TEAM BUILDING IN PORTSMOUTH

WHAT PORTSMOUTH HAS TO OFFER FOR TEAM BUILDING

Portsmouth is the second largest city on the south coast of England with easy access and links to London and international airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick. Being assigned as UK’s solely island city, Portsmouth is mainly situated on Portsea Island. Portsmouth has been an essential naval port for many years and is the dwelling of the world’s oldest active dry dock and houses many famous ships, including HMS Warrior, the Mary Rose and Lord Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory.

OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY IDEAS IN PORTSMOUTH

Team building by the sea is what Portsmouth is best for. All the Inflatable Team Challenges in the sun combined with a couple of beers and a BBQ after a long day in the office. Got a whole day to take away – take on our very own Crystal Challenge. Get ready to see your colleagues’ real colours as teams go head to head with one another in order to get as many crystals as possible, allowing as much time as possible in our very own crystal dome! It’s no wonder this is our most popular event!

FIND THE BEST TEAM BUILDING ACTIVIES IN PORTSMOUTH

TOP OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING EVENTS IN PORTSMOUTH

Top 10 Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

1. Crystal Challenge

The Crystal Challenge is so inclusive for everyone. Our challenges test every aspect from mental resilience, physical attributes to team collaboration and communication.

2. Ultimate Quiz

Plenty of laughter is guaranteed with this fun team building event, with something for everyone. Teams will go head-to-head in a multitude of rounds that are inspired by TV shows. The energy and enthusiasm will fill the room!

3. Soap Box Derby

This popular and hilarious outdoor event in Portsmouth has 4 race themed team building activities: team training, budget and planning in the Race Shop, pitching and presentation skills in the sponsorship Pitch it Right challenge all winding up to Pole Position, as teams go head-to-head on the track in the race finale.

4. Quintessentailly English

Good old fashioned fun with this traditionally British day of garden games and some healthy competition! A favourite for entertaining clients or simply to treat your team to a chilled day out, this event is the perfect team building activity. 

5. Masterpiece

A colourful, creative day where your group will create mosaic pieces in teams and also complete mini challenges before all the pieces are put together to reveal the results of your Masterpiece Challenge! 

6. Archery and Duck Herding

Two excellent outdoor activities that make for a brilliant team building day out in Portsmouth. Each activity requires team effort to earn points and win medals. Learn new skills herding ducks by instructing the sheepdog with commands our on hand expert has explained, plus master the longbow by shooting over a great distance at the target.

7. Under Pressure

Enter the arena for individual and team challenges! A fast-paced and thought-provoking activity that requires nerve and determination. Teams get the chance to familiarise themselves with each activity, and have all important practice time before taking on the main challenge! With three chances, will you succeed?

8. Master of the Tasks

One of our most popular indoor events in Portsmouth that’s full of fun and energy. Inspired by the popular TV show you will take on a range of hilarious challenges to climb our running scoreboard. Individual challenges and team based. We supply all props and equipment plus a brilliant professional host who will run the event and bring the room to life. The perfect event to kick start a conference or an evening event to finish off the day – this event will not leave you disappointed! 

9. Teamopoly

Get stuck into the game with costumes and super-sized props, Teamopoly offers team building challenges across the board. Communication and strategy are key to acquiring a property empire, with the aim to be crowned champions during a gripping award ceremony.

10. Wall Street Winners

Build the largest corporate tower with team trading profits, but remember, the markets can be unpredictable! Endless twists and turns in Wall Street Winners will keep everyone on their toes – no tower is safe until the final trading bell rings!

Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

Get your team together and head indoors for a work day like no other! Come rain or shine, our indoor team building activities in Portsmouth can take place all year round. Whether you’re looking for something new, or returning to a favourite activity, we have something to suit everyone. Take a look at the Top 10 activities for Portsmouth on this page and get inspired, including Ultimate Quiz, Under Pressure, Master of the Tasks and Wall Street Winners, for even more indoor inspiration, take a look here. At a venue of your choice, we’ll make sure your team building days out are brilliant fun indoors!

Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

Looking for a unique team building experience? Our outdoor team building activities in Portsmouth are sure to deliver. With a range of activities to choose from, our events are designed to promote communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, all whilst enjoying the fresh air and change of scenery. Whether it’s taking part in a fun-filled Archery & Duck Herding challenge or competing in a classic School Sports Day, our events are perfect for bringing your team together and creating a sense of unity. Other favourites in Portsmouth include classics such as Crystal Challenge, completing tasks and collecting crystals, ending in the Inflatable Crystal Dome grabbing gold tickets! Soap Box Derby, a mad colourful day of pedal kart decorating, team tactics and podium finishes, Teamopoly, the well known board game but giant, taking Chances, avoiding or going to jail and being entertained by our very own Mr Monopoly. Or, your team could enjoy a relaxing day out in Portsmouth with our Quintessentially English garden party, including lawn games and optional afternoon tea! Get your team outside and enjoying themselves with any of our outdoor experiences, and your dedicated event planner will take care of all the details, for a great day on the south coast.

Company Away Days in Portsmouth

Treat your team to a break from the office and enjoy the fresh coastal air with our company away days in Portsmouth. If you’re looking to boost team morale, encourage bonding and create a positive company culture, our range of events are designed to do just that. From Quintessentially English garden parties and Corporate Summer Fetes to Inflatable Fun and Outdoor Adrenaline, our team away days can be as active or relaxing as you like! Our events also include Family Fun Days and Company Festivals if you want to throw a really big event! Offering a unique opportunity for your team to come together and focus on the fun of the day.

Our experienced event planners can help you find the perfect venue for your corporate fun day with our free venue finding service. Let us handle the planning and execution of your event, ensuring a successful and unforgettable team away day by the sea.

Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

Unleash the power of collaboration and enhance teamwork in Portsmouth with our dynamic team building activities to bring your team together. Our fun team building events are specifically designed to foster effective communication, collaboration, and collaborative working within your team. We have a wide variety of events to choose from, including our engaging Rollercoaster Tycoon, teams design and build model rollercoaster sections, problem-solving with neighbouring sections before joining them together for an exhilarating ride of loop-the-loops and big drops! Chain Reaction, where teams work together to design and build intricate contraptions, setting off a seamless reaction around the room, moving parts can include balls, toy cars, weights, lifts etc. Putt for a Purpose invites teams to ‘club’ together to design and build a mini golf course using a random variety of items that will all be donated to charity, so the more items used, the more is donated! Watch as your teams ‘swing’ into action for this one! With our dedicated event planner taking care of all the planning, you can enjoy a stress-free day of team building activities for collaboration in Portsmouth. Boost morale, encourage collaboration, and witness the positive impact on your team’s cohesion and performance.

Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

Searching for fun team building events in Portsmouth that will ignite your team’s creativity? We have a variety of creative events for you to choose from. Our creative team events are designed to bring your team closer, get them thinking innovatively and creatively, whilst having an absolute blast too! From events such as Portsmouth favourites – Masterpiece, channelling the inner artists in your teams, and collaborating as a group to create a stunning artwork, a fun and innovative way to launch new branding or use any image/painting of your choice. To the engaging and exhilarating Soap Box Derby, where teamwork and creativity drive to victory and a podium finish, includes creative themed challenges and pedal kart racing! Or the unique experience of Lights, Camera, Action, what could be more creative than directing, writing, and starring in your very own movie trailer? There’s no stress of planning, our dedicated event planners will take care of all the details, just get ready for unforgettable moments of fun, laughter, and artistic brilliance!

Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

In the historic of Portsmouth, we challenge the norm of team building with a range of unusual team building activities that will raise your team’s passion and interest. Our unusual team building events are designed to be different. From our pop up kitchens, popular choices in Portsmouth include Marks, Set, Cook! where your team competes in a high-energy cooking challenge, or a more calm affair, Cupcake Decorating, creating fancy treats, allowing your teams to use their creative and artistic skills in icing! Also favourites in Portsmouth is our unique and immersive Bubble Workshop, this unusual team building event offers a range of wellness-inspired activities from bubble wrap yoga to life-sized bubble displays. If it’s well-being and relaxation your team craves, explore the art of Mindfulness Painting designed to inspire creativity and calm. Our unusual team building ideas in Portsmouth offer a fresh perspective on team bonding and is a chance to uncover hidden talents, build stronger relationships, and elevate morale within your team.

Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth, get ready to release your team’s competitive spirit with an exciting choice of competitive team building activities that will have everyone shouting and cheering on teammates! There’s nothing like a bit of spirited friendly competition to boost confidence and team spirit, top competitive team activities in Portsmouth include the exciting action packed Challenge 100, where teams have 100 activities to tackle in the allotted time, an all inclusive event with plenty of laugh out loud moments! With our professional bartender, enter the vibrant world of Cocktail Making with your team, a chance to become masters behind the bar, making and testing unique cocktails, a colourful and lighthearted activity for everyone – we even have alcohol free options! Popular challenging task based events in Portsmouth include our engaging Escape Room Plus experience, against the clock, teams will compete across five themed task zones, testing wits and problem-solving abilities to escape! A favourite in Portsmouth our Generation Game will take some of your team down memory lane, this is a fast-paced game show featuring rounds of crazy challenges, dance-offs, and more. Based on the popular TV show, teams will do anything to earn points, the sillier the better, this is an entertaining and rib busting event. We offer a wide range of competitive group activities in Portsmouth that will not only boost morale, confidence, and teamwork but also create lasting bonds among your team members. Let the competitive team building games begin!

Virtual Team Building Activities in Portsmouth

Elevate remote work efficiency and camaraderie with our remote team building events; they’re tailored to bring teams together, no matter the distance or size of your team! A chance to break from the norm and have fun through the screens and maybe even learn a new skill or two!

  • Liven up your gathering with our Virtual Horse Racing, capturing the spirit of a Frankie Dettori race night with thematic races, interactive betting, and a virtual environment that adds a touch of realism to the fun
  • Master the art of cooking with our Virtual Cooking Events, featuring a Michelin star-trained chef who will guide you through simple yet impressive recipes using common kitchen items, with a selection of themes like bread making and cupcake decorating on Zoom
  • Show off with your new at home mixology skills in our Virtual Cocktail Making event, led by professional online mixologists demonstrating impressive techniques for crafting classic and modern cocktails, suitable for alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or even healthy smoothie options

Unleash the fun with our comprehensive catalogue of virtual team building activities – great for engaging your crew! Take a look here.

Charity Team Building Activities in Portsmouth

Transform your team building into a force for good with our team building volunteering opportunities. Offering a unique mix of team bonding and charitable support, our events are designed to leave a positive mark on both your team and the community. Opting for a charity team event means your team’s time and energy contribute to a greater cause, enriching your team building experience. Our array of team building charity activities suit teams large and small.

  • Enjoy a round of mini golf like no other! Putt For a Purpose combines creativity, competition, and charity, ending with a heartwarming donation
  • Transform your team’s energy with the Charity Bike Build! Assemble, personalise, and donate bicycles through a series of fun and creative team challenges
  • Be a part of something bigger with Operation Supply Drop! Work together to prepare care packages for those on the front lines, in a dynamic test of your team’s abilities

Empower your team, empower your community! Our charity team building events are a great way to make a positive impact.

Company Fun Days in Portsmouth

Bring energy and enthusiasm back to your team with our group energisers at the start of your corporate fun day. Perfect for any group size, these activities kick off events with high energy and excitement, setting the stage for further engaging activities like Corporate Treasure Hunts or Giant Board Games.

  • Corporate Summer Party – Jumpstart your corporate summer with a blast of team building fun from GOTO Events! Opt for classic summer fete vibes or thrilling activities like Bear Grylls Survival for a truly standout party
  • Circus-Themed Carnival – Enter the enchanting world of the circus, featuring a kaleidoscope of acts from stilt walkers to plate spinners, making your corporate event a day of unparalleled fun and learning
  • Soap Box Derby – Race into a day of fun and creativity where teams design their soap box pedal cars for both speed and style, competing for points in innovation and racing prowess

Enhance team cohesion with our summer team building activities. Choose from a variety of activities that make the most of the great outdoors!

Sustainability Team Building Activities in Portsmouth

Transform your team’s approach to sustainability with our engaging green team events! Our sustainable team building activities are designed for all group sizes, fostering teamwork and environmental responsibility through fun activities with your team. Embrace sustainability in the workplace ideas and watch your team thrive while making a difference.

Portsmouth favourite environmental team building activities include: 

  • Foraging Experience: Join our foraging experts and embark on a culinary adventure! Explore nature’s bounty, learn foraging skills, and enjoy a delicious 3-course meal crafted from your wild finds
  • Bird House Sustainability Workshop: Build a Bird House and make a positive impact with your team! Create bird houses and develop your team’s communication, creativity, and environmental awareness
  • Kokedama Sustainability Workshop: Embrace the beauty of Kokedama in our Sustainability Workshop! Build stunning botanical compositions and develop your team’s communication and creativity

Inspire creativity and collaboration with our green team building activities. Check out the full list of activities now!

Christmas Team Building Events in Portsmouth

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!

Favourite Christmas team building ideas in Portsmouth include: 

  • Virtual Christmas Escape Room: Test your problem-solving skills in this festive virtual escape room. Work together to crack the clues and escape before time runs out!
  • 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
  • Marks, Set, Cook!: Create culinary delights with secret ingredients in this cooking competition. Led by expert chefs, it’s a fun and delicious challenge for all skill levels

Spread some holiday cheer with our Christmas work party ideas. Plan an event your team will love! Take a look.

Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Portsmouth 

Looking for CSR team building ideas that make a difference? Our charity and sustainability events offer a fantastic way for your team to meet CSR goals while working together for a meaningful cause. Whether it’s green team building activities or charitable CSR team building programs, we offer experiences that boost creativity, team cohesion, and the feel-good factor. Designed for groups of any size, these CSR team building activities give your employees the chance to build stronger connections while supporting a nominated charity.

Portsmouth favourite CSR team building events include: 

  • Community Clean Up: Contribute to the local community by enhancing a green space in London, while learning sustainable gardening techniques. A great way to foster teamwork and environmental responsibility
  • Operation Supply Drop: Your team must complete tactical challenges to assemble care packages for those experiencing homelessness. A fun and meaningful team building event with a charitable focus
  • Sleep Pods For The Homeless: Join forces with your team to construct life-saving Sleep Pods for the homeless. A meaningful team building event that directly supports people in need

Build teams that give back. Explore our team building activities that give back to the community today. View our options here.

Conference Energisers in Portsmouth

Reignite excitement and energy! Conferences can drag without the right activities, but our conference energiser ideas will keep things lively and engaging. Perfect for groups of any size, these conference ice breaker activities are designed to boost collaboration, creativity, and morale. Portsmouth favourites include fun icebreakers, interactive problem-solving games, and energising team challenges. Transform your conference with our dynamic corporate ice breakers and make it an event to remember.

Favourite conference ice breaker and energisers in Portsmouth include: 

  • Circus Skills: Step right up and try your hand at circus skills like stilt walking and plate spinning. It’s an unforgettable way to bring your team together
  • Drumming Workshop: Create powerful melodies as a team while fostering communication and collaboration. This rhythmic experience is a perfect conference energiser
  • Boomwhackers: Work together to produce a symphony of sound in this action-packed activity. Boomwhackers are perfect for building teamwork and creating harmony

Keep the momentum going! Check out our meeting energiser ideas here to bring focus, creativity, and fun to your event.