Spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is proven to boost your mood, reduce stress and improve confidence. Team building activities improve communication, team work and job satisfaction. Outdoor team building events combine the best of both worlds: the rejuvenating power of being in the open air and the fun of participating in team activities.
By planning an outdoor team building activity for your team this season, you’re offering a one-of-a-kind experience guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces, encourage movement and beyond the event, inspire greater productivity in the workplace.
Here at GOTO Events, we have a diverse portfolio of fun outdoor team building activities, that we constantly update to incorporate the latest trends as well as new and unique ideas. Fresh for the 2024 season, allow us to introduce our top new additions:
1. Community Clean Up Team Building in London
Part of our brand-new sustainability portfolio, Community Clean Up is a unique outdoor team building activity, aiming to preserve and improve the local green spaces in London.
Before the event, we will help to identify a location in London near your office that could benefit from some attention. Whether it’s a park, playground, or any urban green space in need of a spruce up, we’ll ensure it’s chosen carefully. Rest assured, we’ll obtain permission from the owner or relevant authority prior to undertaking any activities.
The Community Clean Up activity may include tasks like replanting, mowing grass, clearing paths and picking up rubbish . It doesn’t matter if you’re a gardening enthusiast or a total beginner, our experts will guide you through the activities, encouraging everyone to get hands on.
We provide all the necessary materials and equipment, so you don’t need to worry about any logistics. Simply dress for the weather and bring your passion for making positive impact! You and your team will play a direct role in enhancing the beauty of your local area, creating a space for the entire community to enjoy. Through collective effort, witness the remarkable transformation of the space, and take pride in your team’s contribution.
Community Clean Up team building not only directly benefits the community and environment but also fosters stronger relationships, teamwork, motivation and cultivates a positive work culture within your team.
To find out more about this sustainability team building activity and book this event for your team, get in touch with our event specialists today.
2. Foraging Experience & 3-Course Meal
Another one of our sustainability outdoor team building activities, Foraging Experience is an engaging day out with your team that is not only fun and delicious (yes, there’s food involved) but also educational and inspirational, encouraging individuals to be more environmentally conscious and proactive.
Foraging Experience outdoor activity for team building can take place at various locations throughout the UK, whether you wish to forage locally or combine your team building activity with an away day.
This team building event is divided into 3 parts, providing an exciting and interesting full-day experience tailored for both foraging enthusiasts and novices alike.
To kick off the day, our expert will lead an immersive session delving into the ins and outs of foraging, equipping you with the essential knowledge about the safe wild foods that grow in the UK. Pay attention, as your newfound knowledge will be put to test in the next part of the team building event.
In teams, you will embark on a captivating exploration of the area, where you’ll hunt for edible plants and mushrooms. Rest assured, our expert will be on hand to provide guidance, ensuring you steer clear of any potentially poisonous picks! Various fun team challenges and games will immerse you in the experience, fostering team cohesion while improving your foraging skills and knowledge.
As the day draws to a close, prepare for a delectable treat for your taste buds with a lavish 3-course meal crafted by our expert chef at your selected venue. Indulge in culinary delights featuring the very ingredients you and your colleagues have skillfully foraged throughout the day.
Foraging Experience outdoor team building event is the perfect blend of team bonding, adventure, fun and sustainable practices. Enquire today to book this team building event for your team.
3. Survivor Outdoor Team Building
Survivor is a brand-new corporate team building activity taking place outdoors that will ignite your team’s adventurous side with a series of heart-pounding ‘survivor’ challenges. This event embraces the invigorating essence of the great outdoors, encouraging your team to get hands-on while enjoying fun-filled outdoor team building games.
All challenges in the Survivor team building event are inclusive and require no prior knowledge or specific skills. It caters to everyone, regardless of whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a complete novice in survival techniques.
The activities are a perfect blend of fun, team bonding and survival thrill:
All challenges in the Survivor team building event are inclusive and require no prior knowledge or specific skills. It caters to everyone, regardless of whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a complete novice in survival techniques.
The activities are a perfect blend of fun, team bonding and survival thrill:
- Team Flag – Give your team a unique identity and create a flag using only scrap materials. Points go on creativity!
- Walk the Plank – With all your team mates standing on the plank, take turns at walking the plank to collect the puzzle pieces waiting on the other side. Make sure no one falls off.
- Build a Den – Using bamboo, string, clear plastic sheets and other materials, build a shelter than can withstand a tropical storm.
- Rescue Mission – Using rope and wooden planks, cross the ‘river’ to rescue a stranded person. Quick, time is of the essence for their survival!
If you’re looking for an adventurous team activity that fosters camaraderie while also teaching real survival skills, get in touch today to book this outdoor team building event.
4. The Gladiator Team Building Event
Contenders and gladiators, get ready for an electrifying team building experience inspired by the beloved TV show, Gladiators. Your team is in for an epic time with this new addition to our outdoor events portfolio!
The Gladiator team building event is perfect for teams eager to dive head-first into the action and, if you’re a fan of Gladiators, it’s even more exciting!
On the day, our event management team will transform your space with the set-up of giant, colorful inflatables which will ignite the inner child in everyone. With lively music resonating throughout the day and an enthusiastic host ensuring non-stop entertainment, teams will go head-to-head in a variety of wild challenges, including:
- Bungee Run – Armed with a velcro marker, will you or your competitor have the strength to beat the bungee run before you are catapulted back to the starting line!
- Assault Course – Racing against the clock, retrieve the puzzle pieces along the wild obstacle course and complete the puzzle to claim your victory.
- The Eliminator – With your trusted weapon – the padded pugil stick – joust on the bouncy arena aiming to knock your opponent off.
For an exhilarating outdoor team building experience that pushes boundaries and fosters team unity, look no further than The Gladiator. Request your bespoke proposal today to embark on this thrilling adventure with your team!
5. Olympic Sports Day Team Building Event
For those eagerly anticipating the Olympics this year, the Olympics Sports Day team building event offers the perfect chance to unite your team in the spirit of the games.
Simply bring your game face and dress comfortably for our most on-trend outdoor team building activity for 2024!
We’ve designed this team building experience to offer the perfect mix of fun, sports and team bonding, featuring a variety of Olympic-inspired activities like Human Table Football, Assault Course, Relay Race, Hurdles, Space Hoppers, Shot Put, Dodgeball, Volleyball and a hilarious Tug-Of-War finale. But be prepared for twists and delightful surprises at every turn, challenging your creativity and ability to think outside the box!
With energetic music setting the tone and a charismatic presenter delivering commentary on the challenges, your team is in for a truly unforgettable experience. Bond with your teammates and enjoy a break from the office with guaranteed fun throughout the day. Cap off the event with a thrilling award ceremony, Olympic-style!
We tailor this outdoor team building activity to suit your group size and preferences, ensuring everyone’s fully engaged. Reach out to our friendly team today for more details on the Olympic Sports Day or to request personalised recommendations on other events!
6. Record Breakers Team Building Event
Introducing Record Breakers, a side-splitting outdoor team building event new for summer 2024. This activity is ideal for competitive teams itching to get out of the office and plunge into a dynamic team activity.
Breaking a record is a serious feat, and when you’re competing against your colleagues in silly challenges, it could turn into every team for themself!. With bragging rights on the line, some will stop at nothing to secure victory!
Suitable for a diverse audience, Record Breakers team building event features four different challenge zones, each calling for different sets of skills. Teams can send their most skilled players depending on the zone. Are your team members athletic enough to dominate the Sports zone, gregarious enough to conquer the Entertainment zone, or brainy enough to excel in the Science zone? And who better to tackle the Technology zone than your IT team? Whether you strategise your picks or leave it to chance, all activities are inclusive and designed for everyone to participate. All you need is dedication, persistence, and, of course, a healthy dose of silliness!
Record breakers team building challenges include:
- Tallest Jenga Tower – Build the tallest Jenga tower before the time runs out.
- Fastest Human Knot Untangle – Attempt to break the record for the fastest time in untangling the human knot without letting go of each other’s hands.
- Water Balloon Cannon Record – Launch as many water balloons as possible onto the target in the given time.
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Planning an outdoor team building event?
Alongside these exciting new events, we have a variety of fun and engaging team building outdoor actives with free venue-finding service. Get in touch today and we will prepare a free, bespoke proposal with ideas and costs in under 45 minutes!
