TEAM BUILDING IN MANCHESTER
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN MANCHESTER: AMAZING DAYS OUT
With a surprising number of things to do and see, Manchester doesn’t let you ignore its glory or its grit. A corporate day out or event can become an exercise in peeling back layers of sooty, hard-working history to arrive at a shinier, bustling and hopeful present whilst the ruins reveal the city’s Roman roots.
Grand brick buildings evoke the cotton-boom wealth of the 1800’s, Glossy modern towers and sleek new hotels reflect the city’s status as a culture, sports and media hub, the perfect influences for a combined inspiring business trip with leisure. There is a massive amount of scope in this city, and it lends itself so well to a fun and engaging team building event.
We are able to organise team building activities in Manchester city centre or elsewhere in and around the city.
OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING IDEAS IN MANCHESTER
What better city for the full VIP treatment, and our Hollywood themed team building activities in Manchester offer just that. Set in the home of Oasis and Take That, you’ll be wanting the full star treatment 7 days a week after your team has taken part in this particular day out. Or you could do something a lot more strenuous with our It’s a Knockout team building ideas in Manchester. You will all be wearing giant wild costumes from fairies to chickens so make sure you have the camera ready because it could be your only chance to see Dave from finance race for the team in feathers. To talk to a specialist about our corporate event ideas, team building activities, and team away days in Manchester, contact us now.
FIND YOUR IDEAL OUTDOOR OR INDOOR TEAM BUILDING EVENT IN MANCHESTER
THE BEST CORPORATE EVENTS IDEAS IN MANCHESTER
TOP TEAM BUILDING VENUES IN MANCHESTER
Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport
Experience contemporary comfort at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport, where you’ll discover much more than just an airport hotel. With spacious accommodations, your stay is sure to be both relaxing and productive. The hotel boasts two award-winning signature restaurants: Brasserie Blanc, featuring French-inspired cuisine with an international twist, and San Carlo, which offers award-winning Italian dining. Relaxation is encouraged through the leisure facilities, which include an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, and spa.
The hotel’s location near the M56 makes it easily accessible, and Greater Manchester and the Cheshire countryside are within easy reach. For event planners, the hotel offers over 8,000 square feet of venue space across 12 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 180 people. A team of experienced professionals is available to assist throughout the planning stage, ensuring that your event is a success.
Indoor event spaces are available in many of the meeting rooms. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport is located in Hale, only two miles from Manchester International Airport, making it the perfect escape destination.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Worsley Park Country Club
Nestled within a sprawling 200-acre landscape of picturesque beauty, Delta Hotels by Marriott Worsley Park Country Club presents a unique blend of serene tranquillity and effortless access to the bustling city centre of Manchester, which is just a short drive away.
With 9 flexible event spaces and the capacity to accommodate anywhere from an intimate group of 8 to a grand gathering of 250 people, the hotel’s team of experienced professionals stands ready to assist at every step of the planning process, ensuring the success of any event.
In addition to its recent refurbishment, the hotel offers an impressive range of on-site activities to delight its guests, such as an 18-hole golf course, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and spa facilities. For those seeking team-building activities, the vast hotel grounds provide boundless opportunities for outdoor adventures, while the indoor meeting rooms offer ample space for more intimate gatherings.
Located just on the outskirts of Manchester, Worsley Park offers an idyllic getaway destination that is easily accessible and sure to leave a lasting impression.
TOP 10 TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
1. Under Pressure
Under Pressure is one of our most popular team building events in Manchester. You and your team will compete in head-to-head challenges, that will not only test your skills but also your team work.
2. Crystal Team Challenge
The Crystal Team Challenge is a popular Manchester team building activities for both indoor and outdoor events. Hosted by our very own energetic presenters, in teams you will compete against each other in an exhilarating mix of activities.
3. Master of the Tasks
This event, based around the popular TV show Taskmaster, features arrange of games that come in all shapes and sizes. There is something for everyone, with the name of the game being good old fashioned fun in Manchester!
4. Escape Rooms
Our fully mobile escape rooms have become a hit in Manchester. Offering 4 different escape room options, teams have to work together to hunt the room for clues and unravel the challenges before them.
5. Casino Night
Manchester is a perfect backdrop for our casino night. Our themed evening event is a fantastic addition to a standard company dinner or get together. This event can also be made completely bespoke to your event needs.
6. Wall Street Winners
It’s time to look and feel the part of an ultimate Wall Street trader in our wall street trading game! Walk across a themed trading floor with your team with your £1million to invest. The team with the biggest profit at the end of the trading day will be crowned the Wall Street Winner!
7. Charity Bike Build
A charity based event, where teams build bicycles for young children. Bikes are donated to children’s homes, charity shops or donated to underprivileged families. Teams start with a basic frame and complete a range of fun or skill based tasks and challenges to earn components for each bike. Our bike experts are on hand to help and supervise the builds. The day concludes with a presentation of the completed bikes, this is team building with a difference.
8. Soap Box Derby
It’s go, go, go! The race is on for a team podium finish! Popular in Manchester, this amazing outdoor team building day involves plenty of teamwork decorating and creating the best kart and team uniforms on the track, with plenty of challenges and tasks. After some pretty competitive heats, teams have a thrilling race finale around our crazy course. The team points are totted up and winners are announced, the day ends on the podium and in true racing spirit, you can expect to get soaked by sprayed fizz from the podium!
9. Lights, Camera, Action
Our ever popular movie production themed event offers a variety of different tasks from scriptwriting to costume design, directing and acting. This event is your chance to create your very own blockbuster! Encouraging time management, delegation, creativity and teamwork. Available at your chosen location with all props and equipment included, do you have the next Spielberg in your group?
10. Challenge 100
Beat the clock and score as many points as possible going head-to-head in teams! This activity filled day has over 100 different fun and interactive games to test you and your colleagues. An indoor favourite in Manchester, work your way through all 5 zones, challenging your mental ability and physical skills, an inclusive event with something for everyone!
Indoor Team Building Events in Manchester
We want you to have a great time in Manchester, indoors or out! So enjoy team building all year round with our brilliant indoor team building events in Manchester. We have a variety of activities and themes to choose from that are weather busting! Perfect for large or small groups at a location of your choice – with a roof!
Included in the Top 10 of team building in Manchester are some of our most popular indoor team building activities. Escape Room, Casino Night, Wall Street Winners and the hilarious Master of the Tasks. We will make sure your teams have the best day out in Manchester and that we deliver on value and long-term results. So just kick back and let us do the planning!
Outdoor Team Building Events in Manchester
Get outside for your next team building day out in Manchester! The fresh air and change of scenery will be great for your team and improve overall well-being for individuals and your team – it’s always a good idea to be out in nature! All our outdoor team building events in Manchester encourage communication, promote teamwork and help to strengthen relationships. Watch as your team members step out of their comfort zones in Manchester’s favourites – Crystal Challenge and Soap Box Derby, both physical activities with teams working towards a goal, whether collecting crystals and golden tickets or racing a kart around our wacky track! Your dedicated event planner will take care of all the details so you can get stuck in with the outdoor team building activities in Manchester!
Corporate Away Days in Manchester
Strengthen your team’s bonds and build a positive company culture with our team away days in Manchester. Boosting morale and well-being is key to success and our company away days are just what you need. Our company fun days are suitable for groups of all sizes, and with a wide range of interactive activities to choose from, we’re sure to have something that everyone will enjoy, including Teamopoly with giant board pieces, GPS Treasure Hunt, School Sports Day, Bear Grylls Survival, even really big with Company Festivals, Family Fun Days, Corporate Summer Fetes, Outdoor Adrenaline and many more!
Collaborative Team Building in Manchester
Looking for an exciting way to foster collaboration within your team? Our collaborative team building events in Manchester are the perfect solution! Engage in team building activities for collaboration and experience the excitement of events like Masterpiece, creating mosaic tiled artworks in collaboration with neighbouring tiles for the final masterpiece! Rollercoaster Tycoon, designing and building sections of a rollercoaster to join together as one group… will the ball roll the distance? Collaboration to bring your team together like never before will get you results! With our fun team building events, Manchester is the perfect backdrop for your team’s success!
Creative Team Building in Manchester
Looking for creative team building events in Manchester that will make your team shine? Look no further! Our fun team building events will inspire your group to unleash their creativity while having a blast together. Experience the colourful and hands on fun of our Masterpiece challenge, where you collaborate with other teams to create stunning artwork. Or try the high-energy Chain Reaction event, building crazy contraptions that set off a seamless chain reaction with other crazy contraptions in the room. And don’t miss the adrenaline-fueled Soap Box Derby, where teamwork and creativity take you to the podium. Manchester, get ready for unforgettable moments of fun, colour and laughter with our creative team events!
Unusual Team Building in Manchester
In Manchester, we redefine team building with a range of unusual team building activities that will ignite your team’s spirit like never before. Our unusual team building events are designed to break the mould and infuse excitement into your team’s dynamics. A favourite in Manchester, step into the world of Crime Scene Experience, challenging your group’s teamwork and investigation skills. Or are you seeking authentic cultural immersion? Our Haka Energiser offers an extraordinary journey into the Māori heritage, teaching unity, family values, and love through their traditions, a great option to get your teams moving and engaged at a conference or work gathering. Another unconventional ice-breaker, Boom Whacker, turning any corporate event into a symphony of harmony using vibrant hand-struck musical tubes. Our unusual team building ideas offer a refreshing alternative to traditional team building activities. Unlock new potentials, foster collaboration, and boost morale.
Competitive Team Building in Manchester
Get ready to ignite your team’s morale, motivation, and workplace success with our exciting competitive team building activities. Competitive team building isn’t just about winning, it’s all about fun and is a powerful tool for enhanced morale and motivation. As your team conquers challenges collectively, their individual performance will soar and we have plenty of competitive team building games to choose from. Imagine your team reliving the nostalgia of a School Sports Day, complete with classic games like the 3-legged race, and tug o’ war, plus giant board games like Jenga for even more retro twists on the day. Alternatively, dive into Soap Box Derby, featuring four exhilarating team building tasks that culminate in a heart pounding kart race. Can your team clinch the Soap Box Derby Championship? Also in Manchester is our high-energy fun, It’s a Knockout, an outdoor adventure with a giant inflatable assault course featuring bungee runs and big red balls. And don’t miss the Crystal Challenge, one of our most popular competitive group activities, where teams venture through four zones, tackling eight activities to claim precious crystals before the thrilling Inflatable Crystal Dome Finale. Manchester, get set for unforgettable team building with our competitive team activities, combining competition and morale boosting energy for that winning formula!
Virtual Team Building Activities in Manchester
Our remote team building activities are the perfect solution for creating a connected and vibrant virtual office environment. We have a wide choice of team building activities for remote teams, here are some examples to bring your team together:
- Shake up your team’s next virtual gathering with our Virtual Cocktail Making event, where expert mixologists teach your teams to create dazzling cocktails, from Mojitos to Pornstar Martinis, with the option for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. All ingredient packs can be posted to your team
- Crack the case in our Virtual Murder Mystery, where you and your team unravel the murder of Laura Norder at Cadaver Manor, analysing evidence and solving tasks with augmented reality for the ultimate detective challenge
- Enter the thrilling realm of our Virtual Spy Academy, mastering complex puzzles and problem-solving tasks in training before racing to unravel the mystery of a sophisticated assassination in a team-based challenge
Discover our dynamic choice of remote team building activities – tailor made for energising your workforce! Check out our full product list of virtual team building activities here.
Charity Team Building Activities in Manchester
Revitalise your team’s spirit with our engaging team building charity activities, where the joy of coming together meets the fulfilment of giving back. We’re thrilled to offer a diverse array of team charity events, each crafted to leave a positive impact. Opting for charity team building events means blending fun with giving, creating memories that not only bond your team but also contribute to a noble cause. Plus, our events are perfectly tailored for teams of any size, ensuring everyone can be part involved.
- Harness your sales skills for social impact with Charity Gift of the Gab! Your team’s mission is to gather essential charity items, relying on their negotiation talents to complete the task
- Paws For A Cause invites you to a heartwarming charity event! Team up for a day of crafting essential items for animals in need, and leave with tails wagging!
- Mix fun and giving at our Charity Bake Off! Whether you’re a baking pro or a newbie, join us to create sweet smiles for those in need, with all supplies on us
Lead, laugh, and lend a hand! Get involved in our team charity events in Manchester for a day full of fun and goodwill.
Company Fun Days in Manchester
Dive into our corporate fun days and discover an exciting way to strengthen team bonds. These events are crucial for fostering collaboration and enhancing job satisfaction. We cater to groups of any size, ensuring a personalised experience whether you’re planning a Corporate Treasure Hunt or a vibrant Corporate Summer Party.
- Giant Garden Games – Elevate the entertainment at your corporate garden party with our extensive selection of Giant Garden Games! From exhilarating inflatables to competitive human table football, create an event that’s unforgettable
- Corporate Festivals – Make your company event the highlight of the year with a festival theme from GOTO Events! Whether it’s for celebration or networking, a beach party or a carnival theme will make it memorable
- Corporate summer party – GOTO Events invites you to a corporate summer party like no other! With options from Survival Island to a nostalgic School Sports Day, it’s the perfect way to celebrate and unite your team
Get out and grow with our outdoor team building events. Browse our selections and plan a day that’s as beneficial as it is enjoyable!
Sustainability Team Building Activities in Manchester
Sustainability Team Building Activities in Manchester
Discover the joy of sustainable team events! Our green team building activities are perfect for deepening your team’s understanding of environmental responsibilities while having fun. These eco-friendly team building activities foster collaboration, boost morale, and promote workplace sustainability ideas. Tailored for groups of any size, our sustainability team building activities bring organisations together, creating lasting memories and a shared commitment to a greener future.
Favourite green team events in Manchester include:
- Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Dive into creativity! Upcycle discarded items, enhance team collaboration, and promote environmental consciousness
- Foraging Experience: Join our Foraging Experience and connect with nature! Learn foraging etiquette, explore the wilderness, and indulge in a 3-course meal prepared from your wild finds
- Terrarium Sustainability Workshop: Create your own miniature ecosystem! Ignite creativity, foster teamwork, and embrace eco-friendly practices while building beautiful terrariums
Foster teamwork and sustainability with our environmental team building activities. Discover the full range of events now!
Christmas Team Building Events in Manchester
As the year winds down, there’s no better way to celebrate than with our Christmas team building activities. Bringing your organisation together for some festive fun boosts morale and strengthens bonds. Whether it’s a corporate Christmas party or an office Christmas party, our events are tailored for teams of all sizes. From food & drink Christmas themes to CSR & charity Christmas themes, we have something for everyone. Enjoy the season with Christmas arts & crafts or an evening Christmas party event. For remote teams, our virtual Christmas events ensure everyone can join in on the festive spirit!
Favourite christmas team building ideas in Manchester include:
- Ice Carving: Learn the art of ice carving and create your own masterpiece. A cool and unique team building activity that’s sure to impress
- Charity Operation Supply Drop: Assemble care packages for those in need while completing military-themed challenges. A meaningful way to build teamwork and give back to the community
- Virtual Cheese & Wine Tasting: Sip and savour from the comfort of home with a virtual wine and cheese pairing event. Guided by experts, it’s a relaxed and informative experience
Make this year’s corporate Christmas party unforgettable. Discover our team building events and create an experience your team will love, take a look.
Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Manchester
Looking to inspire your team while making a difference? Our charity and sustainability CSR team building events are designed to help your company achieve its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals in a fun, engaging way. Whether you’re focused on charitable CSR team building programs or green team building activities, we offer something for everyone. These team building activities that give back to the community foster team cohesion, creativity, and the feel-good factor, allowing your staff to bond while supporting a great cause. Tailored to groups of any size, our CSR team building activities are all about making a lasting impact together.
Manchester favourites include:
- Sleep Pods for the Homeless: Build emergency sleep pods with your team and help provide shelter for people in need. A fun and impactful charity event that promotes teamwork and social responsibility
- Birdhouse Sustainability Workshop: Build birdhouses and learn about the vital role birds play in biodiversity. A creative and sustainable team building workshop that’s great for collaboration
- Kokedama Sustainability Workshop: Get crafty with your team and learn how to make kokedama plants in this meditative, eco-friendly workshop. A great way to promote teamwork and sustainability
Combine fun with purpose. Explore our full range of CSR team building ideas today.
Conference Energisers in Manchester
Wake up your team at your conference! Teams can get tired and restless during long events, but our conference ice breaker and energisers are the perfect solution to get everyone up, moving, and back on track. Whether you need a boost at the beginning of the day or a mid-session pick-me-up, our meeting energiser activities are designed to recharge energy levels and refocus minds. They’re hugely beneficial for promoting creativity, boosting team cohesion, and creating that all-important feel-good factor. Favourite conference energiser ideas in Manchester include interactive challenges, engaging group games, and creative problem-solving tasks. Tailored to groups of any size, our corporate ice breakers and meeting energiser ideas ensure your team is left energised, connected, and ready to tackle the rest of the day. Don’t let fatigue hold your event back, start strong or refresh the room with our dynamic and exciting energisers!
Popular choices in Manchester include:
- Junk Funk: Create incredible sounds with everyday junk in this dynamic team activity. Communication and collaboration are key to crafting your Junk Funk masterpiece
- Bubble Workshop: Engage your team with this unique activity featuring bubble displays and yoga. It’s a creative and calming way to bring mindfulness to your event
- Drumming Workshop: Feel the beat and connect with your colleagues in this interactive drumming session. Work as one to create stunning melodies and foster team spirit
Keep the momentum going! Check out our conference energiser ideas here to bring focus, creativity, and fun to your event.