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Popular Dry Hire Venues in 2026

Town Hall

Bidborough Street, King's Cross, WC1H 9AU

Discover Town Hall, a stunning fusion of modern elegance and historical allure nestled in the vibrant King’s Cross district. This exceptional venue encompasses over 20,000 square feet (2,000 square metres)…

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The Stables

40 Earlham Street
London , WC2H 9LH

Located in Covent Garden and a stone’s throw away from Longacre, The Stables has entrances on two separate streets, as well as double frontages and large glass windows providing brilliant…

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26 Leake Street

26 Leake Street, SE1

Located in the heart of London’s dynamic cultural hub, 26 Leake Street stands as a beautifully restored and urban-chic venue. This multi-arch Waterloo event space, boasting 11,000 sq. ft of…

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One Marylebone

1 Marylebone Road
Camden, NW1 4AQ

Built in 1826 on its own ‘island’ in the heart of the capital, One Marylebone has rapidly become a firm favorite for event organisers and private clients looking for an…

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Platform Glasgow

253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL

Platform stands as one of Glasgow’s premier and most distinctive venues, offering a unique setting for a diverse array of events, performances, and celebrations. Whether you’re orchestrating expansive brand activations,…

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Digbeth

Gibb Street
Digbeth, B9 4AA

Digbeth is home to some very unique event spaces which are suited to a wide range of events, including the Custard Factory. This factory was originally built by Alfie Bird,…

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Exhibition White City

Exhibition Building
Wood Lane , W12 7NS

Exhibition White City is a new multi-purpose music and events venue located in the heart of the Westfield London development. This stunning Victorian structure was first built in 1899 and…

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Unique summer party venue

Tipis at Mapledurham

Mapledurham Estate
Mapledurham
Reading , RG4 7TR

Looking for a stunning venue surrounded by nature? Tipis at Mapledurham offers a one-of-a-kind, semi-permanent tipi experience set within the historic Mapledurham Estate in Berkshire—just an hour from London. Guided…

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Rich Mix

35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch , E1 6LA

Located in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch and close to the City and Olympic site, Rich Mix is a unique and flexible venue available for both corporate and private hire….

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Ladbroke Hall

Ladbroke Hall
79 Barlby Road , W10 6AZ

A historic yet modern hidden jewel, Ladbroke Hall provides a unique, grand and stylish background for your parties or wedding ceremony and reception. Originally called Sunbeam Studios, this elegant Grade…

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One Marylebone

1 Marylebone Road
Camden , NW1 4AQ

Built in 1826 on its own ‘island’ in the heart of the capital, One Marylebone has rapidly become a firm favorite for event organisers and private clients looking for an…

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The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate

Bishopsgate , EC3V 4QT

At The Lookout you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the City’s iconic landmarks, impressive skyscrapers, and historic architecture. The Lookout is a unique blank canvas with unlimited possibilities for all…

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Bottle Factory, Central London

12 Ossory Road , SE1 5AN

Constructed in 1895 and used by the renowned J Mills & Sons company, The Bottle Factory stands as a distinctive and historically significant workplace with some unique spaces available to…

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Garden Museum

Lambeth Palace Road, London Bridge , SE1 7LB

Situated by the River Thames and next to Lambeth Palace, The Garden Museum is one of the most unique venues in London as it is the first ever museum dedicated…

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Williams & Hirst

162-170 Wardour Street
Soho , W1F 8ZX

Williams & Hirst is a premier and versatile space which can host any type of hair & beauty event exclusively. The space sets the stage for brands to impress their…

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Plexal

Here East
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , E15 2GW

Plexal is a hidden gem of an event space in the heart of the Olympic Park. The building is designed to replicate a mini city, making it truly unique. Coming…

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All Star Lanes White City

Westfield London Shopping Centre
Ariel Way , W12 7FU

Enjoy the world of bowling on a whole new level.  Welcome to All Star Lane White City.  Located in the Westfield Shopping Centre only a 3 minute walk from Wood…

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School of Wok

61 Chandos Place , WC2N 4HG

Host Unforgettable Events at School of Wok Owned by TV chef Jeremy Pang, School of Wok is Europe’s only award-winning Asian & Oriental cookery school, and it’s just a 2-minute walk from Charing Cross Station….

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Emirates Old Trafford

Lancashire County Cricket Club , M16 0PX

Emirates Old Trafford provides an inspirational and unique setting for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, dinners , social events and more. Catering from 10 to 2,000 we have the capacity to host…

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Electrowerkz

7 Torrens Street
Angel , EC1V 1NQ

Electrowerkz is a 30,000 sq. ft. Victorian factory premises, conveniently located directly behind Angel tube station. We host club nights,conferences, photography space, exhibitions, Nestled at the back of Angel station,…

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The Big Space at Sugar Studios

South Warehouse
Greenwich Beach Morden Wharf Road
Tunnel Avenue , SE10 0PA

Located in North Greenwich, Just a 15-minute walk from North Greenwich station, The Big Space at Sugar Studios is a versatile venue perfect for a variety of events. This expansive…

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DOCUMENT Bristol
Great Christmas Party Venue

DOCUMENT

30-64 Pennywell Road , BS5 0TL

Introducing DOCUMENT, an industrial 3,000-capacity venue, a creative hub, and art space set in a former document storage facility in the centre of Bristol.  Spanning a total of 3,500 sqm across…

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Hoxton Docks

53-55 Laburnum Street , E2 8BD

Hoxton Docks is a fascinating canal side venue for hire in London. The ex coal storage facility must be one of the most unique venues in London. Found on the…

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RIDA Haggerston

330-331 Stean Street , E8 4ED

RIDA Haggerston is an industrial event space with a total space of 10,000 sq ft. The venue comprises 2 studios and a kitchen and some outsidespace.  Both Studio A and…

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Silverworks Island

Silvertown Square
Connaught Bridge
North Woolwich Road , E16 2BU

Introducing Silverworks Island, a pioneering open-air cultural hub in the heart of London. Formerly the historic Royal Docks, it has been revitalised into a vibrant centre for creativity, music, and…

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Grand Connaught Rooms

61-65 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden , WC2B 5DA

With its unrivalled central London location in Covent Garden, just a five minute walk from Covent Garden and Holborn Underground stations, 15 minutes from Kings Cross, Euston and St Pancras…

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83 Rivington Street

83 Rivington Street , EC2A 3AY

Uniquely located in a disused railway yard in Shoreditch, 83 Rivington Street is a large, multi-purpose venue with 13,000 sq ft of event space and an open-air garden. 83 Rivington…

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The Engine Rooms

82-92 Great North Road
East Finchley , N2 0NL

The Engine Rooms is an extraordinary event space nestled in the leafy neighborhood of East Finchley, North London. It has quickly gained popularity as a premier destination for businesses, friends,…

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Blank canvas venue

Kings Road Creative Pop-up Space

Kings Road
Chelsea , SW3 4NX

First-floor Event/Exhibition space in the heart of King’s Road, Chelsea, the epicentre of London’s art and fashion scene, buzzing with energy. Within a 10-minute walk from Sloane Square tube station…

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The Light Bar

Aldgate , E1

Formerly a Victorian Power Station, the Light Bar offers industrial style warehouse space spread over two floors. This unique venue has very high ceilings, plenty of natural daylight and a…

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The Tab Centre

3 Godfrey Place
Shoreditch , E2 7NT

The Tab Centre is the only historic blank canvas hireable venue in London’s fashionable Shoreditch, on the edge of the Square Mile. This grand hall has elegant pilasters and a…

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Testbed1

60 Druid Street, London Bridge , SE1 2EZ

Testbed1 is home to 4,600 sq ft of creative events space. Ideal for all manner of events, this unique venue hosts large scale events, live music, exhibitions, film and photographic…

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St Mary’s London

Wyndham Place
London , W1H 1EA

St Mary’s London is a stunning Grade 1 listed building available for hire for a wide range of events. The building boasts a prestigious, light and spacious main room and…

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