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 […]

Across two Victorian warehouses in central Shoreditch, JJ Media offers 11 unique venues to hire. From shabby chic accents to 1920s interiors, each building provides alternative venues to host conferences, dinners, away-days, meetings, product launches and building takeovers. JJ Media is on hand to assist with everything you need to create your perfect day. With […]

All Star Lanes has bolstered its venue offering with the addition of its new location in Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush. The latest location made its debut on April 23, which boasts a Miami-inspired design, an exclusive private room, two art deco bars and more. Lush fixtures and fittings with an Americana twist adorn the new […]

We have comprised a list of exciting venues for you to check out in the City this week Unique venues, a bespoke service Function Fixers is the market leader in sourcing unique venues, mostly in the UK, but also across Europe and even further afield. Our friendly team are on hand to help you every […]

The showcase offered guests the chance to check out the collection’s mix of 35 venues. Westminster Venue Collection enjoyed a spooky showcase last week, where over 200 event planners got the chance to meet its mix of 35 venues, alongside some ghoulish trick or treat fun. The showcase, which was held at One Great George […]

Drink, dine and bowl at All Star Lanes, the home of boutique bowling. Feast on all-American eats, sip on cocktails inspired by the speakeasies of the 50s and enjoy a game on their retro lanes, of course. Bored of the board room? Why not do something a little different for your next team building day, […]

The PA Life team are set up and ready to go at today’s Academic Venue Showcase at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, but what should you look out for on the show floor today? Come and see PALife today @academicvenues @Arsenal #PALife #EVENTS #show pic.twitter.com/R6vOoAAsUQ — PA Life (@PALifeMag) October 11, 2017 Kicking off the seminars at […]

When I was invited to a London gastro-pub for review, I should have known there would be more to it than that. Although it seems it’s impossible to traverse London for a review without being caught in the pouring rain, once we walked within the Alfred Tennyson it was clear we had entered its own […]

The Westminster Venue Collection is hosting a spooky showcase this October with their haunted ‘Hallo-Westminster’ event. Located at One Great George Street, event planners and organisers will be offered the chance to learn more about 35 venues on offer, all withing a venue believed to have its own resident ghost. Chair of Westminster Venue Collection, Diane […]

Discover a beautiful country mansion for hire in the heart of Somerset, receive £50 M&S vouchers, or experience the legendary private members’ club at the London Capital Club with our February Top Picks. The Manor Somerset Estate – the perfect corporate escape Nestled in the heart of Somerset and within easy reach of London is […]

Receive a complimentary break including tea, coffee and sweets for any new bookings for the spring at The London Capital Club, one of the city’s most prestigious venues. About the London Capital Club Situated in the City of London, (three minutes’ walk from Bank Station) the London Capital Club is an ideal venue for business […]

Last Thursday, event professionals, Bankside businesses and London press gathered for the launch of Hilton Bankside’s events and conference spaces in the impressive Ballroom of the hotel. Guests were treated to an array of special events throughout the evening, including champagne and cocktails served by flair bartenders alongside a number of food stations courtesy of […]