum
London is famous for its transport, from its red double-decker buses to its intricate network of underground trains. So, where better to host a gala dinner in the capital than at the home of London transport itself: the London Transport Museum?
3 min read
Parties
Put A Spring In Your Events At The Arber Garden
With the end of winter on the horizon, it's time to start taking stock of your calendar, and giving your upcoming events a spring clean. The Arber Garden is a beautiful spot for any event - here's why we love it!
3 min read