TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN DERBY

WHY HOST A CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENT IN DERBY

Derby is an English city on the banks of the River Derwent in Derbyshire. The Derby Silk Mill museum of industry lies in the Derwent Valley. Did you know – The world’s biggest ever bowl of popcorn was prepared at UCI cinema at the Meteor Centre in 1991. It took staff from the cinema three days to complete the record, starting on August 23 and finishing on August 26 1991.

TEAM BUILDING IDEAS IN DERBY

Derby’s two biggest employers, Rolls – Royce and the Toyota Motor Corporation  are engaged in engineering manufacturing making it the best place to be influenced to take on the Den of Dragons. Using negation skills (sometimes less desired in the office when It comes to making the tea) purchase props to create your new show stopping product before pitching to the business tycoons. 

FIND THE BEST TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN DERBY

TOP TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN DERBY

TOP TEAM BUILDING VENUES IN DERBY

Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club

Situated in central England, Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory offers a unique historical and period experience as the oldest Marriott in the world. The location is easily accessible from most places within a two-hour drive. The sense of grandeur starts with the mile-long driveway leading up to the complimentary onsite parking, making Derby a must-visit destination. The experienced team at Breadsall Priory is available throughout the planning stage to ensure the success of any event.

With its recent refurbishment, Breadsall Priory offers eight versatile event spaces, catering for both intimate gatherings and larger groups of up to 140 guests. The possibilities range from conferences and receptions to team building away days. The hotel boasts an array of on-site activities including two 18-hole championship golf courses, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and spa facilities to keep guests entertained. For those looking for outdoor team building activities, the hotel’s vast grounds can accommodate any sized activity. Indoor options are also available in many of the meeting rooms.

TOP 10 TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN DERBY

1. Incognito Spy Mission 

It’s over to you to follow a trail of intelligence, cracking into emails, meeting with undercover agents and deciphering cryptic messages, all in the hunt to find out who on our team is the enemy spy! This Derby team building event is a brilliant experience that can be enjoyed by all.

2. Escape Room 

Work closely in teams to identify clues and solve puzzles in under 60 minutes competing head-to-head in the race to the top of the leaderboard. Choose as many escape rooms as you like, from Prison Break, WWII, Science Lab and Pirate. A popular indoor team building experience in Derby

3.  Lights, Camera, Action

This is your chance to direct and produce your very own trailer, feature film or future breaking news report. At your chosen venue in Derby, we’ll provide the costumes, props and make up, plus some loose scripts and key lines to get you started, the rest is up to your teams to be as creative and imaginative as they can be. 

4. Under Pressure

Under Pressure will see you and your team compete head-to-head in a selection of challenges, that will not only test your skills but also your team work. Equipped with an inflatable dome and lighting, this is by far one of our most popular indoor team building activities in Derby.

5. Casino Nights

Experience the bright lights of Las Vegas and the wealth of Monte Carlo. This casino themed event is perfect to entertain your team, with everything provided, including professional croupiers for a brilliant and glamorous Casino Night. A top indoor evening event in Derby.

6. Wall Street Winners

Strut across a themed trading floor with your team, dressed in costumes and props with your £1million to invest. The team with the biggest profit at the end of the trading days and the highest corporate tower will be crowned the Wall Street Winner!

7. Charity Bike Build

Take the [tyre] pressure off, take your feet off the pedals and freewheel through this enjoyable day! Create the ultimate sense of achievement with all teams working towards an incredible cause, building bicycles for children. A great experience with plenty of communication, teamwork and bonding, offering everyone a sense of accomplishment, whilst having lots of fun too.

8. Crystal Challenge

Based on the 90’s classic gameshow, this one of our most popular Derby outdoor team building activities we host. In groups you will compete against on another in an exhilarating mix of activities and challenges, before the inflatable Crystal Challenge dome finale!

9. Masterpiece

Paint brushes at the ready it’s time to paint a giant masterpiece! Using materials bought in the art shop, the whole group works together in smaller teams creating one big picture, from lots of smaller ones. The original giant painting challenge, fully mobile we can come to a venue of your choice in Derby.

10. Archery and Duck Herding

What’s better than one event…two! Learn the art and  skill of herding ducks by instructing the sheepdog with commands, plus master the longbow by shooting over a great distance at the target.

Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Derby

Indoor team building in Derby is the perfect way to build your team’s confidence and communication skills. We have a range of activities and challenges that are available all year round for all group sizes at a venue of your choice or even at your office – so whether you’re looking for an afternoon away or an evening event, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at some of Derby’s favourite indoor team building experiences, including Under Pressure, full of drama, game show music and lighting, it gets competitive! Also popular in Derby is Wall Street Winners, a stock exchange inspired event for teamwork and communication, it’ll see even the quietest in your team shouting across the room! For even more indoor inspiration, click here.

Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Derby

Looking for an exciting day out for your team? Our outdoor team building activities in Derby offer the perfect combination of fun and team building, no matter what size group you are. Being outside in the fresh air and natural surroundings of Derby has proven benefits for employee well-being and morale. Favourites in Derby include our take on the TV classic Crystal Challenge, which has all the tasks, zones, and golden tickets you’d expect. Archery & Duck Herding is a mad day learning the art of duck herding with whistles and commands, plus skill based archery – not at the same time! Take a look at our full range of outdoor team building events in Derby here, we have something to offer everyone! Our expert event planners will take care of the details, so what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

Company Away Days in Derby

Treat your team to a break from the daily routine with our corporate away days in Derby. Our range of company away day events are designed to boost morale, encourage bonding and create a positive company culture. Get outside with Totally Wipedout, Outdoor Adrenaline, Multi-Activity Days, GPS Treasure Hunt, and Bear Grylls Survival experience to name a few, perfect for a team away day. Or go for a larger event such as Company Festivals, Corporate Summer Fete, or Family Fun Day, and let your team come together for a great day out, one they’ll be sure to be talking about on Monday!

With our free venue finding service, our experienced event planners will help you find the perfect location for your company fun day in Derby.

Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Derby

Take a break from the everyday with team building activities to bring your team together. Whether you’re looking for an all day event, or just a morning, we have fun team building events in Derby to suit your group! We aim to enhance teamwork, boost morale, and foster effective communication with our engaging activities. There are highs and lows in our popular event Rollercoaster Tycoon, inviting teams to construct working model rollercoaster sections from our supplied items, collaborating with the previous and next sections to ensure a smooth ride, loop-the-loop fun! Or why not give your sales team something to really boast about as they compete to negotiate items from our list in Derby on a budget in Charity Gift of the Gab! Also popular team building activities for collaboration is Operation Supply Chain, Paws for a Cause and Putt for a Purpose and many more. Our team building activities will provide a memorable experience for your team. With our dedicated event planner taking care of all the planning, you can relax and enjoy a stress-free day of team building in Derby.

Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Derby

Immerse your team in a world of creativity and collaboration with our creative team events in Derby. Designed to ignite your team’s imagination, foster collaboration, and create a fun-filled atmosphere. Popular choices in Derby include Rollercoaster Tycoon, teams construct model rollercoaster sections and join them together for a hands-in-the-air-ride that will have your teams cheering and hoping as the ball rolls through the first loop-the-loop! For a challenge that tests your team’s negotiation and communication skills, our Charity Gift of the Gab experience is the perfect choice, as teams compete to find and negotiate listed items on a budget. Other popular fun team building events include Operation Supply Chain, Paws for a Cause, and Putt for a Purpose, offering a variety of options to suit your team’s interests. With our dedicated event planner taking care of all the planning, you can relax and enjoy a stress-free day of team building in the lively city of Derby, where creativity and collaboration thrive.

Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Derby

This is your chance to try something completely new and out of the ordinary with your team, taking on a new approach to team building in Derby. We have an exhilarating and diverse range of unusual team building activities to choose from, designed to boost team morale, strengthen connections, and offer a fresh perspective, these unusual team building ideas are guaranteed to captivate and engage your team. In Derby, it’s all about embracing the unusual with Pottery Making, an engaging activity that encourages inventive ideas and character development through hands-on pottery crafting. Or why not go on a wellness-inspired adventure, with Yoga Workshops, a fun and inclusive way to get your team moving and flowing with energy, incorporating relaxation techniques throughout the session. Or explore your team’s artistic side with Mindfulness Painting, the perfect way for unwinding and practicing mindfulness through artistic expression. These unusual team building events provide a fresh and dynamic approach to team bonding, promoting unity and boosting individual and team confidence.

Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Derby

Try our competitive team building activities to add some friendly competition and excitement to your next team building event. With your team, dive into an exhilarating experience with our diverse selection of competitive team building games, designed to boost morale, ignite confidence, and create lasting connections among your team members. Derby offers a wide range of competitive team activities that cater to all preferences. In Derby, complete tasks in teams and against the clock, in our ever popular Crystal Challenge or take on our wacky racing track in Soap Box Derby, teams will design and decorate pedal karts, plus negotiate team sponsorship before racing for a podium finish – it’s high energy competition! Indoors, the Under Pressure challenge is a fan favourite, with themed zones and intense concentration challenges in teams and against the clock. We love our theming, in the Ultimate Quiz expect lighting, music and even finger buzzers for the full immersive experience of a game show, including our brilliant host too! Your teams compete head to head in various popular quiz show formats. With Derby’s competitive group activities, your event is bound to be a high-energy adventure, filled with laughter and camaraderie.

Virtual Team Building Activities in Derby

Rev up your remote team’s synergy with our virtual team activities, designed to create memorable and effective collaboration experiences. Give your remote team a moral boost and bring them even closer together with our team building activities for remote teams, specially designed for large or small virtual teams. Favourites in Derby include:

  • Embark on a thrilling virtual journey with Virtual Around the World, where your team navigates 22 countries through diverse challenges, from showcasing Kung-Fu in China to uncovering landmarks, all while racing against time to earn the most Travel Credits
  • Brighten up your festive decorations with our Virtual Wreath Making event, where you learn to build a beautiful wreath from a kit of natural materials, guided by our professional wreath maker for a truly hands-on experience
  • Transform your online team gathering into a House Party, a fun filled event with game show-style rounds led by a comedic compere, complete with a mystery party pack for participants to enjoy activities like a Guinness World Record challenge and a catwalk challenge

Energise your team with our fun filled virtual team building events – explore the possibilities here!

Charity Team Building Activities in Derby

Bring your team closer together with our team building charity activities, where collaboration and compassion go hand in hand. Our extensive range of team charity events is designed to suit any team’s preferences, all while contributing to charitable organisations. By choosing team building volunteering, your team can enjoy the camaraderie of working together for a noble purpose. These activities are perfect for teams of any size, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive experience.

  • Paws For A Cause blends fun and philanthropy! Come together to make and donate necessary items for animals, fostering teamwork and compassion
  • Rally your team for a mission with meaning at Charity Gift of the Gab! Put your team’s negotiation skills to the test, securing donations that make a difference
  • Step into the mission of Operation Supply Drop! It’s a race to assemble and dispatch care packages to global guardians, challenging your team’s skill, creativity, and unity

Where every team activity makes a mark! Our charity team building events are designed to leave a positive imprint on both your team and the community.

Company Fun Days in Derby  

Enhance your team’s summer with our summer company events, designed to take advantage of the season while improving team dynamics. Perfect for encouraging outdoor activities and teamwork, these events can include anything from a vibrant Corporate Summer Party to engaging Outdoor Team Building exercises.

  • Multi-Activity Days – Give your team a day to remember! Combining outdoor adrenaline rushes with creative team challenges like duck herding for the ultimate corporate fun day
  • Corporate Summer Party – Upgrade your corporate summer party with GOTO Events’ vibrant selection of team building challenges! From racing in a Soap Box Derby to strategizing in Teamopoly, ensure a day of pure entertainment
  • Giant Board Games – Transform your next corporate outing with a variety of board games that have been supersized for maximum fun, challenging teams to strategize and build their empire in the great outdoors

Recharge your team’s creativity and energy with our fun corporate event ideas. Take a look at our list here to choose a unique event that reinvigorates your staff!

Sustainability Team Building Activities in Derby

Embrace sustainability and teamwork with our specially designed green team events! Our sustainable team building activities are tailored for any group size, promoting environmental responsibility and collaboration. Discover sustainability ideas in the workplace and enjoy a memorable experience that benefits both your team and the environment.

Derby favourites include: 

  • Community Clean Up: Roll up your sleeves and get involved in our Community Clean Up! Work with your team to transform urban gardens, promoting social responsibility and cooperation
  • Terrarium Sustainability Workshop: Create a living masterpiece with your team! Foster team collaboration, creativity, and eco-friendly practices as you build stunning terrariums
  • Bee Hotel Sustainability Workshop: Get creative and eco-friendly with our Bee Hotel Workshop! Build bee habitats and develop essential teamwork and sustainability skills

Inspire creativity and teamwork with our eco-friendly team building activities. View the full list now!

Christmas Team Building Events in Derby

Celebrate your year with our Christmas team building activities! Bringing teams together for an office Christmas party or corporate Christmas party is the perfect way to enjoy the festive season. Our events are tailored for groups of all sizes and offer a variety of activities, from Christmas arts & crafts to food & drink Christmas themes. And for remote teams, our virtual Christmas events ensure everyone can join in the fun. It’s all about creating lasting memories, strengthening team bonds, and heading into the new year with a smile!

Popular Christmas team building ideas in Derby include: 

  • Strictly Come Dining: Put your cooking skills to the test in this head-to-head culinary competition. Guided by professional chefs, it’s a fun and delicious way to team build
  • Marks, Set, Cook!: Create culinary delights with secret ingredients in this cooking competition. Led by expert chefs, it’s a fun and delicious challenge for all skill levels
  • 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

Don’t let your Christmas work party be ordinary. Explore our full list of team building activities here and make it unforgettable!

Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Derby 

Our charity and sustainability events offer an exciting opportunity to meet your Corporate Social Responsibility goals. Designed with team cohesion in mind, our CSR team building activities and charitable CSR team building programs will have your team feeling energised and inspired. From green team building activities to team building activities that give back to the community, each experience is a unique way to bring your employees together while supporting meaningful causes. Perfect for teams of all sizes, our events are all about making a lasting impact.

Favourite CSR team building events in Derby include: 

  • Charity Bake Off: Work with your team to bake delicious cakes and treats that will be donated to those in need. A fun and meaningful charity team building event 
  • Kokedama Sustainability Workshop: Learn the history and techniques of kokedama with your team while fostering creativity and sustainable practices. A calming and eco-conscious team building event
  • Putt For a Purpose: Get ready to design, build, and play your own mini-golf course, with all materials being donated to a food bank. A fun and impactful team building event

Build stronger teams and make a difference. Discover our full list of CSR team building ideas now.

Conference Energisers in Derby 

Turn tired minds into active ones! Our conference ice breaker and energisers are the perfect way to refresh your team and keep the momentum going. Whether it’s a morning wake-up call or an afternoon boost, these conference ice breaker activities are tailored to fit any group size. Derby favourites include team building games, interactive challenges, and creative problem-solving tasks. Bring focus and excitement to your conference with our fun and engaging corporate ice breakers.

Favourite conference energiser ideas in Derby include: 

  • Bubble Workshop: Bring mindfulness and creativity to your team with our Bubble Workshop. Life-sized bubbles and bubble wrap yoga will leave your team inspired and energised
  • Boomwhackers: Experience the joy of making music together with Boomwhackers. This exciting team building activity is a colourful way to foster collaboration
  • The Haka: Unite your team through the strength and passion of the Haka. Learn its cultural significance and perform it with energy and pride

Keep the momentum going! Check out our meeting energiser ideas to bring focus, creativity, and fun to your event. Take a look here.