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!
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.
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!
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.
This Is Why London Has Such Unique Venues
At Hire Space, unusual venues [https://hirespace.com/Browse/Unusual-Event-Venues-London] 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
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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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
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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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 [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/1273/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 [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Corporate-Event-Venues], with capacity for 5000 guests, Battersea Evolution is ready to deliver epic events on an amazing scale. The versatil
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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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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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Twickenham Stadium
We all know Twickenham Stadium [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/73999/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 [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Event-Venues-London]. 1. It has a secret... [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/130879/Twickenham-Stadium/Twickenha
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.
These 4 Venues Prove London is the Best Place to Party
When it comes to parties in London [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/London-Party-Venues] 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
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 [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/11221/Roundhouse/Main-Space/Events]. [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/11221/Roundhouse/Main-Space/Events] A Bit of History Originally built in 1847 by the London and North Western Railway as a
Meetings at the Stationers' Hall
The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers once held a monopoly over all publishing in England, today they draw their members from across the media from advertising to newspapers and digital media. What better place then, to host your next meeting or conference [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Meeting-Rooms-in-London], than the guild hall of a livery company so closely tied to the communication of ideas. Meetings at Stationers’ Hall [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/94/Stat
EventLAB Podcast - Episode 1: Special Event Service
Subscribe on Itunes [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/eventlab-podcast/id1339100511?mt=2] Innovation and new ideas are everything in the events industry - it's "who dares wins". That's why we spoke to Glenn Mainwaring, who not only works as part of the events team the Barbican centre, an iconic London venue but also starred in the hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins. Amazing Events Spaces at the Barbican [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/53697/Barbican-Centre] Next Episode Kelvin Newman [https
Unique Venue of the Month: Eventim Apollo
.The Eventim Apollo [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/75254/Eventim-Apollo-Hammersmith] 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
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/]
Venue Review: Gala Events at Kensington Palace
When you’re hosting a gala event it’s essential to find the right venue. The formal finery and glamour of gala events must be framed by a venue equally luxurious and magnificent. Whether you’re raising funds for charity, hosting an evening of ballroom dancing or putting on a grand performance you need a venue that’s right for your event. Your guests will be wearing their finest so greet them with an events space no less spectacular. Kensington Palace [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/12846
How (and Where) to Host the Perfect Supper Club
Hosting a supper club or food pop-up can be daunting… But fear not, as help is on hand, courtesy of our friends at Tabl [https://www.tabl.com/] who've compiled their top tips and chosen some brilliant venues to suit the occasion. So, what is a supper club? Supper clubs occupy the grey area between restaurant [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Restaurants-for-Private-Hire] dining and a dinner party. Supper clubs are usually small and intimate and encourage interaction between guests. Have this in
EventLAB Series: Introducing Our First Exhibitors
We've had a flurry of interest since we announced EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/] a few months ago, which has got us pretty excited (just 5 months to go!). The event is designed to take planners through every step of the event planning process, through masterclasses, workshops and networking with the best in the biz. EventLAB will also showcase the top venues and suppliers [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/exhibitors/] from across the industry, so we thought we'd give you a bit of an
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
Venue Review: Bluebird Chelsea
Situated on the ever-fashionable Kings Road Bluebird Chelsea [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/611/Bluebird-Chelsea] has become a popular Chelsea hangout. Bluebird [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/611/Bluebird-Chelsea] comprises of a main restaurant and bar, four private dining rooms, a café and a courtyard and when you can't bear to leave there's an onsite food store, wine cellar and bakery so you can take a little bit of Bluebird home with you. The venue has been recently refurbished