20 Best Team Away Day Ideas in London

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Looking to plan a team away day in London? Whether your team is based in the city or you’re bringing everyone together from across the UK, London is the perfect place for it. With great transport links, tons of venue options and an unbeatable buzz, London has everything you need for a memorable team away day.

So, what exactly is a team away day? In short, it’s a break from the usual routine, a chance to step away from work, connect with colleagues and take part in activities that boost teamwork and motivation. It’s all about having fun, encouraging collaboration and returning to work feeling re-energised.

The best part? You don’t have to worry about a thing. We handle everything – from choosing the perfect activity for your team to securing the ideal venue in London and running the event seamlessly with our expert team on-site. Plus, all of our team building activities in London are fully mobile, meaning we bring everything to you, whether it’s your office, a conference space or a hired venue in the city.

From high-energy and competitive outdoor challenges to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-focused activities and workshops, here are 20 of the best team away day ideas in London to bring your team closer in an unforgettable corporate event.

20 Team Away Day Ideas in London

1. Black Cab Treasure Hunt

Get ready to see London from a whole new perspectcive in this fast-paced team away day activity! Your team will split into smaller groups, each with their own black cab and expert driver. Using a set of cryptic clues, you’ll navigate across the city, racing to uncover hidden locations and complete a series of hands-on challenges at each stop.

From solving puzzles to testing your creativity and teamwork, every task brings you closer to the finish line. But strategy is key – your driver’s insider knowledge could give you the winning edge. The adventure wraps up at a secret final destination, where the scores are revealed, and a well-earned celebratory drink awaits!

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Black cab in London for treasure hunt team building event

2. Crystal Team Challenge

Step into the Crystal Team Challenge, where brainpower meets physical action in a fast-paced, high-energy activity, brought to you at any location in London! Your team will take on four immersive zones – Aztec, Futuristic, Industrial and Medieval – tackling a mix of puzzles, skill-based tasks and physical challenges to collect as many crystals as possible.

Every crystal earned adds precious seconds to your final showdown in the giant inflatable Cash Grabber Dome. With the clock ticking, teammates take turns diving into the whirlwind of flying gold tickets, grabbing as many as they can before time runs out. Strategy, teamwork and quick thinking will determine which team emerges victorious!

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women in Crystal Team Challenge dome catching tickets inside the Dome around other contestants

3. It’s a Knockout

Get ready for an unforgettable day of inflatable mayhem with It’s a Knockout, a downright hilarious away day in London! Teams will face off in a series of wild and wacky active challenges like bouncy assault courses, slippery slides, giant inflatable washing machines, gladiator jousts and so much more!

Rotating through each activity station, teams compete to earn points with every crazy task. After the epic grand finale, the top three teams score medals, and the winners get to pop open a bottle of bubbly! Bold, fun and full of laughs, this event guarantees non-stop energy and team bonding!

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Team building participants running on colourful inflatable outdoors

4. Soap Box Derby

Unleash your inner engineer and race car driver with the Soap Box Derby team building activity in London. Split into teams, each group has a dedicated pit zone, where they collaborate to design and build a soap box car – ready to race!

Before you start building, earn your “sponsorship money” by completing a series of racing-themed tasks! Once the shop opens, it’s time to grab your parts and materials, build your car and add those all-important custom touches. Plus, don’t forget to dress up your driver!

Then, it’s race time! Your newly built creation hits the track for a thrilling race against the competition.

Top tip: while speed is important, the judges are looking for creativity too! Ready to take the wheel?

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Team building participants racing fun carts on grass surrounded by spectators

5. Survival Island

Step out of your comfort zone with Survival Island, where your team will need to work as one to complete a series of hands-on survival tasks. Led by a seasoned survival expert, you’ll dive straight into real-world challenges that require quick thinking and collaboration.

You’ll learn how to start a fire using natural materials and how to build a weatherproof shelter to keep your team safe. You’ll also dive into hands-on first aid training, learn stretcher rescue techniques and discover how to purify water using sand, gravel and grit. To top it off, you’ll master essential knots that could make all the difference in a survival situation. Want to put your team to the test in your next team away day in London?

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Women being carried by team in survivor island team building event for summer

6. Company Fun Day

Company Fun Day is a dynamic, fully customisable corporate team building activity in London that perfectly balances excitement and relaxation. Whether you opt for one of our pre-planned packages or build your own from a huge variety of activities, we’ll tailor an event that suits your team perfectly.

With something to suit every preference, explore a diverse range of team away days in London, including:

  • Inflatable Fun
  • Archery
  • Axe Throwing
  • Duck or Sheep Herding
  • Crazy Golf
  • Giant Garden Games

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women sitting on bean nags smiling with drink in hand during company fun day

7. GPS Treasure Hunt

Turn London into your playground with the GPS Treasure Hunt, a fast-paced adventure where strategy, teamwork and laughter lead to victory. Equipped with a high-tech tablet running our custom GPS app, teams set off on a mission to uncover hidden hotspots packed with brain-teasing puzzles, quirky challenges and surprise twists.

Along the way, you’ll snap hilarious photos, complete creative video tasks and solve tricky riddles, all while racing against rival teams for the top spot on the leaderboard. Every challenge earns you points, but time is ticking! Will your team crack the clues, outsmart the competition and claim victory before the clock runs out?

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team of two people looking at iPad in GPS treasure hunt in the countryside

8. Charity Gift of the Gab

Charity Gift of the Gab is a treasure hunt-style away day idea in London that mixes fun with purpose. Your team will be given a list of essential items and a map of hotspots in London, setting off on a mission to gather supplies for a local charity.

You’ll be working with a limited budget, so negotiation skills are key to scoring the best deals! As the clock ticks down, you’ll race against the other teams to collect as many items as possible, all while knowing that every item you secure will go towards supporting a great cause. It’s a fun, competitive way to give back and bond as a team!

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9. Teamopoly

Step into the world of Teamopoly, where the classic board game is reimagined as a life-sized, high-energy London team building activity. Before stepping on the oversized board, teams dive into a series of fun, fast-paced challenges to earn their starting cash. Then, it’s game on!

Rolling the giant dice, teams move across the board, buying up properties, making deals and strategising their way to success. But watch out – land on the wrong spot and you might end up in real-life jail! With enormous playing pieces, surprise twists and even a live Mr. Monopoly overseeing the action, this interactive experience turns teamwork, tactics and a bit of luck into an unforgettable team away day in London.

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Teamopoly indoor team building activity giant monopoly on grass

10. School Sports Day

Relive the best bits of your school sports days as teams go head-to-head in a mix of fast-paced, fun challenges. The event kicks off with a high-energy warm-up before teams rotate through a series of competitive games, earning points along the way. School Sports Day challenges include:

  • Sports Day Races
  • Wacky World
  • Field Trip
  • Ping Pong Shotput
  • Foam Javelin
  • Tug of War

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People participating in sport event during company summer fun day

11. Country Sports

Step out of the office and into the great outdoors with a hands-on Country Sports London away day, where classic country pursuits meet modern team building fun.

It’s fully customisable so you get to craft a day that fits your team’s vibe with activities such as:

  • Archery
  • Duck Herding
  • Falconry
  • Cannon Firing
  • Classic Sports like badminton, croquet and quoits

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!

team building participant aiming for target in outdoor archery event

12. The Gladiator

Step into the arena and battle for glory in The Gladiator, an adrenaline-fuelled away day activity in London packed with high-energy showdowns. Your group will be split into two rival teams – Gladiators and Contenders – before going head-to-head in a series of fast-paced, inflatable battles, such as:

  • Bungee Run
  • Relay Assault Course
  • The Eliminator

With the crowd cheering and music pumping, it’s a non-stop thrill ride from start to finish, culminating in an epic medal ceremony where the best team stands victorious.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!

opponents fighting in inflatable team building activity with pugil sticks

13. Community Clean Up

A team away day idea in London that’s a little different! Come together with your team and get your hands dirty as you breathe new life into a neglected green space in London.

Guided by a professional horticulturist, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on gardening tasks – digging, planting, pruning and even crafting bug hotels and compost. As the day unfolds, you’ll witness the space transform from overgrown and forgotten to fresh, vibrant and full of life. Not only will you sharpen your green-fingered skills, but you’ll also leave behind a lasting impact, creating a greener, healthier environment for the local community to enjoy.

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people digging in community clean up team building

14. Sustainability Workshops

Looking for a mix of strategy and fun? Fortune Hunters is a dynamic team building activity for large corporate groups, inspired by the excitement of the hit reality show!

Your group will split into teams, each handed a locked briefcase – but only one holds the fortune! Compete in a series of thrilling challenges, from brain-teasing puzzles and scavenger hunts to estimation games. After each round, the winning team gets a choice: stick with their briefcase or swap it with another. Expect plenty of twists, from sneaky peeks into rivals’ cases to chances to steal the lead!

The excitement builds to a nail-biting finale where the lucky briefcase is finally unlocked, revealing the fortune. Wrap it all up with a lively medal ceremony and bragging rights for the winning team!

team participating in gardening sustainability team building workshop

15. Wellbeing Workshops

Elevate your team building activity in  London with a Wellbeing Workshop, designed to nurture both mind and body through interactive, hands-on sessions. Led by expert facilitators, these experiences are tailored to your team’s unique needs and can be hosted at your office or any venue in or around London. Choose from a variety of workshops such as:

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16. Putt for a Purpose

Turn your office or venue into a unique mini-golf course with a challenge that’s as rewarding as it is fun! In Putt for a Purpose, teams will design, build and play their own custom mini-golf holes, using non-perishable food items as the building materials. But before construction begins, you’ll need to earn your supplies by competing in a series of engaging team challenges!

Once the course is complete, it’s time for a friendly mini-golf tournament where teams put their creations to the test. But the impact goes beyond the game, every food item used in the challenge will be donated to a local charity.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!

employees playing mini golf course after building the holes in charity team building

17. Paws for a Cause

Paws for a Cause combines creativity, teamwork and a love for animals in a London away day that leaves a lasting impact on local shelters. Split into smaller groups, your team will take on a hands-on challenge, creating everything from animal feeders to agility toys, all designed to enhance the lives of shelter animals.

Guided by an expert facilitator, teams will craft essential items for different species, ensuring each creation serves a practical purpose. Once the projects are complete, the equipment is delivered to a local animal shelter, where staff will install it for the animals enjoy the benefits of your team’s hard work.

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team participating in charity team building event building furniture for animals in shelter with drills

18. Under Pressure

Under Pressure is a high-energy away day idea in London that transforms your group into the stars of a thrilling game show! With vibrant lighting, music and props creating an immersive atmosphere, you’ll feel the adrenaline as you race against the clock to complete fast-paced challenges.

Guided by an engaging host, your team will dive into a series of interactive tasks that require quick thinking, collaboration and precision. From sorting balls under time pressure to tackling challenges with blindfolds, every challenge brings you closer to the top of the leaderboard.

This exciting event is perfect for teams looking to boost communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, all while having a blast!

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Employees in Under Pressure Team building challenge

19. Record Breakers

Get ready to push boundaries and shatter expectations in Record Breakers, a team away day in London that will test your skills across five adrenaline-pumping zones:

  • The Accuracy Arcade
  • The Launch Lab
  • The Speed Circuit
  • The Build & Balance Zone
  • The Power Pit

In each zone, your team will face time limits, earn points and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Team building host on stage at Record Breakers event

20. Challenge 100

Get ready for Challenge 100, an exciting and versatile away day idea in London that brings out the best in every individual. In this event, teams are handed a Challenge Book packed with over 100 mini-challenges, from five categories: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Buster.

It’s all about selecting the challenges that match your team’s strengths and working together to tackle as many as possible within the allotted time. Teams perform these challenges in front of our lively, costumed marshalls, who’ll be awarding points based on creativity, skill and performance.

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Team competing in indoor team building challenges with colourful loops and towers

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Team Away Day in London FAQs

What are the best ideas for team away days in London?

We offer a variety of exciting team away day in London, packed with fun energy and opportunities for team bonding. From thrilling scavenger hunts like the Black Cab Treasure Hunt, where teams race around the city in a black cab following clues and completing challenges, to the action-packed It's a Knockout, featuring inflatable obstacle courses and hilarious games, there's something for every team. The Crystal Team Challenge brings brain-teasing fun with puzzles, physical tasks and hidden clues. These activities ensure your team will have a memorable day filled with laughter, friendly competition and plenty of opportunities to build connections.

What’s the secret to an unforgettable team building activity in London?

The key to an unforgettable team building activity in London is crafting an experience that’s dynamic, engaging and perfectly suited to your team. Inject some high-energy competition with It’s a Knockout, or dive into a pop culture-inspired adventure like the Crystal Team Challenge. Want to combine fun with purpose? Putt for a Purpose transforms mini-golf into a charity-driven challenge. For a more mindful approach, sustainability and wellbeing workshops like Living Wall or Yoga Class offer a rewarding and lasting impact. By blending excitement, teamwork and a few unexpected twists, you’ll turn an ordinary away day in London into an epic team adventure!

How many people can participate in a GOTO Events London away day?

There’s no limit to how many people can join a GOTO Events London away day! Whether you're planning for a small team of 5 or a massive group of 1,000+, we’ve got you covered. Our events are fully scalable, meaning we can adapt the experience to suit your team’s size, goals and energy levels. From interactive small-group workshops to large-scale challenges like It’s a Knockout or Country Sports, we ensure every participant is actively involved. No matter how big or small your team is, we’ll craft an experience that keeps everyone engaged, connected and having a blast!

What are the best venues for a corporate team building activity in London?

The ideal venue depends on your team size, activity type and logistics. Whether you need an open-air space for our It’s a Knockout or an indoor setting for interactive workshops like our sustainability events, we’ll make it work. We can bring the event to your office, a hired venue or any location in and around London. If you're unsure where to host, our free venue-finding service will match you with the perfect venue to suit your team’s needs. No matter the location, we’ll handle everything, from setup to execution, so you can focus on enjoying an unforgettable team away day in London!