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Unique Venues

Here you'll find our round-up of the best, boldest, and most unique venues on Hire Space to make your event stand out. The more unusual the better!

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Historic Venues

Host Conferences For The History Books At The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

London is a hotbed of history and stately buildings, and among the city's grandest and most prestigious venues is the stunning Lincoln's Inn. Here's why it's the perfect venue for your next event.

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Top Venues

Frameless is the Unique Event Venue Where Art Meets Reality

Looking for an event space that breaks the mould? Frameless is a one-of-a-kind venue where there are no white walls to constrain your event - the opportunities to think outside the box are endless! Here's why we think it's a work of art.

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Unique Venue Of The Month

Come Together At Abbey Road Studios, Our Unique Venue Of The Month

When you find yourself in times of (venue-finding) trouble, the team at Hire Space are here for you. From legendary Christmas parties, to conferences with record attendance, believe us: nothing's going to change your world like having this venue on your radar!

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Conferences

Host An Unbeatable Conference At Hijingo

Techy, engaging, and offering an out-of-this-world delegate experience, Hijingo's conference formula is guaranteed to stick in attendees' minds. Here's why we think this venue is a top option for a conference.

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Conferences

Drive Your Conferences Up A Gear At The Engine Rooms

If you're looking to drive up engagement at your next conference, it's crucial to have a great venue to get attendees revved up - like instant cult classic The Engine Rooms. Here's why we think this venue is the perfect formula for an engaging conference.

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Awards Ceremonies

Bowl Your Team Over With An Awards Ceremony At Lord's Cricket Ground

Have your team knocked you for six with their hard work recently? If so, why not turn the tables with an awards ceremony at the unbeatable home of cricket, Lord's Cricket Ground?! An iconic venue with a surprisingly central location, this spot is a winner for all sizes and styles of ceremonies.

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Conferences

Create Stand-Out Virtual and Hybrid Events With Arena

Our new platform, Arena, proves that planning and hosting a virtual or hybrid event doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Read on to discover Arena's key features that will make your virtual event stand out from the crowd.

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Unusual Venues

Rock the Boat with an Event at Cutty Sark

Whether you’re holding a wedding, drinks reception or summer party, join us in drooling over this stunning, yet unusual event space.

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Top Venues

7 Venues With Ridiculously Cool Staircases

When you're looking for a London venue with an eye-catching centrepiece, here are 7 venues with staircases that will literally blow your mind!

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Unusual Venues

Embrace the unusual with Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark is a venue quite unlike any other. Set sail aboard this infamous ship at your next event, and experience all the unique offerings Cutty Sark has to offer.

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Conferences

Meet the Team at London's Most Unique Conference Venue

As Bounce Farringdon enters its 7th year we wanted to dive into what really makes those Private events tick and the team behind Bounce’s ever growing success!

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Live Music

Under the Bridge: A Space for Larger Than Life Parties

If you're looking for a big party space for your larger than life events, then look no further than Under the Bridge.

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London Venues

This Is Why London Has Such Unique Venues

At Hire Space, unusual venues are the name of the game. Passion to find a unique venue for an event seems to be unabated in London, but it's of little surprise when taking into account all the amazing spaces the capital has to offer. But just why is London filled with so many unusual venues for hire? We investigated: Romans, Saxons, Normans, Tudors and Stuarts. The Black Death, two World Wars and one Great Fire. London has seen it a

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Top Venues

So Much Exciting Potential; Venues for 2019

Big plans for 2019? We've compiled some of our favorite venues for the new year.

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Unique Venues

London’s 5 most innovative event venues

Event organisers are always looking out for innovative, sustainable venues with great corporate social responsibility. Our account managers have prepared a roundup of their suggestions when the brief is innovation.

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Hotels

New Venue Opening: Nhow London, Shoreditch

The NH Hotel Group are opening a new (and very unique) hotel in Shoreditch. With a quirky and innovative take on London's

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Unique Venues

A Truly Unique Venue: Mail Rail at The Postal Museum

Shortlisted for Best Unique Venue in the Hire Space Awards is Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. Mail Rail operated from 1927 until 2003. In 2017, The Postal Museum was opened to allow the public to share its legacy.

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Events

Battersea Evolution: Delivering Events on a Scale like No Other

When events need to go big, and I mean mind-bogglingly show-stoppingly huge, they book Battersea Evolution . Quietly hidden in the heart of Battersea Park, this event space is like stumbling into a secret paradise. One of London's best corporate events spaces , with capacity for 5000 guests, Battersea Evolution is ready to deliver epic events on an amazing scale. The versatil

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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.

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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

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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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Venue Marketing

Surround Yourself in History: Events At the Museum of London

The Museum of London has made its spaces available for event hire. Whether you’re planning a gala dinner or drinks reception, the immersive exhibitions allow you to surround your event in history.

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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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Unique Venues

The Remarkable Roundhouse

Once a railway engine repair shed, this Grade II listed building was transformed into the groundbreaking performing arts venue 50 years ago, and is now synonymous with the biggest names in music, theatre, circus and spoken word. It is, of course, the Roundhouse . A Bit of History Originally built in 1847 by the London and North Western Railway as a

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