News & Blog
Read the latest views and top tips from our free London venue finding experts and see the latest reviews from new London venue openings. Here at Venue Search London we spend hours visiting the coolest conference, party and event spaces so we can recommend the very best London venue for your next event based on our unique knowledge of the capital’s event scene.
A Hotel Above The Clouds: Shangri-La
Monday 6 January 2025
Occupying levels 34 to 52 of the tallest building in Western Europe, The Shangri-La is simply iconic and is London’s only elevated 5* luxury hotel. This week VSL were delighted and excited to take a short stroll from our office in London Bridge to the iconic hotel...
Read more10 of London's most 'instagrammable' venues
Monday 6 January 2025
Feeling like your Instafeed needs a little rejuvenation? Venue Search London have the solution. We have searched far and wide to find some of London's most 'instagrammable' venues and we can tell you that these deliver. From rooftop bars to underground tunnels, our list is the best of them all...
Read moreNew Opening: Drumsheds
Monday 6 January 2025
Opening this September, The Drumsheds is a vast new and exciting event space, suitable for exhibitions, large scale brand activations and cultural events. Formally an IKEA store, Drumsheds offers 60,000sqm of clean event space…
Read moreBogan Bingo - A Unique Night of Entertainment
Monday 6 January 2025
Bogan Bingo is one of London’s longest running alternative bingo shows. An immersive experience, simmering with chaos. Venue Search London and Story Events were lucky enough to experience an evening with Bogan Bingo and we wanted to share the experience.
Read moreOur Recent Visit To Osea Island - Essex's Hidden Gem
Monday 6 January 2025
Our CEO spend the New Year break with friends at the magnificent Osea Island, one of England's most unique venues for hosting both private and corporate events. Read his account of the visit here.....
Read moreOur Top 5 Summer Venues with Garden Spaces
Monday 6 January 2025
Whilst we all love rooftop terraces for summer entertaining, there’s nothing better than a lovely stripy lawn for alfresco drinks, so we thought we’d share our favourite summer party and conference venues both in and around London and with real grass to enjoy!
Read more5 Top Tips For Booking Large Event Venues in London
Monday 6 January 2025
Whilst the process of finding and booking the right venue is much the same for any size of event, there are some aspects of booking large event or conference venues in London which require close attention to avoid potential costly mistakes...
Read moreHampton Court Palace: Large Scale Events and Palace Takeover...
Monday 6 January 2025
Nestled in 750 acres of grounds and formal gardens, Hampton Court Palace has over 80 historic rooms, allowing for beautiful receptions, dinners, and substantial events. It also offers three marquee sites with unforgettable views of the palace and can accommodate 300-1500 guests.
Read more7 Top Tips & Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your Christmas Party...
Friday 3 January 2025
With Christmas party season just around the corner, we have compiled a list of our top tips and common mistakes to avoid when booking your Christmas party venue; to help ease your party-planning woes and ensure your company Christmas party is without a doubt the highlight of the festive season!
Read moreAwards galore at RSA House
Friday 20 December 2024
RSA House is one of London's most versatile Central London venues within five minutes' walking distance from Charing Cross and Embankment stations. With a historic Georgian front, the five town houses have undergone vast refurbishment transforming the interior to provide 11 dynamic event spaces...
Read moreThe Top 5 Venues Redefining Awards Ceremonies in 2025
Thursday 19 December 2024
Awards ceremonies are evolving, moving away from the more traditional livery halls and historic venues of which their charm and grandeur is undeniable. Instead, there’s a noticeable increase in preference for more slick, modern spaces that bring something fresh to the event.
Read moreGeorgia's First Week With VSL
Tuesday 3 December 2024
My first week at Venue Search London has been an exciting whirlwind of site visits, fam trips, and a charity lunch - a fabulous introduction to the company! Being based in London Bridge, with excellent transport links to the entire city, this week has been spent exploring London's best event venues.
Read moreVSL Discover Me London
Friday 29 November 2024
Last night, the entire VSL team were excited to visit ME London, located in the heart of central London. We enjoyed a fully escorted site visit of the venue, followed by cocktails and dinner in the newly refurbished Radio Rooftop Bar.
Read moreCorporate Hospitality at ABBA Voyage!
Wednesday 13 November 2024
The ABBA Arena offers a variety of ticket choices and spaces for corporate events and private hire. Whether you are planning a team outing, entertaining clients, or hosting a summer or Christmas party, there are a range of hospitality packages available.
Read moreVSL Host Charity Lunch for Event Industry Leaders
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Over 50 of the UK’s top event industry owners and directors recently gathered at OXO2 for Venue Search London’s second lunch in aid of their chosen charity, Akwaaba Volunteers. The foundation supports over 300 children in Accra, Ghana via school scholarships, sports and vocational programmes.
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