What Is the Best Location for a Company Away Day?
The best location for a company away day depends on what you want to achieve. If your goal is strategic planning, a quiet countryside venue may be ideal. If you’re…
Conference Venues in London for Under £100 Per Person
Is this still possible? Yes, it’s possible to find excellent conference venues in London for under £100 per person, particularly if you’re booking a Day Delegate Rate (DDR). The key…
How to Find a Venue Near the Elizabeth Line
The opening of the Elizabeth line has transformed travel across London. Journey times have been dramatically reduced, making it easier than ever for delegates to reach venues from Heathrow Airport,…
Beyond the Basics: Understanding & Implementing Inclusive Practices for Events
In today’s interconnected world, events have the power to bring people together, develop understanding, and create lasting memories. However, the true impact of an event is diminished if it fails…
How to Choose a Venue for a Hybrid Event
Hybrid events have become a permanent part of the corporate events landscape. Whether you’re hosting a conference, product launch, company meeting or training session, giving delegates the option to attend…
How to Choose the Right Training Venue
The best training venue is one that supports your learning objectives as well as your delegates’ comfort. Look for a venue with the right room layout, reliable technology, natural daylight,…
Five Venue Trends We’re Seeing Right Now
One of the advantages of working in venue finding is that we get to see how the market changes in real time. Every week we’re visiting venues, speaking to event…
What Event Planners are Asking for Right Now
One of the things I enjoy most about venue finding is that no two client briefs are ever quite the same. Every week we’re speaking to organisations planning conferences, meetings,…
Venue Finder Insights: Five Questions with Chen
Every venue has its own personality, but finding the right one is about much more than choosing a beautiful space. At Function Fixers, our team spends every day matching clients…
Venue Finder Insights: Five Questions with Heather
At Function Fixers, every member of our team brings their own experience and perspective to venue finding. While every client brief is different, there are certain lessons that only come…
What Happens After You Send Us Your Brief?
One of the questions we’re asked surprisingly often is, “What happens once I’ve filled in your enquiry form?” It’s a fair question. If you’ve never used a venue finding agency…
The Rise of Experience-Led Events
There was a time when choosing an event venue was largely about practicality. Did it have the right capacity? Was it close to the station? Did the meeting room have…
What We Notice Within Two Minutes of Every Venue Visit
People often ask us what we’re looking for when we visit a venue. The truth is, we’re not usually thinking about the chandeliers, the artwork or whether the carpet has…
Venues We’d Recommend Right Now
One of the questions we’re asked most often is, “If you were planning an event today, which venues would you recommend?” The answer is never as simple as naming the…
Behind the Brief: Finding a Conference Venue for 400 Delegates
Every venue search starts with a conversation. Sometimes it’s a detailed event brief. Sometimes it’s a phone call that begins with, “We’ve been asked to organise our annual conference… and…
Why One Venue Was Perfect on Paper – but Not in Person
Every now and then, a venue ticks every box. The location is ideal. The meeting space is the right size. The photographs look impressive, the pricing is competitive and the…
Venue Visit Notes: Our First Look at London’s Newest Conference Space
One of the best parts of our job is visiting new venues before our clients do. Photographs and floorplans tell you a lot, but they never tell the whole story….
Three Questions We Wish Every Client Asked Before Booking a Venue
After 35 years of finding venues, we’ve realised something. Most clients ask us the same questions. “Is it available?” “How much does it cost?” “What’s included?” They’re sensible questions—but they’re…
How to Choose the Right Venue for Your Event
Venue Selection Guide By Carrie Larwood, MD, Function Fixers One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “How do I know if I’m choosing the right venue?” It’s a…
The Complete Guide to Choosing a Dry Hire Venue
When it comes to corporate events, conferences, product launches, awards dinners, exhibitions and brand experiences, a dry hire venue offers something many traditional venues cannot: complete creative freedom. Unlike hotels…
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Sustainable Venue for Events
As sustainability becomes a defining priority for event organisers and attendees alike, choosing the right eco-friendly venue is essential to reducing your environmental impact and aligning with responsible business practices….
The Complete Guide to Selecting the Best Academic Venue for Educational Events
The Complete Guide to Selecting the Best Academic Venue for Educational Events Choosing the right venue for an academic event is crucial for creating an optimal learning environment. Whether you’re…
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Summer Party Venue: Key Factors to Consider
Preparing for a big summer party is an exciting but rarely smooth venture for many of us in the UK. Whether you’re planning a corporate summer event to mark a…
The Art of Venue Selection: How to Choose a Unique Space for Your Event
Selecting a unique venue for your event can transform an ordinary occasion into an extraordinary experience. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a wedding, or a special celebration, choosing the…