The Best Team Incentive Activities – Reward Your Employees in a Fun Way
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Planning a 2025 Team Away Day to Reward Your Employees?
Indoors, outdoors, at your office, or in the garden, make your 2025 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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Corporate Fun Days – How To Choose the Right Activities For Your Team
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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- 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!
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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
Top Corporate Summer Venues for Outdoor Team Building Activities
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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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Tell us about your dream summer team building event, and we’ll scour our network of over 500 UK venues to find the perfect match for your needs, free of charge! No matter how far along you are in your planning process, get in touch today – let’s make your summer team building a reality!
Top 34 Outdoor Team Building Activities For Summer 2025
The days of trust falls, two truths and a lie, simple scavenger hunts, human knot, and egg drop are gone. In the spring and summer months, there are a variety of outdoor team building activities you can get involved in. Whether it be for corporate events, or just to get out of the office and into the heart of the action, we have something for every team with over 100 fun and unique outdoor team building ideas.
According to a recent survey conducted by Deloitte, 79% of respondents said that a sense of belonging was important to ensure the success of a workplace as employees were more likely to feel valued enough to stay in their jobs. Research also shows that simply being outdoors in nature can improve cognitive function, reduce psychological stress, improve sleep, and fosters creativity. Due to this, companies are now starting to introduce corporate outdoor events into their retention strategies to take place at least twice a year.
So, let’s have a look at our top 34 outdoor team building activities for unforgettable experiences.
1. Soap Box Derby
If you’d like to get creative this summer, why not get involved in our Soap Box Derby outdoor team building event where you and your team will go head-to-head with the rest of your colleagues in a wacky and fun activity. Plan, design, decorate, dress, and race your kart against other teams to come out on top. In this variation of the famous soap box race, you will get competitive, and work together to gain as many points as possible and showcase your artistic skills but also stand out as you race around the track (potentially living out your Mario Kart dream!).
Speak to one of our event specialists today to book this team building activity!
2. The Crystal Team Challenge
Indoors or outdoors, our famous Crystal Team Challenge is the perfect opportunity to take on a series of thrilling challenges to accumulate points and come out on top as the winning team. The more points you earn, the more time you’ll have in the cash grabber Dome, the final activity where you’ll collect the golden tickets that may pave your way onto the podium or relegate your team to last! Across four different zones, with eight different activities, test your mental and physical skills as you make your way through the Crystal Challenge landscape. Curious about our most exciting outdoor team building activity?
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3. Company Fun Day
If you’re not yet sure which activity to choose from (we don’t blame you, there are quite a few!), why not design the perfect event for you and your team? This bespoke corporate outdoor team building event package allows you to choose your favourite activities from our extensive portfolio. Whether it’s giant inflatables or mental and skill challenges, we can help you choose the best activities for your team. Once these have been chosen, get ready to get competitive! Teams will be formed, a funky warm-up will take place, and then you’re off to compete head-to-head in your hand-picked activities to become the summer champions!
If you’d like to find out how to build your perfect summer outdoor team building event, get in touch today for a free quote.
4. It’s A Knockout
Inflatables and foam, anyone? It’s time to unleash the fun with our It’s A Knockout team building event! In this extremely popular outdoor team building event, not only will you get to show off your athletic prowess as you take on teams head-to-head, you will get the chance to blow off some steam in an entertaining and laughter-filled activity. You will get the chance to wear wacky costumes, demonstrate your skills as a team, and compete against one another! We’re talking slippery slides, giant washing machines, relay races, and other hilarious inflatables. On a hot summer’s day, this is the perfect way to destress!
If you would like to book, get in touch with our event specialists today.
5. Survival Island
Ditch the office and bond with your team outdoors! Do you have what it takes to survive the challenges of the great outdoors with the rest of your team? In this fun outdoor team challenge, you and your group will have to work together to complete games and activities to survive in the wilderness (don’t worry, we won’t abandon you in a forest somewhere!). Not only will you be trained in basic survival skills, you will learn other transferable skills to take back to the office alongside a newfound sense of trust built with your teammates!
Get in touch to enquire about this event!
6. Putt for Purpose
It’s mini-golf with a charity twist! Score cards and tiny pencils at the ready as you and your team design the most challenging golf hole in this creative outdoor team building activity. With items from your pack and the creative zone, your team will need to plan, design, and construct your team golf hole. Once the whole golf course has been made, each team will play the full course to see who will be crowned winners! When the event draws to a close, the GOTO Events team will dismantle and pack all the items used to construct your courses for donation to the nominated charity or family in need.
If you want to make a difference, get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote.
7. Archery and Duck Herding
Have you ever seen anything better than a flock of ducks taking on an obstacle course? Perhaps you would like to give duck herding a try! Working on a rotation, you and your team will get a chance to experience not only duck herding, but an archery challenge. With highly-trained instructors, you will be taught how to use traditional long bows. Each member of your team will have a chance to shoot arrows from a sizeable distance, but you must achieve the required score to win. It’s time to get outdoors and experience the crisp air as you take part in these two fun-filled activities!
8. Teamopoly
Step onto the board with our fun and challenging Teamopoly outdoor team building event. It’s time to roll the giant dice and take on other teams to score points as you make your way around our super-sized board. With a range of interactive activities, Teamopoly is a great way to test your skills and get competitive. From chance cards to community chest cards and activities off the board, will you and your team become the big cheeses, bankrupt your colleagues, and win the gold medals and bubbly?
Speak to one of our event specialists for more details!
9. The Gladiator
It’s time to enter the arena and bring out your competitive side in this fun-filled outdoor team building event! The day begins with your guests being divided into Gladiators and Contenders to compete in a series of brutal yet hilarious head-to-head challenges. Get out of your comfort zone, and channel your inner superhero as you take on the Bungee Run challenge. Perhaps you’re better suited to the dangerous Assault Course where you will race against the clock to retrieve the vital puzzle pieces to help claim your victory. Do you have what it takes to be the winning Gladiator or Contender team?
Get in touch to book your event and find out!
10. Around the World
If you’re itching to travel the world but you’re on a budget, it’s time to get competitive this summer with our Around the World outdoor team building activity. Your group will be split into teams that will compete head-to-head on a variety of fun and challenging activities themed by different countries. Get into your sportiest outfit and rotate around the different countries playing archery, volleyball, team ski, human table football, and more! Can you guess the countries these activities are from?
To find out if you’re right and get booked in, get in touch with our team today.
11. School Sports Day
Headbands and war paint are more than welcome in this extremely fun and nostalgic outdoor corporate team building activity! With a range of familiar games and sports, you and your team will go head-to-head with other teams to earn points and be crowned the winners! Complete with a funky warm-up at the start, and a thrilling medal ceremony at the end, this is a great event to get competitive and throw back to your school sports days. Remember when the music was playing loud over the speakers and all you could see were coloured bibs on a field? This team building activity will bring back all the familiar activities as well as many funny twists and challenges!
Speak with a member of our team for more information!
12. Olympic Sports Day
Are you an Olympian? It’s time to find out! With a range of fun and serious outdoor activities, you and your team will compete with other teams to find out who is the best and deserves the Olympic medals. With various activities such as the classic Track & Field sports, other Sports Day Races, Field Games like volleyball and dodgeball, a giant Human Table Football game, and of course a Tug of War finale, this outdoor team building activity is built to test your skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.
Are you ready for the challenge? Get in touch to discuss your event today.
13. Totally Wipedout
Totally Wipedout is guaranteed to build fun-filled and hilarious memories. With guests separated into teams, they will take part in a range of head-to-head activities to accumulate as many points as possible and be crowned the winners. With giant inflatables and the famous big red balls, it’s a great way to cool off in the summer whilst showing off your competitive side.
If you’d like more information, get in touch today.
14. Superhero Challenge
It’s time to throw on your cape, belt and mask! Whether you choose to wear a costume or not, everyone is a superhero in this fun-filled outdoor team building event. With games spread across two main zones, the Battle Zone and the Speed Zone, you and your team will be tested against other superhero squads to see who will make it to the Final Showdown. Your skills will be tested in challenges such as the Pillow Bash, Joust Duel, and finally, the Giant Inflatable Assault Course.
Will you be the best superhero squad?
15. Quintessentially English
If a day in the sun is what your team needs this summer, the Quintessentially English team building event is the perfect way to get out of the office in true, English style! With a range of different Quintessentially English activities such as croquet, archery, giant garden games, garden races, and more, this team building activity is a great way to channel your competitive spirit, and spend a relaxing day out with your team! To get onto the podium, gain the highest amount of points and you compete head-to-head in different challenges. Will your team get the gold medal, or the losers’ wooden spoon?
Request your free bespoke quote for this event!
16. Outdoor Adrenaline
It’s time for an action-packed day in the countryside with our Outdoor Adrenaline team building activity. Your guests will be split into teams to rotate through a range of thrilling activities such as quad bike trails, scoring the winning goal, duck herding and other hilarious outdoor challenges.
If you want to bring the WOW factor to your outdoor team building experience, get in touch with our team today!
17. Country Sports
Sometimes getting out of the office and into the great outdoors is necessary. With this fun-filled outdoor team building challenge, you will have the chance to build an event with Country Sports activities that interest you and your team. Whether you choose duck herding, archery, Quintessentially English activities, or axe throwing, this event is rooted in tradition and designed for all ages and group sizes. Not feeling competitive? No problem! You can take part in casual rounds or head-to-head activities.
To create your bespoke outdoor country sports event, speak to one of our event specialists today!
18. Wizard Games
If you ever wanted to be a wizard for a day, you and your team can now show off your magical skills in a range of different mental and physical challenges in our Wizard Games team building activity. Built with three different zones, you will find yourself in Hogschool Conundrums, Mischief Managed and Tri Wizard Challenges. You will have to compete head-to-head with other teams to earn as many coins as possible to progress to the Quidditch Finale. Are you ready for some magic?
19. Bear Grylls Survival Experience
The ultimate outdoor team building challenge just got a little more challenging! With the help of our highly-trained instructors, you and your team will go head-to-head in a range of different and difficult survival challenges. Each of these challenges are designed to fit your team’s specific requirements. You will get the opportunity to learn more about wilderness rescue, the local environment, the high ropes, and more!
Are you up for the challenge? Get a free bespoke quote today!
20. Let’s Get Ready to Jungle
In this thrilling and challenging outdoor corporate event, you are stranded in a remote jungle with your guests. In teams, you will face time-based challenges to see which team is the best equipped to deal with the wild jungle. With the help of your event manager, you will learn how to build your own shelter, work through different challenge zones, and be faced with your deepest darkest fears. Whether that be snakes, tarantulas, or other jungle bugs, you and your team will have to work together to collect as many gold stars as possible to come out on top.
Ready to step out of your comfort zone? Reach out to our event specialists today.
21. The Who Dares Experience
Who Dares? Do you? With the help of a former Special Forces Operator, you and your team will have the opportunity to test your resilience, adaptability and teamwork in a once-in-a-lifetime event. With a range of different survival training outdoor activities, immersive team building scenarios and a variety of inspiring lessons, you will not only learn more about your team members, but also about yourself!
22. Survivor
Test your survival skills and knowledge in this intense and challenging outdoor team building activity. Your group will be divided into teams that will compete head-to-head in various survival team building activities. You will learn essential survival skills and develop your perseverance, which will help you get a head start and closer to the final challenge. With activities such as Team Flag, Walk the Plank, Build a Den and Rescue Mission, you and your team will be tested to see which team has the strongest will.
If you’d like to learn more, get in touch today.
23. Black Cab Treasure Hunt
How well do you know London? With its many landmarks and famous locations, you have to find the hidden clues in the City while travelling with your own dedicated black cab and driver! Using the newest technologies and some help from your driver, you and your team will be pitted against other teams to solve the challenges and find the treasure.
Fancy a bit of competitive sightseeing? Reach out to our team to find out more!
24. Masterpiece
Whether you’re a secret artist or not, this challenging and fun activity is a great way to bring the team together. As you work your way through brainteasers and hilarious sports challenges, your team will earn “money” to use in the art shop. Here, they can gather the materials needed to put together the Masterpiece. This creative challenge is a great opportunity to work together in a team and create a unique piece of collective artwork. Pick your own bespoke picture to paint or let one of our event managers select a beautiful design for you. You can even take this wonderful art piece with you back into the office as a memory of your collaboration and teamwork during this exciting outdoor team building activity.
Get booked in today and release your artistic skills.
25. Charity Bike Build
Charity Bike Build is the perfect outdoor team building activity to roll up your sleeves and make a difference. Your guests will be divided into teams to take part in a range of challenges, including gathering the parts necessary to build a bike that will provide a young child with fun and freedom! You will have the chance to learn more about the parts whilst improving your teamwork skills. Once the engineers have given you the thumbs up, these bikes will be checked and donated to your chosen charity or to our charity partner, ReCycle.
If you’d like to make a difference, get in touch to book this team building event.
26. Master of the Tasks
A complete and utter barrel of laughs, the Master of the Tasks indoor or outdoor team building event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your hidden skills. Can you and your team separate Smarties faster than the other teams whilst wearing boxing gloves? Can you draw the most interesting caricature using a variety of different condiments? This fun and interactive outdoor team building activity is inclusive, interactive, and absolutely hilarious.
To get a free bespoke quote, speak to one of our event specialists.
27. Go Mad in the Country
Combining a murder mystery, treasure hunt and outdoor team building activities, Go Mad in the Country is built to challenge your team! With a range of different themes to choose from, teams will get involved in an intense ‘who dunnit’ game. Along the way, you will meet different characters who will provide you with a variety of clues and quizzes. This will test both your mental and physical skills whilst helping you come to a conclusion before the other teams! Whether your event takes place in the countryside or in the heart of the city, you will be transported to a different world that is guaranteed to immerse you into the story. Do you have the detective skills to find out who committed the crime?
Get in touch for more information.
28. Chain Reaction
The smaller parts really do make the bigger picture in this challenging and creative outdoor activity for team building! Your group will be split into teams to construct different components of a metal structure. With various trigger points and mechanical components, your team’s structure will connect with the structures from other teams. As they link together, watch your creations come together in a seamless Chain Reaction! With this activity, you will nurture strong relationships with your team and learn ways to effectively communicate with your colleagues.
To find out more, get in touch with our team today!
29. Lights, Camera, Action
Are you looking for the perfect team building event to mix creativity with competition? Get behind the camera for a day (or even in front of it) in this creative outdoor team building event. In teams, participants will get involved in scriptwriting, costume designing, filming and editing. This hilarious and fun-filled event is your team’s opportunity to live their very own Hollywood experience. Once you have created your masterpiece, you and your team will showcase your short movie in front of everyone. It’s a great way to boost morale, step out of your comfort zone and show your competitive side.
If you like how this sounds, get in touch today.
30. Spy School Treasure Hunt
You will feel excited and on edge in this epic treasure hunt team building, let loose in a world where you don’t know who to trust. As you work in your team to decipher clues and investigate what’s amiss, you will be tested against other teams to determine which ones are the kings and queens of espionage.
If you’d like to find out more, get in touch today.
31. Kidnap your MD
Your MD has been kidnapped and it is up to you and your team to earn the ransom money to get them back! In this fun outdoor corporate team building activity, you will engage in mental and physical challenges and compete head-to-head to earn the ransom. Starting off with a dramatic scene of your MD being taken away by a dangerous group, you will be left with a set of clues and evidence to help you determine the whereabouts of your MD. Will you succeed in your mission? Let’s find out what!
32. Record Breakers
Are you ready to break some records? Across four different zones, your guests will be divided into teams to see who can top a variety of records. With challenges ranging from building the tallest Jenga tower, untangling a human knot, and other hilarious tasks, you and your team will compete to see who will be crowned the winner. This outdoor team building activity is designed to test your skills and silliness, so get ready for some fun!
If you’d like to find out more, speak to our team today.
33. Apprentices
Do you and your colleagues have the skills needed to take on the most thrilling challenge? With a range of different activities that will test your creativity and skills in the boardroom, this outdoor team building activity encourages you to think outside of the box and stand out amongst a sea of corporate minions. Challenges include Gift of the Gab, Shopping Channel Showdown and On the Box. Which one will you choose?
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7 Competitive Summer Team Building Activities To Fire Up Your Team
Humans have a fundamental psychological need for self-determination, which means they like to feel competent and in control when they’re taking part in a shared experience. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t like to win or perform very well at something? It’s a proven fact that winning releases dopamine and makes you feel motivated and accomplished.
Many of our team building activities leverage the benefits of competition by encouraging collaboration within teams as they strive to outperform other teams. During the summer (or warmer months), we offer a variety of outdoor team building events based on competitive challenges and activities. In a refreshing outdoor setting, basking in the sunlight and with the natural landscape there to inspire you, we believe that a little friendly competition can go a long way in energising and getting people fully immersed in the activity.
Here are our best 7 competitive summer team building activities to get your team fired up and fully engaged in the action:
1. Soap Box Derby
Sop Box Derby is a hilarious competition between teams to design, build, decorate and race their own carts in a thrilling dash to claim a spot on the podium.
This action-packed summer team building activity is a perfect blend of competitive spirit, teamwork, creativity and skill. Each team will have a simple paddle cart, a tool kit and some design materials to start with. Members must leverage each other’s strengths and participate in fun challenges to win cash and buy all kinds of materials for their cart. Not only must your cart be functional and safe, but extra points await the most creative designs. Brace yourselves for the thrilling finale, where each team will choose their driver to compete in a pulse-pounding race around the crazy course.
Despite the fierce competition, Soap Box Derby outdoor team building promises to bring everyone together through laughter and shared thrills. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes!
2. The Crystal Team Challenge
The Crystal Team Challenge is a pure burst of competitive spirit that pushes teams to be the best in a series of challenges varying from physical skills to brain teasers, all in pursuit of earning precious crystals.
But what’s the ultimate goal in this action-packed summer team building event? Accumulate as many crystals as possible to secure your time in the much-anticipated cash grabber finale. Here, a member from each team enters to collect as many gold tickets as they can to claim victory for their team!
Teams will navigate through four different zones – Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic – where they put their minds together to outshine the competition. With two themed activities per zone, there are plenty of chances to collect crystals. While some teams may be quicker, others might thrive in the puzzle-solving challenges. Yet, in the grand finale, the scoreboard can be overturned! You might rely on luck or perhaps find a genius tactic to catch the most tickets in the cash grabber dome. But be careful, the silver tickets will deduct points from your team’s tally! Enquire now for a free bespoke quote for The Crystal Team Challenge!
3. It’s A Knockout
It’s A Knockout is an exhilarating head-to-head challenge that ignites your team’s competitive spirit in a series of thrilling games and inflatable courses.
Prepare for an outrageous summer team building activity, packed with all kinds of colourful and silly surprises. From huge inflatables and slippery slides, to crazy costumes and quirky team games, this team building extravaganza will push your team out of their comfort zones, uncovering their inner child or any hidden talents along the way!
With the music pumping and the MC amping up the excitement, It’s A Knockout is designed to brim with infectious fun, bonding everyone through laughter as they find themselves in hilarious scenarios, unlike anything seen in the office! The competitive edge will push each individual to give their all while trying to claim the medals and the bubbly for the win. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes!
4. Olympic Sports Day
What says competition more than the Olympic spirit? Olympic Sports Day is a summer team building activity crafted around an array of Olympic-themed challenges where teams will engage in head-to-head sport activities to win the coveted medals.
While we’ve kept the competitive and team spirit essence, we’ve sprinkled in plenty of fun twists and surprises. So, don’t think fitness alone will make you a winner, as points are also awarded for whimsicality, creativity and problem-solving skills!
Accommodating all fitness levels, teams will compete in a medley of Olympic-inspired games such as inflatable sumo, shot put, inflatable badminton, human table football and more. Additionally, teams will embark on a creative challenge to kick off the event, creating and proudly displaying their own team flag.
You can also personalise Olympic Sports Day to fit your team’s unique goals. Contact us today to discuss your team building event
5. The Gladiator
The Gladiator team building is perfect for those teams bursting with energy and ready to face off in an electrifying competition. In this event, only two teams will compete for the grand prize – the Gladiators and The Contenders. The teams will go head-to-head in a series of fast and furious inflatable activities.
The competitive spirit is palpable as teams dive into the action. solving tasks against the clock in challenges like Bungee Run, Relay Assault Course or The Eliminator finale. Complete with vibrant music, immersive theming and a thrilling medal ceremony at the end of the day, The Gladiator will soon become the talk of the office. And for those on the losing side, don’t worry – there’s always next year to stage a triumphant comeback!
Enquire now about this summer team building event!
6. Master of the Tasks
If you’re looking for a team building event that maintains the competitive edge but is less physical and more inclusive, Master of the Tasks is the funniest competition you’ll ever participate in, packed with all kinds of tasks that everyone can do!
But don’t be fooled if the tasks look easy. The clock’s ticking and the other teams are eyeing the same prize. It’s all about getting crafty and thinking outside the box when you’re facing off against the wackiest of challenges such as Smartie Pants, Blindfold Balloon or Condiment Caricature. The tasks will only be revealed one by one when the teams open their golden envelopes. With over 20 tasks in the mix, they have one thing in common: silliness.
If you think it’d be funny to pit your team against each other in a hilarious summer team building challenge that’s guaranteed to leave everyone in stiches, enquire today for a bespoke, no-obligation quote.
7. Putt For A Purpose
Add a charity twist to your summer team building activity with Putt For A Purpose. Competition takes on a new light as teams are motivated by a worthy cause. Using items such as food cans and boxes, each team will build their own mini-golf hole. At the end of the day, the golf course will be dismantled by the event staff and all the items will be donated to a food bank charity.
Combining fun, creativity, competition and giving, Putt For A Purpose is the perfect summer activity for a laid-back outdoor team building event. The first part of the event focuses on team collaboration, innovation and creativity as they construct practical golf holes using food cans, cereal boxes, shampoo bottles and other food bank items. In the second part of the event, the golf holes come alive as a complete mini-golf course. Grab your clubs and take turns playing the full mini-golf course. Victory goes to the team with the lowest points.
In Putt For A Purpose, competition takes on a deeper meaning as teams join forces to create a one-of-a-king mini-golf course, knowing that the items they’re utilising will soon find a new purpose through charity donations. Enquire now for a free bespoke quote
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Top 12 Company Away Day Ideas in London for 2025
Company away days in London are popular among organisations that want to give their employees a fun and uplifting experience, away from the office, where they can relax and enjoy themselves amongst colleagues. Alongside the classic Christmas party, summer team away days in London are a perfect way to reward and entertain your team.
At GOTO Events, we specialise in team building activities and London away days. We partner with an extensive portfolio of London venues, both indoor and outdoor, so we can help you find the perfect venue in the capital, at no extra cost.
1. Crystal Team Challenge
- Activity type: Active with skill and physical tasks
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor or indoor location in London
The Crystal Team Challenge is an energetic company away day in London featuring a blend of physical and mental challenges at a London venue of your choice.
This thrilling activity sparks friendly competition as teams navigate four immersive challenge zones: Aztec, Medieval, Futuristic and Industrial. Earn as many crystals as possible and climb to the top of the leaderboard before the epic grand finale. In the finale, step into the incredible giant crystal dome and dive into the whirlwind of tickets, trying to grab the golden ones!
The Crystal Team Challenge is ideal as an outdoor activity but can also be held indoors. All the event materials are fully mobile so we can travel to any location in or around London.
Get in touch today to request your free proposal!
2. Black Cab Treasure Hunt
- Activity type: Active treasure hunt challenges
- Group size: 5 – 500
- Location: Various outdoor and indoor locations in Central London
No one knows London and all its hidden gems better than a black cab driver. In this unique corporate event idea in London, your team will embark on an exclusive adventure, discovering the city from a whole new perspective while bonding and having a blast!
Split into smaller teams, each group will be paired with a black cab and its driver. Armed with clues and your driver’s insider knowledge, you’ll race to a series of unique locations across the city. At each stop, you’ll tackle a variety of captivating challenges on solid ground. The day culminates in a thrilling grand finale at a mysterious location where a well-earned, refreshing drink awaits!
To personalise your own Black Cab Treasure Hunt and get a free bespoke quote, get in touch with our friendly team today!
3. It’s a Knockout
- Activity type: Active
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
It’s a Knockout is the ultimate team away day idea in London for a fun, action-packed team building event! Whether you choose a half-day or a full-day experience, get ready for the inflatable madness – bouncy assault courses, slippery slides, giant inflatable washing machines, gladiator jousts and more!
A dash of friendly competition keeps the energy high as teams rotate through a series of wild and wacky challenges, racking up points along the way. After the surprise grand finale, the top three teams walk away with medals and there’s a bottle of bubbly waiting for the winners!
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brilliantly bonkers – with non-stop laughter and team bonding guaranteed and we can bring the fun to any outdoor location in or around London.
Enquire now for your free, personalised quote!
4. Soap Box Derby
- Activity type: Challenges that test skill, logic and creativity
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
Soap Box Derby provides the perfect mix of physical challenge, skill and creativity – perfect for a unique corporate away day idea in London! Each team gets their own pit zone where they’ll plan, design and build their own soap box derby cars that not only look good but are functional and safe!
The event kicks off with a series of racing-themed tasks to earn your stripes and sponsorship money. Once the shop opens, teams can buy all kinds of parts, materials and tools to bring their vision to life. Teams will customise their pedal-powered karts, dress up their driver and race head-to-head in the speed heats along a wild and wacky course.
Speed matters, but it’s not everything! The judges will also award points for creativity and innovation – so let your Wacky Races dreams run wild!
Get in touch to request your free, bespoke proposal!
5. Survival Island
- Activity type: Outdoor survival simulation
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
Get ready to push your limits and test your teamwork like never before. Survival Island is an adrenaline-fuelled work event idea in London where collaboration isn’t just encouraged – it’s your key to making it through. Led by a seasoned survival expert, you’ll face a series of hands-on, real-world survival challenges that will push your problem-solving skills, creativity and resilience to the edge, including:
- Starting a fire using natural materials.
- Building a durable, weatherproof shelter.
- Performing first aid and carrying out stretcher rescues.
- Purifying water using sand, gravel and grit.
- Tying essential knots for life-saving situations.
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive? Bring your team, face the elements and find out! Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal.
6. Teamopoly
- Activity type: Giant board game with active and strategic challenges
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any indoor or outdoor venue in London.
Teamopoly brings the iconic board game to life in a giant, interactive format, perfect for a London away day at smaller indoor or outdoor venue. This immersive experience will have everyone hooked from the very start!
Before stepping onto the oversized board, teams take on a series of fun challenges to earn cash for their bank. Then, it’s time to roll the dice and navigate the Teamopoly board. As the game unfolds, teams can grow their empire – but watch out! Land on Mayfair with four hotels, and you’ll face a hefty fine!
Complete with a real-life jail, giant playing pieces and a real Mr. Monopoly, Teamopoly delivers a fun, competitive and unforgettable team adventure!
Enquire now to book this fun experience for your corporate away day in London.
7. School Sports Day
- Activity type: Sports
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
School Sports Day is a nostalgic throwback that transforms your corporate away day in London into a playful, action-packed adventure! This team building event will unleash everyone’s inner child as they dive into a series of classic sports day activities.
Expect all the traditional games you remember, plus a few fun twists to keep things exciting. It’s all about light-hearted competition, teamwork and fun! Games include:
- Sports Day Races
- Wacky World
- Field Trip
- Ping Pong Shotput
- Foam Javelin
- Tug of War
8. Quintessentially English
- Activity type: Relaxed sports
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
Looking for a laid-back yet engaging London company away day idea that gets your team moving while enjoying the outdoors? Quintessentially English is a flexible event where participants can dip in and out of their favourite activities at their own pace.
Designed to spark nostalgia and active engagement, this event strikes the perfect balance, offering your team the chance to relax, bond and stay entertained with classic English garden games such as:
- Rounders
- Croquet
- Boules
- Quoits
- Badminton
9. Company Fun Days
- Activity type: Pick-and-mix active challenges
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
Take your corporate away day to the next level with our Company Fun Day, an action-packed, fully customisable experience that blends excitement with relaxation. Whether you choose one of our pre-designed packages or mix and match from a huge selection of activities, we’ll help you craft an event that everyone will love.
With something for everyone, choose from a wide range of away day activities in London, including:
- Inflatable Fun
- Archery
- Axe Throwing
We bring the fun to your outdoor venue in or around London, and our expert project and event managers handle every detail, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
10. Charity Team Building
- Activity type: Fun team building activities with a charity twist
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
Our charity team building events let you give back while bringing your team together for a fun and meaningful company away day idea in London.
- Charity Bike Build – Take on exciting challenges to assemble bicycles that will be donated to children in Africa.
- Putt for Purpose – Enjoy the fun of mini-golf while collecting and donating food to families in need.
- Sleep Pods for the Homeless – Work together to build emergency shelters that provide life-saving protection for people experiencing homelessness.
Looking for something more creative and hands-on? Try one of our other impactful charity events, including Charity Bake Off, Paws for a Cause, Operation Supply Drop or Gift of the Gab.
Get in touch today and turn your team away day into a force for good!
11. Sustainability Workshops
- Activity type: Hands-on activities promoting sustainability
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Location: At any indoor or outdoor venue in London
Integrate your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals into your London away day with our sustainability workshops. The aim is to promote sustainable practices both at work and at home while providing fun and engaging experiences. Check out our top sustainability activities in London, perfect for any venue:
- Build a Bee Hotel – Build unique bee habitats and discover more about pollinators.
- Terrarium Workshop – Create beautiful and functional terrariums.
- Build a Birdhouse – Learn about bird conservation while creating charming birdhouses.
- Living Art Workshop – Upcycle old items by transforming them into unique planters.
- Kokedama Workshop – Master the beautiful Japanese art of kokedama.
12. Wellbeing Workshops
- Activity type: Workshops that promote physical and mental employee wellbeing
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Location: At any indoor or outdoor venue in London
Designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing, our hands-on workshops are tailored to meet your team’s unique needs. Led by expert instructors, we bring the experience to you, delivering engaging sessions at any venue in London. Here are just a few workshops we offer:
- Yoga Class
- Bubble Art
- Meditation
- Goat Yoga
- Stretch Workshop
- Laughter Workshop
Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
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Top 9 Insanely Fun Company Sports Day Activities
A company sports day offers a welcome break from the daily office life, especially during the inviting summer sunshine. But the typical sports day with the standard egg-and-spoon and sack races are not everyone’s cup of tea. This summer, think outside the box and re-imagine your company sports day with exciting activities that you employees will look forward to every year.
At GOTO Events, we specialise in unforgettable outdoor team building activities. Here are our top 9 insanely fun and unique corporate sports events, packed with silly challenge, movement, laughter and team spirit.
9 Insanely Fun Sport Team Building Ideas
1. The Gladiator
Contenders, ready! Gladiators, ready! Loosely inspired by the popular TV show, The Gladiator is an action-packed, sports-based outdoor team building activity. With oversized inflatable sport equipment, the perfect blend of physical and mental challenges, and an enthusiastic host to amp up the mood, The Gladiator will really take your company sports day to the next level!
Divided in Gladiators and Contenders, teams go head-to-head in a series of insanely fun, competitive challenges such as:
- Bungee Run – Channel your inner superhero and swing the huge inflatable ball to knock your opponent off their podium.
- Assault Course – Racing against the clock, retrieve the puzzle pieces along the wild obstacle course and complete the puzzle to claim your victory.
- The Eliminator – With your trusted weapon – the padded pugil stick – joust on the bouncy arena aiming to knock your opponent off.
The Gladiator is perfect for teams that want to get active during a corporate fun day. It can also be integrated into a corporate summer party or team away day, adding a dose of energy and friendly competition to any business content agenda.
For a bespoke proposal tailored to your needs, send us an easy enquiry and one of our event managers will be in touch!
2. Olympic Sports Day
Bring the Olympic spirit to your company sports day! This sport team building activity is designed to ignite team spirit and friendly competition and bring out the best in everyone participating. With the perfect blend of serious and fun sports day activities, you can tailor this event to suit your group’s preferences. Olympic-inspired team building activities include:
- Team Flag Creation – Collaborate and create the perfect team flag that proudly symbolises your team’s unique identity.
- Inflatable Sumo – Put on your hilarious inflatable sumo suit and step into the arena where a side-splitting battle awaits.
- Human Caterpillars – Work together to move the human caterpillar forward in a hilarious race of coordination and teamwork.
- Human Table Football – Replace the plastic players in the giant inflatable table football and score the goals to make your team victorious.
- Inflatable Volleyball – On the giant inflatable court, prepare for epic dives in a hilarious game against the opposing team.
The day culminates in an epic awards ceremony! Sure, shiny medals await the podium teams, but everyone gets a standing ovation for their epic effort and team spirit.
Get in touch to enquire about the Olympic Sports Day team building and find out how you can personalise this event for your group!
3. It’s a Knockout
If you’re looking for silly sports day ideas, look no further than It’s a Knockout. One of the most popular outdoor team building in the UK, It’s a Knockout includes high-energy challenges such as wacky relay races, slippery slides and giant inflatable courses.
Sport team building games include:
- Giant Inflatable Assault Course
- Inflatable Wet Wall
- Gladiator Joust
- Punchwall
- Giant Team Ski
- Sweeper Arm
- Bungee Madness
- Horsy Hoppers
- Inflatable Giant Washing Machines
- Human Table Football
- Big Red Balls
It’s a Knockout is complete with an enthusiastic host who will keep everyone on the edge of their seats with rolling score updates, energetic music to pump up the crowd, hilarious costumes that will provoke giggles and of course, a thrilling ceremony with bubbly for the winning team. So ditch the seriousness at the office and get ready to get messy and silly!
Depending on your preference, we have a selection of sports day games so you can create the best event package for your team. Get in touch today to speak to one of our event managers.
4. The Crystal Team Challenge
Testing both physical skills and mental agility, The Crystal Team Challenge is packed with silly games that will have your team in stitches of laughter. Teams will compete against each other in a series of exciting tasks, over four zones:
- Aztec
- Futuristic
- Industrial
- Medieval
Each task is an opportunity for teams to earn crystals. Beat the other teams within the allocated time to claim a large crystal. At the end of the challenges, the crystals are tallied up. But the fun is not over yet!
Get ready for the grand finale! Step into the giant inflatable Dome and unleash your energy in the thrilling Cash Grabber challenge. Inside the Dome, teams take turn attempting to catch as many gold tickers as possible. But beware, catch any silver ones and points will be deducted from your overall total!
You’re also in a race against the clock! Here’s where those hard-earned crystals become crucial. Each crystal adds one second to the time you can spend in the Dome. And for those with large crystals, lucy you! Each one is worth 5 seconds!
With physical challenges to encourage movement, brain-teasing puzzles to improve problems solving skills, and an abundance of team spirit, The Crystal Team Challenge will transform your company sports day into a unique and fun experience! Get a bespoke proposal in less than 45 minutes!
5. Soap Box Derby
What could be more hilarious than dressing up as Dick Dastardly while racing against your boss, elegantly dressed as Penelope Pitstop, all aboard carts meticulously constructed and designed by your very own teams?
A corporate sports day like no other, Soap Box Derby will awaken the competitive spirit within everyone involved. In teams, participants have to plan, design and build their ultimate wacky race carts. Building a fast cart is essential but speed alone won’t make you victorious. Use your creativity to create a unique design with decorations that will turn all the heads.
After passing the MOT test, dress up your racer and drive down the parade lap, showing off your inventions. Finally, take your position at the starting line and get ready to compete in the head-to-head laps around the crazy course. At the end of the day, our judges will deliberate and decide who will take home the coveted trophy by awarding points based on:
- Winning the race
- Innovation
- Design
- Teamwork
- Best-dressed driver
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious company sports day activity, ideal if you’re looking for a sports day that offers lighter physical challenges while still encouraging team movement in the great outdoors. To talk to one of our friendly event managers, get in touch today!
6. School Sports Day
If you’re looking for a classic company sports day event, our School Sports Day offers a nostalgic experience with all the beloved games that you remember from your childhood. Be prepared to be transported back to your school days, just without the grumpy teachers and the school bully.
Of course, we’ve added our signature fun twists to guarantee an unforgettable experience for all! Activities include:
- 3-Legged Race
- Tug of War
- Swing Ball
- Human Football Table
- Badminton
- Dodgeball
- Inflatable Volleyball
If you want to re-live the good old day while encouraging your team to be active and use their teamwork skills, we guarantee that School Sports Day will be something that your colleagues will always remember.
We can personalise your company away day to fit your requirements and your group, so enquire today to get a bespoke proposal.
7. Quintessentially English
Quintessentially English is a flexible sports team building day that will keep everyone entertained. Ideal for a relaxed corporate sports day, incorporated in a team building away day, infused in a summer office party or even part of a corporate meeting, we can customise this team building activity to fit around your goals.
We offer an array of traditional games including:
- Rounders
- Croquet
- Boules
- Badminton
- Wing Ball
- Volleyball
- Giant Garden Games (Jenga, KerPlunk, Connect 4)
- Archery
Games can be played competitively with teams rotating through the challenge zones and competing head-to-head, or in a more relaxed format, with guests dipping in and out of their favourite activities.
Complete with all game materials, enthusiastic host and additional event staff who will make sure your event is running smoothly, Quintessentially English will make your guests feel nostalgic during a memorable team experience. Enquire about this sport team building activity today.
8. Archery and Duck Herding
This sporting event combines two of our most popular outdoor team building activities, archery and duck herding, in a unique experience that can be a great alternative to a standard corporate sports day.
While still encouraging your team to get active and enjoy the great outdoors, this summer team building activity guarantees an energising experience without leaving your guests exhausted. Designed to have the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, your team will bond while engaging is something truly unique.
This event includes two activities:
- Duck herding - During the duck herding activity, teams must instruct the sheepdog to guide a bunch of loose ducks through an obstacle course and into the pen. Before the challenge, a sheepdog handling expert will explain the commands to be used.
- Archery - In the archery activity, teams will engage in a thrilling head-to-head archery game, with each member taking turns to shoot traditional longbows at targets. (Definitely not the ducks from earlier!) The team with the highest score will claim the coveted gold medal.
We can also split this experience. If you prefer just Archery or solely Duck Herding for your corporate event, we can tailor the experience accordingly. If you’re interested in the Archery and Duck Herding event, get in touch to discuss your options and prices.
9. Putt for a Purpose
Infuse your company sports day with a charitable twist, adding an extra layer of motivation to engage in the event and make a positive impact. If you’re after a more laid-back company sports day idea, Putt for a Purpose offers the perfect alternative to your corporate sports day, mixing just the right amount of energy, competition, creativity and community giving!
The aim of the activity is for teams to build their own mini-golf holes using a variety of items such as cans, boxes and even shampoo bottles! Once all sections are finalised, the golf course comes to life as teams play the full course in a thrilling competition. Featuring themed props, lively music, on-site event coordinator and medal ceremony to cap off the day, Putt for a Purpose is a truly entertaining activity ideal for a diverse audience during an off-site team building activity.
Following the event, our crew will carefully dismantle the golf course and pack all items, ready for delivery to our partner charity or a charity of your choice.
If you want to make a difference while having fun in a unique sports team building activity, enquire about Putt for a Purpose today!
Planning a company sports day?
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The UK’s Top Corporate Away Day Ideas
Shake things up this summer with an exciting company away day! Corporate away day activities are the perfect opportunity to do something amazing for your team or to accomplish a company goal.
At GOTO Events, we run thousands of corporate events each year, combining team building with corporate away days. With our extensive team of experienced event professionals, we work closely with you to plan every aspect of your event, from finding the perfect venue, to catering, activities and entertainment.
We can tailor your company away day and create the perfect package complete with bonding, learning and plenty of fun!
GOTO Events company away days include:
- Over 100 engaging away day activities with different themes and learning objectives
- Fully mobile event kit and staff that travel to your location, anywhere in the UK
- Free venue-finding service with over 10,000 venue partners across the country
- Customised activities to fit any group size, from small to large
- Bespoke packages to fill half a day or a full day
- Full service including venue, catering, theming, logistics and activities
- £10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance
Top 13 Company Away Day Ideas
1. School Sports Day
- Activity type: Fun sports
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
School Sports Day is a blast-from-the-past activity, bringing out the inner child in everyone with a series of extremely fun and competitive games.
Relive the best parts of your childhood Sports Day – minus the grumpy teachers and the school bully! This high-energy event blends classic games you know and love with exciting new twists. Get ready to take on Swing Ball, Human Football Table, Badminton, Dodgeball and Inflatable Volleyball. And of course, no Sports Day is complete without the ultimate showdown: the races!
Are you ready to dive in with your team and give it your all to win medals, prizes and glory? Request your free, bespoke proposal today!
2. Soap Box Derby
- Activity type: Outdoor challenges that test skill and creativity
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Hold onto your hats and prepare to show off your wacky inventions through the winding obstacle course in a frantic Soap Box Derby race!
While unleashing your tech and creative skills, design, build and decorate your cart. But don’t think it’s all about speed (although speed helps). After passing the MOT, teams hit the design workshops where they can buy all sorts of parts and materials to decorate their car and dress their racers.
Dress to impress as creativity and innovation could earn you crucial points! Once you’ve showcased your style, gear up to battle it out in the heats and race your way to the grand finale.
Are you ready to take on this hilarious company away day activity? Enquire now for prices and more ideas!
3. Inflatable fun
- Activity type: Active
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
It’s not every day you get to watch your colleagues take epic tumbles and face-plants on a giant inflatable course! Well, you do with It’s a Knockout – one of the UK’s most popular work away day ideas.
Inspired by the popular TV show, it’s packed with inflatable challenges that get everyone moving, laughing and fully immersed in the fun, including:
- Huge inflatables
- Slippery slides
- Wacky relay races
- Crazy costumes
Enquire now for a free, bespoke quote in less than 45 minutes!
4. The Gladiator
- Activity type: Challenges that test skill, logic and creativity
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
Contenders, ready! Gladiators, ready! Work in teams to beat your opponents and become the next legend: Hunter, Wolf or Lightning!
The Gladiator is an extremely entertaining corporate away day idea, loosely based on the popular TV show. Your group will be divided into gladiators and contenders to compete against each other in a series of fun and entertaining games. Giant, bouncy inflatables, pulsing music and a host who’ll keep the energy sky-high – get ready to go head-to-head and unleash your inner gladiator.
Challenges include: Assault Course, Gladiator Joust, Bungee Run and The Eliminator finale.
Are you ready to face the Gladiator arena and become a legend? Enquire now!
5. Crystal Team Challenge
- Activity type: Active challenges with skill and physical games
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Prepare to venture into your very own Crystal Team Challenge and win the crystals that could propel you to victory!
It’s the perfect away day idea for a high-energy summer party, packed with games that challenge both mental agility and physical skills. Participants will work in teams to beat the competition before time runs out, tackling four exciting challenge zones:
- Medieval
- Aztec
- Industrial
- Futuristic
The goal is to win crystals, each worth valuable time in the Cash Grabber finale. Then, it’s time to count your crystals and step into the Crystal Dome for the ultimate challenge! Enquire now for a free, bespoke quote!
6. Teamopoly
- Activity type: Giant board game with active and strategic challenges
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Ever dreamt of stepping inside a life-sized board game? Well, now it’s your chance!
Hosted by our very own Mr. Monopoly, Teamopoly is a fun company away day idea inspired by the legendary board game – only bigger, bolder and packed with surprises. Your group will be divided into teams, each representing one of the giant tokens: the iron, wheelbarrow, car and top hat.
As you navigate the oversized board, you’ll take on electrifying team building challenges triggered by the giant Chance Cards and Community Chests. From staging a daring jailbreak to winning the lottery and outsmarting the banker, every twist and turn is brought to life with live actors and supersized props!
Think your team has what it takes to dominate the board? Enquire now about this corporate away day!
7. Survival Island
- Activity type: Outdoor survival simulation
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Survival Island is a unique staff away day idea, guaranteed to provide a unforgettable experience for your employees. Kicking off with an inspiring real-life survival story, teams are then equipped with only the basics before facing a series of hands-on survival challenges.
With nature as their resource and guidance from expert instructors, teams must think creatively, work collaboratively and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Challenges include:
- Fire lighting
- Shelter building
- Stretcher rescue
- Knot tying
- Water purification
Can you team survive the island? Get a free, bespoke proposal today!
8. Charity Bike Build
- Activity type: Gain practical skills while making an impact
- Group size: 2 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Charity Bike Build is more than just a corporate away day idea – it’s a chance to make a real difference. In this hands-on, expert-led workshop, your team will learn to build bikes from scratch, earning parts through engaging challenges and working together to assemble their creations. But don’t worry, our friendly crew is always on hand to guide you!
Once the bikes are built, teams can add a personalised message for the future rider, making the experience even more meaningful. The best part? Each completed bike is donated to our partner charity and sent to children in need across Africa, giving them the gift of better mobility.
Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
9. Outdoor Adrenaline
- Activity type: Pick-and-mix active challenges
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Location: At any outdoor venue in London
Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie with an outdoor adventure that will have your heart racing!
Outdoor Adrenaline is a multi-activity team away day packed with fun and adventure. In this unique event, you can combine a variety of activities into you own customised package. There’s something for everyone, so you can pick the right blend of activities for your team such as:
- Laser clay pigeon shooting
- Quad bikes
- Off-road buggies
- Mini tanks
- Duck herding
- Axe throwing
Enquire now about this corporate away day!
10. Quintessentially English
- Activity type: Relaxed sports
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Escape to the heart of the English countryside for a nostalgic company away day, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The Quintessentially English garden party offers the perfect mix of relaxed fun and friendly competition. Your team will rotate through various sports zones, reliving childhood classics with games like:
- Rounders
- Bat and trap
- Croquet
- Coules
- Quoits
Feeling nostalgic yet? Enquire now to get a free, bespoke proposal.
11. Let’s Get Ready to Jungle
- Activity type: Daring challenges inspired by the reality show
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Jungle warrior or “Get Me Out of Here”? It’s time to push your team out of their comfort zones with the thrilling Let’s Get Ready to Jungle company day idea!
Stranded on a remote jungle, teams must tackle a series of challenges to earn those all-important stars and survive the jungle camp. The bush tucker trials await – after building their own shelter, teams will navigate different zones, facing their biggest fears, from snakes and tarantulas to feasting on classic jungle delicacies.
Collect as many gold stars as possible, outshine your rivals, and brace yourself for the heart-pounding, surprise finale!
Dare to give it a go? Enquire now!
12. GPS Treasure Hunt
- Activity type: Outdoor team treasure hunt
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Ready to take your team on an adventure? Armed with high-tech tablets and our custom GPS app, you’ll set off on a fast-paced GPS Treasure Hunt with hidden hotspots, tricky clues and hilarious challenges. From funny photo and video tasks to brain-teasing puzzles, every stop puts your teamwork and creativity to the test.
But it’s not just about solving the tasks successfully – it’s a race against time! As the clock ticks down, the competition heats up, and only one team will come out on top. Fully customisable and available anywhere in the UK, this is the ultimate mix of fun, strategy and friendly rivalry for an unforgettable corporate away day!
Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
13. Company Fun Day
- Activity type: Pick-and-mix outdoor activities
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Location: At any location in the UK
Take your team away day up a notch with an action-packed, fully customisable Company Fun Day designed for maximum fun and zero stress. Whether you go for one of our ready-made packages or mix and match your favourite activities, we’ll help you create a day that suits everyone.
From inflatable challenges to archery and axe throwing, there’s something for every thrill-seeker and team player. We bring the excitement straight to your outdoor venue, anywhere in the UK, while our expert event team handles all the details – so you can focus on making memories with your team!
Get in touch to request your free, bespoke proposal!
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Top 2025 Team Building & Company Away Day Venues in London
Planning a company away day or team building event in London this summer? Choosing the right venue is crucial for setting the scene, creating the right atmosphere, making your guests feel comfortable and elevating the entire experience of your event.
From historic landmarks to unique urban green spaces, London offers an exciting variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that you could hire for your company away day or team building event. While London itself is a vibrant backdrop, the team building venue you choose can make your event truly unforgettable.
Top Venues For Team Building & Company Away Days in London
Whether you’re looking for a venue that will impress your participants or a flexible space for a fun team building activity, we’ve put together a list with the best team building venues in London to help you find the ideal space for your next corporate away day.
The HAC
A characterful venue in the heart of London
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The HAC (Honorable Artillery Company) is a historic 18th century mansion and five-acre garden in the heart of London at just 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street station.
While the HAC is still an active regiment for the British Army, it also offers some unique venues for both private and corporate events.
For indoor team building events and corporate away days, the Armoury House benefits from six characterful rooms, ideal for elegant corporate dinners, conferences or team building events such as the Betrayers. The Prince Consort Rooms is HAC’s largest indoor space with a more neutral and contemporary décor, perfect for large-group team building activities such as Charity Bike Build or Under Pressure.
For outdoor team building events or corporate summer parties, the Artillery Garden has five acres of pristine lawn, great for sporting and active team building events such as Olympic Sports Day or It’s A Knockout.
GOTO Events can help you secure HAC as your next corporate team building venue and put on the ultimate fun activity for your team! Contact GOTO Events to discuss your options.
HMS Belfast
A fascinating floating venue overlooking Tower Bridge
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HMS Belfast is a former Royal Navy cruiser that operated during D-Day and the Korean War. The ship is now permanently moored on the River Thames and is a warship museum open to visitors, being especially popular for families during school holidays.
But did you know HMS Belfast has some incredible team building venues?
Step on board in one of the ship’s event rooms including a Dining Hall with views to the exposed steel hull. For a summer company away day or team building event, HMS Belfast offers three decks where your guests can gaze at the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
From World War II to an inspirational event venue, HMS Belfast is the perfect backdrop in the heart of London for any team building experience or corporate away day offered by GOTO Events.
Twickenham Stadium
A premium corporate event venue in south-west London
Twickenham Stadium in south-west London is the home of England’s national rugby team, offering all the facilities you might need from a corporate away day venue from conferences to summer parties and outdoor team building events.
For indoor events, Twickenham offers 34 dedicated suites for groups up to 1,200 people. For outdoor events, Twickenham’s pitch provides an abundance of outdoor space for your corporate summer event.
Our team at GOTO Events can travel to Twickenham Stadium, set up and run an unforgettable team building activity that will make your corporate event or conference truly exceptional. Explore our portfolio of team building events and get in touch with us to chat ideas and costs!
Alexandra Palace
An iconic entertainment venue in north London
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Steeped in history as the birthplace of television with the first public transmission in 1936, Alexandra Palace continues to be a vibrant London landmark. Today, it offers a stage for everything from electrifying concerts and theatrical productions to impressive corporate events.
Located in north London with excellent transport links, Alexandra palace is an ideal location for your next team building or corporate away day.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale conference, Alexandra Palace caters to all. For your indoor event, choose from a diverse selection of spaces, from expansive halls and courts to a dedicated theatre and even an ice rink.
The Palace is set amongst 196 acres of parkland, offering breathtaking panoramic views of London’s skyline. This impressive backdrop can be a unique outdoor corporate event venue for your next event. From Soap Box Derby to the Gladiator, the Park is the perfect match for one of our exciting outdoor team building events.
Kia Oval
A historic sports landmark in south London
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Kia Oval is a popular cricket ground in Kennington, south London, home of Surrey Country Cricket Club and host to many international Cricket moments. Transcending the world of professional sports, Kia Oval is a hidden gem as a corporate away day venue.
The iconic Kia Oval features over 50 versatile indoor spaces and a stunning roof terrace to host anything from conferences to team building events. Of course, you can also hire the incredible Pitch, ideal for summer parties such as inflatable team building events.
Contact GOTO Events today to enquire about UK’s most popular team building events!
The Lensbury
Luxury riverside resort in the south-west suburbs of London
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The Lensbury is a 4-star luxury hotel and resort located on the north bank of the river Thames in the idyllic Teddington, 7 miles away from Central London and Heathrow Airport.
This is a stunning overnight team building venue, offering everything you might need under one roof, from versatile meeting rooms and comfortable bedrooms to flexible dining options and exciting team building activities delivered by GOTO Events.
Beyond the indoor spaces, the Lensbury boasts 25 acres of scenic gardens and riverside grounds, making it the perfect company team building venue for open-air activities such a GPS Treasure Hunt or School Sports Day.
Get in touch with our friendly team for ideas and costs!
StoneX Stadium
State-of-the-art and multi-use stadium in Hendon, north London
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StoneX Stadium, also known as Barnet Copthall, is a new sports venue in London that opened in 2013 and is the home of Saracens Rugby Club.
With convenient rail and road links and ample free on-site parking, StoneX Stadium is not only a state-of-the-art sports stadium, but a corporate venue that caters for meetings and events on all scales.
This venue boasts 22 versatile function rooms that can be transformed to create the perfect setting for any corporate indoor events, from large-scale conferences to smaller team building activities.
If you’re looking for the perfect team building event venue for your outdoor event, StoneX Stadium benefits from a 26-acre greenfield site, ideal for hosting team building activities, company away days and unforgettable corporate summer events.
Contact GOTO Events for a bespoke team building proposal!
Old Deer Park
15 acres of enchanting parkland on the outskirts of Richmond, Surrey
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Originally part of a hunting park used by James I, the Old Deer Park is an enchanting open space and indoor facility complex located very close to Kew Gardens.
With four private rooms bathed in glorious natural light, your indoor corporate event will be enveloped by the magic of the surrounding nature.
But what better way to unleash the potential of this incredible site than hosting an outdoor team building event on the beautiful green space at the Old Deer Park? From the Crystal Team Challenge to Archery and Duck Herding, thrilling outdoor team building events come alive here.
Planning a team building event or company away day in London?
We’re here to make your team building experience EPIC! Get in touch for bespoke advise on the best activities and venues in London.
Benefits of Company Away Days in London
More and more businesses throughout the UK are investing in team building events. Not only can they increase productivity and improve communication amongst staff, but they can also help develop problem-solving skills, which can be invaluable for business success. Let’s look closer at how team building events in London can benefit your business.
1. Increased employee productivity
More and more businesses throughout the UK are investing in team building events. Not only can they increase productivity and improve communication amongst staff, but they can also help develop problem-solving skills, which can be invaluable for business success. Let’s look closer at how team building events in London can benefit your business.
2. Better communication
Clear communication can often be the key to success in business, so it makes sense to take steps to improve how employees converse with each other. Team building events are the ideal way in which to develop their communication skills as they ensure that they must collaborate well if they wish to achieve success in the task.
What’s more, team building events are usually a lot of fun, and so provide the perfect setting for staff to get to know each other in a relaxed environment away from the office. This can help to build trust between employees.
3. More motivated employees
The sheer fact that you’ve hired the services of a team building events company in London demonstrates to your staff that you care about their success within the company. Our team building events are designed to help them develop and improve new and existing skills, and this is a strong indication that the company is committed to its employees. As a result, they’re likely to reciprocate this investment by also investing in the business through hard work. A team of motivated employees who look forward to coming to work every day can accomplish great things for your business.
4. Develop problem-solving skills
Team building games for employees usually involve a problem that must be solved. However, because this problem is simulated rather than real, employees may feel that there is less pressure on them compared to when problems arise in the workplace. This can help them to find ways to overcome hurdles to achieve a goal, and feel much more assured about their ability to do this. Staff develop problem-solving skills which they can then make use of in the workplace.
There are so many benefits to investing in team building events, both for your business and for your employees as individuals. We offer hundreds of different team building activities, from competitive challenges to creative workshops and charity endeavors. One thing’s for sure: fun is always on the agenda! No matter the size of your group and your budget, we can talk through your requirements and craft a custom team building experience for you.
13 Epic Corporate Summer Event Ideas for 2025
The office summer party is a much-anticipated highlight of the work calendar – a chance for teams to step away from their desks, unwind and make unforgettable memories in a fun, laid-back setting. It’s also the perfect way to strengthen work relationships and show your team some well-earned appreciation for their hard work.
At GOTO Events, we’re on a mission to make your corporate summer party so epic, your team will be talking about it for years! We create outrageously fun experiences designed to have your team in fits of laughter. Our portfolio is bursting with options – whether you’re up for high-energy outdoor challenges or exciting indoor activities with bouncy castles that unleash your inner child, nostalgic games that take you back to the good old days and team challenges that’ll have you high-fiving like champions!
We deliver fully packaged corporate summer parties that are ready to go, complete with mobile event equipment and a team that brings the fun straight to you. Need some inspiration? Check out our top 13 corporate summer event ideas below and get ready to make a splash!
1. Soap Box Derby
- Activity type: Outdoor event packed with active and creative challenges.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: In teams, build and design your own wacky race carts, dress up your racer then get ready to hit the pedal to the metal.
Soap Box Derby is a hilarious corporate summer event idea where teams plan, build and decorate their own wacky race carts. They’ll even dress up their designated driver, prepping for the ultimate race. After passing all the safety checks and parading their creations, it’s time for head-to-head laps around the crazy course, pounding it down the track to get the quickest time. As you might have guessed, speed alone won’t win the race, as there are added points for innovation, creativity, teamwork and best-dressed drivers!
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
2. The Crystal Team Challenge
- Activity type: Outdoor or indoor mental and physical challenges in an immersive gameshow setting.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: Hilarious team activities set in four uniquely themed zones, working together to win crystals and beat the opposition.
The Crystal Team Challenge is packed with fun and exciting games that will test both mental agility and physical skill. Working through four themed zones, Medieval, Aztec, Industrial and Futuristic, your teams will aim to complete the challenges to win shiny crystals. The grand finale? Dive into the gigantic inflatable dome for the ultimate cash grab challenge! Grab as many golden tickets as you can to skyrocket your team to the top of the leaderboard. But watch out! Sneaky silver tickets will deduct points, so be strategic and don’t jeopardise your team’s journey towards victory!
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
3. It’s a Knockout
- Activity type: Inflatable outdoor activities full of laughter and entertainment.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: With the music pumping and our host hyping up the atmosphere, compete against other teams in hilarious inflatable challenges.
It’s a Knockout is an epic summer corporate event idea, full of giant inflatables, slippery slides (yes, you may get wet!), enough foam to fill an Olympic swimming pool and competitiveness that you may not have seen from your colleagues before. Teams will rotate around different zones, playing each activity head-to-head with the opposing teams. We’re talking Giant Inflatable Assault Course, Gladiator Joust, Wet Walls and Giant Inflatable Washing Machines!
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
4. Company Fun Day
- Activity type: A pick-and-mix outdoor event for the ultimate corporate summer party.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: Teams rotate through a selection of epic outdoor activities and compete head-to-head in hilarious inflatable battles.
Company Fun Day is a bespoke corporate summer party package that allows you to pick and mix all your favourite activities. Our portfolio includes a range of fun activities involving huge inflatables, colourful props, crazy costumes and some exciting surprises on the way! Guests will be split into teams competing head-to-head with one another to win points and become the summer champions. Activities include Bungee Race, Assault Course, Wet Wall, Gladiator Joust, Sweeper and more.
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
5. GPS Treasure Hunt
- Activity type: An exciting outdoor treasure hunt challenge customised for a location of your choice.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: Teams set off on an exciting treasure hunt, exploring a local area while engaging in fun team building challenges.
Get ready for an action-packed adventure with the GPS Treasure Hunt! Teams will embark on a thrilling quest, armed with iPads loaded with an interactive custom map. Along the way, they’ll unlock epic challenges and surprises, from brain-teasing trivia to laugh-out-loud photo and video challenges. But expect the unexpected! With twists at every turn, teams must think fast, collect virtual treasure hunt items and rack up bonus points. This isn’t just a game, it’s a high-energy, strategy-fuelled race that brings out creativity, teamwork and plenty of laughter.
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
6. Charity Bike Build
- Activity type: A dynamic indoor or outdoor experience where teams gain practical skills while making a real impact on someone's life.
- Group size: 2 – 1,000
- Event overview: Teams will work together to build bicycles from scratch, which will be donated to charity, making a lasting impact beyond the event.
Charity Bike Build is a heartwarming and impactful company summer event where employees take part in expert-led workshops to learn how to build bikes from scratch. Through engaging challenges, teams earn bike parts and collaborate to assemble their creations. But don’t worry, our friendly crew is on hand to offer guidance along the way. Once the bikes are built, teams can personalise them with a unique message for the future rider, adding a special touch to their charitable efforts. After the event, the completed bikes are donated to our partner charity, where they’ll be distributed to children in need across Africa.
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
7. Master of the Tasks
- Activity type: Hilarious team building challenges in an unforgettable indoor or outdoor experience.
- Group size: 5 – 1,000
- Event overview: Teams compete in quirky challenges for the top spot on the podium.
Master of the Tasks is a fun-filled corporate summer event that’s packed with laughter, surprises and unpredictable challenges that will keep everyone on their toes.
Tasks are unveiled one by one from golden envelopes, with some offering time to strategise, while others dive straight into the chaos! Creativity, quick thinking and a good sense of humour are key as teams take on each quirky task.With points earned after every round and a live leaderboard to keep the competition intense, who will come out on top?
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
8. Country Sports
- Activity type: Pick and mix from a selection of traditional country sports for a nostalgia-packed company summer event.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: Designed for mixed teams of all abilities, country sports include target archery, badminton, croquet, duck herding and more.
The Country Sports event offer an excellent chance to embrace the great outdoors, featuring a diverse range of activities catering to all tastes. Rooted in tradition, yet with modern twists, our activities are designed for mixed teams of all ages and group sizes. Whether you prefer casual rounds or head-to-head games, there’s something for every team.
One of the most beloved country sports events, Duck Herding, promises a quackin’ good time! Watch as a lively flock of ducks is set loose, while a highly trained sheepdog awaits your command to skilfully guide them through an obstacle course and back into their pen. No need to worry – an expert handler will be on hand to offer guidance and keep the fun flowing!
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
9. Survival Island
- Activity type: An outdoor team building challenge designed to push your team beyond their comfort zone.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: Teams have to complete survival tasks in an extraordinary corporate summer event led by survival professionals.
If you’re looking for something different this summer, Survival Island team building adventure provides the best opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and develop some essential transferable skills.
How does it work? Your team will find themselves stranded in a remote location, with only their wits and resourcefulness to survive. Using ingenuity and survival skills, they must navigate the island, making the most of whatever they can scavenge from their surroundings. Each survival challenge is designed to engage every team member, harnessing the power of nature to overcome obstacles. As teams advance through the training zones, they’ll sharpen their skills, working towards becoming the ultimate survivalists.
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
10. Putt for a Purpose
- Activity type: An outdoor or indoor charity team building event.
- Group size: 5 – 500
- Event overview: A special activity that combines the fun of mini-golf with the satisfaction of giving back to the community.
Putt for a Purpose transforms the classic mini-golf game into a unique office summer party by adding in an exciting charity twist. Swing away for a cause and turn every hole into a chance to make a difference!
In teams, guests have to use their creativity and communication skills to build a mini-golf hole using food bank items like cans and cereal boxes. Once the mini-golf course comes to life, it’s game on! Teams will take turns playing the full course in a spirited, friendly competition. At the end if the event, we will dismantle the golf course and carefully pack up the food bank items which we will deliver to a charity of your choosing.
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
11. The Gladiator
- Activity type: An energetic outdoor sports activity that will test your team’s strategy and agility.
- Group size: 10 – 500
- Event overview: Teams will compete in a series of physical challenges including giant inflatable, obstacle courses and huge puzzles.
With The Gladiator, your team will experience an epic corporate summer party with an exhilarating activity that will ignite everyone’s competitive spirit. With a variety of thrilling challenges waiting to be conquered, each Gladiator and Contender will have a chance to showcase their power within the arena. But this spectacle goes beyond strengths and physical ability – strategy and teamwork are key! From giant inflatable courses to huge puzzles, your team will have a blast competing as if their lives depend on it!
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
12. Under Pressure
- Activity type: An immersive indoor event filled with competitive, edge-of-your-seat team challenges.
- Group size: 10 – 1,000
- Event overview: Tackle fast-paced challenges with your team in the full-size inflatable arena.
Under Pressure is a high-energy experience blending excitement, teamwork and a gameshow atmosphere for an unforgettable corporate summer event. With dramatic lighting, pulse-pounding music, themed props and a full-size inflatable game arena, your team will feel the adrenaline rush as they compete in a series of fast-paced tasks.
Led by a lively host, teams must think quickly, communicate effectively and work together to rack up points and climb the leaderboard.
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
13. Foraging Experience
- Activity type: An outdoor foraging adventure that combines sustainability with hands-on skills.
- Group size: 2 – 1,000
- Event overview: Embark on a foraging adventure tailored to your location and specific requests.
Looking for a corporate summer event that’s truly one of a kind? Join an expert-guided Foraging Experience across stunning UK locations, where your team will learn to responsibly gather wild plants, fruits and mushrooms.
Then, take your harvest to a local restaurant, where top chefs will turn it into a unique, delicious meal. Share good food, great company and an unforgettable experience that brings your team closer to nature and each other!
- Location: Any location in the UK, we bring this activity to you.
- How to book: Enquire now and get a bespoke proposal with costs and recommendations in less than 45 minutes!
Looking for the best summer corporate event ideas?
Make your 2025 corporate summer party the best one yet with activities that’ll have your team laughing out loud. Our team will guide you through the best options and provide a tailored proposal with pricing in under 45 minutes.