TEAM BUILDING IN PRESTON

WHY TEAMS AND ORGANISATIONS CHOOSE PRESTON

Preston was recently voted the 12th best place to live and work in the whole of the U.K.  The first UK KFC was also opened in Preston!  The lively atmosphere and excellent travel network makes Preston a desirable and popular location for many companies hosting team building activities, small meetings and annual conferences.

GOTO Events run events all across the city at a whole host of different venues.  We take care of all your requirements from sourcing the ideal venue to buttoning down the best experience to suit your team and objectives.

LOOKING FOR OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN PRESTON?

Visit Preston for your next event and you wont be disappointed by the endless possibilities for both venues and team building activities.  Rev up your team with our hilarious Wacky Racers where teams design build and race their own pedal powered karts.  Spend the day in the countryside with our relaxing Quintessentially English, or see if you can conquer the Survival Island.

For a rainy day our plethora of indoor events step up to the mark.  Teams will be in stitches of laughter with our game show events such as Task the Master and The Generation Game, or take on the nail biting Under Pressure, inspired by the famous ITV show.

FIND YOUR IDEAL TEAM BUILDING EVENT IN PRESTON

TOP OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN PRESTON

TOP TEAM BUILDING VENUES IN PRESTON

Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston

Nestled within 11 acres of lush parkland, the Victorian Manor House stands out for its stunning entryway and northern charm. The hotel boasts a vast front lawn and beautifully landscaped grounds, ideal for hosting drinks receptions and team building events. In addition to the extensive leisure facilities, such as a swimming pool and gym, found in the Leisure Club, the hotel features 149 recently refurbished rooms, complimentary car parking, and easy motorway access, making it the perfect location for meetings and conferences. The hotel boasts 13 versatile event rooms, the largest accommodating up to 220 theatre style, all supported by a team of seasoned professionals who are available to help throughout the planning process. The expansive outdoor space is perfect for outdoor team building activities, but indoor options are also available in many of the meeting rooms. In summary, this Lancashire hotel is a top-notch choice for a successful and unforgettable event.

TOP 10 TEAM BUILDING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES IN PRESTON

1. Under Pressure

Going head-to-head with your colleagues, enter one of our most popular indoor events in Preston – the Under Pressure – for a fast-paced mix of hand-eye coordination, speed, balance and teamwork challenges. Teams are awarded the highest points for completing a challenge on a first attempt, up to three chances are available, the winners will be the team able to complete the most games as successfully as possible.

2. Crystal Challenge

A summer favourite, it’s our most popular outdoor event. Experience eight activities over four different zones plus the one everyone wants to do, the Inflatable Crystal Dome Finale! Collect crystals as a team in a range of mental, skill, physical and mystery challenges. A great event to improve team communication, forge new relationships and to treat your team, we are fully mobile and can come to a venue of your choice.

3.  Master of the Tasks

This experience is probably one of our funniest team building events in Preston. Inspired by the hilarious TV show, our Master of the Tasks challenges groups with a selection of fun games that will see you doing things you never thought you would do!

4. Ultimate Quiz

Our friendly host will have catchphrases aplenty – ‘Say what you see’ as your teams take on our ever popular Ultimate Quiz. A fast-paced event as the room fills with enthusiasm and energy at each quiz round, including League of their Own, Pointless, Million Pound Drop, Real or No Real and of course Catchphrase.

5. Soap Box Derby

It’s a high energy, action packed, creative and full of fun day, the Soap Box Derby is an outdoor favourite in Preston. Team challenges, sponsorship pitches, kart and uniform decoration, kart racing, podium finish and spraying fizz, what more could you want from a team building day out?

6. Quintessentially English

There is certainly something for everyone in this very British garden party. Enjoy some healthy competition in traditional lawn games such as croquet and boules, plus the more energetic rounders and badminton! Includes bubbles and gold medals for the team with the most points.

7. School Sports Day

Don’t forget your PE kit! This top 10 outdoor favourite in Preston is a fun blast from the past activity. Your team will be raring to go with excitement and competitiveness, reminiscing about the good old days of the School Sports Day. Medals, prizes and your pride are all up for grabs, no cheating! Or it’s a trip to the headmasters office!

8. Archery and Duck Herding

A well trained sheepdog, an expert handler, an obstacle course and a pen full of lively ducks awaits you in our brilliant duck herding experience. After shouting ‘Come-Bye and Away to Me!’ you’ll need a steady hand, concentration and accuracy to complete our longbow archery challenge. Points are awarded for both activities and totalled to reveal the top 3 medal winners.

9. Teamopoly

Our actors and super-sized props really bring this outdoor experience to life. Navigate your way around the board in teams, completing a wide-range of Mr. Monopoly’s team building challenges with giant chance cards and community chests and build your property empire with Monopoly money, of course! 

10. Wall Street Winners

Ready to look and feel the part of an ultimate Wall Street trader? Walk into our themed Wall Street trading floor with your team and your £1million to invest. The team with the biggest profit at the end of the trading day will be crowned the Wall Street Winner!

Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Preston

Indoor team building activities in Preston can be a great way to get your team together and energised. When the weather is wet and cold, it’s even more important to plan something fun and productive at your choice of venue. Your dedicated event planner will take care of everything and work with you to tweak your chosen event to suit your needs. Teams go head-to-head in our Ultimate Quiz, a fun activity with themed rounds from well known TV quizzes. More fun events includes the Under Pressure and Master of the Tasks with plenty of challenges and tasks with more team head-to-head competition! 

Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Preston

Let’s take team building events in Preston to the great outdoors with fresh air, nature, and plenty of fun! Your dedicated event planner will make it easy, whether a large or small group, we want to strengthen and grow those relationships with you! Outdoor team building activities in Preston are a popular choice, classics like School Sports Day, Crystal Challenge, Teamopoly and Soap Box Derby feature in the Top 10 events in Preston. Others include the hilarious, but focussed Archery & Duck Herding, with sheepdogs, whistles, ducks and a bow and arrow… not to be used all at the same time! A popular relaxing treat for your teams is our Quintessentially English garden parties with lawn games and optional fizz or afternoon tea. There are so many activities to choose from for your day out in Preston! Enjoy your outdoor team building with us!

Company Away Days  in Preston

Get out of the office or home office and head to Preston for company fun days! We have plenty of treats for your team so you can show them how much you appreciate their hard work. With a day full of activities and surprises you will build a team that’s stronger than ever, boosting morale and relationships. We’ve got all sorts of corporate away days to suit your needs, from wild to mild! Team away days include Giant Garden Games, Outdoor Adrenaline, Quintessentially English and Family Fun Day to name a few. With plenty of ‘go big’ options too, Company Festivals, Family Fun Days and Circus Themed Carnivals.

Not got a venue sorted? Not to worry, we offer a free venue finding service to help you organise your next brilliant company away day in Preston.

Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Preston

Release the spirit of collaboration in your organisation through engaging team building activities to bring your team together. We aim to foster collaborative thinking, effective communication and teamwork with some friendly competition. Our fun team building events will boost morale and confidence within your team. Preston loves collaborating, popular events include Charity Bike Build – Teams participate in tasks and challenges, earning fun money to buy parts in our bikeshed for the builds, completed bikes are then donated to children’s charities – don’t worry all bikes are checked and serviced before donation! Apprentices – Inspired by the popular TV show, your teams will channel their inner entrepreneurs, and step into the boardroom with our very own Sir Alex Sweetex. More of our team building activities for collaboration include Masterpiece, Chain Reaction, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Putt for a Purpose and Operation Supply Drop to name a few. With our dedicated event planner handling all the planning, your team can enjoy a stress-free day of team building activities that bring them together and spread good vibes throughout Preston.

Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Preston

If you’re looking for fun and creative team building events in Preston, then you’ve come to the right place! Our wide range of creative team events will ignite your team’s imagination and foster collaborative working, with events such as the exhilarating Chain Reaction challenge, a popular choice in Preston, where teams work together to build their own crazy contraptions for a seamless chain reaction of excitement around the room – be prepared for plenty of engagement and cheering at the last action! Also a favourite, take your team to the world of mixology for our very own Cocktail Making experience, where teams will learn the art of creating delicious cocktails demonstrated by our professional bartenders and add their own creative flair. Or for a unique and captivating day in Preston, don’t miss our Lights, Camera, Action experience, we will task your teams with writing, directing, and starring in their very own movie trailer or feature film, even choosing costumes and styling hair and make up. Our dedicated event planner will handle all the details so you and your team can focus on embracing creativity, having fun, and building strong bonds in lively Preston.

Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Preston

Challenge your team to take on something out of the ordinary at your next team building event. We offer an exciting selection of unusual team building activities to engage with your team and to allow relationships and teamwork to develop. We’ve all played the board game, but have you played it with giant pieces? Immerse your team in our Teamopoly game with larger-than-life pieces, strategic thinking and even our very own Mr Monopoly, it’s a ‘chance’ for teams to test negotiating skills and have a giggle at the same time, whilst trying to avoid jail! Or take to our pop up kitchens in Preston with our very own Chocolate Making, allowing your teams to explore their creativity and techniques through the art of chocolate, or why not try Cupcake Decorating, we have plenty of sweet treats for the sweet tooths in your team. Or even Bakeathon for budding bakers or Marks, Set, Cook! for those who love to rustle something up in the kitchen! Popular unusual team building events in Preston, try our Mindfulness Painting, a creative and calming artistic journey that promotes relaxation and self-expression, or team build for charity in Operation Supply Drop, a fresh event that sees your team crafting care packages for those in need while tackling creative challenges. Our unusual team building ideas in Preston offer a novel perspective on team bonding, unlocking hidden potentials, and enhancing teamwork.

Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Preston

Use friendly competition to boost morale and strengthen teamwork with our range of competitive team building activities in Preston. We have indoor and outdoor competitive team activities to engage with everyone and ignite competitive spirit within your team. Go wild in Preston in our colourful world of It’s a Knockout, where inflatable madness, crazy costumes, and wacky relay races guarantee plenty of laughter and entertainment as teams compete to be top of the leaderboard. For something a little less energetic, test your team’s wits in the Ultimate Quiz, popular in Preston, enjoy this action-packed event as your teams compete head-to-head in a variety of familiar quiz show formats… fingers on buzzers! Or dive right into our immersive and mentally stimulating challenge of Escape Room Plus where teams will compete against the clock and cover five themed task based zones. We have plenty of competitive group activities to choose from in Preston that will not only boost morale but also create lasting connections among your team members. Let the competitive team building games begin in Preston!

Virtual Team Building Activities in Preston

Keep your team’s creativity flowing with our virtual team building ideas, offering a fun and unique way to enhance teamwork and communication. We have a wide range of remote team building activities to bring your teams closer together, a chance for bonding, collaboration and plenty of laughs. Your large or small teams will benefit from our fun virtual team building activities. Favourites in Preston include:

  • Dive into the exhilarating world of Virtual Horse Racing; a fun-filled event with a thematic twist, offering guests the chance to engage in team competitions or individual races under the guidance of our virtual ‘bookie’
  • Immerse yourself in a 1920s train murder mystery with our Virtual Railroad Murders event, navigating interactive maps and augmented reality to uncover clues, interrogate witnesses, and solve the crime before the train’s final stop
  • Embrace the jungle spirit from your home office in I’m Working From Home – Get Me Outta Here!, where you will face thrilling challenges dressed in themed outfits and guided by our lively virtual jungle hosts

Revitalise your team dynamics with our engaging virtual team building activities – see our full list of team building activities for remote teams here!

Charity Team Building Activities in Preston

Team building brings your group together like never before, and our charity team building activities add a heartwarming twist. With a wide range of team charity events on offer, there’s a perfect match for every team’s interests. Why choose a charity team building event? Because it’s a chance to bond, have fun, and make a meaningful difference, all in one go, and yes, they’re ideal for both large and small teams!

  • Are you a master of negotiation? Our Charity Gift of the Gab challenges you to use that talent for good, collecting items for donation across the UK
  • Take on Operation Supply Drop and send support where it’s needed most! Your team will face challenges to prepare care packages for global defenders, from the NHS to the military
  • Lend a helping hand at Paws For A Cause! Engage in a workshop of charity and construction, directly benefiting animals in need

From teamwork to social impact! Check out how our charity team event options can turn team efforts into community triumphs.

Company Fun Days in Preston

Escape the routine with our company away days, tailored to refresh and energise your team in new environments. These days are perfect for encouraging new perspectives and stronger bonds, featuring activities such as thrilling Outdoor Adrenaline Activities or peaceful Corporate Garden Parties.

  • Giant Board Games – Witness the transformation of Monopoly into Teamopoly, a giant version that brings corporate teams outdoors to strategize and compete on a massive playing board with equally large stakes
  • Corporate Summer Party – Set the stage for an unforgettable summer party with GOTO Events! Choose from a plethora of activities, including the energetic Total Team Wipeout or the creative Kidnap Your MD, for all-day fun
  • Corporate Festivals – Experience the magic of a corporate festival, where every theme from GOTO Events promises a day of adventure and connection, perfect for enhancing employee relationships and morale

Take a break from the office with our summer company events and plan a day that your team will talk about for years!

Sustainability Team Building Activities in Preston

Transform your team’s approach to team building and sustainability with our engaging green team events! Our sustainable team building activities are designed for all group sizes, fostering teamwork and environmental responsibility. Embrace sustainability in the workplace ideas and watch your team thrive while making a difference.

Preston favourites include: 

  • Kokedama Sustainability Workshop: Experience the joy of Kokedama in our Sustainability Workshop! Build beautiful plant creations and strengthen your team’s communication and cooperation
  • Bee Hotel Sustainability Workshop: Buzz into action with your team! Design bee-friendly habitats and enhance your team’s sustainability and communication skills
  • Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Experience upcycling magic with your teams! Create unique art from discarded items and boost your team’s creativity and environmental consciousness

Foster teamwork and sustainability with our eco-friendly team building activities. View the complete list today here!

Christmas Team Building Events in Preston

Celebrate the holiday season with our Christmas team building activities! There’s no better way to wrap up the year than by bringing your team together for a corporate Christmas party or office Christmas party. We offer a range of activities tailored for groups of all sizes, including Christmas arts & crafts, food & drink Christmas themes, and virtual Christmas events. It’s a great opportunity to relax, have fun, and strengthen team bonds as you head into the new year. Let’s make this Christmas one to remember!

Favourite Christmas work party ideas in Preston include: 

  • Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Create stunning art pieces using natural materials in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for teams looking to combine creativity with sustainability
  • Santa’s Travel Adventure: Take your team on a virtual globe-trotting trip with Santa. Complete challenges in different countries and race to the finish in this festive adventure
  • Virtual Cocktail Making Workshops: Mix and shake your way to cocktail perfection in this virtual workshop. Guided by professional mixologists, it’s a fun and interactive experience

Need some festive inspiration? Check out our Christmas team building ideas here and create an event that’s fun for everyone!

Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Preston

Our charity and sustainability events are the perfect way to help companies achieve their Corporate Social Responsibility goals while promoting team cohesion and individual wellbeing. We offer CSR team building activities that focus on creativity, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Whether you’re interested in charitable CSR team building programs or green team building activities, our team building activities that give back to the community are tailored to groups of any size, giving your team the chance to bond and give back to the community in a positive way.

Favourite CSR team building events in Preston include: 

  • Putt For a Purpose: Work together to design and play a mini-golf course made from food items, all of which will be donated to those in need. A fun and rewarding team building event!
  • Bee Hotel Sustainability Workshop: Help your team make a difference by building bee hotels and learning how to support biodiversity. A practical and fun way to explore sustainability in the workplace
  • Operation Supply Drop: Team up to conquer military-style tasks and build care packages for people experiencing homelessness. A hands-on, fun team building event that makes a real impact

Strengthen your team while supporting the community. Discover our CSR team building ideas today. Take a look here.