London Venues
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Events
Hire Space Presents: Century Club
As you probably know, we're a big fan of venues here at Hire Space . So, when we get the opportunity to showcase the great spaces that the UK has to offer, we grab it with both hands. Our latest Hire Space Presents event took place at Century Club , a stunning members club that has the largest (and maybe the best) rooftop space in Soho. We invited 100 clients and friends of Hire Space to enjo
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Hotels
Stylish Events at Sofitel London St James
London's only Sofitel is a celebration of the city, accented with the style and glamour of Paris. With its impressive neo-classic facade, the five-star hotel is a venue with the wow-factor.
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Outdoors
Bounce Your Ideas Around at a ZAPspace Away Day
Away days should be educational, help with team bonding and of course, fun. One place that has fun totally nailed is, ZAPspace . Built in an old Victorian theatre, with high ceilings and a number of period features that combine with the modern, colourful pop of the Trampoline Park. Just minutes from Stratford station, the venue boasts three-storeys of amusement,
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Hire Space
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.
Corporate Events
Retro 50s Charm: Events at The Congress Centre
The Congress Centre is a flexible venue, with many talents. It combines bright modern spaces and the latest AV tech in a building featuring classic mid-century modern style accents. You might recognise the Congress Centre . It is beloved by TV and Film companies looking to capture the feel of the 50s. The Congress Centre is architecturally renowned as one of the finest period examples in central London. Mixed in with the high-tech equipm
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London Venues
London's Largest Campus is Ready to Host Your Next Event
You can relive the campus experience at Queen Mary Students' Union , 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
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Unusual Venues
Three Little-known Secrets about Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch 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
Party
Cirque le Soir: Unique Venue of the Month
A night at Cirque le Soir is an assault on the senses. Their decadent private club prides itself on being one of London’s most exclusive night spots. With the motto “If you don’t know, don’t worry’ their risque circus theme aims to create a titillating experience unlike any other. As a high-end exclusive venue, Cirque le Soir understands and appreciates the expectation of excellence. This standard shines through e
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Corporate Events
7 ½ Ideas for Events at East Wintergarden Guests Will Never Forget
Located in the beating heart of London’s financial sector, East Wintergarden offers a glamorous corporate venue for events looking for a bit of flair and fizzle. Comprised of three exceptional spaces, East Wintergarden offers a premier events experience on any scale. From knowledge sharing workshops for 20 delegates to magnificent gala d
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Weddings
Fall in Love All Over Again at Kew Gardens
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, so you deserve the perfect venue. Known for its idyllic gardens, Kew Gardens is a botanical paradise just outside the hustle and bustle of London.
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Corporate Events
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.
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Party
These 4 Venues Prove London is the Best Place to Party
When it comes to parties in London there’s no such thing as typical or ordinary. London’s greatest asset as a celebration destination is the sheer variety of places you can party. Thanks to almost 2000 years of eventful history, thanks to artists and creators finding a home here, thanks to the melting pot of cultures London is home to, London more than anywhere else is able to offer the extraordinary. This isn’t to say there are lots of simi
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London Venues
London's 6 Best Venues with Outside Space
To embrace the prime of the summer, make sure you pick a venue that celebrates England at its bluest, greenest, and brightest. Here are six venues with beautiful outside space that will let you do just that.
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London Venues
7 Must Find Secret Venues in London
What could be cooler than impressing your friends on a night out with a secret venue? Hidden beneath London are these gems are waiting to be discovered. It all sounds a little unusual , but secret venues are trending, and you have to keep up with the trends, right? We all need a little mystery and excitement in our lives so here are seven of the best bars for you to enjoy, but you have to find them first. 1. Looking Glass Cocktail C
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EventLAB Series
EventLAB Podcast: Exciting Openings and The Growth of Co-Working Spaces
Subscribe on Itunes Venue Talk Hire Space 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
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Transport Venues
5 Venues That Celebrate London Transport
London transport is iconic; red buses, the red and white tube sign and carriages are known the world over. It might not always be reliable and by golly, the tube is a sweaty experience in summer, but it's such a representation of London we think it's worth celebrating. And we're not the only ones, there are countless bars, restaurants and event spaces based around our 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (and boats and buses...). From abandoned tube stations and carriages to museums and livery hal
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Product Launches
Product Launch Perfection at Park Village Studios
You've spent years developing a product that you now need to launch , or perhaps you're working for a client that needs a venue for a brand event that is the perfect fit. Blank canvas spaces provide the perfect backdrop for creative events and allow you to unleash your imagination. You'll find Park Village Studios
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Venue Finding
Wonderful Weddings at No.4 Hamilton Place
Finding a central London wedding venue 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 . Once home to the Duke of Wellington, in the year before Waterloo
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EventLAB Series
EventLAB Series: Modern Events & How to Capture your Audience
Last week we held in the first session in our EventLAB Series at 58VE. In the run up to the flagship EventLAB we'll be holding smaller events that dig deeper into the issues event professionals really care about. The first tackled 'Modern Events: How to capture your audience whilst remaining compliance friendly', with a brilliant panel that included: * Dominic Titchener-Barrett, Founder & CEO, DTB Sports Hospitality & Event Management * Gareth Dimelow, Fo
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Fashion
A Beginner's Guide to London Fashion Week 2019
The History Taking place annually in February and September, London Fashion Week is considered one of the big four fashion weeks, alongside New York, Milan and Paris. This global showcase for fashion designers the world over began in 1984 and was the brainchild of the British Fashion Council. In its 33 year lifetime, London Fashion week has graced many different venues across London (the very first was held in a West London Car Park!). At one point in the ea
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Hire Space
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 , Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, Winterville and Printworks , and sta
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Historic Venues
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 . Whether you want to host a wildly themed party, dispose of some nephews, s
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Events
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.
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Unique Venue Of The Month
Unique Venue of the Month: Eventim Apollo
.The Eventim Apollo is the venue of superstars. Capable of hosting everything from the ultimate conference presentation to elegant gala dinners that bask in the art-deco atmosphere of the theatre. Since its opening in the thirties, the venue has become famed both for its comedy acts and as a music venue that has hosted many legendary acts throughout its life, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. The spac
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