TEAM BUILDING IN DERBYSHIRE

WHY DERBYSHIRE IS A TOP DESTINATION FOR TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Derbyshire sitting in the East Midlands is a mecca for business and events.  Team building in Derbyshire is extremely popular given it’s broad array of amazing locations and venues, all geared up to host meetings conference and events for companies travelling from across the UK.

Encompassing Derby, Chesterfield and the stunning Peak District, Derbyshire is certainly a county worth considering as a host for your next activity.

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GOTO Events run team building events across the county, from outdoor events in the grounds such as our Totally Wipedout or Survival Island, to indoor events from Under Pressure, Den of Dragons or Go Mad in the Country.  We also offer a plethora of evening events including interactive quiz nights, game shows, murder mystery evenings and the simply brilliant Pub Olympics.

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TOP OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN DERBYSHIRE

Top 10 Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

1. Incognito Spy Mission 

This Derbyshire team building event is a brilliant experience that can be enjoyed by all. It’s over to you to follow a trail of intelligence, cracking into emails, meeting with undercover agents and deciphering cryptic messages, all in the hunt to find out who on our team is the enemy spy! 

2. Escape Room 

This indoor team building activity in Derbyshire see teams working closely to identify clues and solve puzzles in under 60 minutes. Choose from a range of escape rooms: from Prison Break, WWII, Science Lab and Pirate. 

3.  Lights, Camera, Action

This is your chance to direct and produce your very own trailer, feature film or future breaking news report. We’ll provide the costumes, props and make up, plus some loose scripts and key lines to get you started, the rest is up to your teams to be as creative and imaginative as they can be. Will you be the next director?

4. Under Pressure

Under Pressure will see you and your team compete head-to-head in a selection of challenges, that will not only test your skills but also your team work. Equipped with an inflatable dome and lighting, this is by far one of our most popular indoor team building activities in Derbyshire.

5. Casino Nights

This casino themed event is perfect to entertain your team, with everything provided, including professional croupiers for a brilliant and glamorous Casino Night. A top indoor evening event in Derbyshire countryside. 

6. Wall Street Winners

Walk proudly across a themed trading floor with your team, dressed in costumes and props with your £1million to invest. The team with the biggest profit at the end of the trading days and the highest corporate tower will be crowned the Wall Street Winner! A great indoor team building event in Derbyshire.

7. Charity Bike Build

It’s time for you to feel the ultimate sense of achievement with all teams working towards an incredible cause, building bicycles for children. A great experience with plenty of communication, teamwork and bonding, offering everyone a sense of accomplishment, whilst having lots of fun too.

8. Crystal Challenge

Based on the 90’s classic gameshow, this one of our most popular Derbyshire team building activities we host. In groups you will compete against on another in an exhilarating mix of activities and challenges, before the inflatable Crystal Challenge dome finale!

9. Masterpiece

A great indoor team building event in the Derbyshire countryside. Paint brushes at the ready it’s time to paint a giant masterpiece! Using materials bought in the art shop, the whole group works together in smaller teams creating one big picture, from lots of smaller ones. 

10. Archery and Duck Herding

What’s better than one event…two in the Derbyshire countryside! Learn the art and  skill of herding ducks by instructing the sheepdog with commands, plus master the longbow by shooting over a great distance at the target.

Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

A great way to engage with and motivate your team! Exciting indoor team building events in Derbyshire, we provide a range of activities and challenges. Team building all year round, no matter what the weather. Create memories that last forever and keep staff morale high with themed events available at the location of your choice for large or small teams, we’ve got you covered! Most of the Top 10 team building events in Derbyshire are indoor based, take a look on this page or go to our dedicated indoor team building page for more inspiration What event will inspire and motivate your team?

Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

Who doesn’t love outdoor team building activities in Derbyshire! If it’s a bit grey outside or the sun is shining, the fresh air and nature is always a winner, it’s great for team morale and well-being. Our wide variety of outdoor team building events in Derbyshire encourage communication, with lots of excited busy talking, promoting teamwork, with teams solving problems together and cheering on teammates. In the Top 10 team building events in Derbyshire Crystal Challenge is a favourite, teams compete in challenges for crystals, fans of the TV show will know that crystals equals time in the inflatable crystal dome finale! Archery & Duck Herding sees teams learning sheepdog commands to manoeuvre ducks through our course into their pen against the clock, followed by archery, a chance to focus on the target and goal. Other popular outdoor events include It’s A Knockout, Survival Island, Quintessentially English, Soap Box Derby and many more. All events are suitable for large or small groups, and with the help of our dedicated event planners who will take care of the details, you can join in too!

Company Away Days in Derbyshire

Whether you’re looking for a way to build stronger bonds, foster a positive company culture or celebrate success, our team away days are the way forward! Getting your team together with fun and adventurous activities guarantees to boost morale and lift team spirits. With a wide variety of corporate away day activities to choose from in Derbyshire we’ll have something to suit your group, no matter your group size too. We can go big with our Company Festivals, Circus Themed Carnivals, Family Fun Day, giant arena of Inflatable Fun that will need to be seen to be believed and many more! Multi-Activity Days, Outdoor Adrenaline, the list goes on for corporate away days!

Make planning your company fun day even easier, if you haven’t got a venue in mind yet, use our free venue finding service in Derbyshire and look forward to the great time ahead!

Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

Unleash the power of collaboration in glorious Derbyshire. Our team building activities for collaboration will bring your team together like never before. Engage your teams in challenges that promote teamwork and creative thinking. We have plenty of choices, favourites in Derbyshire include letting your team express themselves in colour in the Masterpiece challenge, collaborating to create a stunning artwork by replicating sections of a famous painting or image of your choice – great for launching a new brand! As teams work together, set off a reaction of success in the dynamic Chain Reaction activity, popular in Derbyshire or why not have a hands-in-the-air adventure in our Rollercoaster Tycoon event, fully engaging, teams must construct the ultimate rollercoaster model. Boost morale, encourage teamwork, and spread good vibes through your team. Join us in Derbyshire for fun team building events that foster collaboration and create lasting memories.

Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

Is your team ready to embrace creativity and have a great time together? Our creative team building events in Derbyshire are designed to boost morale, encourage out of the box thinking and to bring some life and colour to fun team building events! Favourite creative choices in Derbyshire include our Masterpiece challenge, where teams collaborate to create an impressive artwork, does your team have hidden artistic talents? Get your team’s adrenaline pumping with the action-packed Chain Reaction, involving the design and build of crazy contraptions that spark seamless reactions through the room. Or for a truly unique experience in Derbyshire, watch your team’s step out of their comfort zones and into the limelight with this popular choice – Lights, Camera, Action, your teams will write, direct and star in their very own movie trailer. We don’t want to squash creativity with planning, so let our team take care of that, enjoy your unforgettable moments of creativity, laughter, and team bonding with your gang!

Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

Are you looking for unusual team building activities to captivate your teams? We offer a wide variety of events to capture the imagination of your team, boosting confidence and morale. Favourite unusual team building events in Derbyshire take place in our pop up kitchens, where we have a tasty spread of challenges, Chocolate Making, Cupcake Decorating, Sushi Making, Strictly Come Dining, Hells Kitchen and many more. If you are looking to challenge your team to be as creative as possible Masterpiece is a great group event for creativity and collaboration, working as individuals, in teams and as a whole to produce a unique artwork just for your organisation. Derby also loves an energiser, perfect for conferences, Bollywood, learning the art of traditional Indian dances, Boomwhackers, a musical treat with unique boomwhackers, or our HAKA Energiser with Maori Warriors, these unusual team building ideas will have your team warmed up and ready for the day. Teams love doing something new and interesting and will be talking about it for a long time!

Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Derbyshire

Enhance teamwork and collaboration in your organisation with some spirited competitive team building games that will have your teams cheering and laughing from the word ‘Go!’. Favourite competitive team building activities in Derbyshire is our vibrant and bouncy world of Totally Wipedout, an outdoor team building activity with head-to-head rounds on our giant inflatable assault course, bursting with high energy, laughter and camaraderie. Also popular is our retro School Sports Day event, featuring all the classics, house captains, traditional headmaster and classic board games like Jenga and Connect 4. You can’t get more team spirit than in our Cocktail Making experience, where teams compete to impress the judges and sampling the odd drink our two, alcohol free options are also available. Head indoors for competitive group activities such as rib busting Master of the Tasks, based on the infamous TV show, Escape Rooms Plus, taking place in 5 themed rooms, there are over 100 challenges to complete against the clock and other teams! Or classic competitive team activities in Generation Game that’s fast paced and entertaining, with comedic compere. Let the competitive team building games in Derbyshire begin!

Virtual Team Building Activities in Derbyshire

Cultivate a thriving online workspace with our team building for virtual teams, where every event is a stepping stone towards greater teamwork, creative thinking and collaboration. Bringing your teams together online, our virtual team activities are designed for large and small teams. 

  • Hop on a virtual time-travelling train ride in our Railroad Murders event, set in the 1920s, where your team employs interactive maps and augmented reality to crack a murder case, with the clock ticking towards the final station
  • Escape to the virtual jungle in I’m Working From Home – Get Me Outta Here!, where you’ll face team challenges inspired by a famous TV show, don themed outfits, and engage with our lively hosts for an unforgettable experience
  • Experience bingo like never before in our Virtual Musical Bingo, where music sets the rhythm, featuring tracks from all eras and genres, live or pre-recorded, hosted by a professional comedian compere, perfect for team building or social events.

Revitalise your team dynamics with our engaging virtual team building activities – see our full list here to start your remote team building journey!

Charity Team Building Activities in Derbyshire

Boost team dynamics and make a positive impact with our charity team building events. Our wide range of team charity events ensures that every team finds an engaging way to collaborate and contribute to charitable causes. Opting for a charity team event means your team building efforts extend beyond personal growth to making a meaningful difference. Ideal for teams of any size, our activities are designed to be both inclusive and rewarding.

  • Charity Gift of the Gab is not just an event; it’s a mission! Use your team’s persuasive talents to collect and donate items, turning this skill into a force for good
  • Answer the global call for support with Operation Supply Drop! Collaborate on challenges to assemble care packages, showing solidarity with the world’s frontline heroes
  • Transform team effort into charitable impact with Charity Bike Build, where games and creativity lead to bikes that brighten lives, embodying real teamwork and giving

Unleash the power of giving back! Dive into our team building charity activities and watch your team’s spirit soar!

Company Fun Days in Derbyshire

Recharge and reconnect with our corporate family fun days, designed to combine professional networking with family-friendly fun. These events are ideal for building a supportive company culture and enhancing employee well-being, with activities like lively Inflatable Company Fun Day or engaging Corporate Treasure Hunt.

  • Corporate Sports Day – Bring the spirit of youthful competition to your corporate environment with our Sports Day event, where the laughter and challenges of School Sports Day foster stronger team connections
  • Group Energisers – Elevate your team’s cohesion with the spirited HAKA energiser, where the powerful traditions of the Māori culture become a dynamic force for strengthening workplace communication and unity
  • Multi-Activity Days – Challenge and entertain your team in equal measure where the mix of outdoor adrenaline and unique experiences like duck herding reignites team spirit

Discover the key to successful teamwork with our corporate fun days and summer team building activities. Browse our full list of company fun day events and plan a day full of laughter and learning!

Sustainability Team Building Activities in Derbyshire

Boost your team’s morale and eco-consciousness with our sustainability workshop options! Tailored for groups of any size, our sustainability team building events bring companies together in fun and impactful ways. Experience the benefits of green team building activities and inspire workplace sustainability ideas.

Derbyshire favourites include: 

  • Bird House Sustainability Workshop: Get creative at our Bird House Sustainability Workshop! Construct bird houses while promoting teamwork, communication, and eco-friendly practices
  • Foraging Experience: Dive into nature with our Foraging Experience! Learn foraging etiquette, explore the wilderness, and enjoy a 3-course meal crafted from your foraged finds
  • Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Join our Living Art Workshop and breathe new life into old items! Enhance team collaboration and creativity while embracing sustainable practices in a fun, engaging setting

Foster teamwork and environmental responsibility with our green team building events. View the complete list here!

Christmas Team Building Events in Derbyshire

End the year with joy and laughter by hosting one of our Christmas team building activities! Bringing your team together for a corporate Christmas party or office Christmas party is the perfect way to celebrate your successes and create lasting memories. Our events cater to all group sizes and include a variety of activities, from Christmas arts & crafts to food & drink Christmas themes. And for those working remotely, our virtual Christmas events ensure everyone can join in the festive fun. Let’s make this Christmas a time to remember!

Derbyshire favourite Christmas team building ideas include: 

  • Virtual Cheese & Wine Tasting: Sip and savour from the comfort of home with a virtual wine and cheese pairing event. Guided by experts, it’s a relaxed and informative experience
  • First Past The Post: Experience the thrill of the races in this exciting event. Bet on your favourite horses and see if luck is on your side!
  • Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Create stunning art pieces using natural materials in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for teams looking to combine creativity with sustainability

Looking for festive inspiration? Explore our Christmas work party ideas and plan an event everyone will enjoy. Take a look here.

Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Derbyshire  

Our charity and sustainability events are designed to help your company achieve its CSR goals while promoting team spirit and individual wellbeing. We offer CSR team building activities that focus on creativity, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. Whether it’s charitable CSR team building programs or green team building activities, our events are tailored to groups of any size, giving your team the opportunity to work together for a positive cause. It’s the perfect way to foster team cohesion while making a real difference in the community.

Derbyshire favourite CSR team building events include: 

  • Terrarium Sustainability Workshop: Design and create a terrarium with your team, bringing nature into your workspace. A calming, hands-on activity that promotes sustainability and teamwork
  • Putt For a Purpose: Get creative with your team and design mini-golf holes using food bank items. A hands-on charity event that helps families facing food insecurity
  • Paws For a Cause: Collaborate with your team to create enrichment items for animals in shelters. A hands-on, rewarding charity event that promotes teamwork and helps animals thrive

Go green with our CSR team building ideas. Discover our full list of team building activities that give back to the community today!

Conference Energisers in Derbyshire

Start strong and stay focused! Keep your conference on track with our meeting energiser ideas, designed to re-energise your audience and promote collaboration. Perfect for groups of all sizes, our corporate ice breakers bring excitement and connection to your event. Favourite conference energiser ideas in Derbyshire include laughter-filled games, engaging problem-solving tasks, and quick-paced trivia sessions. Make your event dynamic and fun with our tailored conference ice breaker and energisers.

Popular choices in Derbyshire include: 

  • Boomwhackers: Energise your team with vibrant musical tubes in this fun and interactive session. Work together to create harmony and unleash creativity in a sea of colour
  • Yoga Class: Reboot your team’s energy with a fun and inclusive yoga session. Designed for everyone, this activity is perfect for relaxation and focus
  • Drumming Workshop: Build team spirit through music in this exciting workshop. Create rhythms and melodies while learning to communicate and collaborate effectively

Energise your team in style! Discover our list of ice breakers for conference for activities that are fun and effective. Take a look here.