PA Life will be focussing on Academic Venues throughout the month of March. It often falls to the PA or EA to organise events for their organisation, and academic venues often present a compelling and unique alternative to traditional venues and meetings spaces. The PA Life editorial desk will be having a key focus on academic venues throughout the […]

Inspire your guests at Kew Palace. Nestled within the heart of the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, this picturesque palace is an ideal location for meetings, dinners and receptions that require a hint of royal splendour. This grade I listed venue is both regal and intimate, reflecting its history as the family home of […]

Church House Westminster has hosted a dazzling showcase evening for event professionals. A gala dinner hosted by Church House Westminster was attended by 250 event organisers and provided an opportunity for them to experience the London venue’s versatile event spaces, high-tech audio-visual capabilities and inspired menus created by catering partner, CH&CO. Reception drinks and canapes […]

Club members took on ‘The Cube’ as the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre and Goto Events held an evening of team-building activities and networking. The Madejski Stadium is an impressive venue in its own right – capable of holding up to 24,000 guests, the view from the boxes and conference rooms above is unparalleled. Inside it […]

Taking place on February 6 at the Victory Services Club, guests will get the chance to win an overnight stay at Woodland Grange or two weekend Grandstand tickets to the British Grand Prix in 2019. Are you looking to network with venues? Why not join PA Life and Venues of Excellence next month for a […]

PA Life’s recommended supplier, Blenheim Palace, has outlined its corporate hospitality offering for the New Year, where clients will be able to join various memorable events against a stunning palace backdrop. Blenheim Palace has an exciting series of high-profile events taking place in 2019, which provide the perfect opportunity for corporate visitors to offer their clients, […]

Celebrating the achievements of staff should be a priority for every employer warns Kelly Hunter from Rivenhall Oaks, as by not doing so can spell disaster if employees consistently feel underappreciated. Here, she shares four striking locations to help make your event a memorable one.  From little signs of appreciation, including novelty gifts and thank-you emails, to events […]

October 31 marks Halloween – an evening where ghosts and ghouls come out to play, but what venues across London play host to these mysterious figures? We take a look at some of the most haunted attractions for you to visit or treat your team to for a spooky evening. Hampton Court Palace There’s no […]

Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has confirmed its place at the next PA Life Masterclass. During the day, which takes place on October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch, Macdonald Hotels will lead a rountable focusing on the benefits of using venues on the outskirts of London. “We are delighted to be attending the Masterclass […]

Westminster Venue Collection is set to ‘wow’ guests at its upcoming annual showcase this month. Due to take place on October 29, from 6.30pm, event professionals will be given the opportunity to meet and network with 34 of London’s exciting venues at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. Timed close to Guy Fawkes Night and ahead of the […]

SquareMeal knows the busy lives of PAs and EAs; spending your time as efficiently as possible is a priority when you have a tremendous workload. At Venues + Events Live, their mission is to tackle that by making your life as an assistant just a little bit simpler. Your experience at Venues + Events Live […]

Situated in the heart of London’s West End, No.11 Cavendish Square is a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with stunning original features complemented by an exquisite contemporary design. Amid the vibrancy, colour and excitement of the city’s West End, the venue is an imposing site on Cavendish Square. The venue houses 20 flexible event spaces […]

Chelsey Kendall, venue and event sales manager at King’s College London’s Science Gallery, dishes out some valuable tips on planning a unique event at an academic venue. A dull and run-of-the-mill venue for our next event please’, said no one, ever. Opting for a unique, academic venue offers scope to showcase your brand and exercise […]

A lengthy career in the hotel industry sparked Mandy Jennings’ passion for driving high standards in hospitality. Today, Jennings is executive director of sales and marketing consortium Venues of Excellence, which awards membership to high-quality conference, meeting and training venues across the UK How did you come across your current role? After working my way […]

Academic Venue Solutions’ membership continues to grow in 2018 with the addition of two new members to the consortium, Robinson College and Anglia Ruskin University. Opened as a purpose-built conference centre in support of our academic vocation, Robinson College has been excelling as a conference venue for over 30 years. The youngest of the Colleges […]

We all know that finding the ideal venue for a conference meeting, away day or summit can be a tasking process, with many factors coming into play from the location, its security and its recreation areas. That’s where Jillian Haslam, director of Help Yourself Associates, can offer some guidance. Kicking off the London Venues Summit […]

With an abundance of atmosphere and history, The National Museum of the Royal Navy offers a unique collection of venues that is unparalleled in the United Kingdom. While all of the sites lie outside the capital, they are spread across the UK. The sites include HMS Trincomalee and The National Museum of the Royal Navy […]