Different Venues Types in London to Host a Team Building Event
Different Venues Types in London to Host a Team Building Event
If you’re looking for a team building venue to hire, you can’t go wrong in London. It’s the central hub for traditional and quirky spaces suitable for every event type, capacity and budget.
Team building events are a great way to improve employee motivation and communication, co-workers get the chance to interact outside of the work environment, and bond during group activities.
Whether you’re planning on bringing the team together for an annual conference, or simply just a time to celebrate success, we’ve put together a list of the best venue types in London to host your next event.
Different Types of London Venues
Hotels
Team building days are a great way to reward your employees and help foster solid working relationships. Hotels in London are a perfect foundation for any team building event, especially when they are commuting via Tube.
Some of our most popular venues that we have worked with over the years are Imperial Hotels, etc. Venues, The Dixon Hotel, De Vere Connaught Rooms, Novotel London, Hilton London Tower Bridge.
Sporting Stadiums
Corporate conference rooms and traditional venues are often the first though when choosing a venue. Often overlooked is sporting stadiums, especially in London. They are home to large conference and meeting spaces but also have extensive outdoor space. Not only that, but they have extensive car parking allocation, so no need to worry about anyone driving in.
Catering to all group sizes and budgets, a meeting room hire at a sports venue can be the perfect backdrop for a summer event.
Some of our personal favourites, include Twickenham Stadium, Chelsea Football Club, Kia Oval, Stamford Bridge, StoneX Stadium.
Museums & Aquarium
There are very few venues that you can turn up to and see fish swimming around and wax figure joining you for dinner! From smaller-scale meeting spaces to large showstopping spaces, London boasts some of the best museums in the world. Some of our most popular venues include London Aquarium, Museum of the Home, Churchill War Rooms and The National Gallery.
Theatres
London’s West End is often considered the theatre capital of the world, even against New York’s broadway. Like stadiums, theatres are often overlooked as a team building and conference venue. Although theatres aren’t always free in the evenings, there is a great opportunity to watch a show!
Your Office
It’s a known fact that sometimes it’s hard to source a venue, especially for last minute events! Luckily London is home to many offices with large open spaces that we can easily utilise for team building events. After all, it’s an impressive visual walking into your office and an inflatable Under Pressure is set-up with red uplighters.
Planning a Team Building Event in London?
If you’ve been given the task of organising a team building event in London for your team, then look no further! We understand that every event is different, and we will help you to create the best event to suit your requirements.
Visit our contact page, or call us now on 02071184115 to speak to one of our friendly event professionals, where we can talk you through different ideas and options available.
The Best Hotel Firework Displays This Bonfire Night
The Best Hotel Firework Displays This Bonfire Night
When is Bonfire Night?
As follows the tradition, Bonfire Night is celebrated every year on or around 5 November. Bonfires are usually lit on which effigies known as “guys” are burned, while the skies are filled with colourful fireworks. It’s also a time to enjoy traditional Bonfire Night food and drink, alongside music, funfairs and family activities.
Down Hall, Essex
Join Down Hall on Thursday 3rd November 2022 for our extremely popular and spectacular firework night.
Fun for all the family! Arrive from 6.30pm for children’s entertainment which includes a kiddie disco and face painting, followed by our eagerly anticipated Firework Display at 7.30pm.
Burgers, hot dogs and jacket potatoes will be available for you to purchase on the night, along with sweet treats such as mini doughnuts, toffee apples and warm crumble with custard.
Feel free to bring your own sparklers.
This year they are offering a choice of the ticket types below-
General Admission – Including admission to watch their fantastic fireworks display, and complimentary hot drinks (Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate) throughout the evening
£20.00 per adult | £12.50 per child (age 3-12) | Under 3’s- Free
VIP Terrace – As well as admission to the Display this package includes a reserved table on The Terrace, where a shared pizza between 2 and chips will be served to you along with a glass of prosecco or bottle of beer each. Childs tickets will include a soft drink.
£40.00 per adult | £30.00 per child (age 3-12) | Under 3’s- Free
Suite View – Watch the display in style from the balcony of one of our luxurious suites overlooking the rear lawn of the hotel. You will also get the following included and served to you -a sharing Pizza (between two), fries, soft drinks, a glass of Champagne each and Sweet treats for you to enjoy during the evening (Capacity for up to 8 persons) – Use of Suite from 18.30 to 22.30 (No overnight stay)
£520 for up to 8 guests.
Find out more here: https://www.downhall.co.uk/upcoming-events
Buxted Park Hotel, East Sussex
Enjoy a ‘bonfire’ inspired three course dinner at Buxted Park Hotel on Friday 4th November.
Arrive at 7pm for cocktails and canapés before being seated for Chef’s ‘bonfire’ inspired three-course meal with a ‘bang’. Following dinner Aurora Fireworks will be providing a stunning fireworks display to be enjoyed on the terrace with hot chocolate and homemade truffles.
To book please call 01825 733333 or find out more here: https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/offers/hotel-events/dinner-with-a-bang
The Grove, Hertfordshire
On Saturday 5 November, the fire pit will be lit, and mulled cider, hot chocolate and hot toddies, as well as other sweet treats, will be served ahead of a spectacular firework display at 8pm. Their resident DJ will provide all the tunes before the night is brought to a close at midnight.
Find out more here: https://www.thegrove.co.uk/offers/rooms-suites/fireworks-night/
Foxhills, Surrey
Remember, remember the 5th November.Join us for a fantastic firework display, live DJ and a selection of street food as we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with a bang.
Timings: 7pm – 11pm
Member: £28 | Guest: £32
Find out more here: https://www.foxhills.co.uk/news/firework-night-saturday-5th-november
Alexandra Palace, London
The “Glastonbury of Fireworks’ (ITV) is back this November!
Be captivated by our legendary Fireworks display, get your dancing shoes on at StrEATlife headlined by much-loved DJ and national treasure Gok Wan, warm up by the Bonfire or head inside to our German Bier Fest where you’ll be entertained by an Oompah Band and Elvis Presley tribute show.
Plus a family funfair, film screenings of The Lego Movie and Shaun of the Dead in our Victorian cinema, an Ice Disco, Fire Jugglers and one big ol’ Bonfire!
Set against unrivalled panoramic views over London, this truly is the capital’s hottest bonfire night for a reason.
Find out more here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/fireworks_festival_2022/
Top 10 Cookery Team Building Events
Cooking is an experience that brings people together, whether it’s at home with family or around a table with friends. That same sense of connection is exactly why cookery team building events are so powerful in the workplace. They break down professional barriers, spark collaboration and offer a refreshing alternative to traditional team activities. Unlike some corporate events that can feel exclusive or repetitive, cooking team building activities are naturally inclusive — there’s a role for everyone, regardless of skill level. They’re hands-on, practical and leaves participants with skills they can take away and use long after the event is over.
At GOTO Events, we offer a wide range of fully mobile corporate team building events that can be set up at any venue of your choice. From fast-paced corporate cooking classes to relaxing tasting sessions, there’s something for every team. Here are our top 10 culinary team building activities that are sure to inspire, engage and bring your team closer together.
Top 10 Cookery Team Building Events
1. Strictly Come Dining
Step into the spotlight and discover if you’ve got what it takes to wow your colleagues with your culinary flair! Inspired by the hit reality show, Strictly Come Dining is a thrilling, fully mobile cookery team building challenge where teams go head-to-head in a battle of flavour, presentation and timing. Each group will prepare a sumptuous 2 or 3-course meal in their own sleek, colour-coded kitchen stations — complete with professional equipment and guidance from expert chefs. But it’s not just about cooking! Teams must also dress the table and serve their dishes with style. Once the plates are cleared, the judging begins — peer reviews, professional critiques and tight time penalties all factor into the final verdict. Will your team serve up victory?
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2. Charity Bake Off
Ready, set… bake for a cause! Charity Bake Off is a heartwarming team building cooking class that blends the joy of baking with the power of giving back. Teams roll up their sleeves in a fully mobile, professionally equipped kitchen, guided by a Michelin star-trained pastry chef who’s there to share expert tips (and maybe rescue the occasional soggy bottom!). After an inspiring introduction from a local charity, teams take on fun baking challenges, whipping up delicious cakes and treats with creativity and care. But the real icing on the cake? Every baked good is quality checked, packed and donated to those in need — delivered the very same day. Perfect for all skill levels, this event brings people together through teamwork that’s meaningful and delicious!
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3. Chocolate Making
Indulge your senses and your team spirit in Chocolate Making, a really entertaining, hands-on experience with a touch of luxury. Led by our master chocolatiers, this event is as rich in fun as it is in flavour. The day begins with a mouth-watering chocolate tasting and live demonstration, where teams discover the journey from bean to bar. Then it’s time to suit up — teams create themed hats and aprons before diving into the art of tempering and crafting their own decadent, custom-designed chocolate creations. With expert guidance throughout, teams blend flavours, experiment with designs and package up their treats in a bespoke box to take home. The event wraps with a delicious judging ceremony focused on taste, creativity and teamwork. Chocolate never felt so rewarding!
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4. Bakeathon
Ready to unleash your team’s inner Mary Berry? Bakeathon is a deliciously competitive team building cooking exercise inspired by everyone’s favourite baking show. Fully mobile and packed with flavour, this challenge sees teams don their colour-coded aprons and step into their own baking zones, complete with ovens, utensils and expert guidance from a Michelin star-trained pastry chef. After watching impressive demos, teams get to work recreating stunning cakes, pastries and bread worthy of world-class patisseries. Creativity is key as teams experiment with flavours, presentation and technique. When the oven timers buzz, it’s time to present their masterpieces for judging, based on taste, originality, teamwork and flair. Fun, inclusive and full of sweet surprises, Bakeathon is a showstopper for teams of all baking abilities.
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5. Team Masterchef
If your team thrives on competition and quick thinking, Team Masterchef is the ultimate test of culinary skill and collaboration. Inspired by the hit series, this hands-on cookery team building event challenges teams to recreate a selection of impressive dishes demonstrated by professional chefs — many with experience alongside legends like Marco Pierre White and Gary Rhodes. After a sharp briefing on safety and knife handling, teams watch a detailed chef demo, take notes, and then it’s go time — no further help, just teamwork and focus. With a stocked larder, limited tokens and a surprise mystery ingredient, teams must plan, cook and plate dishes under pressure. Judged on taste, presentation and creativity, this event pushes teams to step up, think fast and cook smartly.
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6. Cupcake Decorating
Bring out your team’s creative side with the Cupcake Decorating — a light-hearted, hands-on culinary team building event that’s all about precision, imagination and teamwork. Guided by a professional patisserie chef, teams learn how to decorate luxury cupcakes to a high standard before diving into a timed decorating challenge. With categories like Technical, Star Bake and Showstopper, teams go head-to-head to design and present a stunning cupcake display under pressure. Communication and time management are key, and every detail counts. The best part? This event is fully customisable—perfect for seasonal themes like Christmas or Easter, springtime vibes, or tailored to your company’s message. Whether you’re piping snowflakes or branding your bakes, it’s a fun, flexible way to bring people together over frosting and flair.
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7. Marks, Set, Cook!
Fast-paced, creative and full of surprises, Marks, Set, Cook! puts your team’s culinary instincts to the test. Inspired by the popular TV format, this cooking class corporate event kicks off with a mystery box of ingredients and a ticking clock — what your team creates from it is entirely up to you. Whether you’re crafting a standout starter, bold main or showstopping dessert, success depends on creativity, teamwork and time management. Led by an expert chef with experience alongside culinary legends like Marco Pierre White and Gary Rhodes, this event can be tailored to suit your goals, whether you want a relaxed, fun cook-off or a competitive team building session. With all the equipment, ingredients and cooking stations provided, all you need to bring is your imagination.
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8. Molecular Gastronomy
Step into the world of cutting-edge cuisine with Molecular Gastronomy, a truly unique cooking class team building experience that blends science with culinary artistry. Inspired by innovators like Heston Blumenthal, this event gives your team the chance to experiment with techniques normally found in top-tier kitchens. Guided by professional chefs, you’ll learn how to create striking dishes using hot gels, spheres and other molecular magic that transforms taste and texture. It’s hands-on, visually spectacular and completely different from traditional cookery challenges. Perfect for teams who love to push boundaries and try something new, this event sparks creativity, sharpens focus and leaves everyone with a sense of culinary wonder. Think of it as food, but from the future.
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9. Sushi Making Experience
Roll up your sleeves and sharpen your knife skills in the Sushi Making Experience — a hands-on, cooking class for team building that’s as fun as it is flavourful. With sushi’s popularity soaring, this is the perfect opportunity for your team to learn how to craft healthy, delicious bites under the guidance of a professional chef. After an interactive introduction to the basics, you’ll dive into a practical session where you’ll master rolling techniques and presentation. Then, watch a live demo featuring both traditional and modern styles, including Maki, Ura Maki (California Rolls), and the impressive Dragon Roll. It’s a relaxed, social experience that blends creativity, concentration and technique. Plus, you’ll leave with skills (and recipes) you’ll actually want to use again.
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10. Cheese & Wine Tasting
If your team isn’t into hands-on cooking but still loves great food and shared experiences, the Cheese & Wine Tasting experience is the perfect choice. This relaxed, sociable cooking team building activity is all about appreciating flavours, learning new skills and enjoying a touch of indulgence, without having to step near a stove. Guided by a friendly cheese and wine expert, teams explore delicious pairings, learn tasting techniques and take on fun, interactive challenges like blind tastings and flavour quizzes. It’s light-hearted, engaging and ideal for teams who prefer to sit back, sip and savour rather than cook. Whether you’re entertaining clients or simply bringing people together, this elegant experience offers the perfect blend of learning and laughter.
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The Best Christmas Party Games for The Office!
The Best Christmas Party Games for the Office!
The Best Christmas Party Games for the Office!
After working hard for the last year, it’s a great time of the year to show your appreciation for the hard work your staff has done throughout the year. Not only that but it’s a perfect time to have some light-hearted fun to end the year! That’s why we’ve put together a list of fun, festive Christmas work games that you can host in your office!
Pass the Present
A childhood classic, that is perfect for lightening the mood in the office! It can be as competitive as you like. All you need is one lucky person to be in charge of wrapping the final present, adding some chocolate treats along the way (without eating them) and playing the best festive songs.
What’s in the Stocking?
Fill a stocking with 10 random Christmas related items such as candy canes, tinsel, Christmas baubles. Tie it together at the top so that no one else can see inside it (we don’t like cheaters!). It’s now time to hand the stocking around. Each person has to use their sense of touch to list out what’s in the stocking! The person with the highest number of correct guesses wins!
Festive Bingo
Bingo is always a popular, but add a little festive sparkle and you’re bound to have a crowd pleaser! Whether you make the bingo cards yourself, of purchase them online (Etsy are great for these) this will work well in the office or virtually with teams around the world!
Don’t want to host yourselves? Here at GOTO Events we can host virtually a Musical Bingo! Think Christmas Classics, Bingo Cards, and some awful singing! Contact us today to find out more.
Gingerbread House Making
This is a simple activity but can also be a very competitive one! This will definitely bring out the inner creatives of the group. All you need to do is find some gingerbread house kits, then cover with icing and sweets.
Want to leave it to the professionals? We can provide all the pre-made dough, house templates, sweet treats, chocolate, and icing, ready for you to bake, build and decorate your showstopper gingerbread houses! Get in touch with us to set up you Gingerbread House workshop.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is a popular favourite anytime of the year, so why not host one this Christmas. It’s a fun game, but there’s nothing like a little healthy competition right? Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor hunt you’re planning, give your teams a list of random items, first team to find all of them wins!
Fancy Dress Competition
We’re thinking bold, trashy jumpers, inflatable turkey outfits, and the boss dressed as the Grinch! Everyone loves a fancy dress day, so adding a festive twist to it will get everyone in the festive spirit. Why not take part in the Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 8th December and raise money for Save the Children.
Guess the Emoji
An easy and quick game that you are suitable as a Christmas filler. There are plenty of different games sheets online, or you can simply make your own. Maybe you could set a timer – 3 minutes to complete the sheet. These could be Christmas Carols, Films or just festive words. The winner is the person with the most correct answers at the end of the 3 minutes.
As you’ve seen, there are Christmas office games that you can host in your office. If you’re looking to book a Christmas Team Building event this year, then look no further. We have a full range of indoor, evening, and virtual events available, check them out here.
PLANNING A 2022 CHRISTMAS PARTY EVENT? WHAT TO DO NEXT…
Visit our contact page and get in touch to discuss how GOTO Events can run your Christmas party event.
Our team will give you the right level of advice and options available to suit your group. We can also happily advise on alternative options for live or virtual events.
GOTO Events experiences are all fully risk assessed and compliant with all government requirements. We are accredited with the industry standard Visit Britain ‘Good to Go’ policies.
Why You Should Plan Your Christmas Party in Advance
Why You Should Plan Your Christmas Party in Advance
Why You Should Plan Your Christmas Party in Advance
Planning Your Christmas Party in Advance
It might be the last thing on your mind in the Summer to book your work Christmas party, but there is no time like the present (pardon the pun!). We’ve spoken to venues up and down the country and they’ve let us in on a few top tips with organising your next Christmas party.
Did you know that 42% of clients already have their Christmas party budget approved, but still haven’t booked their date for their event!
With a majority of 2021 Christmas party booking being postponed due to the pandemic last year, dates for 2022 have started to cause availability issues to accommodate for the postponements. Unfortunately this will mean there will be slight disappointment for some companies and you may not get your preferred date.
As a result of the above, November could now be the way forward to hosting your festivities. Not only will there be a higher chance of availability in November, but venues may come at a lower cost to hire as it may be out of peak times.
What To Look for in a Venue for Your Christmas Party?
1. Location
The location you choose needs to be convenient for all parties. Choosing a venue that is close to public transport, or an airport (if guests are flying in), and offers overnight accommodation onsite or nearby, especially if drinks are involved) is vital.
2. Price
This is always a big factor as the venue must comfortably meet the budget requirements. It’s very typical for all costs to not be considered, often leading to an over spend.
3. Extras & Additions
Venue rentals are not the only expense that you need consider, it’s important to research the venue’s own policies beforehand. Some venues may include tables, and chairs in the venue cost, but some may also charge.
PLANNING A 2022 CHRISTMAS PARTY EVENT? WHAT TO DO NEXT…
Visit our contact page and get in touch to discuss how GOTO Events can run your Christmas party event.
Our team will give you the right level of advice and options available to suit your group. We can also happily advise on alternative options for live or virtual events.
GOTO Events experiences are all fully risk assessed and compliant with all government requirements. We are accredited with the industry standard Visit Britain ‘Good to Go’ policies.
London Indoor Team Building Ideas and Events
London Indoor Team Building Ideas and Events
London Indoor Team Building Ideas and Events
GOTO Events are leading experts in indoor team building activities and events in London. We’ve delivered thousands of indoor events over the years, with London as a perfect central hub.
Thanks to the UK weather, some events are just more suited to being hosted indoors, especially with the limited outdoor space available in Central London. We’re proud of the range of indoor events that we have developed, they’re all a little bit different and perfect for bringing your team together. No matter the number of attendees, or the size of your business, we’ve got you covered!
London Indoor Team Building Activities
When it comes to indoor activities and events, whether you are after something creative or competitive we’ve got it covered. From baking to giant masterpieces, indoor activities in London are all put together to build relationships, strengthen workforces and develop teams.
Indoor team building events are ideal in the winter months where the weather is a big factor. Our indoor events work well as part of a meeting or conference where an event is needed with minimal set-up and disruption.
Top 10 Indoor Team Building Activities in London
1) Under Pressure
Under Pressure is one of our most popular London indoor team building event. This activity consists of head-to-head challenges, that will test you nerve and determination. You’ll be given time to practice the group challenges and select you best player for the individual ones. Will you be the next Under Pressure champions?
2) Master of the Tasks
Have you ever wondered how many potatoes you can move using the giant chopsticks or how many smarties you can pick up with boxing gloves on? Well, you’ll find out the answers in this exciting London team building event! Packed full of fun, wacky and exciting challenges this indoor event will have your team talking for weeks after!
3) Masterpiece
This creative London indoor event consists of completing creative, mental, and physical challenges. After completing them you will exchange your points for art supplies in the art shop. With these you can now paint your canvasses using the blueprints provided, before coming together to create a giant masterpiece!
4) Rollercoaster Tycoon
It’s time to hit the theme park for this amazing indoor creative activity in London. You and your team will be challenged to build a working rollercoaster for a ball to travel along for at least 45 seconds. The great part about this event is that you get to all collaborate, when you realise that everyone’s rollercoaster must join together!
5) Bakeathon
On your marks, get set, bake! This brilliant London team building event is a favourite by all and will have your group creating signature bakes in teams after amazing and mouth-watering demonstrations by our professional chefs. Flavour isn’t everything, but it does help! All teams are judged on originality, presentation, creativity, and teamwork. Will your team go home as Bakeathon Champions?
6) CSI Investigation
This is your chance to become forensic experts and take on the chance to solve a mysterious crime. Presented by our forensic experts, teams all visit a realistic crime scene. After initial analysis, evidence packs are provided plus details of all the suspects. Now you’ll visit zones including finger printing, hair and fibre analysis and blood splatter recreation, all to arm you up with the skills to piece together your findings and solve a murder.
7) Cocktail Making
An upbeat and lively experience that packs a ‘punch’! This London indoor event is hosted by expert mixologists who will give amazing demonstrations and guide teams through the art of cocktail making before competing in the ‘mix off’! Expect teamwork, some good ‘old fashioned’ fun and of course tasting!
8) Challenge 100
An upbeat and lively experience that packs a ‘punch’! This London indoor event is hosted by expert mixologists who will give amazing demonstrations and guide teams through the art of cocktail making before competing in the ‘mix off’! Expect teamwork, some good ‘old fashioned’ fun and of course tasting!
9) Apprentices
This popular London indoor experience is one not to be missed. In teams, nominate your PM and take on the challenging and fun business tasks before sitting in the boardroom! You’ll hear the dreaded ‘You’re fired’ or will you earn points and enjoy the lavish 15-minute treats on offer after each task?
10) Wall Street Winners
Using the most relevant business skills and building teamwork, Wall Street Winners will encourage even the quietest of team members to race round breaking deals, creating strategies and forecasting the next market trend! A popular choice in London.
Team Building Locations in London
The city of London, and its surrounding boroughs, has a fantastic array of cutting-edge venues and conference centres that are suitable for fun team building events and activities. London boasts great transport links and served by two international airports!
If you’re looking for a suitable team building venue in and around the capital, we offer. A free venue finding service. You could also check out our blog article of the top venues in London here.
Frequently Asked Questions: Indoor Team Building Events and Activities in London
Below we’ve listed the best team building venues in London that we work closely with on a daily basis. These London venues all have indoor space suitable for a range of indoor team building events.
4) The Lensbury
Visit our contact page and get in touch to discuss how GOTO Events can run your London indoor team building event.
Our team will give you the right level of advice and options available to suit your group. For all of our corporate events, we will ensure you get the right level of fun and entertainment in a safe, upbeat and controlled environment. All of our events have been tried and tested throughout the year, with participants enjoyment as the primary objective.
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Work Christmas Party Events and Ideas
Work Christmas Party Events and Ideas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Whatever you call it – the Office Christmas Party, the Xmas Party, Winter Ball, Snow Ball, Holiday party, that big corporate ‘do’ at the end of the year… we’ve got you covered!
Whether it’s a big bash, small gathering or even a Virtual Christmas Party we have plenty of Christmas themed ideas to treat your team to a memorable celebration and thank you. What can you possibly do that’s a little different to the standard Christmas meal at a restaurant? Well hold on for ‘deer’ life…
Here at GOTO Events we have our sleigh packed with Christmas cheer after delivering events all year round to all the good boys and girls. We can’t think of a better time to get your team together at the end of the year for a giant celebration. Our Top 20 Christmas Party ideas can help you avoid any of those complaints of the ‘same old, same old’ that you’ve heard about from last year.
Our Xmas party ideas include Christmas office games, work Christmas Party activities, Christmas themed team building activities, even small office Christmas Party ideas. We’ve got plenty of sparkle and Christmas cheer to go round.
Do we love planning events, you ask? … Of ‘Claus’ we do!
Benefits of a GOTO Christmas party
- Treat your team to something special this Christmas
- Hassle-free Christmas party planning
- We deliver large corporate Christmas Party or small office Christmas Party
- A sack full of Christmas Party ideas
- Interactive, engaging & motivating team building
- Strengthen team bonds
- Unique kit that’s top quality
Top 20 Company Christmas Party Ideas and Events
#1 Festive Cocktail Making
This classic will see you master the art of mixology, with a little festive twist! Learn the technique of cocktail making, and the skills to become the next Tom Cruise. Delivered by our professional mixologists who will bring along all the equipment and ingredients that you will need. This is a great indoor Christmas party event, that is popular across all our UK locations.
Everyone will have the opportunity to create 3 cocktails, including the festive team showstopper! And guess what… the best thing is you can drink them all!
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#2 Festive Master of the Tasks
A true classic event that we deliver all year round… just with a little added Christmas sparkle! This hilarious Master of the Tasks features a range of Christmas themed activities that will have you laughing all the way back to the office! Hosted by a comedic compere, you and your teams will work through a range of team and individual skill-based, physical, and creative challenges.
A popular Christmas party idea for this year!
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#3 Christmas Bake Off
Our live Christmas Bake Off is one of our most popular cooking activities, giving you all the skills to impress your family and friends around the Christmas table this year. Hosted by our specialist team, this Christmas favourite will allow you to bake and make a range of Christmas treats such as Gingerbread, Christmas-themed cupcakes, Christmas Pudding Chocolates, and other delights.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#4 Wreath Making
Wreath Making is a great indoor Christmas event that will let you experience your inner creative. This hands-on interactive task not only teaches you an amazing skill but allows you to create a creative Christmas wreath to take home and put on your door for everyone to see!
Everyone will receive a whole array of natural resources including pine, foliage, bracken, dried fruits, and additional creative materials.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#5 Christmas Ultimate Quiz
This festive treat is a great Christmas event that works well after or over dinner. Mr Chips takes centre stage for the Catchphrase round, sports fans come into A League of their Own, and a series of Christmas music mashups await you.
Complete with your own festive host, this is a real crowd pleaser that will get your team talking about it for weeks after!
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#6 Christmas Generation Game
It’s nice to see you, to see you… nice! Based on the infamous gameshow, Generation Game, this is a fantastic event that brings you an evening full of games, quizzes and challenges that will have you in a festive roll on the floor, laughing.
This Christmas event is a perfect after-dinner event that allows everyone to let loose as they take part in a selection of silly challenges to win points for your team.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#7 Under Pressure
This is one of our most popular Christmas events. Complete with an inflatable arena and gameshow lighting, teams will compete head-to-head in a series of nail-biting challenges.
Practice time will be given for the challenges before taking on the activity in the game zone. You will get a selection of lives, so just be careful not to lose them all at once!
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#8 Bar Crawl
This is the ultimate interactive festive journey around your chosen location. Using a tablet as your tour guide, teams will explore different hotspot locations including a few pubs stops where you and your team will need to answer questions and complete photo and video challenges to earn points! Explore and learn facts along the way and have a merry good time!
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#9 Winter Wonderland Themed Evening
This is an absolute cracker of an event, with your very own Winter Wonderland themed evening. Dine and party around wintery trees, glistening fairy lights, snow-drenched pines and even snow!
This Winter Wonderland backdrop really is a magical ice palace and offers the wow factor to any Christmas evening event.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#10 Christmas Masquerade Ball Themed Evening
Immersed in luxurious draping framing the surroundings, feathered masks and venetian dancers, this Christmas Masquerade Ball themed evening. After taking in the atmosphere and impressive surroundings you will dance the night away!
Will you be taking off your mask to reveal your true identity, or will you create a sense of mystery all night
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#11 Ice Carving
This is a true icebreaker… well hopefully not! Ice carving is a truly unique team building event that gets people working together. You and your team will be given a partially shaped ice block. Our ice artist will begin the event by demonstrating the key ice carving skills before the chisels and gloves are handed over to you.
Will you melt under the pressure?
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#12 The Crystmas Challenge
Based on popular 90s infamous gameshow, the Crystmas Challenge is packed full of fast-paced mental, skill-based, and physical challenges! Compete against one another in a series of zones to earn crystals which equate to time inside the dome finale!
The Crystmas Challenge is a great alternative to a Christmas party event.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#13 Gingerbread House Making
What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a classic Gingerbread House Making? You and your teams will receive everything you need including, premade dough, house templates, sweets, treats, chocolate and icing ready for you to bake, build and decorate your showstoppers.
There is no limit to what can be done, so those creative individuals will be right at home. If you want a competitive edge to your Christmas party then we can offer challenges and judging that will test the strength, height, and structure of the houses.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#14 Murder Mystery
This is often a Christmas party option that is often overlooked. It’s packed full of intrigue and thrills and is a great alternative evening. The evening begins with you and your guests having the chance to meet larger than life characters. Suddenly one of your guests is murdered! During your Christmas dinner, the characters sit at the tables and fully interact throughout the courses, with the back-stories and tangled pasts are uncovered.
Can you work out the murderer?
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#15 A Night at The Races
A real treat this Christmas. Your night at the races will comprise of a medley of themed racing action. Using fun money, our racing programme will see bet and cheer on multiple races. All the action takes place in our themed paddock race area.
This festive event can run as a team competition or on individual merit and is a great event to bring everyone together this Christmas.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#16 Festive Chocolate Making
Welcome to the ultimate luxury of festive chocolate making. Led by our expert chocolatiers, we have a selection of workshops for you and your group to choose from. We bring the kitchens, the equipment and the chocolate, and you do the rest.
A perfect activity that’s a little different but will appeal to everyone’s tastebuds. Especially when you impress the family around the Christmas table with your delights.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#17 Festive Wine Tasting
Welcome to our festive take on wine tasting, which includes a selection fine wine from across the globe! Define your wine knowledge ready to impress around the Christmas table. Guests will get into the festive spirit with a little swirling, smelling and dramatic hand wafting!
A great corker (pardon the pun!) of an event that will get you all a little merry and, in the mood, to celebrate!
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#18 Cheese and Wine Tasting
We promise, this one won’t leave you feeling cheesed off! After a short introduction on the history of cheese and wine combinations, guests will learn about the tasting map of the tongue and a little bit of science behind the cheese and wine tasting. Don’t worry it won’t be boring!
Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with numerous international accolades to try.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#19 Pub Olympics
A little different to your standard Christmas party, but equally a great event to be a part of. Pitted against one another, you and your teams will have the opportunity to try your hand at some brilliant pub Olympic games, which our tough team of referees will score!
Everything is a fun “pay per play”. Teams use fun money to enter each game, so it’s a great event with a competitive edge.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
#20 Merry Masterpiece
It’s time to paint a spectacular! You’ll be split in team where you will complete a series of physical, creative, sporting and brain teaser challenges. For each challenge, you will earn points that can be used to purchase supplies from the art shop.
Now it’s time to recreate your squared image onto a canvas, before putting them all together for a grand finale.
Location – Fully mobile, UK wide & London
5 Reasons Why You Should Host a Christmas Party
1. It’s A Great Way to Thank Your Staff
Employees can often feel a little lost and undervalued especially if there is a very busy spell throughout the year. A Christmas party is a great way to end the year and celebrate the achievements of the employees and company.
A team building event at Christmas not only celebrates the achievements, but also is a great way to bring the team back together, rather than just sitting at a table and pulling a cracker.
2. Excellent Opportunity to Deliver Company Targets and Forecasts
A Christmas party is a great opportunity to reiterate and deliver key company messages and plans for the year ahead. Our team building events can be tailored to incorporate these or alternatively a great way to get people moving after a morning of meetings and yearly planning.
3. Encourages the management and staff to mingle outside of a work setting, in turn boosting morale
A Christmas event is a perfect opportunity to get management and staff, that might not mingle otherwise, to work together. You never know management may find a new trait or skill in their teams that they weren’t already aware of!
4. Maintains Staff Retention
By giving staff an event to remember, you will be able to create memories that will be talked about years to come. This ultimately will result in a higher staff retention rate.
5. A Christmas Party is a Must!
Don’t be a party pooper and not host a Christmas party for your staff! They’ve probably missed out on a party for the past two year. It will more than likely send a negative message to your company and employees.
Planning a 2022 Christmas Party? What To Do Next…
Visit our contact page and get in touch to discuss how GOTO Events can run your 2022 Christmas Party.
Our team will give you the right level of advice and options available to suit your group.
For all of our corporate events and Christmas parties, we will ensure you get the right level of fun and entertainment in a safe, upbeat and controlled environment. All of our events have been tried and tested throughout the year, with participants enjoyment as the primary objective. We’ll help you see out 2022 with a bang!
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11 Company Away Day Ideas for Active Teams
Company away days are a brilliant way for active teams to step out of the office, get moving and reconnect in a completely different environment. Whether you’re looking to reward your team, boost morale or simply enjoy some well-deserved time outdoors, an energetic away day is a great way to do it — especially during the summer months when the sunshine makes everything more fun.
At GOTO Events, we specialise in high-energy, hands-on corporate away days designed to keep everyone engaged and on their feet. As a fully mobile events company, we bring the action to your chosen location anywhere in the UK. With over 100 work away day ideas to choose from, we know how to create the perfect mix of fun, challenge and camaraderie. Plus, we offer a free venue-finding service to take the stress out of planning.
This article features the most exciting and memorable company away day ideas for active teams, to help your employees bond, compete and have a blast together.
Top 11 Corporate Away Day Ideas
1. It’s a Knockout
Looking for exciting company away day ideas? It’s a Knockout offers active teams adrenaline-fuelled fun with hilarious competitions and high-energy challenges. From giant inflatable obstacle courses and slippery relay races to quirky, larger-than-life games, each activity is designed to spark friendly rivalry and endless laughter. An enthusiastic host keeps energy levels high while upbeat music fills the air, encouraging your colleagues to bounce, slide and tumble through absurdly entertaining tasks.
It’s delightfully messy, outrageously fun and sure to make your team away day a memorable adventure everyone will be talking about long afterward! Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
2. Soap Box Derby
Unleash your team’s creativity and competitive spirit with the Soap Box Derby, an engaging and energetic corporate away day idea, perfect for active teams who love a good challenge.
Starting with a basic pedal cart, teams compete in lively tasks to earn funds for materials. With supplies in hand, it’s time to get inventive — teams design, engineer and decorate their carts and dress their racers, with bonus points awarded to the most innovative and eye-catching designs!
Finally, buckle up for a thrilling race around the track as teams go head-to-head in pursuit of victory and bragging rights. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
3. School Sports Day
Relive childhood fun with a fresh twist on a School Sports Day, an exciting away day idea for active teams! Experience classic sports day events reimagined, featuring high-energy activities such as Javelin, Caterpillars, Tent Building, Dodgeball, Hurdles and Badminton.
Encouraging teamwork, friendly competition and plenty of laughter, this lively event offers something for everyone. Get your team cheering each other on, racing toward victory and working together to conquer each unique challenge. End the exhilarating day with a grand medal ceremony, celebrating achievements, teamwork and unforgettable moments. A perfect way to energise your team this summer! Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
4. Charity Bike Build
Combine team building with meaningful giving in the Charity Bike Build, a rewarding company away day idea designed to inspire your team while they come together to build bikes for children in need across Africa.
We bring everything directly to your chosen UK venue — tools, bike parts and expert guidance. Start by taking part in entertaining team building games to earn essential bike components. Next, your team assembles the bikes, adding personal touches through heartfelt messages for each child recipient. Completed bikes are then delivered to the charity partner, creating lasting impact and memorable team experiences. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
5. GPS Treasure Hunt
Take your active team on an exciting GPS Treasure Hunt, one of the most engaging staff away day ideas. Equipped with high-tech tablets running our custom GPS app, teams will navigate an adventurous route filled with hidden hotspots, tricky clues, exciting challenges and unexpected surprises.
From hilarious photo and video tasks to brain-teasing puzzles, every stop is designed to test your teamwork, creativity and quick thinking. As the clock ticks, the competition intensifies with teams racing to earn points and outscore each other. Fully customisable and available anywhere in the UK, our expert events team ensures your GPS Treasure Hunt is unforgettable. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
6. Survival Island
Survival Island is a unique and immersive company day out idea that tests your team’s resilience, creativity and teamwork. Under the guidance of a survival expert, your team will navigate fast-paced, hands-on scenarios requiring crucial teamwork and collaboration to overcome realistic survival challenges. Activities include igniting fires from natural materials, constructing weather-proof shelters, performing first aid and stretcher rescues, purifying water naturally, and mastering essential survival knots. Ideal for active teams, Survival Island pushes teamwork and problem-solving to new heights, making this an exciting, unforgettable and genuinely rewarding experience that can accommodate any group size. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
7. Crystal Team Challenge
Crystal Team Challenge is an energetic and exciting company away day idea blending mental agility with thrilling physical activities. Teams navigate four immersive zones — Aztec, Futuristic, Industrial and Medieval — each offering fun puzzles and tasks. Success in each zone earns crystals, which determine the crucial seconds your team has inside the exhilarating Cash Grabber Dome finale. Within this massive inflatable dome, anticipation skyrockets as team members frantically compete to snatch elusive gold tickets while racing against the clock. Perfectly tailored to active teams, this intense event fosters teamwork, strategic thinking and friendly competition, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
8. Outdoor Adrenaline
Outdoor Adrenaline offers your team the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor activities specifically designed for active groups seeking genuine challenges and fun. Customise your day by selecting from practical, skill-based activities like laser clay pigeon shooting for accuracy, quad biking and off-road buggy driving for handling skills, mini tanks for strategy and control, duck herding to enhance teamwork, or axe throwing to test precision. Each activity is chosen to encourage collaboration, develop new skills and create fun experiences that naturally strengthen team bonds. Outdoor Adrenaline is an ideal away day idea for work to genuinely energise and unite your team. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
9. Quintessentially English
Escape with your team to the scenic English countryside for a nostalgic company away day activity, blending relaxed enjoyment with gentle competition. Quintessentially English is ideal for teams looking to unwind while still enjoying some friendly rivalry and fun. Your team will rotate through classic outdoor games, from rounders and croquet to bat and trap, coules and quoits. Each activity offers the perfect balance — active enough to keep everyone engaged, yet relaxed enough to encourage socialising, laughter and genuine team bonding. It’s an excellent choice for teams wanting an active yet laid-back atmosphere. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
10. Archery and Duck Herding
Looking for company away day ideas that are a bit out of the ordinary? Archery & Duck Herding delivers two wildly fun activities guaranteed to get your team laughing and moving. First up, it’s bows at the ready as you try your hand at traditional longbow archery. With expert instructors on hand, you’ll aim for the bullseye and rack up points in a lively, competitive shootout.
Then comes the chaos of duck herding! Team up with a highly trained sheepdog and try to guide a group of energetic ducks through a mini obstacle course. It’s unpredictable, hilarious and totally unforgettable. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
11. Sustainability Workshops
Transform your team into eco-champions with practical and engaging sustainability workshops — an ideal company away day idea combining creativity, learning and positive impact. Under expert guidance, your team can build lush living walls to brighten up your workspace, craft beautiful terrariums or kokedama art to add greenery, or support local wildlife by assembling birdhouses and bee hotels. Each hands-on session provides valuable insights into sustainability, practical skills and encourages collaboration and creativity. Choose one workshop or mix activities for a tailored, meaningful experience. Conveniently, we bring all the necessary materials directly to your chosen location anywhere in the UK. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
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Company Fun Day Events
Company Fun Day Events
Company Fun Day Events
Company Fun Days are a great way for rewarding staff member after a successful period, which ultimately provides a massive feel-good factor across the business. We have a selection of over 1000+ venues around the UK with internal and external space, which allows us to deliver you a range of activities and entertainment.
Whether it’s a day event, an event to boost company morale, an evening to get together with some fun activities, or simply a company away day, we have every option covered.
What are the benefits of a Company Fun Day Event?
Today more than ever, company culture and employee appreciation are more important than ever. Whilst there are many ways to let an employee know they are valued and appreciated; a company fun day shows employees that they are valued as a team member. Several studies show that companies that foster a strong company culture typically have a lower employee turnover, more engaged employees, increased efficiency, and better culture.
What can you do for a Company Fun Day?
Company fun days can literally incorporate so many different elements. From country sports to inflatable fun, fun days are a great way to maintain an upbeat atmosphere.
We offer the opportunity to pick and mix from a selection of games, to build the right package for you. All our activities come with trained instructors who are there to make your day as fun and relaxed as you would like.
Examples include:
- BBQs
- Country Sports
- Duck Herding
- Archery
- Outdoor Adrenaline (Quad Bikes, Segways etc)
- Garden Games
- Giant Inflatables
Can you provide a venue for the Company?
Simple answer is yes! We offer a free venue finding service with a wide portfolio of indoor and outdoor venues across the UK. We’ll help you find a venue that caters for all you need, so that you can book the full event experience without any hassle.
PLANNING A 2022 SUMMER PARTY EVENT? WHAT TO DO NEXT…
Visit our contact page and get in touch to discuss how GOTO Events can run your summer party event.
Our team will give you the right level of advice and options available to suit your group. We can also happily advise on alternative options for live or virtual events.
GOTO Events experiences are all fully risk assessed and compliant with all government requirements. We are accredited with the industry standard Visit Britain ‘Good to Go’ policies.
Outdoor Team Building Ideas
Outdoor Team Building Ideas
Outdoor team building events are a great way to get your team together, outside in the fresh air. Getting the team out of the office can make a big difference to productivity and motivation in the workplace. Whether it’s rain or shine, there isn’t much that beats a little competitive competition.
A majority of outdoor team building events stimulate the main functions of team performance such as communication, sharing ideas, leadership, trust and unity. The most important component to a successful outdoor experience is that teams have FUN! And we can promise you that there will be no one that will be complaining.
Top 10 Outdoor Team Building Events
1) The Crystal Challenge
Our most popular outdoor team building will rotate around 4 themed zones earning points and crystals for their teams. Crystals convert to time in our crystal dome finale, so every crystal counts!
2) It’s A Knockout
Ready for a fun-filled day of serious inflatable fun? Teams will take on a selection of inflatable challenges and games including the bungee run, gladiator joust, wet wall and our amazing giant washing machines.
3) Totally Wipedout
Teams will go head-to-head against one another on our incredible inflatable course. It’s packed full of life, energy, and activity with something for everyone. An ideal team experience that will not fail to give you the wow factor.
4) Soap Box Derby
A seriously wacky outdoor race seeing teams build, design and race their very own custom pedal powered karts around our creative courses. There’s all kinds of points up for grabs including pole position and the best dressed!
5) Teamopoly
Ever though of playing a giant-sized game of Monopoly outside? Well now is your chance! Our life-sized teamopoly comes packed with a giant board, playing pieces, houses, hotels and event a jail! It’s down to you and your team to earn money to play the board and build your empire.
6) Survival Island
Are you ready to learn some amazing survival skills as you take on the challenge of surviving the island. Can your team fire light for protection, build shelter, purify water and find food to be crowned the ultimate survivalists?
7) School Sports Day
This one takes you back to the good old school days with a fun and nostalgic experience. Everything from the classic 3-legged race, shotput, foam javelin and a tug o’ war finale! Will you be the star pupil?
8) iPad Treasure Hunt
Explore a chosen location with our interactive iPad treasure hunts. Using the latest GPS technology you and your team will hunt for hidden locations to reveal mystery challenges. Find as many as you can before the final destination or time runs out.
9) Go Mad In The Country
Combining a murder mystery with an interactive treasure hunt, this two in one event provides a real outdoor adventure of intrigue. Teams hunt for clues & evidence to try and solve the mysterious crime they all witnessed.
10) Quintessentially English
Spend a day relaxing in the heart of the English countryside with this patriotic English garden party which is perfect for keeping every one entertained without being too exhausting. I say old chaps, what time is it? Its Pimms o’clock!
PLANNING A 2023 OUTDOOR EVENT? WHAT TO DO NEXT…
Visit our contact page and get in touch to discuss how GOTO Events can run your outdoor event.
Our team will give you the right level of advice and options available to suit your group. We can also happily advise on alternative options for live or virtual events.
For all of our corporate events, we will ensure you get the right level of fun and entertainment in a safe, upbeat and controlled environment. All of our events have been tried and tested throughout the year, with participants enjoyment as the primary objective.
Top 3 Tips for Planning your Outdoor Team Building Activity
Whether this is your first or tenth time organising an outdoor team building event for your group, it can seem like there’s never enough time to plan everything the way you want it to be. Below is our quick tips to planning your next outdoor event.
1. Select the best day and time
Whilst outdoor team building can be run all day every day, there are a few factors to consider. Inflatable events such as It’s A Knockout and Crystal Challenge are of course best displayed in the daytime, after all you’d want to see where you’re going! There are some events that are more suited towards the latter end of the day, such as the Survival Island where you will be able to fire light.
Having completed thousands of team building events over the years, we’ve hosted at all times of the day. We always find that after a long day of presentations that teams can often be tired and ready to go home, so incorporating a day on its own for the event, or an afternoon session is often preferred.
2. Choose an event that everyone will enjoy
There is often the assumption that outdoor team building events are just physical, but that is a misconception. Whilst we do love our physical inflatables such as It’s A Knockout and Totally Wipedout, if you’re looking for something a little more chilled where teams can dip in and out of then Quintessentially English is the one for you.
Our all time classic and most popular has to be Crystal Challenge and the feedback says so too. If you’re looking for something out of the box, then why not take part in our wacky Soap Box Derby. Build, design and race against one another to become the next Lewis Hamilton.
Our expert & experienced team will happily advise which events will work best for your group to ensure you get maximum participation and involvement out of them.
3. Don’t plan teams in advance
This is one of the biggest questions we get asked for outdoor team building. Is it better for people to be in teams with people they know and are comfortable with, or randomise them? All of our events will instantly engage people with the theme and experience whether they know each other or not. It’s the one of the exact purposes of team building, to get people to know each other.