The City of London Corporation has agreed £25 million in funding to start the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme, which will reinvigorate the famous arts and conference venue. Members of the City Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee approved the money to develop elements of a long-term ‘masterplan’ for the Barbican Centre, undertake further consultation, and deliver early systems and infrastructure work to boost […]

Data from Twickenham Stadium is showing a rise in Christmas Party bookings for the 2023/24 season, with the venue reporting a 250% rise in converted enquiries and 24% growth in the average booking size across the stadia’s exclusive use events, compared with figures from this time last year. Naturally it says the growth reflects positively […]

Butlin’s Bognor Regis acted as the host venue for the recent Pets at Home Pet Care Conference – Here’s how its event management team helped put on the show… With its state-of-the-art audio-visual infrastructure, diverse catering options, and ability to accommodate up to 1200 guests together, Butlin’s Bognor Regis resort proved to be the perfect […]

Destination Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning and multi-purpose live experience venue and hotel known for delivering international sporting and music events, conferences, meetings, incentives, multi-day events, award-dinners, Christmas parties and much more. Every year from November onwards, Destination Emirates Old Trafford host their legendary Christmas Parties programme, bringing partygoers together to celebrate the festivities […]

Great venues are made for great events – where will you be taking your meetings and events next? PA Life rounds up some of the very best options to help make your event the success it deserves to be. The venues are presented in alphabetical order. Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum This unique conference […]

From MVPs to VIPs, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was made to deliver extraordinary experiences. The stadium is forever looking at ways to deliver even more and are building a stadium for the future. More than just a venue, think of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as a universe where worlds collide, bringing together the best of the best. […]

Why plan an extraordinary event at an ordinary venue when you can take anything from a speech to a dinner to a product launch in the futuristic viewing pod at Brighton i360?   Say it from the sky at 450ft! Announce a new product, celebrate a company anniversary, or toast your business success – whatever type […]

MEET Beyond London and Visit Reading Venue Showcase put on a fantastic venue showcase for PA Life Club on 18th and 19th of May. Despite spending less than 24 hours in Reading, we managed to visit some of the best venues in this capital town of Thames Valley. Reading is known as a business town […]

Set within leafy countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of inner-city spots, you will find The Jockey Club Venues, some of the most iconic and prestigious event venues in the UK. With a long history of hosting world-class horse racing events, these venues offer much more than just a great day out at the […]

The UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium, Venues of Excellence (VOE) is expanding its Advisory Group of member venues, welcoming Mark Field FIH, Operations Director, Victory Services Club. The Advisory Group comprises of senior leaders from a selection of member venues throughout the UK. They bring vast industry expertise across a range of disciplines and […]

MEET Beyond London is run by tourism body Tourism South East and is dedicated to inspiring event planners, and showcases the array of unique destinations and high quality event venues around the region that rival London. From grand castles to contemporary museums. One thing that’s common for all of these venues is that they are […]

The Barbican is making the most of its spectacular Conservatory this summer with tropical-themed parties for private hire. The Conservatory, the second largest in London, provides an oasis of creativity and inspiration with its secluded gardens, tropical fish ponds and over 1,500 species of plants, making it a unique location for organisations looking to host […]

PA Life Club members were treated to a fantastic evening at the new East London design hotel nhow (pronounced ‘now’) on January 24th. As soon as we stepped through the door into the large open space we were stunned by striking colours, extraordinary furniture and inviting contemporary art. The 3m high Big Ben rocket, taking […]

Searcys wraps up an extraordinary year by exceeding its £175,000 charity pledge target in its 175th year, announcing new business wins, scooping a plethora of awards, and reporting a strong financial performance. The company’s sales exceeded the pre-Covid 2019 benchmark by 9% in the past eight months. The success can be largely contributed to the […]

With working from home now firmly established as the norm for many, how has this mega-trend impacted event planners and their events? How has it affected the appetite for getting together at events? Have organisers changed their approach? And have events become more important than ever to foster community among a fragmented and remote workforce? […]

Under the guidance and expertise of Executive Head Chef and National Vice Chairman of Craft Guild of Chefs, Mark Reynolds, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is changing the game when it comes to food. Using only the highest quality local suppliers and the freshest produce, discover a plethora of carefully curated menus featuring everything from Pan-Asian-inspired street […]

Meet Beyond London – MBL – is a dedicated resource for Personal Assistants & Event Organisers alike, showcasing a vast array of meeting venues for hire close to London. The venues are not only tourist attractions but also offer state of the art conference and event facilities that are suited for all budget sizes. You […]

The last two years can probably be characterised in similarly sweeping terms; 2021, The Great Return; 2022, The Great Demand. At the Eastside Rooms, 2023 could be defined as The Great Evolution. But it could also be seen as the acceleration of what we have termed Ethical Events, something we’ve seen from our event organisers […]