Events

From product launches to pop-ups, conferences to Christmas parties, here you'll find the ultimate collection of event content.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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…?

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4 min read

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Venue Finding

Get Arty At The ICA

Whether you want to make your conference more cultural, host a film premier, educate customers with a creative workshop or even get married, the ICA can make your event vision come to life.

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Venues

Health Conscious Venues Raising The Bar On Wellbeing In 2020

Hire Space is delving into the world of wellbeing for 2020 and found five common ‘dimensions of wellbeing’ that should be taken into account and applied to the event industry.

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Venue Finding

Transforming Client Expectations Through Live Availability

Technology enables changes across the events industry and nowhere is this more apparent than in the trend of live availability and instant booking.

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London’s Top 5 Cultural Venues to Hire for Events

Whether you’re looking to book an artsy away-day for your company or an elegant night at the museum, Hire Space have curated some of London's best cultural spots to surely take notice of.

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Boat Party at Barge East, Anyone?

Looking for a unique location to host your next party? Why not consider a boat?

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Christmas

Winter Nights at Porchester Hall

Indulge yourself this Christmas, with the decadent Porchester Hall. Escape the cold London chill, and allow the staff to simply dazzle you with their seasonal offerings.

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Venue Hire

Say Hello To Live Availability

After a successful pilot, Hire Space is rolling out Live Availability functionality to venues listed on the platform. Helping ensure you generate more revenue, faster bookings and higher qualified leads.

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Events

Venue Lab: Industrial Innovation

Venue Lab have one clear mission: to innovate spaces that that nobody else would. And they achieve this by creating spaces that people love to use, and love to talk about.

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Events

Release Your Wild Side At ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo has been a beloved part of the capital since its inception in 1828. Renowned across the world, it has been enjoyed my millions of visitors - excitable children, and nostalgic adults alike.

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Christmas

5 Last Minute Christmas Party Venues

We've put together a list of our top 5 last minute Christmas Party venues to help you save Christmas.

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PR

How To PR Like A Pro: Writing for PR

Hire Space has partnered with davies tanner to bring practical advice and takeaways on brand communications and PR (public relations) to its venue members.

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Awards Ceremonies

Hire Space Awards 2019 - The Highlights

The Hire Space Awards celebrates everything that's great with the modern events industry. In a packed National Gallery, 260 events industry professionals gathered to see fifteen winners being crowned.

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Blank Canvas Venues

Lumiere London: By Creatives, For Creatives

Lumiere London was designed by creatives, for creatives. These beautiful, blank canvas spaces are able to host a multitude of events, from workshops, to photoshoots, and more.

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