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As one of the world's leading educational institutions, Imperial College is a leading voice in the exploration of science, engineering, medicine and business. And with alumni including the likes of Alexander Fleming, H.G. Wells and of course, the legend that is Brian May, the College has a lot to shout about. Aside from its educational roots, Imperial is also a highly respected event space. Besides it's impressive Sherfield Building

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Vauxhall railway station was opened in 1848 when the main line was extended from Nine Elms to Waterloo. The line was fundamental to the supply of milk between London and the West Country, as Vauxhall station was located next to a major creamery and milk bottling plant for United Dairies. Since then, the railway arches have become iconic amongst London's event-planning elite, and it's easy to see why. At the heart of this cultural hub, you'll find Vauxhall Arches

Venues

If you know anything about Hire Space , you'll know that we're the UK's leading venue website. With more than 100,000 monthly visitors and over 4,000 venues on our extensive database, we've quickly become the nation's favourite event planning resource. But what makes Hire Space really unique, is our team of venue experts . Our experts have the marketplace at their fingertips. Combine this with their extensive knowledge of the venue hire and

Team Building

At Hire Space we work with a huge variety of suppliers from across the events industry, from catering, to AV and team-building. Finding amazing venues for our clients' events is just the start, so we're always excited to see what's new in the supplier world. One in particular that we've just started working with is a company called Jericho, that specialise in 'extraordinary' and 'immersive' team-building experiences. Jericho provide client engagement that is slightly m

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We're starting a monthly Guest Blog series, allowing you to hear more from team members across Hire Space. Our Account Specialist, Marcus Stanway-Williams , delves into the world of data and its use in the events industry. Everyone is talking about data. Businesses across the world are waking up to the idea that a deeper understanding of what data is, and how it can be harnessed, will be instrumental in ensuring their success in the future. Specifically, the dat

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Bars

One thing's for sure, London isn't short of bars , so picking just a handful is pretty tough. But, we've whittled it down to just six that are pretty perfect for a corporate event. Elegant Champagne bars, stylish open plan venues and ones with a more relaxed, urban feel make up a varied list of options for your next event. 1. The Pearson Room Canary Wharf

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We have the Duke of Somerset to thank for the ever-impressive Somerset House , with its Doric and Ionic columns that signalled a return to the classical style in the 1500s. The self-appointed Duke – the uncle of young King Edward VI – completed the construction of the mansion between the Thames and The Strand in 1551. He was then executed for treason the following year. (For unrelated reasons, incidentally.) Over the following centuries,

Team Building

The mention of 'team-building activities' can strike fear into the hearts of many. With visions of a drab meeting room, a flip chart and some awkward ice breakers; why is it always so hard to think of something interesting about yourself on the spot? In reality, team building can be huge amounts of fun, with the right venue, some activities (possibly involving inflatables), the day can be hilarious and memorable as well as strengthening teams and creating an opportunity to learn new skills. And

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The Pearson Room is situated right in the heart of Canary Wharf. The interiors are inspired by the 1950s, with Hitchcock as a big influence. It’s a large, stylish venue with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over Canada Square, whilst flooding the space with natural light. Despite its size, the venue has an intimate feel, created with comfy furniture and an impressive bar that is the focal point of the space. It’s casual, yet sophisticated enough for a party

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As we’ve just passed the halfway mark in our crowdfunding campaign , we spoke to Hannah Schaller, Event Specialist, on why she uses Hire Space and chose to invest in us. A bit about Hannah... Hannah has 12 years experience in events working both agency side and in house, she was an Event Manager for Investec and Simmons & Simmons, specialising in corporate, luxury and social events. More recently Hannah has been working as a freelance

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Corporate Events

Sitting proudly in the middle of the Thames and only accessible by boat is the beautiful Raven’s Ait . A private island located between Surbiton, Kingston and Hampton Court, it combines idyllic countryside surroundings with a fantastic location in close proximity to London. Reminiscent of a quintessential English garden, the island covers two acres with beautiful landscaped

Blank Canvas Venues

Located in  East London, Oval Space is a 6000sq ft, blank-canvas warehouse space. With the iconic Bethnal Green Gas Holders as a backdrop, the venue has a raw, industrial feel. Also a popular music venue, Oval Space has rapidly become a go-to location for all kinds of events. Finished to a high standard, the venue has polished concrete floors, whitewashed walls and two outside terraces that frame the space, Oval Space is

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We are very excited to be launching our crowdfunding campaign this month. So we wanted to fill you in on our plans and what the opportunity could hold for you as a venue manager. Why are we doing it? Our mission is to be the go-to venue marketplace in every major city in the world. Since our launch in 2013 we have expanded our ever-growing network to include over 3500 venues and a community of the best event professionals in the UK, people just like you, and we want to make this even stronger

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You might have heard on the grapevine that we've decided to crowdfund and are just about to launch our campaign. Maybe you're intrigued but you're not quite sure what we're talking about? Well, we've put together a quick and easy guide. Tell me more... Crowdfunding is an alternative method of financing a business, which allows everyday investors, professionals and venture capitalists to invest as little or as much as they like, typically through an online platform. The money raised is used for

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Hire Space

Every now and again Hire Space take some time out from finding venues to throw a party for our clients. It's a great opportunity to get some valuable face time and show our appreciation, whilst showcasing some of the amazing venues we have on the site. Last night we popped over to Nine Adam Street , a new blank canvas venue, located just off The Strand.

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There's a myth about the iconic "Liver Birds" at the top of the stunning Royal Liver Building . It claims that if they ever fly away, Liverpool will sink into the River Mersey. Thankfully, this has never happened to the beautiful city of Liverpool. Proudly standing as the tallest building in Europe when it was erected in 1911, the Royal Liver Building was originally constructed as a home to a group

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Hire Space has grown to become the UK’s leading venue marketplace, with over 4000 venues and over 2 million web visitors. But how did it all begin? 2012 The idea for Hire Space came about when Will was a secondary school teacher, and Ed was a political advisor. Will's school had recently been forced to turn to emergency funding, and Ed was campaigning to save recession-hit venues from closure. They decided that a solution for both problems could be to help these struggling businesses to rent o

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Without crossing the line into corporate preachiness, we'd posit to say that team-building days are a valuable part of keeping company morale high. The Hire Space team, for example, recently had a half-day away day (an away half-day?), during which we concocted cocktails and baked, and one unfortunate team member turned custard into scrambled eggs – admittedly a less impressive form of alchemy. This is all part and parcel of the fun of a team-building day, where different departments can come t

Blank Canvas Venues

In a small corner of Tower Hamlets lies The Pickle Factory , directly opposite its sister venue, Oval Space. The converted warehouse has quite a history, having started life as a pickle factory (hence the name) in the heart of London’s East End, followed by a stint as a medical supplies storage facility and since 2013, it has been an unlikely but highly successful spot for a dedicated music venue. Nestled in Be

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Eventprofs

Size matters. For whatever reason, sometimes only an enormous space will do, be it due to the length of the guest list, or just the will to impress invitees with a space of sheer proportions. London has a wealth of high-capacity venues; here are just a handful of the biggest rooms on offer. 1. BMA House Euston Space: The Great Hall Capacity: 320 (buffet, reception) 28 feet high and 115 feet long, The Great Hall at Blo