James Borg revisits the recently refurbished 150-year-old landmark hotel in Oxford, โthe city of dreaming spiresโ, that has spawned some of the greatest names in literature, such as Lewis Carroll, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullmanโฆ The ancient town centre of Oxford has lost none of its historic feel, despite being wrapped around by […]
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CHECKING IN: The Randolph Hotel, Oxford
How Marriott spooked 120 guests at Halloween
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 […]
Immersive experiences at BEAT London
From product launches to festive doโs, BEATโs 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 […]
Celebrate this Festive Season at The Gherkin with Searcys and Laurent-Perrier
On November 18th Searcys will officially open the season of sky-high festiveย parties at Londonโsย iconic landmarkย โย The Gherkin. The Art of Spectacle will see in the festive season atop theย cityโs skyline with a showstopping 12-foot Christmas tree in the 360o Iris Bar,ย exclusive Champagne breakfasts and tasting flights with Laurent-Perrier, a range of festive menus in the restaurant […]
Everything you need in one location, exclusively for you!
Are you looking for exclusive hire of a hotel, restaurant or even the whole resort? Butlinโs has everything you need in one seaside location. If youโre requirements include flexible venues, modern accommodation and plenty of team building options, look no further.ย Exclusive Hireโฆ At Butlinโs Exclusive Hire Packages add a whole new dimension to any […]
CHRISTMAS EVENT PLANNING: Emirates Old Trafford
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 […]
Still searching for your end of year conference venue?
It is not too late to book your end-of-year conference or event at one of Butlinโs Conference & Events outstanding coastal resorts, with late availability dates still on offer. An end-of-year conference or event at Butlinโs is the perfect venue, to bring your teams together for reward and recognition and to inform your delegates of the […]
Unique Venues of Leeds targets events & conference organisers across the UK
Unique Venues of Leedsย 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, […]
UNIQUE VENUES: BEAT London
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.ย #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 […]
Chelsea FC deploys 90-minute conferences tactic
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 receives London Venue Awards accolade
Church House Westminster has won the London Venue Award for โBest venue customer service โ over 500 reception styleโ. 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 […]
Incipio Group โ A collection of five unique venues in London
We have 5 picturesque party venues across London, each of them unique, with floral interiors and leafy dรฉcors, they are the perfect venues for your Christmas party. Leaving you with unforgettable memories, we will be offering up seasonal cocktails and festive bites from a variety of restaurants. The Prince, based in West Brompton, is a woodland garden […]
Checking In: University Arms, Cambridge
Just one hour from London, University Arms, Cambridge is a city-centre landmark hotel that is ideal for both business travellers and weekend explorers, as Hamish Kilburn discovers when checking in for the nightโฆ Life is about the journey and not necessarily just the destination. At University Arms, Cambridge, however, life inside the hotel is about […]
UNIQUE VENUES: 24 Hours at Gleneagles
Get out of the office, leave the boardroom behind – an event atย Gleneaglesย is serious fun in an uniquely beautiful location, where every detail is taken care of.ย Take advantage of our 24 hour rate! Make a new event booking for twenty rooms or more per night to stay between 1 September and 31 October 2019 […]
LCS posts record breaking year, reveals future plans
Venue consortium London City Selection (LCS) has posted a record year, while offering a sneaky peek into its plans for the future. 2019 has seen three events on the LCS calendar; Most recently, the Big City Site Visit, which saw buyers and agents given an insightful and inspiring tour of the City and some of […]
The Grand Suite reopens at 5 star Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa
Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in St Helier, part of the independently-owned Hand Picked Hotels group, has unveiled its newly-refurbished Grand Suite, re-establishing its position as a premier AA Five Star venue on the island for conferences, meetings and corporate events. During the extensive refurbishment, The Grand Suite, the hotelโs principal event space, underwent a […]
VENUES: The Belfry Hotel and Resort
Whether youโre looking to book a conference, exhibition or special event, The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Englandโs Leading Conference Hotel, is an outstanding destination in the heart of the country. With 550 acres of rolling North Warwickshire countryside, extensive facilities and unrivalled hospitality, itโs certainly the address to impress your clients and colleagues. Youโll find […]
HOW TO: Source, book & negotiate a venue
The dos, donโts and maybes of finding the perfect venue for your upcoming event, according to Jo Austin, Sales Director at Lime Venue Portfolio โ which has 30 years of experience in providing the perfect places… Letโs start with the basics: the first thing that will likely jump to mind, is setting the date and […]

















