UK Venue Marketplace · est. 2003
List your UK venue. Free.
Reach buyers other platforms can’t.
Tagvenue and VenueScanner connect you to self-service event planners. Jigsaw connects you to all of that — plus corporate procurement teams, housing associations, NHS trusts and government frameworks. Free to list. Live within 24 hours.
Why owners choose Jigsaw
Twenty-two years of UK accommodation and venue procurement, packaged into a self-serve marketplace.
Zero upfront fees
List free. Pay only on confirmed bookings.
All venue types welcome
Hotels, conference centres, meeting rooms, unique spaces.
Buyers other platforms can't reach
Corporate procurement, NHS trusts, housing associations, councils.
Verified buyer audience
SafeSupplier-verified bookers with traceable budgets.
Full accreditation
ISO 9001, IATA, ATOL — credibility your listing inherits.
Live within 24 hours
Listings reviewed and approved within one business day.
How we compare
Side-by-side with the platforms you’ve probably already considered.
| Platform | Listing cost | Booking commission | Concierge sourcing | Enterprise procurement | Accreditations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jigsaw Conferences | Free | Per booking only | Yes | Yes | ISO 9001 · IATA · ATOL |
| Tagvenue | Free | ~12.5% | No | Limited | — |
| Hire Space | Free | Per booking | Partial | Yes | — |
| VenueScanner | Free | Per booking | No | No | — |
| Venue Finder | Subscription | Varies | No | Limited | — |
| Venue Directory | Subscription | Varies | No | No | — |
| HeadBox | Free | Per booking | No | No | — |
| DesignMyNight | Free | Per booking | No | No | — |
| Conferences UK | Subscription | — | No | Limited | — |
| Time Out London | Editorial only | — | No | No | — |
| Canvas Events | Subscription | 0% | No | No | — |
| Venue Search London | Free (London-only) | Per booking | No | No | — |
Source: published commission rates and platform descriptions, 2026. Always verify current terms with each provider.
How it works
01
Sign up free
Create your account at the Venue Owner Portal — takes about 10 minutes.
Open the portal02
Build your listing
Photos, capacity (seated + standing), room dimensions, layouts, licensing, pricing.
03
Get qualified enquiries
Reviewed and live within 24 hours. Manage enquiries and bookings from your dashboard.
Ready to list?
Free listing. Live within 24 hours. Pay only when bookings convert.
Frequently asked questions
How do I list my venue with Jigsaw Conferences?
Sign in or register at the Venue Owner Portal, complete your profile (photos, capacity, layouts, dimensions, licensing), and submit. Your listing is reviewed within 24 hours and goes live on the marketplace immediately after approval.
How much does it cost to list a venue?
Listing is completely free — no upfront fee, no monthly subscription, no card on file. You pay a small commission only when a booking converts through the platform.
How does Jigsaw compare to Tagvenue, Hire Space and VenueScanner?
Tagvenue, Hire Space, VenueScanner and Canvas Events are pure-play self-service marketplaces. Jigsaw operates a marketplace plus a 22-year concierge sourcing service alongside it — meaning your listing is also offered to corporate procurement teams, housing associations, NHS trusts and councils that book through human account managers, not just self-service buyers.
What types of venues do you accept?
Hotels, conference centres, meeting rooms, event spaces, unique venues, restaurants and bars, community halls, sports and leisure venues, country houses and estates, offices and coworking spaces. We list venues across the whole UK, with strongest demand in London, Surrey, Thames Valley, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham.
How quickly will my venue start receiving enquiries?
Once approved (within 24 hours), most venues receive their first qualified enquiry within 7 days. Performance correlates with photo quality, completeness of capacity data, and licensing details.
What support do venue owners get?
Free listing optimisation review, photography guidance, pricing benchmarks, a dedicated venue success manager for active venues, and direct access to enterprise procurement frameworks.
Do I keep control of my own bookings?
Yes. Owners manage availability, accept or decline enquiries, and communicate directly with bookers via the portal. Jigsaw never takes possession of your inventory.
What accreditations does Jigsaw hold?
ISO 9001, BEAM Ethics Approved, SafeSupplier Verified, IATA Accredited Agent, ATOL Protected, ProcurePublic Framework Partner. None of the marketplace-only competitors hold this combination.
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