Huge congratulations go out to Liza Finn from U-Pol, who is the lucky winner of a VIP Safari Tour for six people at Longleat estate. Longleat estate is nestled in Wiltshire, the heart of England’s rural West Country. It spans 900 acres and is home to the first Safari Drive-Through outside of Africa, as well […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington has partnered with London-based event caterer Tonic and live event AV company Matrix UK Solutions to host an evening spectacle featuring exciting new event spaces, food, styling, production and entertainment. Guests invited to this exclusive event on Thursday, 19 January will be the first to experience three stunning new spaces […]

I love a good Christmas shindig, so I couldn’t turn down the chance to join my fellow PA Life readers for an evening of festive cheer and a few holiday tipples at BMA House. The venue was beautifully decked out in all its Christmas gear; it really is a lovely sight to see at night, […]

In the third part of our winter warmer recipe series, Alfonso Salvaggio, Executive Head Chef at Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Bearsted, Kent gives you a quick and easy meal that can be ready in as little as 10 minutes. If speed is of the essence when you get home from work, […]

De Vere Wotton House in Surrey, part of the Principal Hotel Company, has unveiled its £6 million renovation programme, which is part of a wider £50 million investment project in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Part of the new look De Vere brand, which is due to launch in spring/summer 2017, De Vere […]

8 Northumberland Avenue used a creative initiative last year to launch its Christmas party themes a year in advance, which has resulted in almost a 20% increase in confirmed business for Christmas parties this December. Despite the economic uncertainty, that initiative seems set to continue to reap benefits for the venue, as 53% of clients […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington has unveiled a new permanent gallery – Mathematics: The Winton Gallery – which is available to hire for private and corporate drinks receptions. Mathematics: The Winton Gallery is the first permanent public museum exhibition designed by Zaha Hadid Architects anywhere in the world. This beautiful gallery, which spans 400 […]

With the hotly anticipated film Office Christmas Party starring Jennifer Anniston and Jason Bateman about to open in cinemas, Simon Hunter, Head of Venue and Brand at Stamford Bridge, got to thinking about the standard office Christmas party. It’s often got a stigma attached to it – warm wine, bad dancing and questionable behaviour ring […]

We’re now in December and Christmas is fast approaching! Win a luxury stay at Lake Como with Edge Retreats, make your Christmas event less stressful with Harridge Events, or enjoy an exclusive PA Life Christmas offer with the Radisson Blu Edwardian. Whatever your type of celebration, we’ve got it covered with our December Christmas Top […]

Just imagine having the whole place to yourselves – the icing on the cake! During certain times of the year you can have the whole resort to yourselves – exclusive hire of everything Butlin’s has to offer. Where else can you entertain up to 7000 delegates in one place, with your own dedicated accommodation, flexible […]

With a selection of beautiful, iconic pubs with elegant private dining rooms, conveniently located in the city and central London, let Young’s Pubs and Geronimo Inns take the stress out of planning your Christmas party. Choose from two or three-course festive feast menus or canapés; pre-order your wines or reception cocktails and let the in-house […]

In the second part of our winter warmer recipe series, Alfonso Salvaggio, Executive Head Chef at Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Bearsted, Kent suggests a twist on mashed potato. As well as a good knob of butter and a dash of cream, try adding vanilla seeds to make the perfect accompaniment to […]

A major new fashion exhibition exploring the style of Diana, Princess of Wales is to open at Kensington Palace alongside a temporary garden celebrating the life of the late Princess in 2017. ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will open in February, and then a temporary White Garden dedicated to the princess will open in time for […]

After a long day at the office, the last thing you feel like doing when you get home is preparing a hearty meal. Executive Head Chef Alfonso Salvaggio from the four-star Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Bearsted, Kent, has put together a selection of winter warming recipes that can be made in […]

The Principal York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, opened to guests on 1 November, and is located adjacent to York Train Station, just outside the Roman walls that enclose the heart of one of the country’s most historic cities. The property has been sensitively restored to create a hotel that combines historic architectural detail with […]

With a selection of beautiful, iconic pubs with elegant private dining rooms, conveniently located in the city and central London, let Young’s Pubs and Geronimo Inns take the stress out of planning your Christmas party. Choose from two or three-course festive feast menus or canapés; pre-order your wines or reception cocktails and let the in-house […]

This month we bring you a free venue finding service with Swift Venue Finders, a chance to bring your next event to bet365 Stadium, visit an ultra-modern conference and events venue in Essex and try the new ‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield venue in Cannon Street. Whatever your requirement, we’ve got it covered with our November Conference […]

Following an unforgettable summer of cricket, Lord’s is now looking forward to welcoming Ireland, South Africa and the West Indies in 2017. Demand is expected to be extremely high for next year’s top fixtures, and the Home of Cricket, owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has launched a range of luxury hospitality packages for those wishing to […]