Somerset House has seen a significant increase in multi-day events for big brands during the first nine months of the 2019/2020 financial year, compared to the same period in 2018/2019.  Since April 2019, the venue has hosted major brands, including: Uniqlo, ASDA, Twitter, Wallpaper, Pixi Beauty, Homes & Gardens and Discovery; for large scale product […]

Gloucester Rugby has confirmed a long-term relationship with Safran for future training events. The international hi-tech aerospace company has chosen Gloucester Rugby following recent investment in the stadium as well as the venue’s dedication to meetings and events on non-match days. The new business from Safran is just one of several new recent wins for […]

The zoo is the perfect location for your event – no matter how big – with amazing animals, award-winning gardens, a stunning Grade II listed building and an experienced events team. They’ve got a combination of stunning surroundings and an expert team who will help create a special event that your guests won’t forget. Picture […]

Key venues, hotels and suppliers from have joined forces to launch a centralised, event-focused destination marketing organisation for Gloucester. The organisation, which will officially launch at Meet South West on 31st January, says it will create a hub for domestic and international buyers looking to organise events in the city. Created to support and target association, […]

Somerset House is extending its commercial event offering through its diverse cultural programme, giving event organisers exclusive access to exhibitions and private tours of the site. Somerset House’s cultural programme of events and exhibitions is ever changing, offering a myriad of opportunities for organisers to enhance their event and provide guests and delegates with an […]

Tottenham Hotspur opened the doors of its 62,000 seater stadium to the events industry this week to showcase what can only be described as an impressive array of event spaces and corporate entertainment facilities. Here’s PA Life’s match report… The event, tag-lined as Experience the Extraordinary, gave the industry a chance to see the venue […]

PA Life headed to the Williams’ restaurant at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel ahead of our recent FAM trip for a taster of lunch and a peek at the Hertfordshire venue’s event facilities…  Just 10 miles outside of North London, and nestled between the towns of Hertford and Welwyn in the Hertfordshire countryside, is Tewin Bury […]

James Borg revisits the recently refurbished 150-year-old landmark hotel in Oxford, ‘the city of dreaming spires’, that has spawned some of the greatest names in literature, such as Lewis Carroll, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman… The ancient town centre of Oxford has lost none of its historic feel, despite being wrapped around by […]

London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale hosted a haunted Halloween-themed showcase event for its unique meeting space, The Studio, last month – and we’ve only just recovered our nerves. Great fun was had on October 30th by all 120 specially-invited guests to a fabulous evening of thrilling entertainment. Games, and spooky prizes entertained guests at the […]

From product launches to festive do’s, BEAT’s versatility boasts an alternative edge. GALLERY STYLE The open layout lends itself to versatility. If you require split rooms, shutters in between the arches create the flexibility of space division.  LATE LICENCE Our Members benefit from the freedom of a 6am licence. A rarity for the location, hire […]

On November 18th Searcys will officially open the season of sky-high festive parties at London’s iconic landmark – The Gherkin. The Art of Spectacle will see in the festive season atop the city’s skyline with a showstopping 12-foot Christmas tree in the 360o Iris Bar, exclusive Champagne breakfasts and tasting flights with Laurent-Perrier, a range of festive menus in the restaurant […]

Are you looking for exclusive hire of a hotel, restaurant or even the whole resort? Butlin’s has everything you need in one seaside location. If you’re requirements include flexible venues, modern accommodation and plenty of team building options, look no further.  Exclusive Hire… At Butlin’s Exclusive Hire Packages add a whole new dimension to any […]

Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning venue, at the home of Lancashire Cricket. Catering for smaller meetings of ten, right through to larger conferences, exhibitions and events of 1,200 delegates, it has a range of intelligent event spaces to suit your needs.  Need event support? The expert in-house events team will manage all of the […]

It is not too late to book your end-of-year conference or event at one of Butlin’s Conference & Events outstanding coastal resorts, with late availability dates still on offer. An end-of-year conference or event at Butlin’s is the perfect venue, to bring your teams together for reward and recognition and to inform your delegates of the […]

Unique Venues of Leeds is aiming to provide event planners from all over the country the opportunity to discover alternative, unusual and unique venues for hire in Leeds for conferences, exhibitions, parties and events. The Unique Venues of Leeds website offers conference & event organisers a convenient way to select alternative venues using different selection criteria, […]

Although entry is strictly Members Club only, our bespoke private events service will allow doors to open for those who have not yet become members.  #Trueloveneverdies BEAT’s venue has a rich & hallowed history, first opening its doors in 1966 as The Speakeasy Club. We continue to provide an after dark haven for those who […]

A snappy new 90-minute conference package is to be trialled by Events at Club Chelsea to cater for the shorter attention spans of modern delegates. The rapid adoption of communication technology and exposure to increasing volumes of information has been impacting the human concentration span for several years now[1]. And with studies showing that working […]

Church House Westminster has won the London Venue Award for ‘Best venue customer service – over 500 reception style’. The award was collected by Robin Parker, General Manager of Church House, and Marina Papadopoulou, Business Development of Church House, who attended the ceremony. The in-house team of Event Coordinators at Church House already held an […]