Twickenham Stadium is predicting increased activity around summer events, with enquiries for summer parties and receptions gaining momentum already in 2021. The venue is also seeing pitch-side experiences being booked throughout an elongated summer, including the previously slower month of August, running right into September. “Like many businesses within the industry, we’re seeing a lot […]
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JUNE 21ST EVENTS REBOOT: Royal College of Music now available for hire
The Royal College of Music (RCM) in South Kensington will be opening its doors to venue hire following a £40m investment. Spanning two and a half years, the project has seen a transformation of the world-famous conservatoire, which will be available to hire for events from July 2021. Clients will enjoy a wide range of […]
Somerset House launches team-bonding packages
With Zoom and Teams calls having lost their appeal and the desire to meet with colleagues for face-to-face conversations increasing, London’s working arts centre Somerset House is bringing a sense of community back to the world by launching an antidote to the lack of human business interaction. Deputy head of commercial events Kara Clark said: […]
Lobby Bar at The London EDITION re-opens
The Lobby Bar at The London EDITION has re-opened in the heart of Fitzrovia. The perfect destination for those looking for something a bit fancier, after tiring of their local pubs and bars, Lobby Bar’s team of expert bartenders have returned to serve up a selection of EDITION’s favourite cocktails including the Clearer Colada made […]
Skylight launches igloo bubbles for autumn dining
Known for its panoramic views across London’s skyline, Skylight has announced a solution to the social distancing measures put in place for autumn and winter. From Thursday (October 8th), Skylight’s sunny terraces will be transformed into an autumnal haven of warm igloo-bubbles, designed to keep out the cold and keep people safe as they enjoy […]
Stationers’ Hall wins £7.5m refurbishment approval
A £7.5 million project for Stationers’ Hall, which has been in the planning for five years, has the approval of Historic England. Work will begin on Stationers’ Hall in Ave Maria Lane, a Grade 1 listed building adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral, in November. The Hall will reopen in early 2022. It will bring modern-day […]
VENUES: Imperial Venues, Imperial College London
Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres. Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]
Tottenham Hotspur launches 3D Virtual Tour for guests to explore stadium event spaces
Tottenham Hotspur has launched a new 3D Virtual Tour for guests to explore the event spaces within its stadium virtually as the Club furthers its post-lockdown hospitality plans. The stadium’s conference and events facilities are now able to accommodate socially-distanced meetings of up to 30 people, with larger events permitted from 1 October, in line […]
QEII Centre confirms first post-lockdown events for October
London’s QEII Centre will be hosting events this autumn following the government’s announcement that the business meetings and events industry can re-open from October. The venue has been closed since March when the UK was placed into lockdown, with teams working remotely to reschedule events and plan carefully for a safe re-opening. Between April and […]
BMA House reveals hybrid and digital event packages
BMA House has created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that it says reflect the ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry. Including options for webcasting, breakouts, speaker only conferences and exhibitor/sponsor packages, the offering reflects both the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the future needs of event organisers. Kat Winfield, […]
Chelsea FC launches 3D & VR tours of its event spaces
Events at Club Chelsea unveiled a state-of-the-art 3D virtual tour for its event spaces today, allowing event bookers to experience the space in virtual reality. The virtual tour, available via VR headsets or on the events.chelseafc.com website, allows events bookers to see what Stamford Bridge has to offer as a venue for major conferences, exhibitions, […]
Join today’s Virtual Meet Up with IET London: Savoy Place
Join us today for a PA Life Virtual Meet Up with special guest speaker IET London: Savoy Place, giving you insight into its spaces and how events are expected to run post-lockdown. Monday June 8th 2:30pm The interactive session, hosted via Zoom, will cover all aspects of the venue, including: About IET London: Savoy Place 18 […]
Join our Virtual Meet Up on Monday with IET London: Savoy Place!
Register for the next PA Life Virtual Meet Up, taking place on Monday, June 15th with special guest speaker IET London: Savoy Place, giving you insight into its spaces and how events are expected to run post-lockdown. Monday June 8th 2:30pm The interactive session, hosted via Zoom, will cover all aspects of the venue, including: About […]
ACADEMIC VENUES: Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway is a stunning conference and event venue. The iconic Grade 1 listed Victorian Founder’s Building, built around two quadrangles, is a unique retreat for conferences, meetings and events – as well as providing the perfect setting for functions and celebrations. The venue has a portfolio of versatile state-of-the-art conference spaces, from small meeting […]
#LCPSUnwrapped May 12–13: An online festival of content
The team at Story Events didn’t want the original dates of the London Christmas Party Show (May 12th-13th) to go by unacknowledged so have put together a host of free online content to help enrich bodies and minds during the lockdown period… #LCPSUnwrapped is a two-day festival of online content for the events industry, made up of seminars, a roundtable […]
Central Hall Westminster joins Westminster Venue Collection
Central Hall Westminster has joined the Westminster Venue Collection, a consortium of top venues with members now totalling 34. The consortium brings together modern and traditional exhibition spaces, museums, auditoria, conference rooms and banqueting halls to offer all the world-class facilities that London’s iconic City of Westminster has to offer. The Westminster Venue Collection website makes […]
Coronavirus: Patch launches Virtually Live London for venue FAM trips during lockdown
Marketing agency Patch is rolling out a series of FAM trips under the Virtually Live London banner to ensure event organisers can still scout out venues while we’re all on lockdown. Hosted on Zoom, the Virtual Fam Trip of London will give those venue buyers working from home the chance to see several London venues, […]
Don’t miss these upcoming events at Mews
London venue Mews of Mayfair has revealed a platter of upcoming events to tantalise your tastebuds and thrill your senses. Mews is a unique hideaway, tucked away in one of London’s historic courtyards. With a choice of different bars situated around a chic courtyard, including a first-floor brasserie and a pizzeria, it has something for […]
















