Meetings

Need a slick spot for those all-important meetings with clients, stakeholders, or your team? Allow us to inspire you with the best meeting venues in town.

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Venue Marketing

RSA House: An Enlightened Venue

The mission of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) is to enrich society through ideas and action. > “We believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st-century enlightenment.” Just as the RSA enriches people’s lives, RSA house is a venue that will enrich and enliven every event it hosts. This historic masterpiece is a p

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London Venues

5 Stunning Spaces at The Hari

Beautiful Belgravia is home to The Hari , which comfortably sits in this peaceful residential neighbourhood close to the sophisticated hubs of Knightsbridge and Kensington. The Hari fits snugly into the area with its classy feel, which is clear from the moment you enter the hotel and view the grand chandelier above. But it's as you walk into each of the private separate spaces that you truly fee

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Hotels

Idyllic Countryside Events at Oatlands Park Hotel

There are few venues in which you can entertain guests where not one, but several monarchs once lived. Those monarchs were Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I, and that special venue is Oatlands Park Hotel . Today, it's an ideal balance between modern and historical, offering contemporary amenities for private functions, while retaining its rich history. This, after all, was where the dreaded King Henry VIII married h

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Events

Transformable Spaces for Hire at Queen Mary University

It's always humbling and necessary for us at Hire Space to be reminded of the charity-minded origins of the company, whereby our co-founders sought to find out-of-hours uses for educational spaces. So it gives us much pleasure to introduce venues such as the Queen Mary University Students' Union , which is a wonderful venue for various event types

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Events

Georgian Splendour: A Guide to Events at Asia House

Retaining strong ties between Europe and Asia is the focus at Asia House , which is the leading pan-Asian organisation in the UK. On all matters economic and political, the team vies to independently conduct discussions and communication to keep the two continents closely knit. The stage for all this work is Asia House , which also doubles up as a stunning events venue

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London Venues

The Essence of East London at Town Hall Hotel

On entering Town Hall Hotel , you'll immediately be struck by the compatible marriage of Edwardian and Art-Deco styles – a result of its original establishment as a town hall in 1910 and its further development in the 1930s. You may catch a glimpse of the resident pets, a rescue greyhound named Dizzy and a cat called Cheeseburger. You'll see the bric-à-brac of quirky furnishings in the foyer: the Union-Jack-printed chair and the antique c

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Events

Southwark Cathedral: a Historical & Architectural Wonder

Historically and architecturally speaking, Southwark Cathedral is a wonder. The iconic building enjoys a diverse and extraordinary history. Southwark Cathedral stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal River Thames. It is believed that there was a community of nuns on the site long before 1066. In 1106, the church was re-founded as a priory, with a hospital created alongside the church. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries i

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Stadium Venues

Lee Valley VeloPark: From Olympic Gold to Event-Hosting Victory

It's an iconic space of which you've no doubt seen images and heard stories of victory. Once the ultimate stage for Team GB glory as the velodrome for the London 2012 Olympics, the stunning centre now holds exhibitions and conferences in the middle of a cycling track , leading to such surreal images such as these: But that's not all that the Stratford venue offers for those looking to hold event

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Conferences

Venue Review: London Palladium

The London Palladium has been an iconic part of the capital since the early part of the 20th Century. In 1910, the majestic auditorium opened its doors, and in the following years would be known for its eclectic variety shows, including the Royal Variety Performance. Over the years, the biggest global acts of distinct talents would grace the stage – including Harry Houdini, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and the Ma

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Conferences

Unique Venue of the Month: Salters' Hall

Located in the heart of the City, Salters’ Hall combines the rich heritage of the salt trade of medieval London with contemporary surroundings. Rebuilt in 1972 by Basil Spence and now a Grade II listed building, it is a rare example of a post-war livery building in the city. Last month saw the launch of the venue with a party attended by over 200 people from London's high-profile businesses, which officially marked Salters' Hall as open for business once more. Guests were invited to tour the v

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Events

Venue Review: Somerset House

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,

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Corporate Events

Venue Review: Raven's Ait Island

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

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Events

Unique Venue of the Month: Royal Liver Building

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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Eventprofs

Venue Review: Anomalous Space

Creative ventures across the artistic spectrum are accommodated and embraced at Anomalous Space , situated stunningly close to Angel Station on Pentonville Road. The venue's name captures its uniqueness, in that it deviates from the standard, unoriginal function space that's all too common. Anomalous Space combines the most contemporary of technological facilities with Art-Deco features, all set within an authentic Georgian townhouse.

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Events

Sneak Peek: The Salters' Hall Refurbishment

Located in the heart of the City, Salters’ Hall combines the rich heritage of the salt trade of medieval London with contemporary surroundings. Rebuilt in 1972 by Basil Spence and now a Grade II listed building, it is a rare example of a post-war livery building and has remained largely untouched until now... Architects de Metz Forbes Knight (dMFK) were tasked with the project to upgrade the building whilst retaining its sense of history and al

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