Top 9 Insanely Fun Company Sports Day Activities
A company sports day offers a welcome break from the daily office life, especially during the inviting summer sunshine. But the typical sports day with the standard egg-and-spoon and sack races are not everyone’s cup of tea. This summer, think outside the box and re-imagine your company sports day with exciting activities that you employees will look forward to every year.
At GOTO Events, we specialise in unforgettable outdoor team building activities. Here are our top 9 insanely fun and unique corporate sports events, packed with silly challenge, movement, laughter and team spirit.
9 Insanely Fun Sport Team Building Ideas
1. The Gladiator
Contenders, ready! Gladiators, ready! Loosely inspired by the popular TV show, The Gladiator is an action-packed, sports-based outdoor team building activity. With oversized inflatable sport equipment, the perfect blend of physical and mental challenges, and an enthusiastic host to amp up the mood, The Gladiator will really take your company sports day to the next level!
Divided in Gladiators and Contenders, teams go head-to-head in a series of insanely fun, competitive challenges such as:
- Bungee Run – Channel your inner superhero and swing the huge inflatable ball to knock your opponent off their podium.
- 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.
The Gladiator is perfect for teams that want to get active during a corporate fun day. It can also be integrated into a corporate summer party or team away day, adding a dose of energy and friendly competition to any business content agenda.
For a bespoke proposal tailored to your needs, send us an easy enquiry and one of our event managers will be in touch!
2. Olympic Sports Day
Bring the Olympic spirit to your company sports day! This sport team building activity is designed to ignite team spirit and friendly competition and bring out the best in everyone participating. With the perfect blend of serious and fun sports day activities, you can tailor this event to suit your group’s preferences. Olympic-inspired team building activities include:
- Team Flag Creation – Collaborate and create the perfect team flag that proudly symbolises your team’s unique identity.
- Inflatable Sumo – Put on your hilarious inflatable sumo suit and step into the arena where a side-splitting battle awaits.
- Human Caterpillars – Work together to move the human caterpillar forward in a hilarious race of coordination and teamwork.
- Human Table Football – Replace the plastic players in the giant inflatable table football and score the goals to make your team victorious.
- Inflatable Volleyball – On the giant inflatable court, prepare for epic dives in a hilarious game against the opposing team.
The day culminates in an epic awards ceremony! Sure, shiny medals await the podium teams, but everyone gets a standing ovation for their epic effort and team spirit.
Get in touch to enquire about the Olympic Sports Day team building and find out how you can personalise this event for your group!
3. It’s a Knockout
If you’re looking for silly sports day ideas, look no further than It’s a Knockout. One of the most popular outdoor team building in the UK, It’s a Knockout includes high-energy challenges such as wacky relay races, slippery slides and giant inflatable courses.
Sport team building games include:
- Giant Inflatable Assault Course
- Inflatable Wet Wall
- Gladiator Joust
- Punchwall
- Giant Team Ski
- Sweeper Arm
- Bungee Madness
- Horsy Hoppers
- Inflatable Giant Washing Machines
- Human Table Football
- Big Red Balls
It’s a Knockout is complete with an enthusiastic host who will keep everyone on the edge of their seats with rolling score updates, energetic music to pump up the crowd, hilarious costumes that will provoke giggles and of course, a thrilling ceremony with bubbly for the winning team. So ditch the seriousness at the office and get ready to get messy and silly!
Depending on your preference, we have a selection of sports day games so you can create the best event package for your team. Get in touch today to speak to one of our event managers.
4. The Crystal Team Challenge
Testing both physical skills and mental agility, The Crystal Team Challenge is packed with silly games that will have your team in stitches of laughter. Teams will compete against each other in a series of exciting tasks, over four zones:
- Aztec
- Futuristic
- Industrial
- Medieval
Each task is an opportunity for teams to earn crystals. Beat the other teams within the allocated time to claim a large crystal. At the end of the challenges, the crystals are tallied up. But the fun is not over yet!
Get ready for the grand finale! Step into the giant inflatable Dome and unleash your energy in the thrilling Cash Grabber challenge. Inside the Dome, teams take turn attempting to catch as many gold tickers as possible. But beware, catch any silver ones and points will be deducted from your overall total!
You’re also in a race against the clock! Here’s where those hard-earned crystals become crucial. Each crystal adds one second to the time you can spend in the Dome. And for those with large crystals, lucy you! Each one is worth 5 seconds!
With physical challenges to encourage movement, brain-teasing puzzles to improve problems solving skills, and an abundance of team spirit, The Crystal Team Challenge will transform your company sports day into a unique and fun experience! Get a bespoke proposal in less than 45 minutes!
5. Soap Box Derby
What could be more hilarious than dressing up as Dick Dastardly while racing against your boss, elegantly dressed as Penelope Pitstop, all aboard carts meticulously constructed and designed by your very own teams?
A corporate sports day like no other, Soap Box Derby will awaken the competitive spirit within everyone involved. In teams, participants have to plan, design and build their ultimate wacky race carts. Building a fast cart is essential but speed alone won’t make you victorious. Use your creativity to create a unique design with decorations that will turn all the heads.
After passing the MOT test, dress up your racer and drive down the parade lap, showing off your inventions. Finally, take your position at the starting line and get ready to compete in the head-to-head laps around the crazy course. At the end of the day, our judges will deliberate and decide who will take home the coveted trophy by awarding points based on:
- Winning the race
- Innovation
- Design
- Teamwork
- Best-dressed driver
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious company sports day activity, ideal if you’re looking for a sports day that offers lighter physical challenges while still encouraging team movement in the great outdoors. To talk to one of our friendly event managers, get in touch today!
6. School Sports Day
If you’re looking for a classic company sports day event, our School Sports Day offers a nostalgic experience with all the beloved games that you remember from your childhood. Be prepared to be transported back to your school days, just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully.
Of course, we’ve added our signature fun twists to guarantee an unforgettable experience for all! Activities include:
- 3-Legged Race
- Tug of War
- Swing Ball
- Human Football Table
- Badminton
- Dodgeball
- Inflatable Volleyball
If you want to re-live the good old day while encouraging your team to be active and use their teamwork skills, we guarantee that School Sports Day will be something that your colleagues will always remember.
We can personalise your company away day to fit your requirements and your group, so enquire today to get a bespoke proposal.
7. Quintessentially English
Quintessentially English is a flexible sports team building day that will keep everyone entertained. Ideal for a relaxed corporate sports day, incorporated in a team building away day, infused in a summer office party or even part of a corporate meeting, we can customise this team building activity to fit around your goals.
We offer an array of traditional games including:
- Rounders
- Croquet
- Boules
- Badminton
- Wing Ball
- Volleyball
- Giant Garden Games (Jenga, KerPlunk, Connect 4)
- Archery
Games can be played competitively with teams rotating through the challenge zones and competing head-to-head, or in a more relaxed format, with guests dipping in and out of their favourite activities.
Complete with all game materials, enthusiastic host and additional event staff who will make sure your event is running smoothly, Quintessentially English will make your guests feel nostalgic during a memorable team experience. Enquire about this sport team building activity today.
8. Archery and Duck Herding
This sporting event combines two of our most popular outdoor team building activities, archery and duck herding, in a unique experience that can be a great alternative to a standard corporate sports day.
While still encouraging your team to get active and enjoy the great outdoors, this summer team building activity guarantees an energising experience without leaving your guests exhausted. Designed to have the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, your team will bond while engaging is something truly unique.
This event includes two activities:
- Duck herding - During the duck herding activity, teams must instruct the sheepdog to guide a bunch of loose ducks through an obstacle course and into the pen. Before the challenge, a sheepdog handling expert will explain the commands to be used.
- Archery - In the archery activity, teams will engage in a thrilling head-to-head archery game, with each member taking turns to shoot traditional longbows at targets. (Definitely not the ducks from earlier!) The team with the highest score will claim the coveted gold medal.
We can also split this experience. If you prefer just Archery or solely Duck Herding for your corporate event, we can tailor the experience accordingly. If you’re interested in the Archery and Duck Herding event, get in touch to discuss your options and prices.
9. Putt for a Purpose
Infuse your company sports day with a charitable twist, adding an extra layer of motivation to engage in the event and make a positive impact. If you’re after a more laid-back company sports day idea, Putt for a Purpose offers the perfect alternative to your corporate sports day, mixing just the right amount of energy, competition, creativity and community giving!
The aim of the activity is for teams to build their own mini-golf holes using a variety of items such as cans, boxes and even shampoo bottles! Once all sections are finalised, the golf course comes to life as teams play the full course in a thrilling competition. Featuring themed props, lively music, on-site event coordinator and medal ceremony to cap off the day, Putt for a Purpose is a truly entertaining activity ideal for a diverse audience during an off-site team building activity.
Following the event, our crew will carefully dismantle the golf course and pack all items, ready for delivery to our partner charity or a charity of your choice.
If you want to make a difference while having fun in a unique sports team building activity, enquire about Putt for a Purpose today!
Planning a company sports day?
We specialise in corporate activities with a variety of sports based events in our portfolio. For bespoke experiences, check out our Company Fun Day where you can pick and mix from many of our outdoor activities. If you prefer to have a chat with one of our friendly event managers, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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The UK’s Top Corporate Away Day Ideas
Shake things up this summer with an exciting team experience away from the office! Company away day activities are the perfect opportunity to do something amazing for your team or to accomplish a company goal.
At GOTO Events, we run thousands of corporate events each year, combining team building with corporate away days. With our extensive team of experienced event professionals, we work closely with you to plan every aspect of your event, from the perfect venue, to catering, activities and entertainment.
We can tailor your company away day and create the perfect package complete with bonding, learning and plenty of fun!
GOTO Events company away days include:
- Over 100 engaging away day activities with different themes and learning objectives
- Fully mobile event kit and staff that travel to your location, anywhere in the UK
- Free venue finding with over 1000 venue partners across the country
- Customised activities to fit any group size, from small to large
- Bespoke packages to fill half a day or a full day
- Full service including venue, catering, theming, logistics activities
- £10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance
1. School Sports Day
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Remember the good old days of your School Sports Day? Now you can re-create the glory of those times with your team in your own corporate away day event!
Our School Sports Day is a blast-from-the-past activity, bringing out the inner child in everyone with a series of extremely fun and competitive games for everyone to enjoy and get stuck into. We guarantee it will really have your team in stitches all the way to the headmaster’s office!
All the games during this team away day are exactly how you remember – just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully. School Sports Day games include: Mental Maths, Wacky World, Field Trip, Ping Pong Shotput, Foam Javelin, Tug o’ War, Play Time, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Twister, Snakes and Ladders, Sports Day Races and more.
Are you ready to dive in with your team and give it your all to win medals, prizes and glory? Request a proposal today!
2. Soap Box Derby
Group Size: 10 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Hold onto your hats and prepare to be amazed by daredevil racers showing off their wacky inventions through the winding obstacle course in a frantic race for the finish line!
While unleashing your tech and creative skills, keep the playful spirit alive and design, build and decorate your cart. But don’t think it’s all about speed in Soap Box Derby (although speed helps). After qualifiers, teams hit the design workshops where they can buy all manner of parts and materials to build and dress their racers. Dress to impress as there are important points to be won for creativity and innovation! Everyone must compete in heats and even pass an MOT before they take part in the final race.
Are you ready to take on this hilarious corporate away day activity? Enquire now for prices and more ideas suitable for your group!
3. It’s a Knockout
Group Size: 10 - 1000
Duration: 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
It’s not every day you get the chance to see the boss dressed as a fairy racing a giant chicken! One of the most popular team away day ideas in the UK, inflatable challenges are ideal to get the team moving and laugh out loud!
Inspired by the popular TV show, we’ve created a team building away day packed with all kinds of games and inflatable challenges. It’s a Knockout is designed to get every member of your team involved in highly energised team building activities full of laughter and entertainment. We’re talking crazy costumes, huge inflatables, slippery slides, wacky relay races and enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool.
Enquire now for a bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes!
4. The Gladiator
Group Size: 10 - 500
Duration: 1 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Contenders, ready! Gladiators, ready! Work together in teams to beat your opponents and become the next legend: Hunter, Wolf or Lightning!
The Gladiator is an extremely entertaining company away day activity, loosely based on the popular TV show, Gladiators. Your group will be divided into gladiators and contenders to compete against each other in a series of fun and entertaining games. Giant, bouncy inflatables, pulsing music and a host who’ll keep the energy sky-high – get ready to go head-to-head with your opponent and unleash your inner gladiator.
Gladiator challenges include the Assault Course, Gladiator Joust, Bungee Run and The Eliminator finale.
Are you ready to face the Gladiator arena and become a legend? Enquire now!
5. The Crystal Team Challenge
Group Size: 10 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Prepare to venture into your very own Crystal Challenge and win the crystals that could propel you to victory in the thrilling Cash Grabber finale. It’s all or nothing!
The Crystal Challenge is an engaging physical activity, ideal for a summer team away days. This event is packed with fun, excitement and hilarity, as whole teams compete against each other to see who will come out victorious!
The games will test your team’s mental agility and physical skills, working together to beat the opposition before the time runs out. Working through the four zones: Medieval, Aztec, Industrial and Futuristic, the aim is to win crystals. Each crystal is worth one second, except for the large ones which are worth 5 seconds each. Beat your opponents within the time to win a large crystal. Fail to complete the task and you’ll walk away with nothing. Unless your instructor thinks your efforts deserve a small crystal. Finally, it’s time to count your crystals and enter The Crystal Dome for the grand cash grabber finale!
6. Teamopoly
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Ever dreamt of getting lost inside a real-life board game? Well, here is your chance!
Hosted by our very own Mr. Monopoly, Teamopoly is the super-sized team away day edition of the legendary board game. Your group will be divided into teams, each representing one of the giant Teamopoly player tokens: the iron, wheelbarrow, car and top hat. Teams will navigate the board and engage in electrifying team building challenges presided over by none other than Mr. Monopoly. Each challenge is designed to either empty or fill your pockets with Monopoly change!
Dressed up in themed business costumes, each team member takes on unique roles, tailored to enhance team dynamics whilst having fun. Throughout the game, your group will face gripping live challenges dictates by the giant Chance Cards and Community Chests. From staging a team jailbreak to winning the lottery and outsmarting the banker, every moment is brought to life in spectacular fashion by live actors and super-sized props!
Wondering which members from your team will dominate the Teamopoly board? Enquire now about this corporate away day!
7. Survival Island
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Your team have been stranded on a remote island with no signs of civilisation. All that stands between you and survival is what you can scavenge from the beach.
Survival Island is a unique team building away day idea, guaranteed to provide a unforgettable experience for your employees. After an inspiring opening presentation based on a real life or death survival story, teams are equipped with basic materials and equipment. Then, they are faced with a series of survival tasks, designed to involve every team member. Using what nature has to offer and the skills taught by our experts, teams must draw upon their resourcefulness and ingenuity, whilst applying the core skills of teamwork. Survival Island challenges include fire lighting, shelter building, stretcher rescue, knot tying and water purification.
Could you team survive the island? Get a no-obligation proposal for this thrilling team away day.
8. Totally Wipedout
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Get ready to get totally wiped out in this hilarious company away day activity! Totally Wipedout brings to life all the amazing action and excitement you can get in a head-to-head inflatable bonanza. There are some seriously big toys on this corporate away day, from the famous big red balls, to inflatable assault courses and even a giant wrecking ball. Complete with colour, music and a charismatic host on the mic hyping up the show, your guests’ eyes will light up when they enter the arena.
Teams will compete in a variety of active challenges, fighting head-to-head to get the winning times and points. Competition will be rife in this wild team building event and as we normally expect, there will a fair bit of cheating and sabotage!
If you’re looking for energising, action-packed, challenging and FUN team away day activities, then enquire now.
9. Outdoor Adrenaline
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Satisfy your inner adrenaline junkie with an outdoor adventure that’s sure to get your heart racing!
Outdoor adrenaline is a multi-activity team away day packed with fun and adventure. In this unique event, you can combine a variety of activities into you own customised package. There’s something for everyone, so you can pick the right blend of activities for your team, whether you’re looking for something traditional such as Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting or something exceptionally unique like Blindfold Off Road Parking.
Everyone takes part in Outdoor Adrenaline with plenty of fun competition as teams rotate around the different challenge zones earning points as they go. Activities include everything from quad bikes, off road buggies and mini tanks, to duck herding and axe throwing.
10. Quintessentially English
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
I say, old chaps, welcome to your Quintessentially English company away day!
Take your team and escape to the heart of the English countryside for a nostalgic away day surrounded by stunning scenery. This patriotic English garden party is perfect for keeping everyone entertained with relaxed or head-to-head sessions.
Challenge your colleagues (and maybe yourself) to friendly games from your childhood. Under the open sky, your teams will rotate through different sports zones, trying their hand at rounders, bat and trap, croquet, boules, quoits and many more!
Feeling nostalgic yet? Enquire now about Quintessentially English team building day.
11. Let’s Get Ready to Jungle
Group Size: 5 - 1000
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Location: UK Wide
Jungle warrior or “get me out of here”? Challenge yourself and your team to see who’s got what it takes to be crowned Kings & Queens of the jungle!
Let’s Get Ready to Jungle is a thrilling corporate away day event that challenges your colleagues to get out of their comfort zone.
Having been stranded in a remote jungle, the teams have to solve a series of challenges to collect those all-important stars and survive the jungle camp. The bush tucker trials are here – after building their own shelter, teams will work through different zones and come face to face with their ultimate fears, from snakes and tarantulas to feasting on some typical jungle bugs.
The aim is to collect as many gold stars as you can, outshining your opponents within the allocated time. Fail to complete the task and you’ll walk away with nothing. And then, it’s time to tally your stars and step into the heart-pounding rotten egg roulette finale!
Dare to give it a go? Enquire now!
Planning a company away day?
You can get more company away day ideas here or get in touch with us to discuss your next company away day. Our friendly team will talk you through lots of different corporate away day ideas and formats to help create the best away day to suit your team and exact requirements.
Why plan a corporate away day for your team?
Bring teams together
If your team works remotely, there’s no better way to bring your employees together to interact face to face and have some well-earned fun. Team away days are also great for helping new recruits integrate into the team.
Engage all your employees
Staff away days are all about the experience. The enjoyment factor is so important to ensure each and every member of your team has an incredible time. For this reason, we have a number of extremely fun activities tailored for any mixed audience.
Un unforgettable experience to talk about for months
To make you work away day as fun as it can be, consider these three things: activities, atmosphere and venue. We partner with thousands of amazing venues around the UK that offer stunning backdrops. A combination of delicious food, drinks, theming and fun activities can really make your away day one to remember!
Reward your employees and boost morale
What company doesn’t want to say thank you to their staff periodically throughout the year? In addition to the traditional Christmas party, most successful organisations also hold some form of mid-year summer event. This can be combined with business content, but fun and enjoyment is always top on the agenda!
Company away days can give you the right balance of venue, activities, atmosphere, entertainment, food, drinks and celebratory environment to make your staff feel valued and appreciated.
Turn your event into a party
Corporate away days come in all shapes and sizes. Many companies combine activities with an evening party or celebration, such as a delicious BBQ or a full-blown mini festival. GOTO Events have a huge amount of experience in creating incredible parties for any group size, any theme and any location. Get in touch today to get started.
Combine with a business meeting
Company away days are also perfect when combined with a business meeting or conference, to reestablish those valuable relationships and give your teams the chance to enjoy each other’s company outside of the workplace. Work away days can include elements of team building with activities encouraging communication, out-of-the-box thinking, support, innovation, inclusion and team cohesion.
How can GOTO events help with your corporate away day?
We can help with the following aspects of corporate away days:
- Venue
We’ll provide a range of venue options in your desired locations, ranging from country houses and party fields to sports stadiums.
- Date
We work with you to choose the right date to suit everyone. We combine this with the availability of the venue and all the peripheral event requirements.
- Activities & entertainment
The real fun part! We have 1000s of different options of fun company away day activities for you to choose from. Our event experts will work with you to understand your guests, what style of event you prefer and even the company culture. They’ll then provide you with a proposal with different options, and continue to work with you to create the ideal company away day.
- Logistics
We take every element of hassle away from you. Each company away day is provided with a dedicated project and event manager. The project manager will manage all the finer detail of your experience pre-event, including welcome packs, save-the-date flyers, guest registration, branding, catering, site visits, guest directions, dietary requirements and any medical conditions. The event manager will be the main lead on the day of your event working with a core crew of event professionals to manage everything from the moment of arrival until departure of the last guest.
What are the different types of company away days?
Company away day combined with a meeting or conference
These tend to be a morning conference or business session followed by lunch and team activities or entertainment. We have over 1000 venues around the UK where we can do exactly this. Our team will find and book the ideal venue or space for all your business needs, plus catering and activities. We can also comfortably roll your event into the evening with a BBQ, party, themed evening or mini festival. Accommodation can also part of the package options, so that your entire event is held at the same location.
Pure fun corporate away days
If there’s no business requirements and fun is the only thing on the agenda, we offer company away days with all forms of activities and entertainment from single activities to full-blown festivals complete with marquees, catering, bars, stages, music, chillout zones, relaxation areas, arena entertainment, ice cream vans and even hot air balloon rides!
Summer away days
These tend to be more relaxed corporate events, typically held outdoors. GOTO events can create everything from themed relaxed entertainment and team building to parties and festivals. These can be day or over-night events with evening parties and optional accommodation.
Family fun days
Family fun days include entertainment, catering, refreshments, marquees, theming, parking, and activities to suit all age groups from soft play areas for the little ones to baby changing stations, mini quad bikes, petting zoos, bungee trampolines and even Punch and Judy! There’s also activities for teenagers and adults such as archery, laser clay shooting, off road buggies, mini tanks, bungee run, gladiator joust, axe throwing and human table football. Entertainment for all the family includes:
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Top 2024 Team Building & Company Away Day Venues in London
Planning a company away day or team building event in London this summer? Choosing the right venue is crucial for setting the scene, creating the right atmosphere, making your guests feel comfortable and elevating the entire experience of your event.
From historic landmarks to unique urban green spaces, London offers an exciting variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that you could hire for your company away day or team building event. While London itself is a vibrant backdrop, the team building venue you choose can make your event truly unforgettable.
Top Venues For Team Building & Company Away Days in London
Whether you’re looking for a venue that will impress your participants or a flexible space for a fun team building activity, we’ve put together a list with the best team building venues in London to help you find the ideal space for your next corporate away day.
The HAC
A characterful venue in the heart of London
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The HAC (Honorable Artillery Company) is a historic 18th century mansion and five-acre garden in the heart of London at just 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street station.
While the HAC is still an active regiment for the British Army, it also offers some unique venues for both private and corporate events.
For indoor team building events and corporate away days, the Armoury House benefits from six characterful rooms, ideal for elegant corporate dinners, conferences or team building events such as the Betrayers. The Prince Consort Rooms is HAC’s largest indoor space with a more neutral and contemporary décor, perfect for large-group team building activities such as Charity Bike Build or Under Pressure.
For outdoor team building events or corporate summer parties, the Artillery Garden has five acres of pristine lawn, great for sporting and active team building events such as Olympic Sports Day or It’s A Knockout.
GOTO Events can help you secure HAC as your next corporate team building venue and put on the ultimate fun activity for your team! Contact GOTO Events to discuss your options.
HMS Belfast
A fascinating floating venue overlooking Tower Bridge
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HMS Belfast is a former Royal Navy cruiser that operated during D-Day and the Korean War. The ship is now permanently moored on the River Thames and is a warship museum open to visitors, being especially popular for families during school holidays.
But did you know HMS Belfast has some incredible team building venues?
Step on board in one of the ship’s event rooms including a Dining Hall with views to the exposed steel hull. For a summer company away day or team building event, HMS Belfast offers three decks where your guests can gaze at the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
From World War II to an inspirational event venue, HMS Belfast is the perfect backdrop in the heart of London for any team building experience or corporate away day offered by GOTO Events.
Twickenham Stadium
A premium corporate event venue in south-west London
Twickenham Stadium in south-west London is the home of England’s national rugby team, offering all the facilities you might need from a corporate away day venue from conferences to summer parties and outdoor team building events.
For indoor events, Twickenham offers 34 dedicated suites for groups up to 1,200 people. For outdoor events, Twickenham’s pitch provides an abundance of outdoor space for your corporate summer event.
Our team at GOTO Events can travel to Twickenham Stadium, set up and run an unforgettable team building activity that will make your corporate event or conference truly exceptional. Explore our portfolio of team building events and get in touch with us to chat ideas and costs!
Alexandra Palace
An iconic entertainment venue in north London
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Steeped in history as the birthplace of television with the first public transmission in 1936, Alexandra Palace continues to be a vibrant London landmark. Today, it offers a stage for everything from electrifying concerts and theatrical productions to impressive corporate events.
Located in north London with excellent transport links, Alexandra palace is an ideal location for your next team building or corporate away day.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale conference, Alexandra Palace caters to all. For your indoor event, choose from a diverse selection of spaces, from expansive halls and courts to a dedicated theatre and even an ice rink.
The Palace is set amongst 196 acres of parkland, offering breathtaking panoramic views of London’s skyline. This impressive backdrop can be a unique outdoor corporate event venue for your next event. From Soap Box Derby to the Gladiator, the Park is the perfect match for one of our exciting outdoor team building events.
Kia Oval
A historic sports landmark in south London
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Kia Oval is a popular cricket ground in Kennington, south London, home of Surrey Country Cricket Club and host to many international Cricket moments. Transcending the world of professional sports, Kia Oval is a hidden gem as a corporate away day venue.
The iconic Kia Oval features over 50 versatile indoor spaces and a stunning roof terrace to host anything from conferences to team building events. Of course, you can also hire the incredible Pitch, ideal for summer parties such as inflatable team building events.
Contact GOTO Events today to enquire about UK’s most popular team building events!
The Lensbury
Luxury riverside resort in the south-west suburbs of London
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The Lensbury is a 4-star luxury hotel and resort located on the north bank of the river Thames in the idyllic Teddington, 7 miles away from Central London and Heathrow Airport.
This is a stunning overnight team building venue, offering everything you might need under one roof, from versatile meeting rooms and comfortable bedrooms to flexible dining options and exciting team building activities delivered by GOTO Events.
Beyond the indoor spaces, the Lensbury boasts 25 acres of scenic gardens and riverside grounds, making it the perfect company team building venue for open-air activities such a GPS Treasure Hunt or School Sports Day.
Get in touch with our friendly team for ideas and costs!
StoneX Stadium
State-of-the-art and multi-use stadium in Hendon, north London
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StoneX Stadium, also known as Barnet Copthall, is a new sports venue in London that opened in 2013 and is the home of Saracens Rugby Club.
With convenient rail and road links and ample free on-site parking, StoneX Stadium is not only a state-of-the-art sports stadium, but a corporate venue that caters for meetings and events on all scales.
This venue boasts 22 versatile function rooms that can be transformed to create the perfect setting for any corporate indoor events, from large-scale conferences to smaller team building activities.
If you’re looking for the perfect team building event venue for your outdoor event, StoneX Stadium benefits from a 26-acre greenfield site, ideal for hosting team building activities, company away days and unforgettable corporate summer events.
Contact GOTO Events for a bespoke team building proposal!
Old Deer Park
15 acres of enchanting parkland on the outskirts of Richmond, Surrey
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Originally part of a hunting park used by James I, the Old Deer Park is an enchanting open space and indoor facility complex located very close to Kew Gardens.
With four private rooms bathed in glorious natural light, your indoor corporate event will be enveloped by the magic of the surrounding nature.
But what better way to unleash the potential of this incredible site than hosting an outdoor team building event on the beautiful green space at the Old Deer Park? From the Crystal Team Challenge to Archery and Duck Herding, thrilling outdoor team building events come alive here.
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Benefits of Company Away Days in London
More and more businesses throughout the UK are investing in team building events. Not only can they increase productivity and improve communication amongst staff, but they can also help develop problem-solving skills, which can be invaluable for business success. Let’s look closer at how team building events in London can benefit your business.
1. Increased employee productivity
More and more businesses throughout the UK are investing in team building events. Not only can they increase productivity and improve communication amongst staff, but they can also help develop problem-solving skills, which can be invaluable for business success. Let’s look closer at how team building events in London can benefit your business.
2. Better communication
Clear communication can often be the key to success in business, so it makes sense to take steps to improve how employees converse with each other. Team building events are the ideal way in which to develop their communication skills as they ensure that they must collaborate well if they wish to achieve success in the task.
What’s more, team building events are usually a lot of fun, and so provide the perfect setting for staff to get to know each other in a relaxed environment away from the office. This can help to build trust between employees.
3. More motivated employees
The sheer fact that you’ve hired the services of a team building events company in London demonstrates to your staff that you care about their success within the company. Our team building events are designed to help them develop and improve new and existing skills, and this is a strong indication that the company is committed to its employees. As a result, they’re likely to reciprocate this investment by also investing in the business through hard work. A team of motivated employees who look forward to coming to work every day can accomplish great things for your business.
4. Develop problem-solving skills
Team building games for employees usually involve a problem that must be solved. However, because this problem is simulated rather than real, employees may feel that there is less pressure on them compared to when problems arise in the workplace. This can help them to find ways to overcome hurdles to achieve a goal, and feel much more assured about their ability to do this. Staff develop problem-solving skills which they can then make use of in the workplace.
There are so many benefits to investing in team building events, both for your business and for your employees as individuals. We offer hundreds of different team building activities, from competitive challenges to creative workshops and charity endeavors. One thing’s for sure: fun is always on the agenda! No matter the size of your group and your budget, we can talk through your requirements and craft a custom team building experience for you.
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Work Summer Party & Corporate Summer Event Ideas
This summer is the perfect time to get out of the office and into the sunshine. With our extensive experience in the corporate event industry, we have a wide selection of corporate summer party activities specifically designed for the warm spring and summer months.
The work summer party is a much-anticipated highlight on the work calendar as a mid-year escape where teams can ditch the desks and create memories in a fun and relaxed setting. It’s also a perfect opportunity to strengthen work relationships and say “thank you” to your team for their hard work.
At GOTO Events, it’s our mission to make your corporate summer events the EPIC kind!
We design insanely fun activities guaranteed to have your guests in stitches of laughter. Our diverse portfolio explodes with options, from outdoor challenges to indoor activities, there’s something for every team. Think bouncy castles that’ll make your inner child scream, nostalgic games that bring back the good ol’ days and team building challenges that’ll have you high-fiving all summer long.
We offer fully packaged summer office party events that are ready to roll, complete with our fully-mobile event equipment and staff who’ll bring the fun right to you. Feeling stumped for ideas? Dive into our top 12 summer corporate event ideas below for a splash of inspiration!
Top 11 Corporate Summer Party Ideas for 2024
Whether you want to host your office summer party in your own garden, a rented outdoor location or a public open space, our company summer party ideas are adaptable to all venues.
1. Soap Box Derby
- Activity type: Fun sports with creative challenges and loads of team spirit.
- Event Overview: In teams, build and design your own wacky race carts, dress up your racer then get ready to hit the pedal to the metal and win the final race.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious work summer party activity that brings out the best in people. Teams will plan, build and decorate their own ultimate wacky race carts and dress up their designated driver. After passing all the safety checks and parading their creations, it’s time for the head-to-head laps around the crazy course, pounding it down the track to get the quickest time. As you might have guessed, speed alone won’t win the race, as there are added points for innovation, creativity, teamwork and best-dressed drivers!
Think Soap Box Derby would be the perfect activity for your company summer party? Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal in less than 45 minutes!
2. Olympic Sports Day
- Activity type: Olympic-inspired sports with exciting and fun twists.
- Event Overview: In teams, compete in lighthearted, head-to-head sporting challenges designed to spark fun, laughter and team spirit.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
New to our 2024 work summer events portfolio, the Olympic Sports Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this year’s Olympic Games. This is an action-packed activity for the ultimate corporate summer party that will get your employees moving, laughing and bonding with each other. For this exclusive event, we’ve reimagined some of the iconic Olympic sports into hilarious team building challenges, suitable for all fitness levels. Think inflatable Sumo duels, giant human table football and human caterpillar races.
Ready to add the Olympic Sports Fun into your summer party? Request your free bespoke quote today.
3. The Crystal Team Challenge
- Activity type: Fun mental and physical challenges in an immersive game show setting.
- Event Overview: Hilarious team activities set in 4 uniquely themed zones, working together to win crystals and beat the opposition before the time runs out.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
The Crystal Team Challenge is packed with fun and exciting games that will test both mental agility and physical skill. Working through 4 themed zones, Medieval, Aztec, Industrial and Futuristic, your teams will aim to complete the challenges to win shiny crystals. The grand finale? Dive into the gigantic inflatable dome for the ultimate cash grab challenge! Grab as many golden tickets as you can to skyrocket your team to the top of the leaderboard. But watch out! Sneaky silver tickets will deduct points, so be strategic and don’t jeopardise your team’s journey towards victory!
Does the Crystal Team Challenge sound like the ideal summer work party idea? Enquire now to receive a free proposal.
4. It’s A Knockout
- Activity type: Inflatable head-to-head activities full of laughter and entertainment.
- Event Overview: With the music pumping and our host hyping up the atmosphere, compete against other teams in hilarious inflatable challenges.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
It’s A Knockout is one of our most popular outdoor work summer events. It’s full of giant inflatables, slippery slides (yes, you may get wet!), enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool and a lot of competitiveness that you may not have seen before from your colleagues. Teams will rotate around different zones, playing each activity, head-to-head with the opposing teams. We’re talking giant inflatable assault course, gladiator joust, wet wall and giant inflatable washing machines!
Want to give it a go? Enquire now about It’s A Knockout corporate summer party event.
5. Company Fun Day
- Activity type: Pick your favourite inflatable activities for the ultimate corporate summer event package.
- Event Overview: Teams rotate through a selection of epic outdoor activities and compete head-to-head in hilarious inflatable battles such as Bungee Race, Assault Court, Wet Wall and more.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
This is a bespoke corporate summer party package that allows you to pick and mix all your favourite activities. Our portfolio includes a range of fun activities involving huge inflatables, colourful props, crazy costumes and some exciting surprises on the way! Guests will be split into teams competing head-to-head with one another to win points and become the summer champions. Activities include Bungee Race, Assault Course, Wet Wall, Gladiator Joust, Sweeper and more.
Company Fun Day is a great activity if you’re looking for something different this summer. Chat to us today about summer office party ideas.
6. GPS Treasure Hunt
- Activity type: Pick your favourite inflatable activities for the ultimate corporate summer event package.
- Event Overview: Teams rotate through some epic outdoor activities and compete head-to-head in hilarious inflatable battles such as Bungee Race, Assault Court, Wet Wall and more.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
In our GPS Treasure Hunt, teams grab iPads loaded with an interactive map of the local area that will invite them to unlock epic games, from trivia questions to hilarious photo and video challenges. But you never know what’s coming next, so stay sharp to collect the virtual treasure hunt items and rack up those bonus points. This is not your ordinary treasure hunt challenge, it’s a thrilling quest packed with strategy, creativity and laughter, perfect for a sunny summer’s day!
Are you interested in our GPS Treasure Hunt? Ask us for a quote and we’ll send this to you in less than 45 minutes.
7. Charity Bike Build
- Activity type: A rewarding team building experience where teams learn practical skills whilst making a difference to someone’s life.
- Event Overview: The event is designed around teams building bicycles from scratch that will be donated to charity after the event.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
Our Charity Bike Build is a meaningful and fun way to engage your employees at your corporate summer event. Expert workshops will equip your team members with the skills to confidently build a bike that will bring joy to others. Through fun challenges, teams earn parts and collaborate to bring their bikes to life. Don’t worry, our friendly crew is always there to offer a little bit of help. But it’s not all about the physical build. Teams get to personalise their creations with a unique message for the future rider, adding a special touch to their charitable efforts.
Find out more about the Charity Bike Build event or get in touch with our event management team for a bespoke proposal.
8. Country Sports
- Activity type: Pick and mix from a selection of traditional country sports for a nostalgia-packed company summer outing.
- Event Overview: Designed for mixed teams of all abilities, country sports include target archery, badminton, croquet, duck herding and more.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
Our country sport events offer an excellent chance to embrace the great outdoors, featuring a diverse range of activities catering to all tastes. Rooted in tradition, yet with modern twists, our activities are designed for mixed teams of all ages and group sizes. Whether you prefer casual rounds or head-to-head games, there’s something for every team.
One of our most popular country sports events, Duck Herding guarantees a quackin’ good time! We will have a lively bunch of ducks let loose from their pens and a well-trained sheepdog awaiting your instructions to guide the ducks around an obstacle course and into the pen. But don’t feel under pressure, we will have an expert handler on standby!
Get more Country Sports summer party ideas for work and contact us today for prices!
9. Survival Island
- Activity type: A unique team building challenge that will equip teams with essential survival skills and knowledge.
- Event Overview: Teams have to complete survival tasks in an extraordinary survival training programme led by professionals.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
If you’re looking for something different this summer, our Survival Island team building adventure provides the best opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and develop some essential transferable skills such as resilience and team cohesion.
How does it work? Your team will be stranded in a remote location with no sign of civilisation. They have to use their initiative and survival skills to survive “the island’ with what can be scavenged from the surrounding area. Each survival task is designed to involve every team member, using what nature has to offer. As you progress through the training zones, teams build their skills ready to become the ultimate survivalists.
Is Survival Island something that your team would be excited about? Enquire about this corporate summer event now.
10. Putt For a Purpose
- Activity type: A special activity that combines the fun of mini golf with the satisfaction of giving back to the community.
- Event Overview: Each team will craft their own mini golf hole using food bank items.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
What better way to enjoy the sun than an outdoor mini golf course with your team? But what if we made it even better? We’ve transformed the classic mini golf game into a sensational corporate summer party by adding in an exciting charity twist. Swing away for a cause and turn every hole into a chance to make a difference!
In teams, guests have to use their creativity and communication skills to build a mini golf hole, using food bank items like cans and cereal boxes. Once the mini golf course comes to life, it’s game on! Teams will take turns playing the full course in a spirited, friendly competition. At the end if the event, we will dismantle the golf course and carefully pack up the food bank items which we will deliver to a charity of your choosing.
If you want to have fun with your team while making a difference, why not book Putt for A Purpose for your work summer party? Get a bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes.
11. The Gladiator
- Activity type: An extremely fun sports activity that will test your strategy and agility.
- Event Overview: Teams will compete in a series of physical challenges including giant inflatable, obstacle courses and huge puzzles.
- Group Size: 10 – 1000+
- Venue: Outdoor
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with an exhilarating activity that will ignite everyone’s competitive spirit. With a variety of thrilling challenges waiting to be conquered, each Gladiator will have a chance to showcase their power within the arena. But this spectacle goes beyond strengths and physical ability – strategy and teamwork are key! From giant inflatable courses to huge puzzles, your team will have a blast competing as if their lives depend on it.
The Gladiator is the perfect activity for a company family fun day. Contact us today for prices and recommendations.
Planning a 2024 Corporate Summer Event?
Sun’s out, suits off! Make your 2024 work summer party the best summer party yet with activities that will have your team in stitches of laughter. Our team can advise you on the best summer corporate party ideas to suit your group.
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Top 7 Charity Team Building Activities & Events
What is a Charity Team Building Event?
A charity team building event is an activity where colleagues work together on a project or challenge that results in a charitable contribution. Charity activities usually include volunteering time, building equipment for a cause, or sourcing and donating items for those in need. Regardless of the chosen activity, the aim is to participate in a project that gives back to the community while improving teamwork, strengthening relationships and boosting employee morale.
Incorporating a charity cause into your next team building event can enhance team motivation and create a lasting sense of accomplishment, knowing that your efforts are making a genuine difference to the lives of others, locally and globally.
Why host a charity team building event?
Charity team building events offer employees a chance to participate in a meaningful shared experience where they learn to collaborate effectively, build trust and develop a deeper sense of purpose, leading to a more motivated and engaged workforce.
At GOTO Events, we’re passionate about the impact that team building can have on charitable efforts. That’s why, we’ve been working hard to increase our corporate charity events portfolio, offering a diverse range of engaging activities where teams can bond while making a real difference.
7 Charity Team Building Activity Ideas
1. Charity Bike Build - Build a bike for a child in need
Bicycles provide children with freedom, playful discovery and often, an essential means of transport for commuting to school. Unfortunately, not all children have the opportunity to own a bike, especially in rural parts of Africa where many of these charity bikes are bound for.
GOTO Events’ Charity Bike Build is more than just a team building exercise, it’s a chance to make a real difference in a child’s life. In this unique charity team building event, your team will assemble brand new children’s bikes that will be donated to underprivileged children through one of our selected charities, or a charity of your choice.
In order to earn the parts for the bikes, there are a series of mental and skill-based challenges and tasks that teams will need to complete. Safety briefing and expert guidance are provided throughout the activity to ensure the bikes can be safely used. As part of the team building challenge, teams will also be provided with the creative resources to add their personalised message onto their bike.
At the end of the charity activity, the completed bikes, soon to be cherished by children in need, will be presented in front of everyone to admire. After this, GOTO Events will collect all the bikes and donate them to the chosen charity.
In our Bike Build corporate charity event, not only will you experience the satisfaction of teamwork and problem-solving, but you’ll also leave the event with an undeniable sense of accomplishment, knowing you’ve positively impacted a child’s life.
2. Gift of the Gab - The ultimate charity scavenger hunt
With the cost of living crisis putting a strain on many charities, essential resources are more crucial than ever. GOTO Events invites you to participate in a meaningful charity team building activity that combines resourcefulness, collaboration and the joy of giving.
Our Gift of the Gab team building event is a charity scavenger hunt challenge that gives corporate teams the chance to step up and make a real difference while having fun and working together. Your team will be tasked with going around the town and sourcing specific items needed by our partner charities, from toothbrushes and hairbrushes to clothing and food. But there’s a twist! Negotiation skills will be key as you strategise to acquire items within the allocated budget.
The team who collects the most items within the budget will be the winner. But this exciting corporate charity day is more than just a competition. It’s a chance to bond with your team, test your creativity and ultimately, contribute to the wellbeing of those in need. Get you negotiation skills ready and find out more about our Gift of the Gab charity team building event.
3. Putt For a Purpose - Build-and-play charity mini golf
Supporting worthy causes not only benefits those in need, but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose within a team. This feel-good factor is central to the experience we’ve created at GOTO Events with our Putt for a Purpose charity team building event. This game of mini golf isn’t like any you’ve ever played before! We have taken the traditional game of mini golf and added a fun and charitable twist.
Instead of playing on a pre-made course, teams will build their own mini golf holes using materials from their supply pack or the creative zone such as cans and cereal boxes. Unleash your imagination and collaborate with your team to design and construct a challenging and fun hole.
Once all the holes are built, it’s time to test your putting skills and compete for the winning title. But the fun doesn’t end there! After the game, the team dismantles the course and all the materials used will be donated to a family in need or a charity of your choice. This sustainable aspect adds another layer of meaning to the experience, allowing you to combine your competitive spirit with charitable giving. Find out more about our Putt for A Purpose team building charity activity and enquire today!
4. Operation Supply Drop - Care packages with a twist!
Care packages can brighten the day of someone in need, offering essential supplies and a reminder that they are not alone. This sentiment sits at the heart of our charity Operation Supply Drop team building event.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling military-themed adventure, where you’ll put your teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills to the test in a series of exciting team building challenges. Each task you complete earns you vital items to fill your care package which will later reach someone in need.
This unique charity team building activity allows you to bond with your team and make a real difference in someone’s life, as the care packages will be distributed to individuals around the nation who need your help!
Witness the joy of giving firsthand by creating care packages with your team in the Operation Supply Drop charity team event. Your collaborative efforts will put smiles on faces, leaving you and your colleagues with the lasting satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause.
5. Paws For a Cause - Designing equipment for animals in need!
Many animal rescue shelters and sanctuaries rely on charitable donations to provide animals with a comfortable and enriching environment. In the UK, dedicated charities are struggling to provide furniture and feeders to the animals in their care.
GOTO Events’ Paws for a Cause is designed as a unique team building event that combines the joy of helping animals with the satisfaction of creating something tangible together. This charity activity allows your team to directly contribute to the welfare of animals in need by building feeders and furniture for local shelters.
This charity team building event starts with your host introducing you to the animal shelter you’ll be supporting and the specific needs of their furry residents. Next, your team will be guided through the planning stage where you will brainstorm ideas with your team. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and build essential items for the animals, prioritising both safety and functionality.
Once each team has finished building their creations, the items will undergo safety checks and will be delivered to the shelters and installed for our furry friends to utilise. After the event, your team will receive a heartwarming video to showcase firsthand how the animals are using their creations.
Calling all animal lovers! Are you ready to make a difference to the life of animals in need? Find out more about the Paws for a Cause charity team building event.
6. The Skateboard Build Challenge - Design & build a skateboard for a child in need
Skateboarding is a popular activity among children and for many, their skateboard is part of their identity, symbolising freedom and creativity. But sadly, not all kids have the chance to experience the joy of skateboarding.
To make a difference, GOTO Events offer a thrilling team building activity that allows teams to have fun building skateboards destined to be donated to children in need. The Skateboard Build Challenge tasks your team with earning parts and materials through a series of fun games and challenges. Once you’ve collected everything you need, it’s time to get creative and personalise your skateboard with the provided supplies.
This rewarding charity activity will leave a lasting impact as all the completed skateboards will be donated to children’s homes and charities, bringing smiles and opportunities to underprivileged children who deserve them. Prepare yourself for a unique and creative experience after which the whole team will leave with a feel-good feeling.
Get in touch to enquire about this charity team building event.
7. Charity Bake Off - Bake something sweet for someone in need
A delicious treat can brighten anyone’s day, but sadly, not everyone has access to these simple pleasures. GOTO Events invites you to participate in a heartwarmingly sweet charity team building day: the Charity Bake Off!
No baking experience necessary! We provide everything you need to whip up delightful creations from ingredients and recipes to equipment and expert guidance from our Michelin Star-trained pastry chef.
Work together as a team to unleash your creativity and baking skills. After the event, the completed baked goods will be donated to charity, making a positive impact on the individuals who receive them.
Get ready for a day filled with fun, teamwork and delicious treats as you bake your way to making a difference! So, gather your team, don your aprons, and let’s create some magic at the Charity Bake Off!
Ready to experience the power of a charity team building event?
We leverage our expertise to craft impactful experiences that benefit both your team and the community. Contact GOTO Events today and let’s make a difference together!
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Top 17 Events & Ideas for Company Fun Days
Corporate fun days are a great chance to escape the office and bring your employees together in a fun-filled day of activities outdoors, enjoying the English sunshine.
Corporate and company fun days are all about letting loose, having fun and celebrating the hard work of your team. These outdoor team building events are often organised as a way to boost morale, reward employees for their dedication and commitment, build camaraderie and foster a positive company culture.
Of course, there’s always that one person who gets a little too competitive, and a few individuals may end up with a bruised ego. But who doesn’t enjoy a bit of friendly competition? It’s all part of the fun, with opportunities to win prizes and earn bragging rights in the office.
In this article, we give you 17 fun corporate event ideas, perfect for the summer months.
Top 17 Corporate Fun Days Events
1. Corporate garden party with traditional garden games
What better way to enjoy a corporate fun day in the sun than playing traditional garden games that inspire nostalgia and team bonding? Our Quintessentially English outdoor team building event is a celebration of all things English. Think English countryside, English garden party and typical gardens games! Challenges typically include:
- Rounders
- Lawn Games (Croquet, Boules etc.)
- Giant Garden Games (Jenga, Kerplunk, Connect 4)
- Racket Sports
- Garden Races
- Archery (venue dependent)
- A competitive Tug O’ War finale
You can either run these activities as free play, or as head-to-head challenges where teams compete for a prize. Find out more about our Quintessentially English company away day.
2. Corporate family fun day
Corporate family fun days are excellent to celebrate important milestones and reward employees in a fun and family-friendly environment. Including employees’ families in a corporate fun day promotes a supportive work environment, enhances work-life balance and demonstrates appreciation for employees’ personal lives, ultimately boosting connections and loyalty within the organisation.
With child-friendly activities and games that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, infuse a bit of adventure and excitement into your next corporate family fun day with help from GOTO Events.
But family fun days are not just for children. They’re also a great way to foster relationships within the organisation and provide a break from the daily grind of life at the office. Plus, it might be just what you need to get the creative juices flowing on projects that seem stalled. Let the fun begin!
3. Corporate festivals
Company festivals are the ideal option to create an unforgettable corporate fun day that guarantees smiles and laughter. From themes like beach party, funfair, carnival or maybe a traditional garden party, a corporate festival is a unique way to reward your employees.
Whatever the occasion, we provide you with the opportunity to transform your corporate event into a memorable experience for all involved. At GOTO Events, we offer a variety of interactive activities for all types of corporate events, be it a celebration, raising awareness, networking, or simply developing those stronger working relationships! Our event specialists will offer ideas and advise to ensure your budget is allocated effectively and your aims expertly achieved.
4. It’s A Knockout-inspired outdoor fun
Revive the popular British Game show in an outdoor team building activity like no other. It’s a Knockout is a thrilling company fun day event that will exceed any expectations. It’s a highly energised team building activity designed for companies and teams that want to get active.
With crazy costumes, huge inflatable games and enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool, your team is in for an incredible time!
5. Totally Wipedout inflatable obstacle course
Totally Wipedout is our corporate fun day activity where adults get to let their inner child out and be wild, crazy and just plain silly. There are some seriously big toys on this outdoor team building event. From big red balls with obstacles to inflatable assault courses, team members will compete against each other in a variety of unique games.
Totally Wipedout is an incredible team building event that brings to life all the amazing action and excitement you can get in a head-to-head inflatable bonanza with something for everyone!
6. Corporate summer party
Make your next corporate summer party an unforgettable experience for your staff! Whether you’re organising a summer fete, or you want to add a touch of vintage style to your usual corporate summer party, GOTO Events offer a variety of summer team building activities that will keep your guests entertained all day.
7. Inflatable company fun day
Looking for a company fun day with a wow factor? We have just what you need! GOTO Events offer a selection of outdoor inflatable games to transform your team building day into a company fun day bonanza! From It’s A Knockout and Totally Wipedout to The Crystal Team Challenge, we have a diverse range of inflatable team building activities with fun head-to-head competitions and multi-player obstacle courses. There is something for every type of audience – whether you are a small team or a larger group.
8. Circus-themed carnival
The colourful and whimsical world of the circus is an excellent theme for a corporate fun day full of thrills, spills and excitement. GOTO Events can supply a whole range of circus acts, activities and décor to put on an extraordinary spectacle for your team! From guests’ arrival, they’ll be plunged into a world of stunning room décor and amazed with breath-taking entertainment from jugglers, acrobats and magicians to limbo dancers, fire-eaters and more.
Find out more about the greatest show on earth and how to bring it to your corporate event.
9. Giant garden games
Transform your corporate garden party into a fun experience that everyone will remember with our giant garden games hire. We have everything you need to transform your outdoor space into a spectacle of colour and entertainment from inflatables, trampolines and climbing walls to giant Monopoly and a human table football game. Get in touch today to get ideas and costs in less than 45 minutes!
10. Outdoor adrenaline activities
Get ready for your corporate adventure challenge! We offer a wide variety of action-packed company away days that will get your team active and fully engaged. Choose from a selection of thrilling activities including:
- Off-road quad bikes
- Mini hovercraft
- Inflatable human table football
- Canon firing
- Duck herding
- Target archery
- Axe throwing
We have an exhilarating mix of many other activities for a perfect company fun day filled with adrenaline and good times.
11. Corporate treasure hunt
For those who love adventure and exploring the outdoors, a corporate treasure hunt is a fun and engaging way to get your team active. We have a range of iPad-based treasure hunt games for companies and corporate group activities. These ultra-modern team building event combine technology with engaging and intriguing challenges that will get everyone involved.
Tailored to a location of your choice, teams must keep their wits about them to move from spot to spot, guided by mapping technology and creative clues. At every correct location they find, a mystery challenge will appear on the screen. Find out more about the GPS treasure hunt team building event.
12. Corporate sports day
Remember the good old days of your School Sports Day? Why not relive the fun, the competitiveness, and the glory of those days in a corporate sports day?
Dust off your running shoes and unleash your inner child with our School Sports Day team building event. This is the ultimate corporate fun day where we transform your event into a hilarious and nostalgia-packed schools sports day designed to reignite team spirit and create unforgettable memories.
All our games and activities are exactly how you remember – just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully. This is your chance to take part in some competitive sporting activities in our corporate sports day.
13. Giant board games
Step into the competitive (and oversized) world of Monopoly with our Teamopoly garden team building game. Perfect for a an outdoor corporate fun day, watch your team become ruthless property gurus while building their empire and thwart the competition. The name of the game is to earn money to play the board and build up your portfolio. All the favourites from the real game are included such as chance cards, community chess and the famous houses and hotels. Find out more about Teamopoly team building.
14. Soap box car racing
Host your own soap box car race and challenge your team to build their own cars and race to win this hilarious competition. We have our own version, Soap Box Derby, a fun team building event that is designed to bring out the best in people.
This outdoor company fun day activity is not all about speed (although it helps). There are several challenges based around creativity and innovation. After qualifiers, teams hit the design workshops where they can buy parts and materials for their cars and dress their racers. The designs are worth as many points as taking the chequered flag! Read more about this thrilling racing activity.
15. Multi-activity days
Multi-activity days are brilliant to keep your audience engaged throughout the day! At GOTO Events, we can design a corporate fun day that gives your guests the opportunity to take part in unique experiences such as:
16. Bear Grylls survival challenge
A survival challenge is the ultimate bonding experience for your team! With our iconic Bear Grylls Survival Experience, your corporate fun day will become a channel to foster the central dynamics of team performance, such as communication, development, motivation, leadership, trust and integrity. These aspects can be subtly integrated or used as a specific platform to draw out natural talents and create high-performing teams. However, the most crucial element of any team building event executed by GOTO Events, is fun! Find out more about the Bear Grills Survival Experience.
17. Group energisers
Elevate your company away day or corporate event with a unique group energiser activity that will not only break up the day and invigorate your audience but will strengthen communication, collaboration and problem-solving among teams.
One of our most popular energising team activities, the Haka, is a unique experience that will leave your audience feeling fired up and ready to go. In this group energiser, participants delve into the powerful Māori tradition, learning the steps and body language of the Haka while forging collective strength and unity through chanting and synchronized movements. Our performers are all of Māori descent and they will also take you on a journey to learn more about their history and core values. Find out more about the Haka team building activity.
Planning a Corporate Fun Day or Team Away Day?
If you’ve been given the task of organising a company fun day for your team, then look no further! GOTO Events have years of experience planning the perfect corporate event, with our Event Managers on hand to work directly with you to create the perfect event for your company. We understand that every event is different and we will help you create the best team building event to suit your requirements. Contact us to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
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Why Every Organisation Should Have a Company Fun Day and How to Make It Happen
Employee engagement and job satisfaction are critical for any organisation’s success. However, research shows many employees are not fully engaged at work. A Glassdoor study found 53% of employees say work culture significantly impacts their engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, a Gallup report revealed only 8% of staff are positively engaged, 57% are not fully engaged, and 35% are disengaged.
To boost employee engagement and satisfaction, consider having regular company days out with your staff. These activities can strengthen relationships, improve morale and make work more enjoyable. To help you out, here are some things to consider when organising a company fun day, team away day or team building activity.
What are Company Fun Days?
Company fun days are lighthearted events organised by a company for its employees and sometimes for employees and their families. Generally held off-site, company fun days can involve games, challenges or simply mingling over good food in a fun environment enabling people to relax outside of the everyday workplace. They are an ideal way to boost morale, increase motivation and show appreciation to employees for all their hard work.
Why Should Your Organisation Plan a Company Fun Day?
Organisations who host company days out will experience a multitude of benefits such as staff networking, interaction, team engagement and increased productivity. Company fun days are also a chance to get to know employees you may not always see on a day-to-day basis, and could be especially beneficial for teams working remotely or across separate offices and departments.
Corporate fun days are now a regular part of most organisations’ annual calendars as an important part of the modern-day company culture of fun, reward and celebration.
How Do You Choose the Right Venue for A Corporate Day Out?
Venue and location play a key part in any corporate event. The style of venue can increase the impact of the event, with the likes of country house hotels and sports stadiums providing the perfect backdrop.
GOTO Events works with over 1000 venues across the UK, from the impressive Tylney Hall in Hampshire to the famous Twickenham Stadium. Our large portfolio of venues means we can guarantee to find the perfect venue for your corporate fun day within 15 minutes from your office. Our venues include a diverse range of both indoor and outdoor facilities, including on-site conference and meeting spaces and accommodation for up to 1000 people. There are also numerous unique venues for corporate days out such as the Big Brother House, artificial surf lagoons and even your very own private island.
Our team building activities and events are fully mobile and we can travel to any venue in the UK where we will set up and run the activity with your audience. Get in touch so we can help with the perfect venue for your next team building event.
What Kind of Activities Can You Include in Your Company Fun Day?
This is often the million-dollar question. For small or large teams, companies often wonder what team building activities will have the maximum impact and provide something for everyone.
But you don’t have to stick to a particular theme. GOTO Events offer over 100 different team building activities for company fun days, all of which are designed with a mixed audience in mind. Company fun days come in all shapes and sizes, from outdoor large-scale festivals to more intimate team building activities such as cookery workshops, treasure hunt adventures, The Crystal Challenge, It’s a Knockout or a selection of classic country sports.
Our team are on hand to understand your requirements and create a memorable team building experience with the right balance of fun and education.
1. Quintessentially English
Quintessentially English is a celebration of all things English. Think English countryside, English garden party and typical gardens games. You can either run this company fun day event as a free play or as a head-to-head challenge. Activities include:
- Archery (venue dependent)
- Rounders
- Lawn Games (croquet, boules)
- Giant Garden Games (Jenga, Kerplunk, Connect 4)
- Racket Sports
- Garden Races (Tug O’ War)
2. It’s A Knockout
Get ready for the wackiest company fun day of the year! It’s a Knockout is a unique outdoor team building event that includes crazy costumes, huge inflatable games and enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool!
Our full corporate version of the popular TV show, It’s a Knockout is designed for companies and teams where everyone can get involved in a highly energised corporate fun day that will bring smiles to everyone.
3. Totally Wipedout
Totally Wipedout is a company fun day event where employees get to let their inner child out and be crazy and just plain silly. Inspired by the amazing TV show, Totally Wipedout brings to life all the amazing action and excitement you can get in a head-to-head inflatable bonanza!
Team members will compete against each other in a variety of unique games. There are some seriously big toys on this outdoor team building experience with something for every ability, from the famous big red balls with obstacles to inflatable assault courses.
4. Circus Themed Carnivals
Experience the thrills, spills and excitement of the circus in a company fun day! From arrival, you and your team will be plunged into a world of breath-taking entertainment, stunning room décor and all the sights, sounds and smells you’d expect from the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’.
From jugglers and acrobats to limbo dancers and fire-eaters, we have something for everyone!
5. Outdoor Adrenaline
Adventure is just around the corner in our Outdoor Adrenaline corporate fun day. This adrenaline-fueled day of fun and team building has something for everyone and offers an exhilarating mix of activities that will make the perfect company day out.
6. GPS Treasure Hunts
If you love adventure and treasure hunts, our GPS Treasure Hunt is a fun and engaging way to get everyone active. We have a wide range of iPad-based treasure hunt games where teams must keep their wits when moving from location to location, guided by the map. At every correct location they find, a mystery challenge will appear on the screen for all players to complete. A GPS treasure hunt combines technology with intrigue by placing teams from across your organisation in the centre of an engaging company day out experience.
7. School Sports Day
Remember the fun, the competitiveness and the glory of your School Sports Day? Why not relive those days with our company sports day team building event? All our games in the School Sports Day team building event are exactly how you remember – just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully. With the aim of winning medals, prizes and pride, our company sports day will be something that your colleagues will always remember. So, make sure you bring your kit and get ready for lots of fun, laughs and competitiveness!
8. Teamopoly
Is Teamopoly a board game? A live-action board game? An immersive experience? It’s all three, in one company fun day!
Step into the competitive world of Teamopoly as teams become ruthless property gurus to build their empire and thwart the competition. The name of the game is to earn money to play the board and build up your portfolio. All the favourites from the real game are included such as chance cards, community chess and the famous houses and hotels.
9. Soap Box Derby
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious corporate fun day that brings out the best in people when building their cars and developing their character. The designs they come up with never cease to amaze us, neither does the desire to dress up as Dick Dastardly or Penelope Pitstop. This team building event is not all about speed (although it helps), but about creativity and innovation.
After qualifiers, teams hit the design workshops where they can buy parts and materials to build their cars and dress their racers. Everyone must compete in heats, and even pass an MOT before taking part in the final race.
10. Bear Grylls Survival
The iconic Bear Grylls Survival Challenge is the ultimate company fun day! This outdoor team building event fosters the dynamics of your team, such as communication, development, motivation, leadership, trust and integrity. The dynamics can be subtly integrated or used as a specific platform to draw out natural talents to create high-performing teams. However, the most crucial element of any team building event and the backbone of any company day out, is fun!
11. Haka Energiser
The Haka Energiser is a unique activity for a successful company day out that will leave your team feeling fired up and ready to go. Our performers are all of Māori descent, so you know you’re getting 100% authenticity and not just a gimmick or dance. Our chief and his tribe will take you on a journey to learn more about their history, introduce you to their core values of unity, family, looking after one another and love.
We can tailor this unique activity to fit your corporate event into either a fun yet informative exercise or combing it with an identity workshop where your employees will go deeper into learning more about themselves, who they are and where they come from.
These Activities Can Be Integrated Into:
1. Family Fun Days
Family fun days are not just for children. Businesses can organise a family fun day for employees and their families to celebrate important milestones and reward employees. A family fun day filled with fun and family-friendly activities can infuse a bit of adventure and excitement into your next company day out.
It’s also a great way to foster relationships within the organisation and provide a break from the daily grind of life at the office. Plus, it might be just what you need to get the creative juices flowing on projects that seem stalled.
2. Company Festivals
Our corporate festivals are the ideal option to create an engaging company fun day that also guarantees smiles and laughter.
From extravagant summer festivals, funfairs and carnival-themed events, to a quintessentially English garden event or a full-blown beach party, we provide you with the opportunity to transform your company team building event into a memorable experience for all involved. We offer a variety of interactive entertainment for all types of events, be it a celebration, raising awareness, socialising or simply developing stronger working relationships.
3. Corporate Summer Fete
Whether you’re looking for a summer fete that will keep your guests entertained all afternoon or you want to add a touch of vintage style decoration to your corporate summer party, our Corporate Summer Fete comes with bunting and banners in gorgeous vintage designs.
4. Inflatable Fun
If you’re looking for a company event filled with competitive fun and laughter, our inflatable games will provide a memorable experience for your employees. With a diverse range of head-to-head competitions and multi-player obstacle courses to choose from, we have something for every type of audience, from small to large teams.
5. Giant Garden Games
Transform your next team building event into a party on the edge of your lawn! With Giant Garden Games, your outdoor space is transformed into a spectacle of colour and entertainment that includes inflatables, trampolines and climbing walls.
6. Multi Activity Days
A Multi Activity Day is designed as a company fun day that gives your guests the opportunity to take part in activities that they normally do not have access to.
Activities include Rage Buggy Driving, Sheep or Dog Handling and more. A Multi Activity Day is a great way to have fun with your colleagues, clients or employees and make them feel good about your company.
Planning a Corporate Fun Day or Team Away Day?
If you’ve been given the task of organising a company fun day for your team, then look no further! GOTO Events have years of experience planning the perfect corporate event, with our Event Managers on hand to work directly with you to create the perfect event for your company. We understand that every event is different and we will help you create the best team building event to suit your requirements. Contact us to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
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Top Versatile Team Building Events for All Weathers
Top Versatile Team Building Events for All Weathers
As we eagerly await the arrival of the hot summer we were all looking forward to, the current weather seems to have a mind of its own. Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered with a fantastic lineup of weatherproof team building events that can be enjoyed indoors or out!
Instead of standing out in the rain, let’s embrace the season with these exciting activities designed to foster teamwork, communication, and camaraderie among your team members. No matter the weather, we’ve got the perfect options to ensure a fantastic time and create lasting memories together.
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The Best Indoor Team Building Games for Communication and Collaboration
The Best Indoor Team Building Games for Communication and Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration are crucial elements for building a strong and successful team in a business environment.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen the bond between team members, improve problem-solving skills, or enhance overall productivity within the team, engaging in indoor team building games can be great for your team.
These games not only promote teamwork but also encourage effective communication and collaboration in a fun and interactive way. Below we will explore some of the best indoor team building games that can help foster communication and collaboration within your team.
Top 5 Indoor Team Building Games for Communication and Collaboration
#1 Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction is an exciting and engaging team-building activity that fosters collaboration among the guests. Teams come together to construct various components of a mechanical story, which not only connect but also seamlessly integrate with other teams’ contributions in a chain reaction, culminating in a complete and cohesive tale.
Equipped with the necessary tools, each team is assigned different sections of the “chain” and tasked with communicating effectively and collaborating with neighbouring teams to successfully accomplish their mission.
This event is perfect for nurturing team relationships and fostering effective communication, making it an ideal choice for a challenging yet enjoyable corporate away day. Typically conducted over a few hours, Chain Reaction can be seamlessly incorporated after a conference or as an engaging afternoon activity away from the office.
#2 Masterpiece
Introducing the Masterpiece Challenge, a team building activity that ignites creativity and fosters collaboration by painting the bigger picture.
Your group will be divided into teams of 6 to 8 individuals, each assigned to a set of canvasses. The teams not only engage in the act of painting but also embark on a series of mini challenges to earn the supplies. These tasks encompass a wide array of activities, including logical quizzes, puzzles, mental challenges, visual tasks, and even elements of engineering. By successfully completing these challenges, teams acquire their crucial blueprints, and paints to aid them in their quest to realise their masterpiece.
The resulting masterpiece never fails to leave guests awestruck, as the standard of the results is consistently exceptional.
#3 Rollercoaster Tycoon
Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of a theme park as you embark on an extraordinary creative activity! Your mission: construct a fully functional rollercoaster that propels a ball along its track for a minimum of 45 seconds. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping adventure filled with twists, turns, and heart-stopping moments.
This event is all about the collaboration, where teams join forces to achieve a common objective: building an awe-inspiring rollercoaster structure. The twist, however, lies in the fact that each team is responsible for constructing their own section of the track. Constant communication is key as they must ensure seamless integration between their sections, fostering a sense of unity. Together, these teams work harmoniously to create a colossal masterpiece that unites at the grand finale.
#4 Putt For A Purpose
Get ready to raise your clubs high in anticipation of our exciting charity team building event! Prepare to experience mini golf like never before. We’ve taken the beloved classic game and infused it with a charitable twist. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that blends team bonding with a socially responsible outcome, creating a truly enjoyable charity team building program.
The race is on as teams gather the necessary materials, combining them with a touch of creativity to construct their mini-golf masterpieces. Once the sections are completed, every team will have the opportunity to play the full golf course, putting their skills to the test. The teams with the lowest combined scores will be crowned the victors, showcasing their prowess on the mini-golf course.
As the event draws to a close and the winning teams are celebrated, the GOTO Events team will diligently dismantle and pack up the course. But the story doesn’t end there—these items will be donated to the designated charity or a deserving family in need. Through this act of kindness, the event not only fosters team spirit but also leaves a lasting impact on those in need.
#5 Charity Bike Build
If you’re seeking an activity or experience that not only promotes team unity and purpose but also contributes to a meaningful cause, then look no further than our charity team building experiences. We collaborate with numerous charities worldwide, ensuring that each experience is deeply intertwined with their mission.
Our most popular charity event revolves around teams constructing bicycles from scratch, but it encompasses much more than that! Before diving into the building process, teams must engage in a series of engaging games, tasks, and challenges to bike parts. Many of these activities are directly linked to the skills necessary for bike assembly and maintenance.
Teams are encouraged to build each bike with their unique touch, leveraging a variety of creative resources to fuel their imagination and personalise their creations.
Once completed, all the bikes are presented, allowing teams to admire and appreciate each other’s efforts. After the event every bike is generously donated to one of our nominated charities or a charity of your choosing, ensuring that these vehicles bring joy and support to those in need.
Planning an Indoor Team Building Event?
First step, contact us! Visit our contact page, or call us now on 02071184115 to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
We understand every event is different and we will help you to create the best event to suit your team and requirements.
The Benefits of Indoor Team Building: Why Your Company Should Consider It!
The Benefits of Indoor Team Building: Why Your Company Should Consider It!
In every workforce, lies a highly competitive business, that behind the scenes requires a strong and cohesive team to allow for its ongoing success. That’s why we do what we do, and where team building comes into play.
By engaging employees in indoor team building events, companies can reap the benefits, that come in multitude.
What are the Benefits of Indoor Team Building?
#1 Communication & Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration are the core of any successful organisation. Indoor team events provide an ideal opportunity for employees to interact with one another outside of their day-to-day regular work commitments. By taking part in activities such as problem-solving challenges, trust building exercises or simply team-based games, individuals amongst a team can develop better communication skills, learn to listen actively and ultimately build trust amongst team members. These improved interpersonal relationships foster a more cohesive and collaborative work environment, leading to enhanced productivity and efficiency.
#2 Creativity and Innovation
Team building exercises often involve creative problem-solving task and often brainstorming sessions. By encouraging teams to think outside of the box and work together to find innovative ideas and solutions, it allows the teams to develop their creativity skills.
It is often overlooked that when a person feels comfortable expressing their views and encouraged to collaborate, they become more comfortable expressing their ideas and confident in sharing perspectives.
#3 Boosting Morale and Motivation
High employee morale and motivation are crucial for a positive work environment and improved performance. Indoor team building activities provide employees a break from their usual daily work activities, allowing departments to bond, form connections and develop a sense of camaraderie.
As a result, and one that is often highly noted by our teams is that individuals feel more valued, appreciated and feel like they are more than just a number. In turn, this produces higher motivation levels, and increased productivity.
#4 Productivity and Efficiency Improvements
Effective team building activities enhance communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, leading to improved productivity and efficiency in the workplace. When team members understand each other’s strengths, weaknesses, and working styles, they can streamline processes, leverage individual talents, and work more cohesively towards common goals.
#5 Employee Relationships
Team building activities help foster strong relationships among team members. When employees feel comfortable working with one another, they are more likely to share knowledge, collaborate, and support each other. These positive relationships contribute to a harmonious work environment and improved team dynamics.
#6 Employee Engagement
Engaged employees are more likely to go the extra mile and contribute their best efforts towards achieving organisational objectives and goals. Team building activities provide a platform for employees to connect with their work and the company’s mission, fostering a sense of belonging and commitment. Engaged employees are more productive, have higher job satisfaction, and are less likely to seek employment elsewhere.
Why are Indoor Team Activities Important for Staff Wellbeing?
1. Stress Relief & Work-life Balance:
Indoor team building activities offer employees a chance to unwind and engage in enjoyable experiences outside of their usual work responsibilities. These activities provide a much-needed break from the daily grind, allowing employees to recharge and relieve stress. By prioritising staff well-being through team building, companies contribute to a healthier work-life balance and reduce the risk of burnout.
2. Increased Employee Satisfaction:
When employees feel supported by their colleagues, and management, they experience higher job satisfaction. Indoor events create a positive work environment where employees feel valued, appreciated, and understood. Thus, resulting in increased staff satisfaction, reduced absenteeism, and improved overall wellbeing.
3. Strengthened Team Cohesion:
Team building exercises build trust and foster a sense of unity among employees. By encouraging open communication, collaboration, and support, team building activities create an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable seeking help from their colleagues. This support network can provide a vital source of motivation, encouragement, and problem-solving assistance, strengthening staff well-being and resilience.
PLANNING A INDOOR TEAM BUILDING DAY? WHAT TO DO NEXT…
First step, contact us! Visit our contact page, or call us now on 02071184115 to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
We understand every event is different and we will help you to create the best event to suit your team and requirements.