TEAM BUILDING IN OXFORDSHIRE

WHY CONSIDER OXFORDSHIRE FOR TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

Famous for its world renowned university and the stunning Blenheim Palace which was the ancestral home of Winston Churchill, Oxfordshire is a top UK destination for team building and corporate events.

Alice in Wonderland also feature in the country’s history.  Most people don’t know that the story’s main character was inspired by a real life person who was known as Alice Liddell. She was the daughter of the Dean of the college where Lewis taught.  The first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, Roger Bannister, was also a medical student at the Oxford University.

Given its diversity Oxfordshire is a very popular location for companies to host meeting, conference and team building activities.  Encompassing The Cotswolds companies are spoilt for choice in terms of venues and locations.  Head into the bustling city of Oxford where GOTO Events host many indoor, outdoor and evening events, or step into the countryside for some outdoor adventure within the grounds of a stunning country house hotel.

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You will often see our team across Oxfordshire running outdoor events such as the mighty Totally Wipedout, the relaxing Quintessentially English or the world famous Crystal Challenge.  Indoors our top picks are Escape Rooms, Chocolate Making and for anyone looking for an activity that has absolutely something for everyone then look no further than Challenge 100.

One call does it all for your event needs in Oxford and Oxfordshire.  The GOTO Events team are experts in suggesting the perfect venue, team building activity or evening entertainment.  Give us a call for friendly advice on 0207 118 4115 or info@gotoevents.co.uk

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TOP TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN OXFORDSHIRE

Top 10 Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

1. Go Mad In The Country

If you’re looking for an event that combines the thriller of a murder mystery, but also the fun of an interactive treasure trail, then look no further! This indoor event in Oxfordshire is loaded with twists and turns, with great performances from our actors, giving you an activity that will really captivate any audience.

2. Escape Rooms

One of our most intriguing and popular indoor team building events in Oxfordshire. Each of our escape rooms are fully mobile, and intended to challenge you until you unravel all the clues are put together the pieces to escape the room before the clock strikes! 

3.  Under Pressure

A chance to take on the Under Pressure arena in Oxfordshire! Team and individual challenges that may seem simple to begin with become a whole new challenge when you step into Under Pressure. Can you handle the pressure or will you crash under the beaming lights? 

4. Challenge 100

Our indoor, fully mobile Challenge 100 team building event includes all props and equipment for 5 zones – Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Busters. It’s now down to you and your team to choose from the 100 challenge from the book given and complete as many as possible in the time frame, to become the ultimate winners!

5. Crystal Challenge

This fully mobile event comes to a venue in Oxfordshire of your choice. Crystal Challenge is inspired by the infamous TV show, includes 4 themed challenge zones and our incredible Crystal Dome Finale which has teams frantically grabbing gold tickets before the time runs out. 

6. Cocktail Making

Learn the art and skill of mixology from our professional bartenders in this fully mobile event! Teams will be given a demonstration of flaring and tutorials before it’s your turn to create 3 different cocktails (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and the exciting showstopper in the ‘mix off’. 

7. Wall Street Winners

The ultimate trading game in Oxfordshire. Buy, sell, build the biggest corporate tower before the trading window closes! It’s big, it’s bold, it’s boisterous, this exciting indoor team building challenge will definitely test your teams skills.

8. Apprentices

Based on the highly successful BBC show ‘The Apprentice’, this inddor team building event is a brilliant way to test team work in a fun and unique business environment. Will you be the next Apprentice?

9. Charity Bike Build

This Oxfordshire team building event really does give you the feel good factor! Teams will be tasked to build bicycles for young children, which are then donated to children’s homes, charity shops or given to underprivileged families. 

10. Archery and Duck Herding

A favourite outdoor team building event in Oxfordshire, our hilarious duck herding experience consists of an experienced sheepdog, an expert handler, an obstacle course and a pen of busy ducks. After you complete the duck herding, you’ll now need a steady hand, concentration and accuracy to complete our longbow archery challenge. 

Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

Get your team in one of our Escape Rooms, or the infamous Under Pressure, or have them in stitches with our silly, and truly entertaining Master of the Tasks, or even attempt Challenge 100! Whatever the weather outside, we’ve got you covered with some great indoor team building activities. These are just some of the favourites in Oxfordshire, also popular is our Wall Street Winners and Cocktail Making, for our full indoor team building list, click here.

Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

Ready for some fun and fresh air? Treat your team to an awesome day out in Oxfordshire. Boost your team’s well-being, communication and relationships with our exciting outdoor team building events in Oxfordshire! We offer a wide variety of exciting and inclusive events to choose from, encouraging teamwork and camaraderie! Take a look at the Top 10 events in Oxfordshire for some outdoor inspiration. Crystal Challenge, involving full team participation and high energy to complete tasks, collect crystals and take on the inflatable crystal dome! Archery & Duck Herding, a mad day learning the art of duck herding with whistles and commands, followed by archery, a chance to focus on the target and goal. Take the planning process in your stride with your dedicated event planner and enjoy your day out in Oxfordshire.

Company Away Days in Oxfordshire

Shake things up with our company away days, ideal for escaping the daily office or home office routines with a day of activities, fun, and camaraderie. Our company fun days foster a positive culture and give your team a treat for all their hard work and success. Our corporate away day events are suitable for groups of all sizes and offer a wide range of activities, including Outdoor Adrenaline, Inflatable Fun, Company Festivals, Totally Wipedout, Corporate Summer Fete, even a GPS Treasure Hunt in Oxfordshire! A great way to see the county. 

Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

Ignite the spirit of collaboration in Oxfordshire with our immersive team building activities. Team building for collaboration is all about harnessing communication and teamwork with some friendly competition. Engage in team building activities to bring your team together and unleash their collective potential. In our Masterpiece challenge, teams collaborate as a group to create an exciting artwork. An Oxfordhsire favourite, teams can unleash their problem-solving skills in the Chain Reaction challenge, designing and building intricate contraptions from our supplies that set off chain reactions around the room, expect excitement and cheers from the first move! Or the adrenaline-pumping Rollercoaster Tycoon and charitable Putt for a Purpose, our popular events in Oxfordshire promote collaboration and give your team’s morale a boost, encouraging everyone to step out of their comfort zones. With our dedicated event planner taking care of all the planning, you can enjoy a stress-free day filled with fun and productive team building activities for collaboration.

Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

Are you on the lookout for fun team building events in Oxfordshire that will spark your team’s creativity? You’ve come to the right place! Our creative team events are designed to bring teams closer and give morale a boost, all while having a great time together. Many of our popular choices are loved in Oxfordshire, including the tasty Chocolate Making experience, teams will learn the art of chocolatiers, creating their very own creations to enjoy and take home. Also popular is the action-packed and wacky Soap Box Derby, involving creative team challenges to designing team colours and karts, as the race for a podium finish gets very real! Our Team Masterchef is a treat for the senses, a chance for your teams to get creative in our very own pop up kitchens and showcase their cooking skills, plus our Michelin star-trained chef will give mouth-watering demonstrations. All our creative team building events in Oxfordshire are full of creativity, laughter, and unforgettable team bonding experiences!

Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

Unleash your team’s potential in Oxfordshire with our exhilarating and diverse unusual team building activities. Especially designed to strengthen relationships and boost team morale, these unusual team building ideas will build enthusiasm within your team. In Oxfordshire, a top favourite is Duck Herding, with the help of a skilled sheepdog your team will guide a lively flock of ducks through an obstacle course, testing your team’s communication and coordination, this is an entertaining event! Or, if you’re in need of a creative experience for your team, take a look at our Pottery Making event, an engaging activity with hands-on pottery crafting. For a touch of the unusual, liven up your team with Boomwhackers, this is a great conference energiser that transforms any meeting into a harmonious rhythm experience, promoting teamwork and unity. Oxfordshire’s unusual team building events offer a fresh and uplifting look to team bonding, promoting unity and boosting individual and team confidence.

Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Oxfordshire

Get ready to ignite your team’s competitive spirit in Oxfordshire with our fun and exciting selection of competitive team building activities. These events are designed to boost morale, create lasting connections, and foster camaraderie among your team members. Our diverse range of competitive group activities ensures that there’s something for everyone. Exciting options in Oxfordshire is the Crystal Challenge, an intense experience where teams go head-to-head, travelling through four challenging zones to win those precious crystals. Or, for a high-energy outdoor activity, the Soap Box Derby offers an exciting mix of racing and creativity, creating an unforgettable competitive experience. Indoors, Under Pressure challenge awaits, this indoor team building challenge is packed with theming and intense concentration before an exhilarating team win! For those in your team who enjoy solving mysteries, the Crime Scene Experience in Oxfordshire is perfect! Your team will become detectives for the day, investigating a crime scene using forensic techniques and scrutinising evidence. Let the competitive team building games begin!

Virtual Team Building Activities in Oxfordshire

Turn distance into an advantage using our team building activities for remote teams. We aim to boost morale, forge relationships and encourage collaboration through remote team building – ensuring every virtual meeting is an opportunity for growth and unity. Designed for large and small teams, we’ve got plenty of virtual team building ideas for you:

  • Our Virtual Horse Racing brings the Frankie Dettori race night experience to you, featuring a vibrant virtual paddock and interactive races where guests can compete individually or in teams
  • Transform your team event into a gripping Virtual Murder Mystery in the mountains, where an avalanche leads to a shocking discovery, and you must race against time, scouring maps and collaborating to uncover the murderer
  • Gather remotely for an exquisite Virtual Cheese & Wine Tasting, where participants explore a handpicked selection of wines and cheeses, guided by our experts, making it an enjoyable and educational experience for any virtual get together

Find all our fun virtual team building activities here, there’s something for everyone!

Charity Team Building Activities in Oxfordshire

Discover the joy of giving back together with our charity team event selections. Offering both indoor and outdoor options, our charity team building events are crafted to provide a fun, engaging way for teams to support charitable initiatives. By choosing team charity events, your teams will gain the unique opportunity to bond over shared values and communal contributions. Our charity team building is suitable for both large and small teams, ensuring everyone can participate.

  • Bake, bond, and brighten lives at our Charity Bake Off! This is a sweet mission to deliver comfort through cakes and cookies, with all you need on hand
  • Elevate your team’s impact with Paws For A Cause! Dive into a day of meaningful crafting for animals, showcasing the power of collective action
  • Make a difference pedal by pedal with our Charity Bike Build! It’s an event where teamwork and creativity result in a fleet of bikes, each donated to brighten someone’s path

Team fun for a cause! Our team building charity activities are all about combining joyous team activities with meaningful community support.

Company Fun Days in Oxfordshire

Strengthen your team’s connections with our team away day experiences or corporate festivals, where strategic challenges and fun activities combine to enhance teamwork and communication. These days are tailored to foster a collaborative spirit and could include dynamic Inflatable Team Building Activities or a competitive Corporate Treasure Hunt.

  • Inflatable Company Fun Day – Inject some inflatable fun into your company day out with GOTO Events! From dynamic team competitions to thrilling obstacle courses, we offer an engaging experience for every type of team
  • Corporate Sports Day – Rekindle childhood glory, blending the classic fun of school competitions with the excitement of team achievements, for a day that’s as rewarding as it is memorable
  • Corporate Summer Party – Leap into summer with a corporate party that defies the ordinary, thanks to GOTO Events! With a range of activities from the foam-filled Total Team Wipeout to the adventurous Bear Grylls Survival Experience, expect endless fun

Experience the excitement of our summer team building activities. Explore our list of company fun day events that combine fun, music, and team building for a truly memorable corporate outing.

Sustainability Team Building Activities in Oxfordshire 

Discover the power of teamwork and sustainability with our eco-friendly team building activities! Perfect for any group size, our events promote collaboration and environmental awareness, a chance to bring your whole team together and build relationships. Explore sustainability in the workplace ideas and create lasting memories while making a positive impact.

Oxfordshire favourites include: 

  • Kokedama Sustainability Workshop: Discover the beauty of Kokedama! Craft living plant art and strengthen your team’s communication, creativity, and sustainability skills
  • Community Clean Up: Transform community spaces! Engage in team building, planting, and nurturing local areas, promoting environmental stewardship and social responsibility
  • Foraging Experience: Discover nature’s culinary delights! Learn foraging skills, explore the wild, and enjoy a gourmet meal featuring your finds

Explore our environmental team building activities and inspire your team with green initiatives. Check out the complete list today!

Christmas Team Building Events in Oxfordshire 

Celebrate the festive season with our Christmas team building activities! It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your team together for some fun and relaxation as the year winds down. Are you planning a corporate Christmas party or an office Christmas party? We’ve got Christmas team building ideas for every group size. Choose from our wide range of activities, including Christmas arts & crafts, food & drink Christmas themes, or even virtual Christmas events for remote teams. It’s all about having fun, building stronger bonds, and heading into the new year with a positive vibe!

Oxfordshire favourites include: 

  • Wine Tasting: Expand your knowledge of wine in this guided tasting experience. Perfect for a relaxed evening of team bonding
  • Paws For A Cause: Build enrichment toys for animals in shelters in this hands-on charity event. A great way to support wildlife and bond with your team
  • Challenge 100: Complete as many of the 100 challenges as you can in this high-energy event. It’s a fun and interactive way to engage everyone on your team

Ready to celebrate in style? Discover our Christmas work party ideas and plan an event that will be the highlight of the year. Our full list is here.

Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Oxfordshire

Our charity and sustainability events are all about fostering creativity, team cohesion, and individual wellbeing while helping your company achieve its Corporate Social Responsibility goals. We offer CSR team building activities that allow your team to work together for a great cause, whether it’s through charitable CSR team building programs or green team building activities. Tailored to groups of any size, our events are all about making a meaningful impact on the community while promoting the feel-good factor of giving back.

Popular CSR team building events in Oxfordshire include: 

  • Living Wall Sustainability Workshop: Create a stunning office living wall with your team, learning about sustainability and improving air quality. A fun and eco-friendly team building workshop
  • Gift of the Gab: Use your team’s gift of the gab to gather essential items for charity in this exciting scavenger hunt. A hands-on event that makes a real difference in the community
  • Putt For a Purpose: Get creative with your team as you build and play a mini-golf course using food bank items. A fun and engaging way to support those facing food insecurity

Want to make a difference with our team building activities that give back to the community? Discover our CSR team building ideas and start planning today. Take a look here.

Conference Energisers in Oxfordshire 

Keep your audience engaged and excited! Conferences can drag without the right energy, but our conference energiser ideas will transform the atmosphere. Our conference ice breaker and energisers are ideal for promoting creativity, teamwork, and focus. Conference ice breaker favourites in Oxfordshire include energising group games, interactive icebreakers, and collaborative challenges. Tailored to all group sizes, our corporate ice breakers ensure your conference is productive and memorable.

Popular choices in Oxfordshire include: 

  • Bubble Workshop: Step into a bubble-filled world where mindfulness meets fun. From bubble wrap yoga to immersive displays, it’s a team building activity like no other
  • Junk Funk: Transform everyday junk into an incredible orchestra with your team. Dustbins and scrap metal become instruments as you collaborate through rhythm and creativity
  • Bollywood Workshop: Get your team moving with a Bollywood dance workshop that’s as fun as it is engaging. Perfect for boosting energy and team spirit

Reboot your team’s energy! Browse our full list of meeting energiser ideas and find the perfect activity for your event. Take a look here.