Celebrate 190 Years of ZSL London Zoo
The ZSL London Zoo officially opened on 27 April 1828, making it the oldest scientific zoo in the world. Today, it has more than a million visitors every year and is one of London's most cherished attractions.
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Play Hard, Work Hard: Private Parties at Work Nightclub
Looking for a private party venue [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Private-Party-Venues-London] in North London? Located 5 minutes walk from Angel tube station, Work Bar [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/130021/Work/The-Nightclub/Events] has quickly become one of the area’s most popular small clubs thanks to an intimate vibe, custom Pioneer Pro soundsystem and regular events with world renowned DJs. Through a partnership with international dance music magazine DJ Mag, alongside regular
London's Largest Campus is Ready to Host Your Next Event
You can relive the campus experience at Queen Mary Students' Union [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/74823/Drapers-Bar-Kitchen], which features several spaces suitable to host both business events and parties. Sitting within the charming campus set alongside Regents Canal, guests will benefit from all of the cafés, bars and shops contained within this academic community. Only a short walk from Mile End station, the spaces are available at extremely competitive prices allowing you to deliver q
Three Little-known Secrets about Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/136828/Wellington-Arch/The-Quadriga-Gallery/Business] easily topped our list of venues least known to be available for events recently. Few know it as Constitution Arch, the historic structure became a familiar sight to Londoners since the late 1820s. We uncovered three little-known secrets which make Wellington Arch the truly unique venue it is today (and for you to boast about your London knowledge). 1. The Arch was home to London’s smalle
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To Plan the Perfect Conference You Only Have to Look at Olympia London
By looking at the features offered by Olympia London, we are presented with an almost step by step guide to hosting a successful event to engage and connect with guests.
EventLAB Podcast: Exciting Openings and The Growth of Co-Working Spaces
Subscribe on Itunes [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/eventlab-podcast/id1339100511?mt=2] Venue Talk Hire Space [hirespace.com] takes on around 100 new venues every month and has the inside scoop on the most exciting new venue launches across the country. So we wanted to take advantage of that and bring you some of the very best new openings. We'll be having the Venue Experts on the podcast every few weeks for more Venue Talk so you'll never miss out on an exciting new venue again. Street
Wonderful Weddings at No.4 Hamilton Place
Finding a central London wedding venue [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Wedding-Reception-Venues-London] with outside space (that's affordable) can seem like a pretty unachievable task. But, we're here to tell you that, thankfully, it's not. Introducing, No.4 Hamilton Place [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/1535/No-4-Hamilton-Place]. [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/7080/No-4-Hamilton-Place/Argyll-Room-and-Terrace/Events] Once home to the Duke of Wellington, in the year before Waterloo
5 Brilliant New Venues for 2018
You've made it through January (hurrah!) and everything is starting to look a little rosier. For the team here at Hire Space it's given us some time to reflect on the brilliant venues we worked with last year, highlights included The Ned [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/76369/The-Ned], Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, Winterville [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/77782/Winterville] and Printworks [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/33106/Printworks-London-Created-by-Venue-Lab] , and sta
Tales of the Unusual at the Tower of London
Over the course of its nearly thousand year history, The Tower of London has seen some quite strange events; stories of the astonishing or the downright weird, and it’s protected the secrets of the monarchy, incarcerated spies and executed traitors. It’s fitting then that the Tower should continue this tradition of the extraordinary, as a venue for the unusual [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/2429/HM-Tower-of-London]. Whether you want to host a wildly themed party, dispose of some nephews, s
Speak with Confidence: Conferences at Odeon Venues
Utilising its portfolio of state of the art cinemas, Odeon [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/599/Odeon-Whiteleys-The-Lounge] provides excellent conferencing and business spaces. Their exciting cinema environments are ideal for hosting talks and presentations that will leave a memorable impression. It’s fitting then that both the cinema screen and the conference stage are often dominated by great talks. Feats of rhetoric that wow audiences and connect with them on a deeper level. We’ve chosen
Which Events are EventProfs most excited for in 2018?
2018 is jam-packed with exciting industry events. We asked eventprofs which events they're most looking forward to this year so you can prioritise your busy calendar and perhaps discover something new.
How Well Do You Know London's Venues?
So you want to be a venue expert? Impress your colleagues with an encyclopaedic knowledge of London's best venues? Care to put your knowledge to the test? The challenge is simple, identify which are the bonafide, genuine Hire Space venues and which venues are pure hokum. Our Venue Experts [https://hirespace.com/Ask-An-Expert] got 15/15, can you? For more on London's best venues check out the Hire Space Blog [https://hirespace.com/blog/]
What will the Events Industry look like in 2018?... And what do experts hope it will look like?
We asked leading events experts for their predictions and hopes for where the events industry is going as we head into 2018. Wellbeing, the impact of new technology and the GDPR legislation were all major talking points at EventLAB 2017 [https://eventlab.online] and it's clear they'll be a bigger part of the conversation in the new year. With so much in motion in the events industry, let's see what the experts had to say. How will the events industry of 2018 be different to that of 2017? From t
Your Favourite Christmas Treat Will Tell You Where to Book Your Christmas Party
Booking the perfect Christmas Party [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Christmas-Party-Venues-London] can be a stressful process. With so many factors to consider, from dietary requirements to how much Crème de menthe is too much Crème de menthe? It's understandable that organising the perfect party is more than a little wearing. While we can't tell you the secret to winning over your boss or keeping co-workers from going overboard on sambuca, but we can help you with the perfect venue. Our venue
How Can We Improve Wellbeing in the Events Industry for 2018?
The inaugural EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/Eventlab] event brought together some brilliant professionals from across the industry to discuss the problems faced by those working within it. Over the next year, we want to delve a bit deeper into some of the issues raised, and something that is extremely important to Hire Space is the topic of wellbeing [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/#.WgnG_hO0MdU] . So, we'll kick things off with a brilliant pa
Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Events Booking
What is AI? Perhaps you're thinking of HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey, GLaDOS from Portal or Jude Law as a robot Gigalo. AI today is a lot less visible that sci-fi once imagined, it's subtle and is running in the background of our daily lives more and more. It’s any computer or app or website or device that takes actions that maximize its chance of success for a predetermined goal and gets better each time it tries, learning each time, just like us. That goal might be winning a game of che
What Sort of Venue Are You?
It's the question that keeps you awake at night. Am I a historic venue? Or more of a party venue? Finally, we have the answers you've been seeking. Thanks to extensive psychoanalytical research, combined with our wealth of venue expertise and experience we're able to finally answer the question that has haunted the events industry for too long. What Sort of Venue Are You? Though the answer may be shocking, with this essential knowledge you can pursue your venue goals with new vigour. Whether y
5 Reasons to Book Wembley Stadium for Your Next Event
Wembley Stadium [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/824/Wembley-Stadium], perhaps the greatest stadium in the UK. The very name of which stirs the soul of any football fan. This great landmark was reopened in 2007 after being reconstructed on the site of the original stadium, built in 1923. Contained within the hallowed walls of this sporting pilgrimage site, are some truly spectacular contemporary events spaces - the exclusive Wembley Suite, the Bobby Moore room, the Great Hall, two signature
EventLAB Series: The Most Instagram-Worthy Venues This Summer
A great event begins with a great venue. Whether you're hosting a party, launching a product or putting on a conference, having a killer looking venue is a huge asset. It's impossible to overstate the marketing benefit that comes with people organically promoting your event on social media. What better way to generate a buzz and tempt those Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hirespace/?hl=en%7D] influencers than with a gorgeous venue that they just can't help but take photos of. We've picked f
Hackney Town Hall: Modern Elegance Meets Art Deco Flair
Believe it or not, the London Borough of Hackney was once a wild and marshy place, the name itself likely having roots in the Old English for Haka’s Island. Now of course, Hackney is one of London’s trendiest boroughs and nowhere proves this more than the recently refurbished Hackney Town Hall [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/138600/Hackney-Town-Hall/Assembly-Hall/Weddings] . Hackney Town Hall combines the original elements of 1930s design with modern elegance. This gorgeous venue is perfec
EventLAB Series: The Future of Events
Last week we held our first teaser event ahead of EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/] in October, where we welcomed a stellar panel of influential event professionals to discuss the future of the events industry. So, for anyone that couldn’t make it, we've rounded up the highlights so you’ll almost feel like you were there or you can watch the full video here [https://eventlab.online/live-events/eventlab-series]. The Panel (from left to right): * Caleb Parker [https://twitter.com/Cale
EventLAB Series: The Venue
In our second installment of our EventLAB Series [https://hirespace.com/blog/tag/eventlab//], we're taking a detailed look at the venue we've chosen for our very first EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/] event. CodeNode [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/76143/CodeNode] is the UK's largest venue dedicated to technology events. The venue has been designed to create an ideal space for networking, training, meetings and large conferences, with its relaxed vibe and urban interiors. It's
EventLAB Series: Introducing the Event
We're very excited to introduce EventLAB [https://eventlab.online/], our first two-day event designed to take event professionals through every step of the event planning process. We'll be bringing you the latest updates in the run-up to the event in our 'EventLAB Series' [https://hirespace.com/blog/tag/eventlab//], including relevant content and a little glimpse of the speakers, workshops and themes that will feature at the event. In the first instalment, we’ll explain all there is to know a
Why Should You Invest In Hire Space?
We are very excited to be launching our crowdfunding this month. So we wanted to fill you in on our plans and what the opportunity could hold for you. We've got some specific opportunities for venue managers, so if you're reading this and that's you, check out 'Why Should Venue Managers Invest In Hire Space.' [https://hirespace.com/blog/why-should-venue-managers-invest-in-hire-space-2/] Why are we doing it? Hire Space is changing the events industry and we want your help! Our mission is to be
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