TEAM BUILDING IN WIGAN
WHY PICK WIGAN FOR YOUR NEXT TEAM BUILDING EVENT?
Situated between Manchester and Liverpool, Wigan is only 30 minutes from Warrington and Bolton. Perfectly located for those travelling in south east Lancashire.
Once a hive of activity for coal mining and cotton spinning, Wigan is now a town popular with commuters, offering wide open spaces with a number of parks including Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve, an active area for watersports, walking and hiking; perfect if you’re planning an outdoor team building event, with plenty of fresh air for your employees.
LOOKING FOR OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WIGAN?
GOTO Events deliver team building events all year round in Wigan, whatever the weather! Our top events in Wigan include Let’s Get Ready to Jungle, a great experience where teams take part in a variety of bush tucker trials, facing some ultimate fears to win stars and be crowned the Kings and Queens of the Jungle! For those with a sweet tooth in Wigan the Bakeathon challenge is a firm favourite, producing signature bakes in teams worthy of the ‘Hollywood handshake’!
Our ever popular Crystal Team Challenge is also one of Wigan’s top 10, your employees are placed in teams where they compete in a number of skill and mental based challenges to win crystals, before entering our Inflatable Crystal Dome to collect those all important gold tickets!
The brilliant Duck Herding & Archery has entered the top 10 in Wigan. It’s exactly as it sounds, herding ducks with trained sheepdogs and a professional handler, followed by a competitive archery session, testing concentration and steady hands!
FIND YOUR IDEAL TEAM BUILDING EVENT IN WIGAN
THE BEST OUTDOOR & INDOOR TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WIGAN
Top 10 Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
1. Let’s Get Ready to Jungle
Stranded in a remote jungle, successfully complete the bush tucker trials to get outta there!? Tasks include our nerve racking celebrity quiz, Give Me Shelter, Snake Swamp and the dreaded eating challenges, plus the rotten egg roulette finale! A Top event in Wigan, your venue of choice will be transformed, ready for the fun to begin, with nothing too nasty and crowning your Kings and Queens at the end of the day with some bubbly and medals. Fully mobile, with all equipment provided and set up by us.
2. Teamopoly
Think giant irons, wheelbarrows, ships and boots! Navigate your way through Mr. Monopoly’s eclectic mix of team building challenges, all designed to empty or fill your pockets with Monopoly change! Popular in Wigan, this experience is fully mobile, we will come to your venue of choice with all equipment and props included.
3. Wine Tasting
A fully interactive experience, guided by our wine expert, your group will learn the official method of wine appreciation and how to fine tune their sniffing and tasting abilities! Includes a blind testing task and fun wine quiz. Fully mobile, we will provide everything required for this experience to your chosen venue, a popular choice in Wigan.
4. Bakeathon
Look the part and feel the part in your apron and chef’s hat as you enter the Bakeathon pop up kitchen. A great all year round event, popular in Wigan. We’ve got the perfect recipe for a team building experience all you need to add is your enthusiasm to learn new skills and be prepared for some serious tasting! It’s a heaped tablespoon’s worth of fun for everyone! Fully mobile, we can set up at your chosen indoor venue.
5. Ultimate Quiz
A Top 10 choice in Wigan, we bring the full experience with music, screens and of course the Ultimate Quiz buzzers, transforming your chosen location! A great inclusive day or night, with exciting and familiar rounds including Catchphrase, League of their Own, Pointless, Real or No Real and Million Pound Drop, as teams go head-to-head to be the Ultimate Quiz Champions!
6. Charity Bike Build
With the [tyre] pressure on, teams enjoy a feelgood team building event constructing children’s bikes for charity. A popular activity in Wigan, teams take on some wheelie amazing tasks to earn the next element of your bike. Complete the day with a presentation of the bikes to the chosen children’s charity or children’s home.
7. Totally Wipedout
Do you want the biggest, most energised, most active and most challenging FUN team building event on the planet? This is it! Totally Wipedout is an outright big fun, seriously motivating, hilarious competitive team building experience. One of our most popular outdoor experiences, we can come to your chosen location to start the craziness! An impressive event, it’s a popular choice in Wigan.
8. Quid Games
Who will be the last team standing? In your teams work together to beat the Quid Games by taking on a number of different tasks and challenges. This is your ‘green light’ to earn as much money for your team piggy bank as possible. In the process you may lose some players along the way, the question is, do you continue with money in the bank or forfeit the money for your players back in time for the grande finale? Our costumed guards will guide you through the events secret games, a popular choice in Wigan, this event is fully mobile we will come to your chosen venue. Those familiar with the TV series… don’t worry, there’s no violence in our version!
9. Crystal Team Challenge
Collect the famous crystals in teams from four themed adventure zones by competing head-to-head in eight challenges. The crystals give teams precious time in the dome to grab the winning golden tickets! Our most popular event, and a favourite in Wigan, it’s a great one for improving team communication and forging new relationships, we are fully mobile, and come to a venue of your choice.
10. Archery & Duck Herding
An exciting and fun day in Wigan learning new skills which will amaze – shooting bullseye at what’s called ‘the boss’ (target!) with a longbow in our archery challenge and instructing a sheepdog to herd ducks through our obstacle course! Great for teamwork, team support and communication. It’s not everyday you can say you did that!
Indoor Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
Indoor team building events in Wigan are one of the best ways to get your group together, and working as a team whilst also having fun. We have a wide range of indoor activities and events with all sorts of themes and challenges that are sure to get people up and moving around in Wigan. Such as Let’s Get Ready To Jungle and Quid Games, action packed events full of challenges and risk taking! Favourite indoor team building activities in Wigan also include TV inspired Bakeathon, Wine Tasting, Charity Bike Build and Ultimate Quiz. All events are available at your chosen venue, with a dedicated event planner we will make your experience and day out in Wigan the best!
Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
Our outdoor team building events in Wigan will challenge your group and get them out of their comfort zones, having fun and bonding at the same time. Whether you’re a large or small group, we encourage everyone to take part and enjoy the benefits of being together and being out in nature. The wonders of fresh air and exercise, rejuvenating and motivating your team. Top outdoor activities in Wigan include the Crystal Team Challenge and Archery & Duck Herding, a fun day learning commands to herd ducks, plus skill based archery. Also popular in Wigan is Teamopoly, a giant version of the best known board game. Teams will work together as they make their way around the huge board, building properties, taking part in challenges and avoiding jail! Totally Wipedout is a wild inflatable assault course full of unbelievable activities, bright colours, music and foam! With your event planner, the run up to and on the day will be smooth so you can also join in the fun and have a great day out in Wigan, stress-free.
Company Away Days in Wigan
Do you want to take your team on an unforgettable team away day in Wigan? With a diverse range of team building events on offer, from fun or serious, creative or active, your team will be talking about their away day for time to come. With all our company away days the change of scenery and everyday work routine is a great way to motivate and treat your teams, a chance to let loose, have fun and celebrate all the hard work of the year! Wigan provides an excellent setting for large outdoor team away days, including a Family Fun Day, Company Festivals, Giant Garden Games, Quintessentially English, Totally Wipedout or Bear Grylls Survival and many many more…
We can even help you find a location too, with our free venue finding service we make it all hassle free for you. Wigan has so many great choices, your next company fun day will be the best!
Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
Enjoy a collaborative team building journey in Wigan, with our team building activities to bring your team together. Our events are specially designed to foster effective communication, teamwork and boost problem-solving skills, with some friendly competition and a lot of fun along the way. We have plenty of fun team building events to choose from in Wigan including our Putt for a Purpose challenge, where teams design a mini-golf course with items supplied, all of which will then be donated to a chosen charity, it’s mini-golf with a charitable twist. Our ever popular Masterpiece, The Dragons Lair, Chain Reaction and Charity Bike Build are all team building activities for collaboration at its best! Let us take care of all the planning with our dedicated event planner, allowing you to focus on boosting morale, encouraging collaboration, and spreading good vibes among your team in Wigan.
Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
Are you ready for a day of creativity and fun? We are! With our creative team events in Wigan we aim to ignite your team’s imagination, encourage creative thinking and collaboration. We have a wide variety of events to choose from, popular creative events in Wigan include the thrilling Chain Reaction challenge, where teams work together to build crazy contraptions for a seamless continuation of action around the room, whether it’s setting a ball rolling, dropping a weight or bouncing a diver into a bucket, by the end of the event all teams are cheering on with excitement at what they’ve made together! Team Masterchef, encourages teams to work together to create fantastic dishes inspired by our Michelin Star-trained chef’s demonstrations. We know Wigan loves a laugh, our hilarious Master of the Tasks event is always a favourite! Teams go head-to-head in a series of ludicrous challenges, this is a really fun team building event. Our dedicated event planner will handle all the details, we want you and your team to focus on embracing creativity, having fun, and building strong bonds in Wigan.
Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
Gear up for your next team building event in Wigan with a dash of flair and uniqueness. Check out our assortment of quirky and unusual team building activities, a fantastic opportunity for your teams to dive into mindfulness, culinary adventures, or even bust a move on the dance floor! Apart from being unusual, all our events are designed to elevate team spirit, boost individual and team confidence, and foster teamwork through our refreshing and innovative approach. In Wigan, crowd-pleasers like Masterpiece await, offering a blast for both the creatively inclined and those with no artistic prowess, as teams collaboratively create a brilliant giant artwork. For the food enthusiasts in your team, explore our array of cooking, baking, and decorating events in our exclusive pop-up kitchens, available at your chosen venue. Options include Team Masterchef, Strictly Come Dine With Me, Bakeathon, Chocolate Making, or Cupcake Decorating. For more indoor unusual team building events, dive into Betrayers, introducing a thrilling blend of excitement and strategic betrayal on a collaboration journey. These unusual team building ideas in Wigan unite your teams like never before, unlocking hidden talents and infusing fresh energy into your team.
Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Wigan
Race to victory and let us organise an unforgettable team building event for your team with our dynamic assortment of competitive team building activities in Wigan. Whether it’s high energy physical challenges, mind bending brainteasers, engaging quizzes, or task based competitions, we have a variety of options in Wigan to enthuse and energise your team, leaving everyone buzzing with excitement! Among our standout competitive group activities in Wigan, the Soap Box Derby offers teams an exhilarating outdoor adventure. Teams design and race their soapbox karts on our wild and wacky course, providing a thrilling experience that combines creativity and competition. For those seeking laughter and entertainment, It’s A Knockout is a crowd-pleaser, featuring crazy costumes, inflatable challenges, and wacky relay races that promise loads of fun. Challenge your team’s problem-solving skills with the Ultimate Quiz, one of our fast-paced competitive team building games that follows multiple popular quiz show formats. Complete with finger buzzers, themed music, and a comedic host, this activity ensures a lively and engaging experience for everyone involved. Our competitive team activities are available in Wigan at your chosen venue, with both indoor and outdoor events to choose from. Treat your champions to the best and make your team building event a roaring success!
Virtual Team Building Activities in Wigan
Our remote team building events are designed to spark innovation and engagement, turning your virtual workspace into a hub of team spirit. We offer a variety of team building activities for remote teams, boasting an online bonding opportunity that will strengthen your virtual team, boost morale and encourage creativity and collaboration with any one of our virtual team activities:
- Turn your kitchen into a culinary studio with our Virtual Cooking Events, where our Michelin Star-trained chef helps you craft amazing dishes from pantry staples, offering a variety of formats like sushi making and cupcake decorating on Zoom
- Join the rhythm with Virtual Musical Bingo, a fun-filled twist on bingo where music takes centre stage, with songs spanning various eras and genres, and quick-fire snippets led by a professional comedic compere
- Broaden your wine horizons with our Virtual Wine Tasting, led by passionate experts, where you and your colleagues will taste and grade an array of wines, learning to articulate flavours from earthy to robust
Explore our exciting selection of virtual team building activities here – ideal for keeping your team connected!
Charity Team Building Activities in Wigan
Elevate your team’s spirit with our wide array of team building charity activities, designed to bring colleagues closer through shared charitable missions. Each charity team event is a chance to not only bond but also make a meaningful impact. Opting for team charity events adds a layer of purpose to team building, perfectly suited for both large and small teams looking to make a difference.
- Join forces in Operation Supply Drop, where your team’s mission is crucial! Craft care packages in a creative challenge to support the unsung heroes from healthcare to the armed forces
- Whip up warmth and goodness at our Charity Bake Off! Your team’s baking talents become gifts for those in need, complete with recipes, ingredients, and tools
- Are you a master of negotiation? Charity Gift of the Gab challenges you to use that talent for good, your teams are tasked with collecting crucial donations across the UK
Creating connections, cultivating community! Dive into our charity team building events for an experience your team will cherish.
Company Fun Days in Wigan
Immerse your team in creativity and fun with our fun corporate event ideas, designed to break the everyday routine and spark innovation. These events are tailored to promote a positive work environment and active employee engagement, featuring anything from an exciting Corporate Garden Party to dynamic Inflatable Team Building Activities.
- Inflatable Company Fun Day – Bounce into your company fun day with our inflatable challenges! Experience a day filled with excitement, from Total Team Wipeout to Crystal Team Challenge, suitable for teams large and small
- Giant Garden Games – Transform your corporate event into a garden of giant fun with our selection of garden games! From bouncing on trampolines to strategizing in giant Teamopoly, we ensure an outdoor party no one will forget
- It’s A Knockout – Challenge your team with a lively activity to bring your team together, where fun meets friendly competition! Immerse in games full of inflatables, foam, and hilarious costumes for a bonding experience like no other
Challenge your team like never before with our a corporate adventure challenge or go wild with a Bear Grylls Survival Experience. View our options here and select the challenge that will push your team’s limits and strengthen their bonds.
Sustainability Team Building Activities in Wigan
Boost your team’s morale and eco-consciousness with our sustainability workshop range! 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.
Favourite green team events in Wigan include:
- Foraging Experience: Unleash your inner forager with our Foraging Experience! Learn from experts, explore nature, and enjoy a delicious 3-course meal prepared from your foraged ingredients
- Birdhouse Sustainability Workshop: Join our Birdhouse Workshop for a fun, interactive event! Build personalised bird houses and develop your team’s collaboration and sustainability skills
- Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Join our Living Art Workshop and create unique green masterpieces! Upcycle old items, foster teamwork, and promote environmental consciousness
Boost morale and environmental responsibility with our environmental team building activities. See the full list today here!
Christmas Team Building Events in Wigan
Christmas team building activities are a great way to end the year on a high note! Bringing your team together for an office Christmas party or corporate Christmas party is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season. Our events are tailored for groups of all sizes and offer a variety of Christmas work party activities, from Christmas arts & crafts to food & drink Christmas themes. And for remote teams, our virtual Christmas events ensure everyone can join in the fun. It’s all about creating lasting memories, strengthening team bonds, and heading into the new year with a smile!
Favourite office Christmas party ideas in Wigan include:
- Virtual Master Of The Tasks: Compete in hilarious challenges inspired by popular TV shows. A fun and engaging way to build teamwork remotely
- Crystal Team Challenge: Navigate through mental and physical challenges, collect crystals and see if your team can win the final challenge!
- Winter Wonderland: Step into a magical world of ice and snow with our Winter Wonderland theme. Perfect for a festive celebration with stunning decor and entertainment
Spread some holiday cheer with our Christmas team building ideas. Plan an event your team will love! Take a look here.
Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities in Wigan
Our charity and sustainability events are designed to help companies meet their Corporate Social Responsibility goals while fostering creativity and team spirit. Our CSR team building events offer the perfect blend of collaboration and wellbeing, allowing your employees to make a meaningful impact. Whether your team chooses charitable CSR team building programs or green team building activities, our events are tailored to groups of any size and are all about working together for a greater cause.
Popular CSR team building activities in Wigan 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
- Living Wall Sustainability Workshop: Create a living wall with your team and learn about the benefits of greenery in the workplace. A fun and hands-on sustainability event that promotes collaboration
- Operation Supply Drop: Use your team’s skills to complete tactical challenges and build care packages for the homeless. A unique, charity-driven team building event that supports those in need
Strengthen your team and make an impact with team building activities that give back to the community. Explore our CSR team building ideas now.