TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS IN OXFORD

WHY BUSINESSES AND CORPORATES CHOOSE OXFORD

Home to one of the world’s most famous universities, Oxford is a beautiful and stunning place in which to hold a corporate event or team building activity.  Steeped in history and featuring stunning architecture, it still manages to maintain the feel of a young and vibrant city thanks in part to the large student population.  Scattered throughout the city are elegant honey-toned buildings of the university which wrap around tranquil courtyards down narrow cobbled lanes. All of this combines into making Oxford a great place for a team building event.

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One of our more popular activities and days out in Oxford is the Crystal Challenge, based on the popular TV series.  Or maybe your team could just let off some steam in our fun-filled, exciting It’s a Knockout event? Let all that work-stress out as teams battle it out on inflatables to take home the office prize.  Then how about enjoying a few drinks on the river afterwards, putting your feet up and let your work worries sail away?  We have so many ideas to choose from so please contact us today to speak to an event planner.

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TOP TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN OXFORD

Top 10 Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

1. Survival Island

A great outdoor event in Oxford, arrive at our survival HQ where you are briefed on the tasks ahead. Our inspiring true survival stories from our experts gets everyone in the mood and motivated to take on the challenges and what nature has to offer.

2. Under Pressure

Simple tasks become a whole new challenge once you step foot in our intimidating arena, can you handle the pressure? Work as a team to win points and become the office Champions!

3.  Wall Street Winners

How will you invest your million pounds? The aim of this game is to invest wisely and turn the biggest profit, not forgetting to build the largest corporate tower to sell for even more bucks! This is a thrilling indoor experience.

4. Teamopoly

Navigate your way around the board in teams, taking on a wide-range of Mr. Monopoly’s team building challenges. Giant chance cards and community chests come to life with live actors and super-sized props!

5. Team Masterchef

Yes chef! Our fantastic Michelin Star trained chefs have high expectations and will take your team out of their comfort zone to create dishes they can be proud of in our pop up Team Masterchef kitchen. Competing in teams they will work together to present plates they can be proud of, but with the added time pressure to finish. A brilliant experience for classic teamwork, whilst learning new skills and having a great time.

6. Casino Night

A fantastic addition to a standard company dinner or get together, this event can be made completely bespoke to your group. Tables include Roulette, Texas Hold’em Poker and Blackjack, all using fun money plus prizes for the winner of the night!

7. Masterpiece

Teams recreate mosaic pieces of a famous painting or chosen artwork, before joining them together to reveal a breathtaking final Masterpiece from the group. 

8. Crystal Challenge

In teams, your objective is to collect as many crystals as you can over eight challenges, to earn that all important extra time in the Inflatable Crystal Dome Finale. Just like on the infamous TV show it’s all about grabbing as many gold tickets as you can to win!

9. Escape Rooms

Our escape rooms are built to challenge you and your team to think creatively and innovatively to beat the clock and get free.

10. Archery & Duck Herding

Are you a duck whisperer? Guide a flock of ducks through our obstacle course to the ‘finish pen’. Our expert sheepdog handler is on hand to explain the commands, and with a spot of archery competition too ‘That’ll do’ for a brilliant team building experience.

Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

There’s something truly special about team building indoors. Going somewhere new in Oxford is a great way to get out of your comfort zone and to treat your team, so why not create an opportunity for your group to visit a place they’ve never been before? You can choose an indoor venue or we can recommend one of our partners in Oxford. Check out the Top 10 team building events in Oxford, over half are indoor experiences. Wall Street Winners, Masterchef, Escape Rooms and Under Pressure. Masterpiece is a firm favourite, a creative challenge for collaborative working in teams and with other teams. Casino Night, treat your VIPs like the VIPs they are and get a taste of Monte Carlo in Oxford at your next corporate get together. Planning is made easy with your dedicated event planner, we want to give you and your team a great team building day out in Oxford and that we deliver on value and long-term results.

Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

Everyone loves outdoor team building activities in Oxford! Whether the sun is shining or it’s a bit grey, the fresh air and nature is always a winner, and is great for team morale. Our wide variety of outdoor team building events in Oxford encourage communication, with lots of excited busy talking. They also promote teamwork, with teams solving problems together and cheering on teammates. In the Top 10 team building events in Oxford our brilliant Survival Island has teams working together to complete a variety of outdoor lifesaving tasks across each zone, learning skills for life. Other outdoor favourites in Oxford is Teamopoly, our take on the famous board game, but ours is giant! Crystal Challenge, with teams competing in challenges for crystals, fans of the TV show will know that crystals equals time in the Inflatable Crystal Dome Finale! Archery & Duck Herding event, a perfect outdoor combination, this is a hilarious activity herding a lively flock of ducks around an obstacle course, before moving on to pick up your traditional longbow for an archery competition.

Company Away Days in Oxford

Escape the office and let loose with our company away days! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family fun day or an active outdoor adventure, our corporate away day events are designed to boost team morale and promote a positive company culture. No matter the size of your group, we can make it happen! From Company Festivals and Family Fun Days to Inflatable Fun, Giant Garden Games, Outdoor Adrenaline, and even GPS Treasure Hunts in Oxford, we’ve got you covered.

And if you don’t have a venue in mind yet, don’t worry! Our free venue finding service will make planning your team away day a breeze. So get excited and enjoy your day!

Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

Unlock the power of collaboration in the historic city of Oxford. Our team building activities are tailored to bring your team together and create lasting bonds. Engage in challenges like Charity Bike Build, where teams have ‘wheelie’ good fun whilst supporting a great cause. Embrace the creative side of your team with Masterpiece or give them the chance to showcase their business acumen in the Den of Dragons. Our team building activities for collaboration in Oxford foster effective teamwork and communication. Discover the beauty of collaboration while exploring the rich heritage of Oxford. With the planning taken care of by us, enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, and memorable team building experiences.

Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

In the historic city of Oxford, put your creativity hat on, and splash on some creative flair for our creative team events with unforgettable experiences. All our fun team building events give your team a morale boost and strengthen bonds. Popular in Oxford, engage in the artistic Masterpiece challenge, collaborating with other teams to create abstract artworks that once put together will reveal a famous painting or company branding, your choice. Unleash your culinary skills with the challenging Team Masterchef event, guided by our Michelin Star trained chef. Also popular is the unique adventure Lights, Camera, Action, teams will step into the world of movies, creating their very own movie trailer – great for showcasing at company get togethers! Take a step back from planning, our dedicated event planner will take care of the details, just enjoy our blend of creativity, laughter, and team bonding in Oxford.

Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

In the historic city of Oxford, we offer an exceptional selection of unusual team building activities that will awaken your team’s enthusiasm and put a spark in team bonding. A variety of popular events in Oxford vary from Pottery Making, an opportunity to encourage ideas and creativity through pottery creation, to Yoga Workshops, a fun way to get your team moving and promote physical and mental well being. Our range of unique team building experiences in Oxford also includes Marks, Set, Cook! A chance to challenge your team with a high-energy cooking competition, and our Bollywood event which leaves your team stimulated and re-energized from this exciting active event. Our unusual team building ideas in Oxford promote creativity, unity, and relaxation, ensuring your team leaves with a renewed sense of purpose.

Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Oxford

Give your team a boost in morale with friendly competitive team building activities in Oxford. A great way to enhance teamwork and bond relationships through spirited competition. Popular competitive group activities in Oxford include an unforgettable escape themed adventure in our Escape Room Plus, designed to challenge wits and problem solving skills across five themed task zones against the clock. We have plenty of high energy competitive team building games to choose from, based on the popular TV show, dive into the vibrant world of Crystal Challenge, where teams go head to head, travel through four zones, and complete eight exciting activities to win those all important crystals before heading to the infamous Inflatable Crystal Dome Finale. We offer a diverse range of competitive team activities in Oxford, take a look!

Virtual Team Building Activities in Oxford

Revitalise your remote team dynamics with our virtual team activities, tailored to enhance collaboration and inject a burst of energy into every workday. We’ve designed all our remote team building activities to bring teams together, no matter where they are in the world, for a fun activity and shared experience.

  • Elevate at home mixology skills in our Virtual Cocktail Making event, led by professional online mixologists demonstrating impressive techniques for crafting classic and modern cocktails, suitable for alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or even healthy smoothie options.
  • Unleash your team’s business acumen in Virtual Dragons’ Lair, a TV inspired event where groups collaborate to develop and pitch a groundbreaking product or service, aiming to impress our formidable virtual dragons
  • Make a difference with our Virtual Charity Skateboard Build, a heartwarming event where you assemble and decorate skateboards for children in need, guided by online artists, offering a fulfilling way to impact lives and foster team spirit remotely

Get your team buzzing with our entertaining range of team building activities for remote teams – browse our complete product list here.

Charity Team Building Activities in Oxford

Enhance teamwork and support good causes with our diverse range of team building charity activities. It’s a win win! Your team grows stronger while helping others. Our charity team building events are designed to fit both large and small teams, ensuring everyone can engage and participate.

  • Answer the call of duty with Operation Supply Drop! It’s a race against time to create and dispatch care packages worldwide, putting your team’s skills to the ultimate test
  • Putt For a Purpose invites your team to play mini golf for a cause! Assemble your course, aim for victory, and gift the fun to a nominated charity, enhancing team spirit and community support
  • Join us in a compelling challenge – Charity Gift of the Gab! It’s your team’s opportunity to leverage negotiation skills for charity, making an impactful difference across the UK in Oxford

Blend fun with philanthropy! Our team charity events offer the perfect mix for a memorable and meaningful team experience.

Company Fun Days in Oxford

Take your team on an adventure with our corporate adventure challenges, where we can test your team’s limits and strengthen bonds through exciting and challenging activities. Perfect for any group size, this could include Outdoor Adrenaline Activities or a challenging Corporate Treasure Hunt.

  • Corporate Festivals – Let GOTO Events take your corporate celebration to festive new heights! From funfairs to beach parties, we provide the perfect setting for team bonding and creating lasting memories
  • It’s A Knockout – Your team’s ticket to the most exhilarating team day ever! Expect a whirlwind of inflatable obstacles, costume capers, and foam-filled fun, all in the spirit of teamwork
  • Group Energisers – Ignite a fire within your team with our HAKA group energiser, an activity that melds cultural immersion with team empowerment, led by performers of Māori descent sharing their heritage and values

Transform your team’s perspective with our company away days. Browse our varied activities that offer a break from routine and spark new energy! Check them out here.

Sustainability Team Building Activities in Oxford 

Elevate your team’s spirit and environmental awareness with our choice of sustainability workshop! Our eco-friendly team building activities are tailored for any group size, bringing companies together in meaningful ways. Enjoy sustainability team building events that inspire workplace sustainability ideas and create lasting positive change.

Popular choices in Oxford include: 

  • Bee Hotel Sustainability Workshop: ‘Bee’ a hero! Build bee hotels while fostering creativity, teamwork, and environmental responsibility
  • Community Clean Up: Join our Community Clean Up for a day of impactful action! Transform urban spaces with your team, fostering cooperation, creativity, and environmental stewardship
  • Bird House Sustainability Workshop: Roll up your sleeves and get creative! Build bird houses and enhance your team’s communication, problem-solving, and eco-conscious skills

Inspire creativity and collaboration with our green team building activities. Check out the full list of events now!

Christmas Team Building Events in Oxford

There’s no better way to end the year than with our Christmas team building activities! Are you planning a corporate Christmas party or an office Christmas party? Gathering your team for some festive fun is the perfect way to wrap up the year. Our events cater to all group sizes and offer a variety of activities, including Christmas arts & crafts, food & drink Christmas themes, and virtual Christmas events. It’s a chance to relax, have fun, and strengthen team bonds as you head into the new year. Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!

Favourite Christmas team building ideas in Oxford include: 

  • Casino Nights: Bring the thrill of Las Vegas to your event with casino tables and themed decor. A fun and glamorous way to entertain your guests
  • Wine Tasting: Expand your knowledge of wine in this guided tasting experience. Perfect for a relaxed evening of team bonding
  • 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

Need some inspiration for your Christmas work party? Check out our list of ideas here and create an event that’s fun for everyone!

Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Oxford

Looking for a way to boost team morale and meet your Corporate Social Responsibility goals? Our charity and sustainability events are designed to do just that! We offer CSR team building events that bring out the best in creativity, team spirit, and collaboration. From green team building activities to charitable CSR team building programs, your employees will love the opportunity to bond while making a positive impact. Our team building activities that give back to the community are perfect for groups of any size and are all about working together for the greater good.

Oxford favourite CSR team building activities include: 

  • Bird House Sustainability Workshop: Work together to build birdhouses and learn about bird conservation. A creative and sustainable team building activity that fosters teamwork and eco-awareness
  • Community Clean Up: Roll up your sleeves and help improve a green space in this fun, eco-friendly team event. A rewarding way to promote social responsibility and sustainability!
  • Paws For a Cause: Build feeders and furniture for animals in need with your team in this charity event. A fun and rewarding way to support animal shelters while promoting teamwork

Create positive change with our CSR team building ideas. Explore the full list here and get your team involved!

Conference Energisers in Oxford

Re-energise your team and keep them on track! Long conferences can leave teams restless, but our meeting energiser ideas are the perfect way to bring focus back to the room. These high-energy conference ice breaker activities are ideal for creating connection, boosting creativity, and setting the tone for a productive day. Favourite meeting energisers in Oxford include fun trivia games, interactive challenges, and engaging physical tasks. Whether you’re starting the day or refreshing the team mid-session, our conference ice breaker and energisers are tailored to fit any group size. Don’t let fatigue slow things down, make your event one to remember!

Favourite conference energiser ideas in Oxford include: 

  • Junk Funk: Dustbins and scrap metal are transformed into instruments in this energetic activity. Build teamwork and rhythm as you create your Junk Funk orchestra
  • Drumming Workshop: Feel the energy rise as your team learns to drum in perfect harmony. This activity builds teamwork and leaves everyone on a high
  • Bubble Workshop: Energise your conference with a bubble-filled experience like no other. From giant bubbles to bubble wrap yoga, this event combines fun and relaxation perfectly

Bring your event to life! Discover our full list of ice breakers for conference here and make your meeting both productive and fun.