A Guide to Hosting the Best Corporate Olympic Sports Day

A Guide to Hosting the Best Corporate Olympic Sports Day

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With the anticipation building for the 2024 Olympics, it’s the perfect time to bring the excitement and energy to your workplace with a corporate Olympic Sports Day. An Olympic-themed team building event is a fantastic way to boost team spirit, build morale and get everyone moving and having fun. The Olympics are all about unity, determination and celebration, making them a great theme for your next company away day!

Olympic Sports Day team building – we bring the fun to you

To celebrate this year’s Olympics, we’re thrilled to introduce a special, fully-mobile work Olympics package – the Olympic Sports Day! This exciting new corporate event features a series of fun and dynamic Olympic-themed games designed to build stronger connections within your team.

Our mobile team brings everything needed directly to your location, anywhere in the UK. We provide all the equipment and handle all the logistics, with a dedicated on-site event team managing every aspect, from setup and execution to packing up.

With energetic music, themed activities and plenty of Olympic spirit, fun is guaranteed in this outdoor team building event. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated project manager working with you before the event, assisting with the planning of your activity – from personalised recommendations and venue selection to catering and any additional features or services you might need.

Why organise a corporate Olympic sports day?

The Olympic Sports Day guarantees tons of fun with activities to suit everyone! It’s less about athletic skills and more about trying something new, sharing laughs with your team and celebrating team effort with a touch of friendly competition.

Featuring interactive and amusing Olympic team sports, it’s a chance for everyone to get moving, take a break from the usual routine and have a blast with their colleagues. This will help reduce stress in the workplace, boost motivation and help everyone feel more connected and accomplished.

And of course, this team building Olympics event is an opportunity to eagerly anticipate the Olympics and join in the celebration, promoting physical fitness, team spirit, healthy competition and a vibrant atmosphere!

Team in colourful vests raising flags in Olympic Sports Day corporate event

Selecting the right venue

The Olympic Sports Day event needs ample outdoor space to host the team building Olympic games, including fun inflatable installations that wouldn’t be feasible indoors. Whether it’s a stadium, a green park field or a country house garden, being outdoors will enhance the event’s atmosphere, encourage physical activity, promote a sense of freedom and adventure and allow everyone to dive into the Olympic spirit.

We’re here to help you find the perfect venue, whether you’re looking for something close to your office or something a bit further afield. With access to over 5,000 venues across the UK, we’ll make sure to secure the ideal venue for your corporate Olympics event.

Check out these top outdoor venue options across the UK:

  • Twickenham Stadium (London)
  • Kia Oval (London)
  • StoneX Stadium (London)
  • De Vere Beaumont Estate (Old Windsor)
  • Ashdown Park (East Sussex)
  • Whittlebury Park (Northamptonshire)
Green pitch for outdoor team building sport activity

Picking the event date

To build excitement for the actual Olympics, select a date before July 26th. If you prefer celebrating during the event itself, when people are eager to engage with the Games in various ways, select a date between July 26th and August 11th. Whichever you choose, pick a date to ensure maximum participation from your team, considering factors like booked annual leave or busy periods within your business.

Hosting your corporate Olympic Sports Day during this time is an ideal opportunity to align your corporate team building event with the global enthusiasm surrounding the Olympics and create a memorable experience for your team.

Don’t worry if you haven’t started planning yet! Contact us today and we’ll help you get everything organised in time for the Olympic excitement!

Theming

Theming is a big part of our Olympic Sports Day and we’ve really gone all out to make sure everyone feels the Olympic spirit.

To start the day, we’ll split your group into teams, with each team wearing different coloured vests to show who’s who and boost team spirit. We’ll kick things off with an exciting challenge, where each team have to create their own Olympic flag, using lots of colour and showing off their team’s unique style. After that, each team will proudly parade with their flag in a fun opening ceremony to get everyone pumped up for the Olympic team sports.

We’ve put together a mix of fun Olympic-inspired games with our own twists to make them exciting and memorable. We can also tailor the office Olympic game ideas to suit your group, so everyone can get involved at their own pace. You’ll find everything from classic sports day races like Hurdles and Space Hoppers, to field events such as Shot Put and Javelin, and games like Dodgeball, Volleyball and Badminton. Plus, we’ve got unique options like Human Table Football, Inflatable Assault Course, Axe Throwing and a thrilling Tug of War finale.

After all the team building Olympic games, we’ll conclude the event with a thrilling Olympic-style ceremony. There’ll be a podium, medals and a chance for the top three teams to celebrate like true Olympians, waving their team flags high in celebration.

Offering incentives for a bit of extra motivation

To make the work Olympics event even more exciting and motivating, you can offer a variety of incentives for participants, beyond the medals already included in the Olympic Sports Day package. Consider giving prizes to everyone who takes part to ensure all employees feel appreciated and valued. To add a bit of friendly competition, you can also offer special rewards for the winning teams. Plus, providing food and drinks after the corporate Olympic games is always a great incentive, giving everyone a chance to relax, socialise and celebrate their efforts.

These incentives not only make the day more fun and engaging but also encourage teamwork and a healthy competitive spirit among colleagues.

Pre-event engagement

To get everyone excited before the corporate Olympics event, you can set up some fun pre-event activities that build anticipation without giving away all the details. Share teasers about the fun challenges in store, hinting at some unique twists and surprises.

You could also send out regular updates featuring the latest Olympic news and highlights to get everyone into the Olympic spirit and build a sense of connection to the global event. Encourage friendly banter and team spirit with pre-event challenges or quizzes, and consider setting up a countdown to build anticipation as the day gets closer. This way, everyone stays eager and intrigued while also building a sense of community and excitement leading up to the big day.

Budget

The cost of the Olympic Sports Day event will vary based on the number of participants and the activities you choose to include in the event. Whether you’re planning for a small team or a large corporate event, we can tailor the package to fit your group size and your budget.

Get in touch now to request your free, bespoke proposal, and we’ll get personalised ideas and costs to you in less than 45 minutes.

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Our expert team is here to give you personalised recommendations and ideas for a successful corporate Olympics Sports Day. Get in touch today for a free venue finding service and free, bespoke proposal in less than 45 minutes.

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FAQs

What is the corporate Olympic Sports Day team building event?

The corporate Olympic Sports Day is a fully-mobile outdoor team building event provided by GOTO Events inspired by the spirit of the Olympic Games. It's designed to bring employees together through a variety of fun Olympic game that promote teamwork, healthy competition and camaraderie.

How many people can participate in the Olympic Sports Day team building event?

Olympic Sports Day team building event can be tailored to most group sizes, with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 1,000.

Where can I host the corporate Olympic Sports Day team building event?

The Olympic Sports Day event is suitable for outdoor venues whether in a stadium, a park field, or a country house garden. We can help you find the perfect venue, whether it's near your office or a bit further away, with access to over 5,000 locations across the UK.

When should I host a staff Olympics event?

Since the Olympic Games run from July 26th and August 11th, host your staff Olympics day during this time to tap into the enthusiasm of the Olympics and celebrate this significant global event at its peak.


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Corporate Family Fun Day Ideas Everyone Will Love

Corporate Family Fun Day Ideas Everyone Will Love

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Work-life balance is increasingly important in organisations and more companies are recognising the value of providing perks that involve employees’ families as this boosts employee morale and fosters stronger loyalty to the company.

Corporate family fun days are a direct and exciting way to include employees’ families in the company culture and show care for their personal lives. When employees feel valued in this way, it enhances job satisfaction, productivity, motivation and team cohesion.

Corporate or company family fun days are events where employees’ partners and children are invited to join in, enjoying a variety of activities together. But how do you make sure everyone has a good time, especially with such a diverse audience?

At GOTO Events, we offer a wide range of inclusive, family-friendly corporate activities that we can bring to your event, at any location in the UK. Whether it’s outdoor inflatable fun, sports days, immersive indoor activities, or even charity and sustainability workshops, here are 9 corporate family fun day ideas that everyone will enjoy.

1. Inflatable Fun

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Inflatable activities can turn any event into a playground of fun, guaranteed to make everyone feel young at heart. Ideal for outdoor corporate family fun days, these activities create a lively and joyful atmosphere that brings colleagues, bosses and children bouncing, sliding and laughing together.

GOTO Events offers a wide variety of inflatable activities, suitable for everyone, all expertly  installed and safety-checked by our experienced team. Here are our top inflatable fun activities:

  • Bungee Run – See how far you can you run along the inflatable before the bungee cord pulls you back.
  • Gladiator Joust – Challenge someone to a joust on the bouncy inflatable with giant foam pugil sticks.
  • Horsey Hoppers – Bounce along a fun race track on giant inflatable horses.
  • Giant Washing Machines – Jump into the giant foam filled washing machines and find as many matching pairs of socks as you can.
  • Punch Wall – Keep your balance on the red beam and avoid being knocked off by the giant blows.
  • Big Red Balls – Run, jump and bounce to conquer the giant red balls and reach the end of the course.

You can mix and match these inflatable activities or choose one of our pre-packaged inflatable corporate events:

2. Sports Day

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children and adults participating in fun activity at corporate family fun day

Sports have the power to unite people of all ages and push us to be our best. Including sports activities in your company family fun day is a fantastic way to encourage physical activity while helping your employees connect with their families and colleagues.

At GOTO Events, we elevate the classic sports day with fun, creative activities and amazing installations that engage everyone, from kids to adults. Step into the Human Football Table, show off your moves on the inflatable volleyball course, or unleash your creativity and competitive spirit in the incredibly fun Soap Box Derby corporate event.

If you prefer a more relaxed and traditional sports day, our Quintessentially English or Country Sports Events might be perfect for your corporate family fun day. We have something for everyone and can customise your package to fit your audience, ensuring everyone from adults to children stays happy and engaged. Here are some more exciting ideas for an epic company sports day.

3. Giant Garden Games

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Garden games are a classic choice for family gatherings, offering a mix of strategic thinking and friendly competition while enjoying laid-back activities in the sun. Perfect for summer corporate fun days, giant garden games are inclusive and instantly recognisible, inviting everyone to join in the fun.

Here are some of the most popular garden games you can incorporate into your company family fun day:

  • Boules
  • Dart Board
  • Giant Chess
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Giant Dominoes
  • Giant Jenga
  • Golf Pool
  • Quoits
  • Table Tennis

For a more immersive experience, Teamopoly is an exciting and interactive activity where you’ll play with a giant Monopoly installation, completing fun challenges to build your empire. Featuring all the elements of the famous board game, plus our unique twists, a charismatic event compere and an award ceremony, Teamopoly is sure to be a hit at your corporate family fun day.

4. Charity Activities

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Team of two people building a sleep pod for charity team building event

Bringing your team and their families together for a charitable cause is a wonderful way to make a positive impact on your community while encouraging family involvement in giving back.

At GOTO Events, we have crafted a series of meaningful yet fun charity activities suitable for all ages, allowing you to make a real difference for a chosen charity. Here are our top charity activities, perfect for a corporate family fun day with a special purpose:

  • Putt for a Purpose – In Putt for a Purpose, we've revamped traditional mini-golf with a fun twist: teams create their own courses using food bank and household items like cans, cereal boxes and shampoo bottles. After building the holes, it's time to putt your way to victory. Once the game ends, we dismantle the course and donate all items to charity.
  • Sleep Pods – With something for everyone, work together to conquer a series of action-packed challenges and unlock the materials needed to build life-saving Sleep Pods. Guided by the expert facilitator, construct the Sleep Pods using the materials you’ve earned. Once completed, the pods will become emergency shelter for those in need during extreme weather conditions.
  • Paws for a Cause – This charity activity directly supports the welfare of animals in need by building feeders and furniture for local shelters. Guided by the facilitator, roll up your sleeves and build essential items for the animals, prioritising both safety and functionality. Once each team completes their creations, all items will undergo safety checks and will be delivered to the shelters.
  • Charity Bike Build – In this hands-on corporate event, participants assemble brand new bikes for underprivileged children. To earn the parts for the bikes, teams will tackle a series of light-hearted challenges. Teams will also have the chance to add a personalised message onto their bike. After the charity event, GOTO Events will collect all the bikes and donate them to the chosen charity.

5. Sustainability Workshop

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close-up on enclosed glass terrarium on white background

Both employees and consumers increasingly expect organisations to protect the environment and contribute positively to their communities. Now you can integrate your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals into your family fun day with our sustainability workshops. They aim to raise awareness about sustainable practices in the office and at home, while offering fun and engaging activities for your team and their families. Here are our top sustainability activities that you can mix and match for your corporate family fun day, suitable for all skill levels:

  • Birdhouse workshop – Learn about bird conservation while creating charming birdhouses to take home and install in your garden.
  • Bee hotel workshop – Build unique bee habitats and discover more about pollinators and their crucial role in biodiversity.
  • Terrarium workshop – Create beautiful and functional terrariums that you can take home and enjoy long-term.
  • Living art workshop – Upcycle old and discarded items such as frames and shoes, by transforming them into unique planters.
  • Kokedama workshop – Master the beautiful Japanese art of kokedama by wrapping the roots of a plant in soil and moss.

Families can also participate in a wild foraging experience, learning to identify local edible and poisonous wild foods. Alternatively, roll up your sleeves for a community clean-up activity, where everyone joins forces to improve an outdoor green space in London.

6. Challenge 100

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Women participating in buzzwire in corporate team building challenge
Women decorating cookie in corporate team building

For a truly diverse audience, offering a wide variety of activities is essential for a successful corporate family fun day. Our Challenge 100 corporate event is designed to do just that. With enthusiastic judges tracking the scores as the event unfolds, participants can choose from over 100 challenges. Select the activities that best match the diverse skills within your team and give your all to earn points. From children to adults, everyone will be immersed in this high-energy, interactive event. Challenge 100 features five challenge zones, each offering a range of fun activities for teams to choose from:

  • Zone 1 – Sports
  • Zone 2 – Creative
  • Zone 3 – Sensory
  • Zone 4 – Child’s Play
  • Zone 5 – Brain Busters

7. Masterpiece

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Getting creative with a brush is a favorite activity for any child. As adults, we often forget how fun it is to just let our creativity flow and splash some color on a blank canvas. The Masterpiece corporate event is a unique way to bring everyone together and challenge both kids and adults to tap into their artistic side.

To earn the art supplies, teams will tackle a series of fun and engaging tasks. Once you’ve got your supplies, it’s time to grab the paintbrushes and work with your team to recreate a given picture. While each piece might look abstract on its own, when all the teams finish their canvases, they come together to reveal a stunning masterpiece.

We can tweak this event to fit your crowd, picking the right challenges and artwork that’s relevant to you. Displaying the giant artwork in your office creates a great sense of community and teamwork. Plus, having something your family and colleagues created together will bring a touch of home to your workplace.

8. Circus Skills

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balloon modelling at circus skills corporate event

Many of us dream of being circus performers when we’re young. Now, you can provide a unique and memorable experience for your team and their little ones. From juggling and plate spinning to thrilling activities like tightrope walking and stilt walking, we can customise the Circus Skills workshop to perfectly fit your audience and venue.

This fun-filled corporate family fun day offers participants the chance to learn various circus skills through engaging and unique challenges:

  • Juggling
  • Diabolo tricks
  • Plate spinning
  • Tightrope walking
  • Balloon modelling
  • Stilt walking
  • Trapeze swinging

9. Add-on entertainment ideas

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For a more flexible company family fun day, we offer a range of versatile, family-friendly activities that we can set up at your event and enjoyed throughout the event. Here’s a glimpse of our corporate family fun day entertainment ideas:

  • Arcade Grabber
  • Batak Wall
  • Bing Pong Table
  • Crazy Golf
  • Giant Buzzwire
  • Giant Floor Piano
  • Hall Of Mirrors
  • Remote Control Cars

Contact us to discuss your corporate family fun day, and we’ll offer personalised recommendations in under 45 minutes.

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FAQs

What are corporate family fun days?

Corporate or company family fun days are events where employees' partners and children are invited to join in, enjoying a variety of activities together. Whether it’s a family day at work or an event held at a hired venue, corporate family fun days promote work-life balance and boost employee morale and loyalty to the company.

What are the most popular corporate family fun day ideas?

The most popular corporate family fun days often feature outdoor activities where children and adults can participate on equal footing. These include inflatable fun like It’s a Knockout and Totally Wipedout, as well as dynamic events such as Sports Day and Soap Box Derby.

How can I keep children entertained at a company family fun day?

At your company family fun day, it's essential to offer a variety of entertainment options for children to ensure everyone stays engaged and eager to participate. Face-painting and kids' bouncy castles are perfect for the little ones, while older children can join their parents and parents’ colleagues in inclusive activities like The Crystal Team Challenge, Giant Garden Games and Masterpiece. Or even consider sustainability and charity activities to not only entertain but also educate your participants, teaching children and everyone else how to be kinder to the planet and those in need.

Where can I host a corporate family fun day?

Depending on the type of event and the size of your audience, you can host your corporate family fun day on the company’s grounds, at a conference center, an outdoor park or garden or even a sports complex. No matter the location, the GOTO Events team will travel to you with all the necessary equipment and staff for your chosen activities. If you don’t have a venue in mind, don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect location for your event at no extra cost. Get in touch today to start planning!


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8 Sustainability Team Building Activities With a Purpose

8 Sustainability Team Building Activities With a Purpose

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has grown increasingly important in recent years, with both employees and consumers expecting organisations to take meaningful steps to protect the environment and positively impact their communities.

To help companies achieve their CSR goals, we are thrilled to introduce our new sustainability team building events, carefully crafted to raise awareness of sustainable practices both in the office and at home, all while offering fun and engaging activities for your team.

Make a difference with sustainability team building events

Eco-awareness

Environmental conservation

Community impact

Practical knowledge and skills

Support CSR goals

“Feel good” factor

Team bonding

Employee retention and attraction

Boost company reputation

Our sustainability team building activities are designed to make a meaningful positive impact on both your team and the planet, featuring fun and engaging challenges centered on eco-friendly practices. You have the flexibility to select individual activities as standalone events or combine them for a more comprehensive experience. Whether at your office or any venue across the UK, we’ll bring these events directly to you, providing all the necessary equipment and dedicated event staff.

Explore each of our innovative sustainability team building activities below:

1. Living Wall Sustainability Workshop

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Green living wall next to office desks

What is the Living Wall Sustainability Workshop?

It’s a hands-on team building workshop where participants join forces to construct a stunning living wall that will enhance your office while improving air quality. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to gardening enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

The workshop can take place in your office or at any venue in the UK. We come to you!

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams, engaging in fun and lighthearted challenges to earn the necessary equipment for building the living wall.
  • Using their teamwork, creativity and new know-how on living walls, teams will come together to craft a beautiful and functional living wall. We’ve got all the materials and equipment covered!

What’s the impact?

  • Gain valuable insights from our expert on the functionality and environmental benefits of living walls.
  • Learn practical gardening skills and tips that you can apply beyond the event.
  • Elevate your office aesthetics with a stunning living wall installation.
  • Experience improved air quality.
  • Feel less stressed in the workplace.
  • Foster environmental awareness to encourage your team to be more eco-friendly.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

2. Terrarium Sustainability Workshop

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What is the Terrarium Sustainability Workshop?

It’s a hands-on, interactive team building workshop where participants engage in fun team building activities and create beautiful terrariums to take home or display in the office. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to gardening enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

The workshop can take place in your office or at any venue in the UK. We come to you!

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams, engaging in fun and lighthearted challenges to earn the necessary equipment for creating the terrariums.
  • Combining their collective skills, creativity and the newfound knowledge on terrariums, teams get their hands dirty to construct and personalise unique miniature ecosystems.
  • Guided by the expert, learn how to layer your terrarium and get creative with colourful plants and decorative figurines. We provide all the materials and equipment needed!

What’s the impact?

  • Gain valuable insights from our expert on biodiversity and how ecosystems work.
  • Learn hands-on skills on how to build a terrarium.
  • Relax and reconnect with nature and your team.
  • Take home a beautiful terrarium to decorate your space.
  • Enjoy the therapeutic practice of looking after your terrarium as a long-term hobby.
  • Stress reduction and a more positive workplace.
  • Foster environmental awareness to encourage your team to be more eco-friendly.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

3. Kokedama Sustainability Workshop

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What is the Kokedama Sustainability Workshop?

It’s a therapeutic and immersive team building workshop where participants engage in fun team building activities and create beautiful Japanese kokdedama art to take home or display in the office. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to gardening enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

The workshop can take place in your office or at any venue in the UK. We come to you!

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams, engaging in fun and lighthearted challenges to earn the necessary equipment for creating the kokedama.
  • Work together and learn how to correctly prepare the kokedama plants, cleaning the roots, wrapping them in soil and shaping the moss around the plant. We provide all the materials and equipment needed!

What’s the impact?

  • Dive into the rich history of kokedama with insights from our expert.
  • Get hands-on experience in preparing, building and nurturing your kokedama.
  • Enjoy a meditative and therapeutic experience, reconnecting with nature and your team.
  • Take home a beautiful kokedama art to add a natural and minimalist touch to your space.
  • Reduce stress in the workplace.
  • Inspire environmental awareness within your team, encouraging eco-friendly practices.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

4. Bee Hotel Sustainability Workshop

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What is the Bee Hotel Sustainability Workshop?

It’s a practical team building workshop where participants tackle a series of fun team building challenges and build unique bee habitats. These Bee Hotels can be installed in a garden or shared office green space, providing shelter for solitary bees. This sustainability team building activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to DIY enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

The workshop can take place in your office or at any venue in the UK. We come to you!

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams, engaging in fun and lighthearted challenges to earn the necessary equipment for building the Bee Hotels.
  • Unleash your team’s collective imagination, creativity and DIY skills to craft the Bee Hotel structures using blocks of wood, bamboo sticks and paint. We provide all the materials and equipment needed!

What’s the impact?

  • Understand the crucial role bees play in pollination, learn about the various bee species and how Bee Hotels contribute to protecting solitary bees.
  • Help conserve solitary bees by providing a safe habitat for laying their eggs and raising their young.
  • Learn how to maintain your Bee Hotel and ways to attract pollinators to your outdoor area.
  • Get practical DIY skills through a unique team project.
  • Enjoy a fun team-bonding experience.
  • Promote awareness of environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation efforts.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

5. Living Art Sustainability Workshop

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succulent in old shoe for sustainability team building event

What is the Living Art Sustainability Workshop?

It’s a therapeutic and immersive team building workshop where participants engage in fun team building activities and create beautiful living art to take home or display in the office. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to gardening enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

The workshop can take place in your office or at any venue in the UK. We come to you!

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams, engaging in fun and lighthearted challenges to earn the necessary equipment for creating the living art pieces.
  • Get your hands dirty and let your creativity flow as you craft unique living art, using natural materials like plants, moss and driftwood, either in a living frame or an adorable planter. Wherever possible, we’ll upcycle old and discarded items.

What’s the impact?

  • Learn the essential techniques for creating fully functional living art.
  • Gain practical gardening skills that you can apply beyond the event.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of upcycling, ecosystems and sustainability.
  • Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic gardening experience, reconnecting with nature and your team.
  • Display your unique botanical creation at home or in your office, promoting stress reduction and enhancing wellbeing.
  • Foster team awareness and appreciation for natural environments.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

 6. Birdhouse Sustainability Workshop

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What is the Birdhouse Sustainability Workshop?

It’s a practical team building workshop where participants engage in a series of fun team building challenges and build unique birdhouses which can be installed in the participants’ gardens or in a shared office green space. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to DIY enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

The workshop can take place in your office or at any venue in the UK. We come to you!

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams, engaging in fun and lighthearted challenges to earn the necessary equipment for building the bird boxes.
  • Guided by our expert facilitator, assemble the birdhouses and add your creative touch as you decorate them. These charming little houses will not only look great in your garden but also provide a safe shelter for nesting birds.

What’s the impact?

  • Develop a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability and the importance of supporting bird conservation.
  • Help provide nesting shelters for birds, supporting their population.
  • Get practical DIY skills through a unique team project.
  • Enjoy a fun team-bonding experience.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

7. Foraging Experience Team Building Activity

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What is the Foraging Experience Team Building Activity?

It’s a sustainable team foraging trip where participants engage in a series of fun team building challenges and identify seasonal wild foods in the local area. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to foraging enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

This team building activity takes place outdoors at various locations across the UK. The itinerary can be tailored to your preference.

How does it work?

  • The experience is divided into three parts. The day begins with an immersive session teaching you about the wild foods that grow in the UK and the local area, focusing on the safest things to identify and the most important to avoid.
  • Next, teams embark on an exciting foraging adventure, gathering edible wild foods while participating in various fun team challenges and games.
  • The day concludes with a delicious 3-course meal using the wild foods collected during the day.

What’s the impact?

  • Learn how to forage sustainably and how to identify edible and poisonous plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms, guided by an expert.
  • Gain skills in preparing and cooking wild foods.
  • Raise awareness and increase appreciation for the natural environment.
  • Enjoy a fun and thrilling team-bonding experience.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

8. Community Clean Up Team Building Activity

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What is the Community Clean Up Team Building Activity?

It’s a hands-on community gardening experience where teams help preserve and improve a local green space in London. This activity is suitable for all skill levels, from total beginners to gardening enthusiasts.

Where does it happen?

This team building activity takes place at a public green space in London that could benefit from some attention such as a park, playground, council estate or community garden.

How does it work?

  • Your group will be divided into teams to compete in light-hearted challenges while engaging in hands-on gardening tasks such as digging, planting, pruning, building bug hotels and litter picking.
  • Through collective effort, witness the remarkable transformation of the space.

What’s the impact?

  • Enhance the biodiversity of the site.
  • Create a beautiful natural area for local residents, giving back to the community.
  • Learn from an expert horticulturist about how plants and trees support urban environments.
  • Walk away with practical gardening skills.
  • Enjoy a fun and thrilling team-bonding experience.
  • Raise awareness and increase appreciation for the natural environment.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

Organising an environmental team building activity?

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FAQs

What are sustainability team building events?

Sustainability team building events are activities designed to promote environmental awareness and eco-friendly practices within a team. These events typically involve hands-on projects and challenges that encourage teamwork, creativity and learning about sustainability. Participants might engage in activities such as building birdhouses, creating living walls, foraging for wild foods or constructing bee hotels. The goal is to foster a sense of environmental responsibility, enhance team cohesion, boost organisational corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and provide practical skills that can be applied both in the workplace and in personal life.

Why organise a sustainability team building activity for your organisation?

Sustainability team building activities aim to educate participants on eco-friendly practices while strengthening teamwork and communication through hands-on projects and team building challenges. Additionally, they boost employee morale and satisfaction, enhance your corporate image and support your corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.

Where can I host a sustainability team building activity?

Our sustainability team building workshops can be held at your preferred venue in the UK, and we will travel to you with all the necessary materials and a professional event crew. If you don’t have a venue in mind, we will assist you in finding the perfect location for your event at no extra cost.


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Top Inclusive Corporate Team Building Activities

Top Inclusive Corporate Team Building Activities

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Inclusion and diversity in the workplace are not just buzzwords – research has shown that inclusive and diverse organisations are associated with greater productivity, innovation, talent attraction, retention and employee wellbeing. Workplace diversity exists in all organisations and teams, as individuals have different backgrounds, identities and experiences. However, an inclusive workplace is one where these differences are valued and all employees are treated fairly and equally.

As our teams become more diverse, corporate team building activities should reflect this diversity. In the past, traditional team building exercises have fallen short, sometimes excluding or alienating participants, which defeats the whole purpose of bringing the team closer together.

To create truly inclusive team building activities, it’s important to consider the diverse needs and preferences of all team members. Whether it’s accommodating physical abilities, different interests or cultural backgrounds, inclusive team building activities ensure that everyone feels valued and included.

At GOTO Events, we offer a diverse corporate team building portfolio with fun and engaging activities designed to reflect the diversity of teams.

Why GOTO Events?

Over 100 activities

Fully mobile events

Any venue in the UK

Free venue finding service

10 to 1000 peopple

Here are our top company team building events that cater to various inclusion and diversity goals, helping you plan a successful team building event that everyone will enjoy.

1. Accommodating all physical abilities

Corporate team building activities that are perceived as fun frequently involve physical activity and movement, unintentionally leaving out members with physical limitations, such as disabilities or injuries. One of our top corporate team building events that accommodate diverse physical abilities is the Ultimate Quiz.

Ultimate Quiz company team building event

  • Fun and inclusive: No physical activity required, just good old-fashioned fun and teamwork. In the Ultimate Quiz team building event, participants engage in a fun and interactive quiz, all while seated comfortably in a relaxed setting.
  • Highly entertaining: Our charismatic host guarantees a highly entertaining night, while ensuring a safe and inclusive event for all.
  • Customised for you: Ultimate Quiz team building event can be hosted at your preferred venue anywhere in the UK, so you’re sure the event space meets the needs of your audience. We will collaborate with you throughout the planning process with a free venue finding service and event customisation to fit around your requirements and preferences.
  • More options: For additional inclusive team building activities that require minimal or no physical activity, check out Generation Game and Masterpiece.

Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!

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2. Bridging generational gaps

In a multi-generational workplace, the key is finding a corporate team building activity that keeps everyone engaged and having fun. This means avoiding activities that might make some feel “too old” or out of place. Our Under Pressure event is a top-rated inclusive team building activity that gets participants of all ages working together and having fun.

Under Pressure corporate team building event

  • Fun and inclusive: Get ready for edge-of-your-seat team challenges that are easy on the body but high on brainpower! Perfect for all ages, these inclusive activities offer endless fun that everyone will love.
  • Highly entertaining: Complete with game show lighting and a realistic full-size challenge arena, everyone will recognise the iconic setting!
  • Customised for you: Under Pressure team building event can be hosted at your preferred venue around the UK, so you’re sure the event space meets the needs of your audience. We will collaborate with you throughout the planning process with a free venue finding service and event customisation to fit around your requirements and preferences.

Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!

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3. Celebrating diverse backgrounds

In a culturally diverse workplace, team building activities can transform into vibrant celebrations of each other’s backgrounds, fostering understanding and appreciation within teams. What better way to celebrate cultural diversity than through food? Team Masterchef is a culinary team building event where you’ll explore diverse cuisines and pick up amazing new cooking skills along the way.

Team Masterchef corporate team building event

  • Fun and inclusive: Your team will have the opportunity to make a range of dishes celebrating different cultures in a hands-on culinary experience, suitable for all skill levels, tastes and abilities.
  • Highly entertaining: After an amazing demonstration from our pro chefs, it’s down to each team to use their skills and creativity and deliver an exceptional dish.
  • Customised for you: We'll bring our fully equipped mobile kitchen and all the necessary tools and utensils straight to your venue, anywhere in the UK. Plus, we'll customise the menu based on your preferences, helping you celebrate your team’s cultural richness.

Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!

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4. Something for every skill and talent

In any team, individual interests and skills vary greatly. While team building should always offer inclusive activities for everyone to enjoy, it’s especially crucial for new teams or those bringing together people from different departments. In our Challenge 100 corporate team building event, there is literally something for everyone.

Challenge 100 company team building event

  • Fun and inclusive: With a massive selection of over 100 fun and interactive challenges, teams pick and choose what suits them best, racking up points and uncovering hidden talents within themselves and their colleagues.
  • Highly entertaining: Teams compete against each other in a series of fun and engaging challenges, pushing their creativity and ingenuity to the limit. But it's not just about winning – each challenge is carefully crafted to bring out the best in everyone, fostering laughter, interaction and a stronger sense of connection within your team.
  • Customised for you: This dynamic team building experience features 5 zones: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child's Play and Brain Buster. Each zone offers a wide range of fun and engaging challenges, but we can tailor the experience to perfectly suit your unique audience!

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal! Free venue-finding service and expert planning assistance are included, ensuring a smooth and successful team building experience.

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5. Connecting remote teams

Virtual team building can really bring remote teams together, helping everyone feel more connected and part of the group. These activities make your work culture more inclusive, ensuring everyone feels valued and included, no matter where they are. Our Virtual Escape Room is a perfect example, bringing intrigue and fun to your team, no matter where they are located.

Virtual Escape Room corporate team building event

  • Fun and inclusive: Groups will be divided into smaller teams of 3-4 players to crack codes, solve puzzles and work together to escape a mysterious virtual room. It's all online, so you can dive into the adventure from anywhere using your own smart device!
  • Highly entertaining: Teams race against the clock in a thrilling competition to escape first. With a charismatic virtual host, a custom augmented reality app and a multitude of tricky clues and riddles, get ready for a truly immersive adventure to break free!
  • Customised for you: This virtual team building activity is specifically designed for remote teams, encouraging interaction and helping team members get to know each other better. If you have special requests or ideas to enhance the experience of your team, we’ll gladly work with you to customise this corporate team building event.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal in under 45 minutes!

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6. Collaborating towards the same goal - charity events

Genuine and successful team building happens when even the most diverse audience can unite over a shared purpose. Our charity team building activities are designed to bring teams together, engaging in fun activities while also making a direct impact on a chosen charity or cause.

Charity Bike Build corporate team building event

  • Fun and inclusive: The Charity Bike Build provides teams with a meaningful purpose by involving them in assembling bikes to be donated to children in need. Recognising that their collective effort directly benefits those in need, individuals will experience a sense of belonging, fostering a more inclusive work culture. Additionally, fun and engaging team activities ensure that everyone enjoys a memorable time together.
  • Highly entertaining: Participants dive into the action, rolling up their sleeves to collaborate in teams while gaining practical skills in bike building. They also get to use their creativity and add personalised messages to the recipients of the bikes, making the experience both hands-on and heartwarming.
  • Customised for you: Charity Bike Build team building event can be hosted at your preferred venue anywhere in the UK. We will collaborate with and help you find the perfect venue, at no extra cost.
  • More options: For additional charity team building activities that will bring you team together, check out Sleep Pods and Paws for a Cause.

Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!

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Our expert team is here to give you personalised recommendations and ideas for a successful and inclusive team building event. Get in touch today for a free venue finding service and free, bespoke proposal in less than 45 minutes.

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FAQs

What is inclusion and diversity in the workplace?

Inclusion and diversity in the workplace means creating an environment where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. It's about embracing differences and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to contribute and succeed.

What are inclusive team building activities?

Inclusive team building activities are corporate team building activities designed to bring teams together while ensuring that every team member feels valued and included, regardless of their background, identity or abilities. By choosing inclusive team building activities, you support your inclusion and diversity strategy, providing accessible and enjoyable experiences for everyone.

How can I make team building more inclusive?

To make team building more inclusive, choose activities that cater to your specific audience, accommodating their needs but also celebrating their differences. For example, our Ultimate Quiz team building event is accessible to audiences with limited physical abilities and Team Masterchef celebrates cultural diversity with a hands-on culinary experience for teams.


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The Positive Impact of Charity Team Building

The Positive Impact of Charity Team Building

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A recent study by the Institute of Business Ethics revealed that individuals are deeply concerned about the ethical practices of businesses and their impact on the environment. This concern is particularly strong among younger generations, who seek to work for organisations that take a proactive role in social responsibility, including environmental sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Charity team building can play an important role in your organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan (that is your long-term goals to reduce harm and make a positive impact to the environment and society). Here are several reasons how:

  • Direct contribution towards a good cause
  • Raising awareness and inspiring your team to do more good
  • Improving your organisation’s ethical practices
  • Enhancing employee wellbeing through providing a sense of purpose

Consequently, these actions will lead to your organisation being perceived as more ethical, which can improve your reputation and overall success.

What is charity team building?

Charity team building is a way for companies to bring their team together to engage in activities that support a worthy cause. Unlike fundraising through traditional office events like charity bake sales, charity team building activities offer participants a chance to actively and directly contribute towards making a difference in someone’s life, while also taking part in a fun activity with their team.

Why charity team building?

Research suggests that giving time towards a charitable cause is perceived as more virtuous than giving money as people become more emotionally invested. Therefore, charity team building events where employees directly contribute towards tangible outcomes can be significantly more impactful and meaningful than when organisations donate money without active employee involvement.

What impact does charity team building have on organisations?

Here at GOTO Events, we’ve designed our charity team building events to ensure participants engage in hands-on activities that directly contribute to causes that align with your organisational values. These events generate a positive atmosphere where compassion, empathy, teamwork and proactive problem-solving thrive.

See our top 7 charity team building activities.

1. Make a difference in the lives of others

At the heart of all our charity team building events is the mission to create tangible impact. Our activities are designed to actively involve participants in contributing to the efforts of a charity chosen by you. We’ve partnered with charities in both the UK and internationally and identified their most pressing needs to transform them into fun and engaging team building activities. Here’s how you can make a difference with our corporate charity events:

2. Raise awareness of worthy charitable causes

Organisations, managers and team leaders can set examples, bringing the ethical organisational values into the everyday workplace. It begins with establishing a transparent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and actively engaging employees in both decision-making and implementation.

Charity team building is just one example of how you can integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into your work culture. This not only makes a difference for important causes but also spreads awareness about societal issues and ways to support them. Awareness is equally as important because it brings broader support to causes and inspires employees to extend their impact beyond the workplace.

3. Boost employee wellbeing and personal growth

Research has shown that charitable giving stimulates the area of the brain that registers pleasure, proving that dedicating time and effort to charity activities makes us feel good. Helping people in need is empowering, boosting our self-esteem and providing a deep sense of fulfillment. As previously mentioned, hands-on participation in charitable efforts, such as charity team building, amplifies this emotional impact even further.

Team building activities are an optional perk that employers can offer, reflecting a commitment to employees beyond their work roles. Hosting team building events shows you are investing in the personal growth of your team, which in turn boosts engagement, trust and retention.

4. Enhance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts

Insight from the British Council suggests that employees are more inclined to work for organisations that act as agents for change and strive to make a meaningful social impact. What’s more, the millennials and Gen Z workforce place an even higher value on the social and environmental impact of their work and the organisations they work for. Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aligns with these values and will deeply resonate with these employees.

Charity team building can contribute to your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts in two ways:

5. Strengthen team relationships

Charity brings people together by encouraging collaborative efforts towards a common goal, which strengthens team cohesion and creates a shared sense of purpose.

Team building is an excellent tool for building stronger relationships within your team, uniting individuals under a shared challenge or task. Incorporating a charitable aspect into team building amplifies these benefits, creating a lasting connection between people, knowing they achieved something meaningful together.

In the Putt for a Purpose charity team building event, participants are divided into teams to construct mini-golf holes using food bank items like cereal boxes, canned goods and sauce jars. After completing their holes, teams compete in a friendly mini-golf game. This event uses elements of competition to inspire creativity while fostering teamwork, resulting in a collaborative effort to bring the unique golf course to life. At the end of the event, all items are packaged and delivered to charity by our staff.

6. Improve employee performance

Charity team building develops deep connections among employees, an essential element in the workplace. According to the Harvard Business Review, strong work relationships directly influence performance. When individuals feel connected to their colleagues, they’re more motivated to excel to avoid disappointing them.

What’s more, charity team building is a way of showing employees that you care about the environment and the community in which you operate. It also shows you care about your employees, inviting them to be part of something meaningful and fun. This builds trust between you and your team; and employees who trust their employer perform better at work than employees who don’t trust their employer.

7. Increase company reputation

As an organisation who operates for profit, the bottom line is always a factor to consider. Though profit is not the primary aim of charity team building, boosting your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts indirectly enhances your reputation among clients, potential candidates and other stakeholders. According to a survey by YouGov, the public are willing to pay more for brands that appear ethical and sustainable.

Thus, by fulfilling your Corporate Social Responsibility, you simultaneously achieve other objectives that untimely contribute to your bottom line: improving retention rates, boosting productivity, fostering innovation and problem-solving, making you more attractive to potential talent, obtaining competitive advantage and driving sales.

Are you organising a charity team building event?

We have a dedicated portfolio of charity team building events to suit a variety of company goals. With a free venue finding service and free, bespoke proposals in less than 45 minutes, get in touch today to discuss your options.

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FAQs

What are charity team building events?

Charity team building events are collaborative activities organised by companies with the aim of fostering team cohesion and making a positive impact in the community. They offer participants an opportunity to have fun with their team, develop skills such as problem-solving and creativity and contribute to meaningful causes. Examples of charity team building events include Charity Bike Build, Charity Bake Off and Charity Gift of the Gab.

What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company’s commitment to minimising its harm on the environment and the wider society and taking steps to positively impact these.

What are Corporate Social Responsibility examples?

Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives include things like supply chain policies, environmental efforts, diversity and inclusion, philanthropy, community engagement and charity team building.

How do I organise a charity team building event?

To organise a successful charity team building event, start by selecting a cause that resonates with your team and your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals. Plan engaging activities that align with the chosen cause and promote collaboration among participants. Secure a suitable date, venue and any necessary resources. GOTO Events offers a diverse range of impactful charity team building activities, giving participants the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a fun experience with their team. From venue setup to activity coordination and event pack-down, we handle all aspects of the event, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all! Get in touch today for charity team building ideas and costs.

Who do I support through charity team building?

Depending on your chosen charity team building activity, we partner with charity organisations from the UK and abroad. However, we are flexible and can customise any event to align with your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals and company values, supporting a cause or charity of your choice.

Where can I host a charity team building activity in the UK?

GOTO Events’ charity team building activities can be hosted at your chosen venue, anywhere in the UK. Whether this is your office or a hired venue, our event team will travel to you, equipped with all the necessary materials and kit. If you don’t have a venue yet, don’t worry, we can help you find the perfect space for your charity team building event!


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New Outdoor Team Building Events for 2024

New Outdoor Team Building Events for 2024

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Spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is proven to boost your mood, reduce stress and improve confidence. Team building activities improve communication, team work and job satisfaction. Outdoor team building events combine the best of both worlds: the rejuvenating power of being in the open air and the fun of participating in team activities.

By planning an outdoor team building activity for your team this season, you’re offering a one-of-a-kind experience guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces, encourage movement and beyond the event, inspire greater productivity in the workplace.

Here at GOTO Events, we have a diverse portfolio of fun outdoor team building activities, that we constantly update to incorporate the latest trends as well as new and unique ideas. Fresh for the 2024 season, allow us to introduce our top new additions:

1. Community Clean Up Team Building in London

Part of our brand-new sustainability portfolio, Community Clean Up is a unique outdoor team building activity, aiming to preserve and improve the local green spaces in London.

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Before the event, we will help to identify a location in London near your office that could benefit from some attention. Whether it’s a park, playground, or any urban green space in need of a spruce up, we’ll ensure it’s chosen carefully. Rest assured, we’ll obtain permission from the owner or relevant authority prior to undertaking any activities.

The Community Clean Up activity may include tasks like replanting, mowing grass, clearing paths and picking up rubbish . It doesn’t matter if you’re a gardening enthusiast or a total beginner, our experts will guide you through the activities, encouraging everyone to get hands on.

We provide all the necessary materials and equipment, so you don’t need to worry about any logistics. Simply dress for the weather and bring your passion for making positive impact! You and your team will play a direct role in enhancing the beauty of your local area, creating a space for the entire community to enjoy. Through collective effort, witness the remarkable transformation of the space, and take pride in your team’s contribution.

Community Clean Up team building not only directly benefits the community and environment but also fosters stronger relationships, teamwork, motivation and cultivates a positive work culture within your team.

To find out more about this sustainability team building activity and book this event for your team, get in touch with our event specialists today.

2. Foraging Experience & 3-Course Meal

Another one of our sustainability outdoor team building activities, Foraging Experience is an engaging day out with your team that is not only fun and delicious (yes, there’s food involved) but also educational and inspirational, encouraging individuals to be more environmentally conscious and proactive.

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Foraging Experience outdoor activity for team building can take place at various locations throughout the UK, whether you wish to forage locally or combine your team building activity with an away day.

This team building event is divided into 3 parts, providing an exciting and interesting full-day experience tailored for both foraging enthusiasts and novices alike.

To kick off the day, our expert will lead an immersive session delving into the ins and outs of foraging, equipping you with the essential knowledge about the safe wild foods that grow in the UK. Pay attention, as your newfound knowledge will be put to test in the next part of the team building event.

In teams, you will embark on a captivating exploration of the area, where you’ll hunt for edible plants and mushrooms. Rest assured, our expert will be on hand to provide guidance, ensuring you steer clear of any potentially poisonous picks! Various fun team challenges and games will immerse you in the experience, fostering team cohesion while improving your foraging skills and knowledge.

As the day draws to a close, prepare for a delectable treat for your taste buds with a lavish 3-course meal crafted by our expert chef at your selected venue. Indulge in culinary delights featuring the very ingredients you and your colleagues have skillfully foraged throughout the day.

Foraging Experience outdoor team building event is the perfect blend of team bonding, adventure, fun and sustainable practices. Enquire today to book this team building event for your team.

3. Survivor Outdoor Team Building

Survivor is a brand-new corporate team building activity taking place outdoors that will ignite your team’s adventurous side with a series of heart-pounding ‘survivor’ challenges. This event embraces the invigorating essence of the great outdoors, encouraging your team to get hands-on while enjoying fun-filled outdoor team building games.

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All challenges in the Survivor team building event are inclusive and require no prior knowledge or specific skills. It caters to everyone, regardless of whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a complete novice in survival techniques.

The activities are a perfect blend of fun, team bonding and survival thrill:

All challenges in the Survivor team building event are inclusive and require no prior knowledge or specific skills. It caters to everyone, regardless of whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a complete novice in survival techniques.

The activities are a perfect blend of fun, team bonding and survival thrill:

  • Team Flag – Give your team a unique identity and create a flag using only scrap materials. Points go on creativity!
  • Walk the Plank – With all your team mates standing on the plank, take turns at walking the plank to collect the puzzle pieces waiting on the other side. Make sure no one falls off.
  • Build a Den – Using bamboo, string, clear plastic sheets and other materials, build a shelter than can withstand a tropical storm.
  • Rescue Mission – Using rope and wooden planks, cross the ‘river’ to rescue a stranded person. Quick, time is of the essence for their survival!

If you’re looking for an adventurous team activity that fosters camaraderie while also teaching real survival skills, get in touch today to book this outdoor team building event.

4. The Gladiator Team Building Event

Contenders and gladiators, get ready for an electrifying team building experience inspired by the beloved TV show, Gladiators. Your team is in for an epic time with this new addition to our outdoor events portfolio!

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The Gladiator team building event is perfect for teams eager to dive head-first into the action and, if you’re a fan of Gladiators, it’s even more exciting!

On the day, our event management team will transform your space with the set-up of giant, colorful inflatables which will ignite the inner child in everyone. With lively music resonating throughout the day and an enthusiastic host ensuring non-stop entertainment, teams will go head-to-head in a variety of wild challenges, including:

  • Bungee Run – Armed with a velcro marker, will you or your competitor have the strength to beat the bungee run before you are catapulted back to the starting line!
  • Assault Course – Racing against the clock, retrieve the puzzle pieces along the wild obstacle course and complete the puzzle to claim your victory.
  • The Eliminator – With your trusted weapon – the padded pugil stick – joust on the bouncy arena aiming to knock your opponent off.

For an exhilarating outdoor team building experience that pushes boundaries and fosters team unity, look no further than The Gladiator. Request your bespoke proposal today to embark on this thrilling adventure with your team!

5. Olympic Sports Day Team Building Event

For those eagerly anticipating the Olympics this year, the Olympics Sports Day team building event offers the perfect chance to unite your team in the spirit of the games.

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Simply bring your game face and dress comfortably for our most on-trend outdoor team building activity for 2024!

We’ve designed this team building experience to offer the perfect mix of fun, sports and team bonding, featuring a variety of Olympic-inspired activities like Human Table Football, Assault Course, Relay Race, Hurdles, Space Hoppers, Shot Put, Dodgeball, Volleyball and a hilarious Tug-Of-War finale. But be prepared for twists and delightful surprises at every turn, challenging your creativity and ability to think outside the box!

With energetic music setting the tone and a charismatic presenter delivering commentary on the challenges, your team is in for a truly unforgettable experience. Bond with your teammates and enjoy a break from the office with guaranteed fun throughout the day. Cap off the event with a thrilling award ceremony, Olympic-style!

We tailor this outdoor team building activity to suit your group size and preferences, ensuring everyone’s fully engaged. Reach out to our friendly team today for more details on the Olympic Sports Day or to request personalised recommendations on other events!

6. Record Breakers Team Building Event

Introducing Record Breakers, a side-splitting outdoor team building event new for summer 2024. This activity is ideal for competitive teams itching to get out of the office and plunge into a dynamic team activity.

Breaking a record is a serious feat, and when you’re competing against your colleagues in silly challenges, it could turn into every team for themself!. With bragging rights on the line, some will stop at nothing to secure victory!

Suitable for a diverse audience, Record Breakers team building event features four different challenge zones, each calling for different sets of skills. Teams can send their most skilled players depending on the zone. Are your team members athletic enough to dominate the Sports zone, gregarious enough to conquer the Entertainment zone, or brainy enough to excel in the Science zone? And who better to tackle the Technology zone than your IT team? Whether you strategise your picks or leave it to chance, all activities are inclusive and designed for everyone to participate. All you need is dedication, persistence, and, of course, a healthy dose of silliness!

Record breakers team building challenges include:

  • Tallest Jenga Tower – Build the tallest Jenga tower before the time runs out.
  • Fastest Human Knot Untangle – Attempt to break the record for the fastest time in untangling the human knot without letting go of each other’s hands.
  • Water Balloon Cannon Record – Launch as many water balloons as possible onto the target in the given time.

Get a free, bespoke team building proposal with ideas and costs in less than 45 minutes!

Planning an outdoor team building event?

Alongside these exciting new events, we have a variety of fun and engaging team building outdoor actives with free venue-finding service. Get in touch today and we will prepare a free, bespoke proposal with ideas and costs in under 45 minutes!

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What are outdoor team building events?

Outdoor team building events are engaging activities held outdoors, organised by an employer for their staff. These events offer a refreshing break from the office, fostering team cohesion in a lively and dynamic atmosphere.

What are the benefits of outdoor team building events?

Outdoor team building events have multiple benefits for organisations, teams and individuals. For organisations, outdoor team building events are an opportunity to enhance team cohesion, improve morale and boost overall performance and success. For teams, outdoor team building events help develop stronger bonds and communication, leading to improved teamwork dynamics, problem-solving abilities and a shared sense of purpose. For individuals, outdoor team building activities provide an opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors, socialising with the team and taking a break from work as well as benefiting people’s personal growth through the development of leadership and interpersonal skills, leading to greater confidence, resilience and satisfaction both in the workplace and beyond.

What are the most popular outdoor team building events?

GOTO Events put on hundreds of outdoor team building events each year. Our most popular outdoor activities are The Crystal Team Challenge, Soap Box Derby, GPS Treasure Hunt and It’s a Knockout. Get in touch today for ideas for outdoor team building activities!

How many people can participate in an outdoor team building activity?

Outdoor team building activities usually have a large capacity for participants, depending on the venues. We can accommodate groups from 10 to 1000 participants.

Where can I host an outdoor team building activity?

Outdoor team building activities can be hosted in a variety of outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens and sports fields. Our events are fully mobile and we can travel with all the event equipment to any location in the UK. We can also help you find and book the right venue for your team building event.


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6 Types of Outdoor Team Building Activities

6 Types of Outdoor Team Building Activities

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Outdoor team building activities are ideal for building connections and strengthening relationships within your team in a relaxed and fun environment. These activities are an opportunity to spend time in the open air and take a break from work, benefiting employee’s mental health, social skills and confidence, as well as contributing towards a positive work culture, employee motivation, productivity and loyalty.

Outdoor team building events are most in demand between May and September, when the UK weather is usually at its best. However, you can still host outdoor team building games throughout the year, as there are plenty of outdoor activity options suited to all seasons.

Outdoor team building activities come in all shapes and sizes with something for everyone. Of course, outdoor team building events are an excellent opportunity to get moving in the great outdoors. If you’re leaning towards a more relaxed approach, we offer a variety of events focused on mental stimulation, creativity and even hands-on charity initiatives. To help you select the perfect activity for your team, here are 6 types of outdoor team building events and ideas from GOTO Events:

1. Active

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Active team building activities are often the top pick for events held in outdoor venues offering ample space for moving around, engaging in sports or even installing huge inflatables. They are the perfect if you want to invigorate and inspire a team that sits at a desk the majority of the day, or energise a team that already enjoys getting active.

Active team building events create a lively atmosphere and encourage physical activity, teamwork and leadership but also promote problem-solving, creativity and mental wellbeing. Activities usually involve physical challenges such as sports or relay races, where teams go head-to-head with each other in competitive rounds.

GOTO Events offers a range of active team building activities, packed with fun and immersive challenges to get employees out of their comfort zones.

Olympic Sports Day

Olympic Sports Day team building is the perfect blend of silliness and sports, with a series of Olympic-inspired activities that will ignite the flame of healthy competition in any team!

The Gladiator

The Gladiator team building is as hilarious as it is competitive with two teams (the contenders and the gladiators) going head-to-head in a series of active challenges such as the Bungee Run and the Assault Course.

Get in touch today for personalised ideas and costs.

2. Adrenaline

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If you’re looking for an exhilarating experience, adrenaline team building activities will push your employees out of their comfort zones and create lasting memories. An adrenaline-packed team building will energise your employees, push them to confront their fears and overcome challenges in an experience they never thought possible.

GOTO Events provides a wide range of high-intensity outdoor activities for team building, where teamwork, communication and fun blend perfectly so that teams ignite their passion for adventure and emerge stronger, more united and ready to tackle any challenge together.

Outdoor Adrenaline

We have something for everyone, from inclusive outdoor adventures such as duck herding and archery to highly thrilling activities such as off-road buggies and blindfold driving! You can pick-and-mix your favourite activities for a truly personalised team away day in the sun!

It's A Knockout

One of our most popular outdoor team building events, It’s A Knockout, is an action-packed spectacle featuring wild inflatables, crazy costumes and enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool!

Speak to our friendly team today to request a free, no obligation proposal.

3. Mental

Many outdoor team building activities combine the thrill of the outdoors with mental challenges for team building, where teams tackle puzzles and think creatively to achieve a shared goal. An outdoor team building event that focuses on mental challenges is perfect for diverse teams and all fitness levels while still getting the invigorating benefits of fresh air.

Master of the Tasks

Master of the Tasks outdoor team building event challenges teams with a selection of quirky tasks, guaranteed to have everyone in stitches of laughter. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the tasks – teams must think quickly and creatively to conquer them in record time, all while outsmarting the other teams. In an outdoor setting, Master of the Tasks is the perfect team building activity to keep everyone engaged and challenged without intense physical exertion.

The Crystal Team Challenge

The Crystal Team Challenge outdoor team building activity offers a dynamic blend of mental and physical challenges where teams compete to earn as many crystals as possible by solving the puzzles in the four challenge zones. As they conquer each zone, the crystals are tallied up to see how much time each team has accumulated in the giant cash grabber Dome!

4. Creative

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For those in creative fields or looking to unlock their team’s creative potential beyond their typical roles, creative team building activities provide an inclusive and invigorating choice for outdoor events. Surrounded by nature and breathing in the fresh air, teams can explore their creative sides while working together to produce something truly unique.

Masterpiece

Masterpiece team building activity is a creative challenge where participants work together to create an original giant painting. But to acquire the necessary paint and tools, teams must conquer a series of fun and engaging tasks from brain-teasing puzzles to hilarious sporting challenges. This fun outdoor team building activity is ideal for outdoor venues but can also be held indoors.

Lights, Camera, Action

Lights, Camera, Action offers a one-of-a-kind team building experience, fostering creativity and collaboration as teams prepare and shoot their own short films, movie trailers or news report. From script writing to costume design, makeup, props and the integration of music and special effects, teams are challenged to master time management, delegation, and above all, creativity and produce an outstanding and hilarious film!

Get in touch today for more creative team building event ideas!

5. Collaborative

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Collaborative team building activities offer an experience centered on communication and teamwork. Even if you divide your group into separate teams, everyone still feels united as a larger group working towards a shared goal. Charity team building events are ideal for this reason, giving your team a higher sense of purpose and unity.

Charity Bike Build

Charity Bike Build is a unique collaborative team building activity where participants build bicycles from scratch which will then be donated to children and families in need. Working in teams, they participate in skill-based workshops and tackle a series of fun challenges to earn the required tools and parts for building the bikes.

Putt for a Purpose

Putt for a Purpose brings your team together for a corporate team building activity unlike any other! Teams get creative with various food bank items such as boxes, cans and bottles to design and construct their own mini-golf course. After taking turns navigating the course, the food bank items are then donated to charity, making every putt count for a greater cause.

Request a free, bespoke proposal now, and we’ll send ideas and suggestions to you in less than 45 minutes!

6. Mystery

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A treasure hunt or murder mystery team building activity adds an exciting twist to any outdoor event, providing immersive elements that will captivate your participants. Whether set in your garden, a sports field or a country house park, these mystery activities will engage everyone in the thrill of the event.

Kidnap Your MD

Kidnap Your MD is an exhilarating team building event guaranteed to keep everyone on the edge of their seat. After your Managing Director has been mysteriously kidnapped, employees must unite to investigate the evidence, crack the case and return them to safety.

GPS Treasure Hunt

Embark on an exciting GPS Treasure Hunt, a dynamic adventure that can be customised to your local surroundings. Armed with cutting-edge technology, teams navigate with iPads to pinpoint hidden locations on the map. Along the journey, quirky challenges await, putting your team’s mental skills, creativity and determination to the test!

Get in touch with out event specialists for personalised activity recommendations and advice.

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FAQs

What are outdoor team building activities?

Outdoor team building activities are games and exercises designed to get employees working together outside the office, in an outdoor environment. They are usually organised within a fun event where participants engage with entertaining activities such as The Crystal Team Challenge or Soap Box Derby.

How do I organise an outdoor team building activity?

Start by getting your team's input. What kind of activities are they interested in? Once you know their preferences, you can explore the many outdoor team building events that fit your team building goals. Here at GOTO Events, we have tons of options available for you. Get ideas and pricing info in under 45 minutes!

What are the best outdoor team building activities?

The best outdoor team building activities engage participants in a fun way and encourage stronger relationships between employees. We recommend Olympic Sports Day, It’s A Knockout and Master of the Tasks.


The Best Team Incentive Activities – Reward Your Employees in a Fun Way

The Best Team Incentive Activities – Reward Your Employees in a Fun Way

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Think back to a moment when you felt appreciated and valued for something you did. How did that make you feel? Whether with your family, friends, or workplace, it is within our nature to seek praise and be rewarded for good behaviour. According to a recent study by Wildgoose, 40% of employees became less motivated to work and be productive due to a lack of recognition in their roles. This is why it is important to consider team incentive ideas to help boost morale and motivation in your workplace. 

You can consider various employee incentives, from bonuses and employee perks to enjoyable experiences such as office parties and team incentive activities.

Experience-based incentives get employees out of the office, and doing something atypical and fun. There are many other options, but it’s important to allow your team to voice their thoughts on how they would like to be rewarded. We have found that there are specific aspects to focus on when it comes to successful employee incentive ideas: inspiring collaboration, fostering an environment for open communication and creating a work culture based on fun.

To help you choose the best ways to incentivise employees based on what they enjoy and what excites them, we have created a list of the Best Team Incentive Activities you and your team can enjoy.

1. Competitive and Fun Team Challenges

If you are just starting your journey to finding the best and most exciting team incentive event ideas, we have a range of Team Building Activities and Corporate Team Building Events with a mixture of physical and mental challenges… Why not have a look at our most popular events such as The Crystal Team Challenge, Soap Box Derby, Olympic Sports Day, It’s A Knockout, Company Fun Day, and GPS Treasure Hunt to get some inspiration? 

Speak to a member of our team today for your bespoke quote and free venue-finding service.

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2. Drinks and Food - A Hands-on Experience

Go beyond the usual drinks and food day out and choose a hands-on culinary workshop or cocktail-making activity. Not only are Cookery Team Building Activities a great creative incentive idea for employees to unwind and spend time with colleagues, but they also are a reward in itself to tuck into a juicy brownie or a saucy pasta dish. We have a range of different activities that will make your mouth water and create a sense of buzz and excitement in your office. 

We recommend Cupcake Decorating and Bakeathon for a unique lunch hour with something delicious and sweet – who doesn’t love a little cake or biscuits? If you would prefer an evening event, consider Cocktail Making, Strictly Come Dining, Team Masterchef and Marks, Set, Cook! 

If you would like to find out more about these activities, get in touch with a member of our team for a bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes.

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3. Charity Team Building - Reward Your Team while making a difference!

Whether you’re looking to boost your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or simply want to take your staff rewards and incentive ideas to the next level, take part in a Charity Team Building event that will give you the chance to make a real impact as well as give you a rewarding feeling. 

Some of our most popular charity team-building events ensure that you and your team get to do something fun and out-of-the-ordinary but with a charitable twist. With our Charity Bike Build activity, you get to take part in a range of challenges and games with the aim of building bicycles that will be donated to children in Africa. Our Putt for Purpose team-building event combines the novelty fun of mini-golf with the rewarding feeling of donating food to a family in need.

For something more challenging and creative, we recommend  Charity Bake Off, Paws for a Cause, Operation Supply Drop, and Gift of the Gab. Alternatively, try our brand new charity event, Sleep Pods, to protect the lives of homeless people in need of emergency shelter. 

Get more fun work incentive ideas by enquiring today!

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4. Company and Family Fun Days

Achieving that perfect work-life balance can be challenging. Perhaps your employees would like more time for their families or simply more time to do something exciting outside of work. It can be challenging to think of something out-of-the-ordinary after a long day at work, which is where we come in! Our team is on hand to help you create a bespoke event with a range of different activities that are suitable for your employees and/or family members of all ages. We will also help you work through all the logistical details so you can focus on the fun! 

Our corporate away days are an excellent way to get out of the office to do something different and exciting. Speak to a member of our team, and let’s create your bespoke package with activities, challenges and games that suit your employees’ interests. We have something for every team with over 100 fun and unique activities in our portfolio. 

Get in touch with a member of our team to start building your bespoke event package today!

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5. A Day of Adventure in the City or the Countryside

Getting out of the office and into the heart of the action has become increasingly popular in team building over the years. With the added benefit of being out in nature, which is proven to be an incredible mood booster, you and your team can take part in a range of challenging and fun-filled team incentive events

 

Challenge yourself in our Outdoor Adrenaline activity, guaranteed to get your heart racing. We have a range of action-packed activities that are guaranteed to bring your team closer together such as trying to achieve the fastest lap with road buggies, competing in a fast-paced game of Human Table Football, or even spending time with ducks as you herd them through a variety of obstacles.

 

If your team is more into puzzles and mental challenges, activities such as Go Mad in the Country, Black Taxi Treasure Hunt or our famous GPS Treasure Hunt might be the way to go! These adventurous activities are the perfect opportunity to get out of the office and do something that your employees may never get to experience on their own. 

If you’d like to find the right fit activity for your team, get in touch today!

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6. Sports Day - Bring Back the Nostalgia

Whether it be a classic sports day or a more wacky activity to take a break from the daily routine, physical activity has been proven to improve productivity and overall mood. Sports team-building events are also an opportunity to network with other colleagues and build strong relationships to take back into the workplace.

Some fun work incentive activities to increase morale during a fun-filled day are School Sports Day, The Games, Country Sports, and Olympic Sports Day

Why not give your team something to remember and take away from the event? We provide bronze, silver, and gold medals, with the winning team receiving a bottle of bubbly! 

Get in touch to find out how you can book with our team today.

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7. Wellbeing & Energising Team Activities

As hard as we try as employers, it can be a challenge to stop any kind of stress in the workplace. This is why we have developed a strong portfolio of Wellbeing Team Activities that can allow your employees to unwind and step out of their usual work bubble. 

The Haka event is a great way to learn something new and delve deeper into another culture, including where it came from and the stories handed down through generations. Taking it a step further, we have Haka workshops where you can learn more about yourselves with an Identity Workshop. With this workshop, you can provide your employees the space to learn about who they are, where they come from, and what they are willing to stand for or against, which is something they do not have the time or opportunity to do in the office. This interesting team incentive event is coached by one of our Maori-descent specialists who will teach your team the ways of the Haka. 

For more seasonal activities, consider Wreath Making and Ice Carving which allow you to get creative even in the cold winter months when morale may be low. 

Get in touch with our team to get involved!

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8. Creative Team Activities

An imaginative team incentive activity can be a way to provide an outlet for your employees to express themselves outside of their weekly reports. We have a range of Creative Team Building activities that might be for you! 

Masterpiece team building activity is a super way to boost morale and get your teammates working together.  With a design of your choice, you and your team will need to work together to paint your team tiles that later come together into one big masterpiece that can be taken back to your office. Every time they walk past it, they can be reminded of a fun-filled and hilarious day full of colours, music and more! 

If you’re looking to do something more hands-on, Chain Reaction is the choice for you. You can get a little more technical with your team by taking part in activities where you need to artfully piece together mechanical components. These components will then be joined together with other teams, to come together and create one smooth-flowing chain reaction. 

Alternatively, get your dancing shoes on and become the zombies in Thriller Live! You will be taught the dance moves, have a chance to sing and get involved as you come together using this exciting team incentive event concept

Get in touch to find out which activity you can get involved in!

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9. Upgrade Your Office by Bringing the Extraordinary to Replace the Ordinary

Why not turn your office space into a hub of excitement and change your perspective for the day? With the majority of our indoor team-building activities, you will have the opportunity to bring the fun into your usual office environment. As a fully mobile events company, we travel to any location in the UK, handle all the logistics, provide the equipment, and even help organise your schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Office team-building events are an innovative way to bring action into your workplace. 

One activity that is perfect for any office space is our famous Under Pressure. It includes a range of fun time-based challenges, with a mixture of individual and team-based tasks!

 Alternatively, it’s time to get silly in  Master of the Tasks. With the flexibility of being able to play a range of activities whilst still in the office, this team-building event is guaranteed to provide a barrel of laughs.

Feeling like something a little more sweet and perhaps less competitive? Our Chocolate Making event allows you to let loose and try something unlike anything you’ve tried before. Not to mention the reward of some tasty treats that your usual afternoon Tesco run doesn’t give. 

If you’d like to find out more about how we can bring the fun to you, get in touch today!

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Planning a 2024 Team Away Day to Reward Your Employees?

Indoors, outdoors, at your office, or in the garden, make your 2024 team incentive day one to remember! Get involved with a range of exciting activities and challenges packed with fun and laughter. Our team can advise you on the best team incentive event ideas to suit your group.

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FAQs

What are the most popular team incentives?

According to Achievers Solutions UK Ltd, there are 10 must-have employee incentive programs. These are centred around, rewards & recognition, monetary rewards, additional time off and days out of the office, health & wellness, and professional development. These may be the most popular types of team incentives but we have found that the best way to deliver them is through the use of team-building activities and opportunities to get out of the office and do something out of the ordinary. If you would like to find out which activities could be the most suitable for you and your team, get in touch with our team today.

How do I organise a fun incentive activity for my employees?

The best way to organise a team incentive activity day is to ask your employees what THEY would like to do! Their interests might be diverse so it can be a challenge to find the right fit. However, we have over 100 fantastic events and ideas for everyone!

Can you provide a venue?

At GOTO Events, we offer a free venue-finding service with a guaranteed venue within 15 minutes of your office. If you are looking for something further afield, we have partnerships with hundreds of locations around the UK where we can deliver your event.

Where can I host a team incentive activity?

Where you host your team incentive activity depends on the activity you have chosen. We can help you find a venue that is suitable for the activity that interests you the most. Get in touch with a member of our team to find out more.


Corporate Fun Days – How To Choose the Right Activities For Your Team

Corporate Fun Days – How To Choose the Right Activities For Your Team

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Summer is the perfect time for outdoor company events. With the sun shining and warmth in the air, it’s the perfect season for bringing your team together in the great outdoors for an unforgettable corporate fun day. From immersive team building events to summer parties and corporate festivals, there’s lots of options available to cater to your team’s preference. In this article, we guide you in selecting the perfect team activities for a successful corporate fun day. But first, let’s look into what corporate fun days are and why you should host one.

What are corporate fun days?

Corporate fun days, also known as company fun days or staff fun days, are a type of corporate events organised by a company for their employees. As the name suggests, corporate fun days revolve around fostering a fun experience, allowing employees to take a break from their usual work routine and engage in enjoyable activities alongside their colleagues.

Typically, corporate fun days last a full day, replacing the usual working hours with a blend of activities, entertainment and food for employees. However, depending on you preferences, you can customise your corporate fun day, whether it’s a punchy team building activity lasting a few hours or an extensive experience that extends over multiple days, including overnight accommodation.

Organisations host corporate fun days for various reasons, with the overall aim to foster a vibrant company culture. It could be a gesture of appreciation to reward hardworking employees and boost morale, a team building initiative to strengthen relationships, an important milestone celebration, an annual tradition, or simply an opportunity to break away from the routine and enjoy time outside the office.

What are the benefits of corporate fun days?

Corporate fun days or company fun days can be used for a variety of corporate goals. Here are some of the benefits of corporate fun days, for both employees and organisations:

  • Team bonding. Corporate fun days are an opportunity for your team to interact in a relaxed setting, encouraging stronger relationships among team members.
  • Morale boost. Corporate fun days offer a break from the monotony of work, adding a sense of fun and excitement into the workplace, which can significantly boost employee morale and motivation.
  • Stress relief. Engaging in enjoyable activities and socialising with colleagues can help alleviate stress and promote overall wellbeing among employees.
  • Improved communication. Corporate fun day activities usually encourage open communication, trust and collaboration among team members.
  • Increased productivity. Investing in a corporate fun day can have a positive impact on employee productivity and performance as happy and engaged employees are generally more productive.
  • Enhanced company culture. Corporate fun days contribute to a positive company culture by reinforcing values such as teamwork, creativity and work-life balance.
  • Employee retention. Providing enjoyable experiences through a corporate fun day demonstrates appreciation for employees which can help in retaining top talent and reducing turnover rates.
  • Brand image and reputation. Successful corporate fun days reflect positively on the company's brand image and reputation, both internally among employees and externally in the eyes of clients, partners and potential recruits.

Choosing the right activities – What to consider

When choosing the activities for a corporate fun day, consider these 5 key elements:

  1. Your goals and objectives. Are you aiming to promote team bonding, boost morale, reward your employees, celebrate an achievements, or all of the above? Understanding the purpose of the event will help guide your activity selection.
  2. Your audience. Consider the demographics and interests of the attendees. Are you including employee’s families in the company fun day too? Offer a variety of activities to cater to different interests, ages and energy levels. Include options for fun problem-solving challenges, recreational games, creative workshops, sports competitions and leisurely entertainment to ensure there's something for everyone and there’s a balance between active and passive activities.
  3. Your budget. Evaluate the budget available for the event and ensure that the chosen activities are feasible within the allocated resources. Consider factors such as rental fees, equipment costs and staffing requirements when selecting activities. At GOTO Events, we provide end-to-end team building event management that includes equipment, props, venue finding and a full event team to support your event.
  4. Your venue. Take into account the location and facilities available at the venue. Choose activities that can be easily accommodated within the space and are suitable for the setting, whether it's indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both. GOTO Events can source the perfect venue for your chosen activity, within 15 minutes of your office.
  5. Seasonal factors. Consider activities that are appropriate for the weather and time of year. For example, sport activities may be ideal for outdoor summer events.

Choosing the right activities – What makes a good corporate fun day

Fun! Highly engaging, immersive and unique activities will elevate your corporate fun day to the next level, ensuring that everyone will enjoy themselves in an unforgettable experience that they will always remember.

At GOTO Events, we offer an extensive portfolio of corporate fun day ideas designed to suit every taste and preference. From laid-back and creative collaborative events to thrilling and competitive challenges, we have something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of the exciting activities we can provide:

Giant garden games for laid-back fun:

  • Boules
  • Dart Board
  • Giant Chess
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Giant Dominoes
  • Giant Jenga
  • Golf Pool
  • Quoits
  • Table Tennis
  • Ball Pit Castle
  • Inflatable Basketball
  • Boot Camp Assault Course
  • Kids Bouncy Castle and Slides
  • Bucking Bronco
  • Bungee Run
  • Gladiator Joust
  • Human Table Football
  • Foot Darts
  • Inflatable Giant Slide
  • Last Man Standing
  • Rodeo Bull

Get in touch today for more ideas, personalied recommendations and costs.

  • Archery
  • Axe Throwing
  • Laser Clays
  • Cross Bows
  • Quad Bikes
  • Segways

Something a bit different:

  • Duck Herding
  • Sheep Herding
  • Ferret Racing
  • 4x4 Blindfold Driving

Entertainment ideas:

  • Arcade Grabber
  • Batak Wall
  • Beer Pong Table
  • Crazy Golf
  • Giant Buzzwire
  • Giant Floor Piano
  • Hall Of Mirrors
  • Remote Control Cars

What does a corporate fun day consist of?

A company fun day typically consists of a variety of activities and elements aimed at providing a relaxed and enjoyable environment for employees, outside work, and fostering team bonding and boosting morale. Here are some common elements of corporate fun days:

  • Team building activities. These can be anything from a collaborative project like Chain Reaction or a charity activity like Bike Build to a wacky, dynamic Soap Box Derby or It’s A Knockout.
  • Live music, DJs, or performances can enhance the atmosphere and keep attendees engaged throughout the event.
  • Family-friendly activities. If the event is open to employees' families, having activities and entertainment suitable for all ages can make it a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
  • Food and refreshments. Catered meals, BBQs, food trucks and refreshment stations ensure that attendees are well-fed and hydrated throughout the day.
  • Themed decorations. Themed decorations and props can add flair and create a festive ambiance that aligns with the overall theme of the corporate fun day.
  • Prizes and Awards. Recognising employee achievements and contributions with awards, prizes or raffles adds an extra layer of excitement and motivation.
  • Photography and memorabilia. Hiring a photographer or setting up photo booths allows attendees to capture memorable moments and take home souvenirs of the event.

How do you organise a corporate fun day?

Organising a corporate fun day requires careful planning to ensure the event meets your goals and the expectations of the participants. Some of the key elements you need to consider are:

  • Budget
  • Venue selection
  • Date and timings
  • Activities and entertainment
  • Logistic
  • Health and safety
  • Communication

At GOTO Events, our dedicated team is here to streamline your planning process, handling everything from venue hire to activities and entertainment. Get in touch to chat to one of our event experts and we’ll put together a no-obligation, personalised proposal with ideas and costs!

Are you planning a corporate fun day?

No matter the size of your group, we can craft a corporate fun day that perfectly suits your audience. Get in touch today for ideas, personalised recommendations and costs

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Top Corporate Summer Venues for Outdoor Team Building Activities

Top Corporate Summer Venues for Outdoor Team Building Activities

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Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to ditch the conference room and head outdoors for some unforgettable team building! Fortunately, across the UK, we’re spoiled for choice with stunning venues boasting remarkable outdoor spaces. From the charming South Lodge Hotel in Sussex countryside, to the stylish Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire, there’s a location to suit any corporate event, outdoor team building day or overnight corporate party!

At GOTO Events, the UK’s leading provider for team building events, we bring the fun to you with a vast selection of mobile summer team building activities designed to energise your team anywhere in the UK.

Finding the perfect location can elevate your event to the next level! That’s why, after working with over 500 venues nationwide, we’re excited to share our insider tips! In this article, we’ll unveil our top picks for corporate venues across the UK that are ideal for outdoor events and summer team building.

1. South Lodge

Charming country house estate in Sussex

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Sitting proudly in the Sussex countryside, this once-private country house has a distinctive charm where nature serves as the main inspiration. With captivating views over the South Downs, a secluded wildflower meadow, a natural swimming pond and a thriving vineyard, South Lodge is truly an oasis for escaping your daily routine.

At South Lodge, you can fully immerse yourself in your corporate summer event, with the natural setting offering a refreshing escape from the ordinary. Whether taking on a thrilling team Treasure Hunt or getting competitive in a Quiescently English party, the outdoor splendor of South Lodge provides the perfect backdrop for summer team building activities.

South Lodge also offers multiple meetings rooms, award-winning restaurants and a sustainable spa. You even have the opportunity to hire the entire estate for yourself and your guests, complete with 88 uniquely-designed and luxurious bedrooms.

2. Luton Hoo

Majestic 18th-century mansion house with excellent travel links

luton hoo summer team building venue

Ideally located for convenient travel from London, Cambridge and Luton Airport, Luton Hoo boasts two distinct corporate venues: the majestic 18th-century Mansion House and the modern, purpose-built Warren Weir building.

Steeped in elegance, the Mansion House is perfect for unforgettable overnight corporate events. Experience exquisite accommodation, dedicated meeting rooms and a range of dining options. Imagine hosting an exclusive summer party on the beautiful terrace, overlooking the meticulously landscaped formal gardens. For a truly unique twist, add a team building activity like Putt for a Purpose charity event, perfectly suited for these stunning grounds.

The Warren Weir building was purpose-deigned to offer an all-in-one corporate event venue in a secluded and private part of the estate, on the banks of a tranquil lake. Catering to your every event need, from comfortable bedrooms and suites to functional meeting rooms and dining facilities. Encompassed by over 1,000 acres of lush greenery and the River Lea, the grounds are ideal for outdoor team building activities. Host anything from a thrilling Let’s Get Ready to Jungle to an adventurous Survival Island challenge.

3. The Grove

Stylish 5-star hotel in Hertfordshire countryside

the grove summer team building venue

Located in the Hertfordshire countryside, with excellent transport links, The Grove is a 5-star hotel and spa offering versatile spaces for corporate events. From stylish function rooms and luxurious accommodation, to idyllic outdoor green spaces, including a championship golf course, The Grove has everything to make your work summer party a resounding success.

Discover 300 acres of woodlands around the estate during a thrilling Outdoor Adrenaline team building activity or host a relaxing party in the perfectly manicured Walled Gardens. You could also challenge your team to an out-of-the-box activity such as It’s A Knockout or The Gladiator, followed by a celebratory feast at one of The Grove’s exceptional restaurants.

But that’s not all! The Grove boasts a stunning outdoor pool for post-event relaxation, an enchanting garden cinema for unforgettable evenings under the stars and a luxurious spa to soothe tired muscles. Comfortable rooms and suites ensure a restful night’s sleep, making The Grove the perfect corporate summer venue.

4. De Vere Beaumont Estate

Historic building with contemporary style in the heart of Old Windsor

De Vere Beaumont Estate summer team building venue

Steeped in history yet luxuriously modern, De Vere Beaumont Estate is located in the heart of Old Windsor. With excellent transport connections and iconic destinations like Windsor Castle and Legoland nearby, the estate offers the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary comfort.

Choose from four distinctive venues – The White House, The Conference Village, The Old School, and The Chapel – where timeless charm blends seamlessly with contemporary style to create a truly unique corporate event experience. Step outside and explore the 42 acres of beautiful parkland, dotted with natural ponds and captivating sculptures. It’s the perfect setting for summer team building activities like Soap Box Derby and Crystal Challenge.

Beyond the event spaces, unwind in the well-equipped gym featuring a heated pool, challenge yourself on the tennis and squash courts, savour delicious meals at the on-site restaurants and retire to your comfortable accommodation, with many rooms offering stunning views of the estate grounds, making your stay truly unforgettable.

5. Pennyhill Park

Elegant hotel surrounded by 120 acres of Surrey parkland

Pennyhill Park summer team building venue

Pennyhill Park is an elegant Hotel and Spa in the countryside of Surrey, just 20 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport. With 124 bedrooms, award-winning spa, first-class restaurants, an abundance of contemporary meeting rooms and 120 acres of parkland which includes a world-class sport pitch, Pennyhill Park can cater for a wide variety of corporate summer activities.

Nestled within the serene Surrey woodland, yet with convenient transport links, Pennyhill Park’s meadow offers an idyllic backdrop for any outdoor summer team building activity such as Duck Herding, Country Sports or Olympic Sports Day. For large-scale outdoor corporate events, the rugby pitch provides ample space not only for sports activities but also for collaborative activities such as Charity Bike Build.

6. Tylney Hall

Victorian country house with idyllic gardens in Hampshire

Tylney Hall summer team building venue

A testament to Victorian grandeur, Tylney Hall is a magnificent country house in Hook, Hampshire. This luxurious hotel offers 112 characterful bedrooms, 12 versatile event rooms and exquisite dining experiences. Step outside and explore the breathtaking grounds, featuring extensive historical gardens designed in the style of Gertrude Jekyll.

Encompassing 66 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, tranquil woodlands, and shimmering lakes, Tylney Hall seamlessly blends into the rolling Hampshire countryside. This idyllic corporate summer venue provides the perfect backdrop for a diverse range of outdoor team building and corporate events, from Kidnap Your MD and School Sports Day to Archery and Duck Herding.

The venue also offers a 18-hole golf course, croquet lawn, gym and spa, jogging trails, a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool.

7. Ashdown Park

Luxurious mansion in the heart of East Sussex

Ashdown Park summer team building venue

In the heart of East Sussex, lies the outstanding Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club, a 19th-century luxurious mansion. For any corporate events, Ashdown Park’s impressive facade will set the stage for an immersive experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Ashdown Park caters to every aspect of your corporate event. With 17 fully equipped function rooms and luxurious accommodation, your guests will enjoy both productivity and relaxation. Versatile catering options ensure a seamless dining experience, while the relaxing spa offers a welcome retreat. Outdoors, there’s a scenic golf course, sweeping lawns, walled gardens, lakes and woodlands, all part of the magical Ashdown Forest. With an abundance of spaces for your summer team building event, Ashdown Park provides the perfect setting for activities like The Crystal Team Challenge or Olympic Sports Day.

Though Ashdown Park offers a world away from the everyday hustle, excellent transport links connect you to Central London and Gatwick Airport, ensuring a smooth journey for your guests.

8. Whittlebury Park

Tranquil hotel in Northamptonshire surrounded by 700 acres of parkland

Whittlebury Park summer team building venue

Surrounded by the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, Whittlebury Park hotel is the perfect blend of tranquility and action for your next summer team building event. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful and elegant gathering or a dynamic activity to unleash your team’s competitive spirit, the resort’s verdant outdoor spaces can cater to every business need. For longer stays, Whittlebury Park offers comfortable accommodation, pampering spa packages, varied dining options and a championship golf course.

Regardless of the style and size of your company event, Whittlebury Park’s 700-acre land offers a glorious backdrop for any summer activity, from team building events to corporate summer parties. Choose from a variety of outdoor venue options – imagine an action-filled Company Fun Day on the cricket pitch or a hilarious Master of the Tasks challenge in the stunning Orangery’ combined indoor and outdoor space.

Whittlebury Park can also provide flexible food and beverage options to fuel your team’s fun, from classic barbecues to trendy street food stalls.

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