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Gemma Baker

Gemma loves all things social media and keeps busy by creating lots of Hire Space content. When she’s not creating content, you'll find her shopping, exploring or at the gym!

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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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How To Guide

5 Easy DIY Decoration Ideas For Your Summer Party

Are you looking to make your summer event beautiful on a budget? These 5 ideas are simple but will guarantee to transform your event.

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Christmas

10 Cracking Christmas Party Venues

The annual Christmas do is always one to remember and reminisce over for months to come by the water cooler. To make sure the team have a cracking time here's some of our top Christmas party venues.

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Beer Gardens

6 Brilliant Beer Gardens For Summer 2024

From green sanctuaries in the bustling city to hidden rooftops, these brilliant beer gardens are must-visit spots for your summer escapades. Grab your colleagues, raise your glasses, and let's dive in. Cheers!

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Conferences

London's 13 Best Hybrid Ready Conference Venues

Looking for a venue to host a stand-out hybrid conference? Find the best hybrid ready venues here, with live-streaming capabilities and on-site technicians at hand to make sure your event goes without a hitch.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pride & Equality: Can the Events Industry Do More?

With increasing awareness and commitment to diversity, the question arises: Can the events industry do more to promote pride and equality? Let's find out.

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Diversity & Inclusion

What Does Pride Mean For The Events Industry In 2024?

We all want to help build an industry we can be proud of, which means working to make our events safer, more inclusive, and more welcoming for all. In this article, we explore what Pride means for the events industry in 2024, and where the future of our industry leads for LGBTQ+ equality.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How To Celebrate Pride With Your Team

Planning a Pride-themed event is a great way to show your support for equal rights, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. From educational events to office fundraisers and making your events more accessible to all, here are our top tips on celebrating Pride throughout the year!

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Venue Finding

10 New London Venues That Should Be On Every Eventprof's Radar

It seems like there are new spaces popping up in London every month these days, and we're here to be the first to tell you which ones are worth the wait!

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Conferences

5 Historic Venues for Conferences with Charm

In an age where digital meetings and virtual conferences have become the norm, there's something uniquely appealing about gathering in a historic venue. Here are five historic venues that stand out not just for their facilities, but for their true historic beauty.

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Christmas Parties

5 Christmas Party Venues To Get Your Bells Jinglin' All The Way

It's never too early to book your Christmas celebration, especially if you need a large venue or have a specific date in mind. With around 200 days left until Santa starts his rounds, the race to plan the best possible festive bash is on!

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Hire Space 360

The Procurement Predicament: Overcoming Event Sourcing Challenges in 2024 and Beyond

Event procurement, exacerbated by issues such as longer response times and smaller teams, is becoming one of the key challenges for corporate event planners. Here's how you can overcome it with Hire Space.

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Summer Parties

6 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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Conferences

Unconventional Conference Venues You’ll Love

Want to host a conference with a twist? These unconventional conference venues will have your guests in awe!

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Christmas

6 Cracking Christmas Party Venues for 2024

We might be a while away from decking the halls, but Christmas parties (and mince pies) are always in the back of our minds. Check out 10 of our top picks for a cracking festive do below.

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Gala Dinners

7 Beautiful Banqueting Venues in London

We've listed some of our favourite banqueting venues, where feasting is foremost, so you can bring your guests together for a fabulous foodie affair!

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How To Guide

5 Cocktails With A Festive Twist

Get set for the festive season by brushing up on your Christmassy cocktails!

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Away Days

Top Tips to Make Your Away Day an Unforgettable Experience

If you want to create a bit of a buzz, refresh the team and give them something fun to talk about for months to come, be adventurous! Here are our top tips for memorable away days.

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Gala Dinners

The Top Sustainable Gala Dinner Venues in London

Putting on a gala dinner is already a huge task without even taking into account the event's environmental impact. To help you minimise both the stress and the impact of your event, we've compiled some of the venues that are doing the most to reduce their own impact.

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Museums

7 Quirky London Museums You'll Love

If you're up for a splash of uniqueness, with a dash of history, London's quirky museums are your go-to spots. Dive into these gems to spice up your event with some fun, learning, and a whole lot of quirkiness!

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Venue Finding

9 London Venues You Didn't Know You Could Hire

Want to impress your guests with a unique venue? Make your event memorable with these unusual spaces that we bet you didn't know you could hire!

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Summer Parties

11 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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Meetings

7 Quirky London Meeting Rooms to Inspire Creative Thinking

Dull backdrops don't spark inspiration, so check out our top picks of quirky London meeting rooms to bring teams together and get creative ideas flowing.

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Birthday Inspiration

7 Fun and Spacious Bars Perfect for Activities

Whether you're trying to get to know your colleagues, entertain clients or just have a laugh with some pals, these venues are perfect for a spot of competition and a fun-filled night out!

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