Outdoors

Check out our top venues for bringing the great outdoors to your party, with reviews and recommendations from the Hire Space Blog.

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Summer Parties

8 of The Best Bars to Soak Up The Summer Sun

With the sun finally showing its face, join us in making the most of it with trips to the best summertime bars in London. Check out our top spots to soak up all the sun (and Sangria) going!

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Summer Parties

The Ultimate Guide to Summer in London

Welcome to your essential summer guide for celebrating in London's best venues. As the city basks in sunshine, it transforms into a vibrant hub of outdoor events, perfect for any occasion.

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Outdoors

Weatherproofing Your Event in 7 Easy Steps

The success of an outdoor event often depends on elements out of an organiser's control. Prepare your events with these essential tips from The Events Structure.

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Summer Parties

The Best Summer Party Venues With Outdoor Space

There's nothing like a spot of sunshine to set your summer party off on the right note, and there are plenty of fantastic venues that offer space in the great outdoors. Check out our top venues with outdoor space that are sure to send your summer party stratospheric!

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Summer Parties

The Top 3 London Venues With Great Gardens

Whether you're organising a summer party, drinks reception, or away day, there's nothing like a spot of sun for getting guests cheerful and mingling. Here are 3 of our favourite venues in London with beautiful gardens to soak up the sun and greenery!

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Summer Parties

8 Super Summer Party Venues

Pour yourself a Pimms, pop on your sun hat, and take a stroll with us through the best venues on the scene for a late summer do!

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Summer Parties

9 Inspirational Ideas To Take Your Summer Party To The Next Level

From made-on-the-spot, delicious ice lollies, to aerial acrobats and barbecue boffs, allow us to brighten your planning process with 9 fun ideas for a stand-out summer party!

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Weddings

6 Wedding Venues with Summery Outdoor Spaces

When it comes to searching for the most Instagram-worthy outdoor backdrop for your dreamy nuptials, London has plenty to offer. Here are our top picks!

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Conferences

Five Conference Venues With Outside Space

In hot summer weather, what your conference needs is outside space. Luckily, there are plenty of hot spots in London that offer both stylish interiors and stunning (and much welcome) outside space. Here are 5 of our favourites!

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London Venues

Five Summer BBQ Party Venues

What better way to usher in the summer than a summer party in a great venue. With everything from rooftops to private gardens, discover London's best.

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Weddings

7 Dreamy UK Wedding Venues

The skies are blue, flowers are blooming, and venues across the country are dusting off their finest crystal. It must be wedding season!

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Summer Parties

Five Sizzling Venues For Summer BBQ Parties

Summer's in the air, and we're on the lookout for the best venues to throw a BBQ-based summer party. From rooftop terraces to hill top parks, a celebration at one of these venues is sure to be a sizzling success.

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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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Cocktail Inspiration

Host the Rooftop Party of Your Dreams at 30 Euston Square

30 Euston Square is the perfect Central London spot for your next summer party. This unique venue can host a crowd inside, outside or both.

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Events

Subterranean Soirées at The Postal Museum

Paddington to Whitechapel in 26 minutes. 4 million letters a day. 70 feet below ground level. These are the figures that defined Mail Rail, an ingenious and fascinating facet of London's history. In the height of its functioning in the 1930s, the "post office railway" stopped at nine stations and was the reason Londoners received their cherished letters and postcards (and yes, those not-so-cherished bills). Based at one of the most important of the mail stops – the sorting office at Mount Pleas

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Corporate Events

Bespoke Venues By The Royal Society of Medicine

Choose between 1 Wimpole Street and Chandos House, two of London's finest venues. 1 Wimpole Street is ideal for business events while Chandos House provides elegant reception spaces.

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Unique Venue Of The Month

6 Little-Known Facts about Lord's Cricket Ground

Founded in 1814, Lord’s Cricket Ground was the third cricket ground of its name. It’s founder, Thomas Lord was a professional bowler whose career lasted from 1787 to 1802, during which time he played for Middlesex and Marylebone Cricket Club.

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Summer Parties

Unique Venue of the Month: The Hurlingham Club

For 1500 years Hurlingham field has been a site of natural tranquillity and respite. Since the first Anglo-Saxon settlers first founded a farm there after sailing up the Thames, Hurlingham has welcomed its visitors with lush grass, the leafy shade of regal oaks and the gentle lapping of the river.

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Summer Parties

The Summer Party You've Always Dreamed of at Shoreditch Gardens

Nothing says it is summer like a garden party. A bit of alfresco food and drink, a cool breeze and blue skies. But when you’re in the City finding a vibrant natural space with enough room to host a proper party can be difficult. Shoreditch Gardens offers a gorgeous natural space ready to he

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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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Stadium Venues

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Twickenham Stadium

We all know Twickenham Stadium as the 'Home of England Rugby', an iconic sporting venue that's seen some historic sporting moments. But, Twickenham has another side that makes it a versatile events venue, so we've rounded up a few reasons why it's the perfect place for your next event . 1. It has a secret...

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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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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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London Venues

An Afternoon at the Crystal with Theo Randall

We live and breathe venues at Hire Space , so when we get the opportunity to showcase a truly fantastic one we grab it with both hands. So, last month we headed over to the Crystal with some of our clients for networking and an opportunity to show-off how the venue can be transformed for events. A building known for its angular, hyper-modern design isn't one you'd perhaps associate with an afterno

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