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!
Planning a company away day in London?
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