20 Winter Team Building Activities that Bring Real Fun to the Season

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Winter can bring plenty of challenges that sap your team’s motivation – from the stress of the holiday season to the colder weather, shorter days and the post-holiday blues. But a fun, engaging and energising corporate team building activity can be just the boost your team needs. It strengthens connections within the company, lifts spirits and offers a welcome break from the usual work routine.

Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas party activity or looking for a January/February team building energiser, here are our top 20 winter team building activities guaranteed to bring real fun to your team this season.

1. Everest Challenge

Take the thrill of mountaineering indoors with the Everest Challenge winter team building activity!

Led by our mountaineering expert, you and your team will dive into a series of fun games and challenges that give you a taste of what it’s like to be an adventurer. You’ll discover if you have what it takes to reach the summit through endurance, skill and teamwork.

Learn the essentials, like what to pack in your rucksack, how to set up base camp while battling the chilly winds, where to place oxygen canisters on your ascent and the vital knots that could save your life.

It’s all about the adventure this winter. Are you ready to start your journey to the top? Get in touch today.

Mountaineers on Everest team building challenge

2. Masterpiece

Are you looking for something more artistic and laid-back? Masterpiece indoor team building activity is an exciting mix of artistic expression and problem-solving, all powered by teamwork and collaboration.

Before the event, you’ll choose your artwork – how about a fun winter theme? On the big day, your group will be split into teams and dive into entertaining challenges to earn art supplies. From puzzles to active tasks, you’ll earn your way to the pop-up art shop!

Once you have your materials, it’s time to get creative! Each team will paint a section of the masterpiece while working together to ensure everything matches. Then comes the grand reveal – we’ll assemble the masterpiece to showcase a stunning artwork that highlights your team’s combined efforts!

Are you excited to bring out the creative side of your team this winter ? Contact our event managers today to learn more!

Group of people painting on canvas with water colours on Masterpiece creative team building event

3. Betrayers

Winter is the perfect time to dive into the mystery and excitement of Betrayers, where team building takes a thrilling twist! Your group will be split into teams, but here’s the catch: someone on each team will go undercover, secretly working to sabotage their own team and snatch victory for themselves.

It’s a gripping game packed with dynamic challenges and the lurking threat of deception from the undercover traitors. Racing against the clock, teams will tackle a series of action-packed and intriguing rounds, including:

  • Cipher Challenge – Crack the codes on the lock boxes by solving the puzzles.
  • Quest for Riches – Use the interactive scavenger hunt map to find the items.
  • Melodic Mystery – Can you identify these tricky musical tones?

At the end of this winter team activity, each team gets to unmask the betrayers and seek some thrilling revenge. Will you successfully identify the real traitors, or will you mistakenly accuse an innocent teammate and risk your team’s victory?

Let the games begin and request your free, bespoke proposal today!

Traitors team building activity with slates and lanterns in a dark, castle room

4. Escape Rooms

With our mobile Escape Rooms, you don’t have to leave the office this winter – we bring all the excitement to you! They’re super adaptable for any indoor space and can cater to both small and large teams. Check out our selection of themed escape rooms we can set up right at your venue:

  • The Science Lab
  • Bunker
  • Prison Break
  • The Island

Each storyline is captivating and we’ve fine-tuned every escape room with clever clues, engaging challenges and teamwork. Plus, there’s a competitive twist: Teams not only have to escape in time but also race to be the first to break out!

Chat with one of our friendly event managers to get personalised recommendations and pricing!

VR Escape Room with large safe in a tent

5. Under Pressure

Under Pressure is a high-energy indoor team building event that’s perfect for sparking excitement this winter! It’s all about getting your team to connect and have a blast through thrilling, competitive games.

Teams will face off in a series of challenges, with time to practice before entering the suspenseful game arena. But don’t let the seemingly easy games fool you, you’ll need determination, strategy, communication and a good dose of silliness to take the crown! Are you ready to bring your A-game and have some fun?

Get in touch with one of our experienced event managers today for a bespoke quote and let the fun begin!

A team stacking cups during an Under Pressure team building game

6. Cocktail Making

Our Cocktail Making Class is the ultimate way to celebrate with your team, whether it’s for the office Christmas party or even a dry January mocktail masterclass! We bring everything right to your venue: drinks, shakers, glassware and a pro mixologist ready to share all the insider tricks.

After some jaw-dropping demos, you’ll be mixing up classic cocktails like zesty Margaritas, refreshing Mojitos and smooth Old Fashioneds. But that’s just the beginning! In teams, you will be challenged to whip up a signature cocktail with a unique flavour, cool presentation and an epic name. Plus, you’ll get to pitch your creation to the judges with a fun backstory!

And don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of chances to taste everyone’s drinks, so you might just discover your new favourite combo!

Ready to shake things up? Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!

Mixologist mixing cocktail during cocktail making team building event

7. Charity Bike Build

A charity team building activity could be the perfect way to bond with your team while making a real difference. Our Charity Bike Build winter team building event gives you the chance to build bicycles from scratch, which we’ll then deliver to our partner charity to help children in need.

On the day, we’ll bring all the materials and our on-site management team right to your location. Participants will dive into exciting team building challenges to earn bike parts and then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start building those bikes!

At the end of the event, you’ll get to decorate your bikes and add a personalised message for its future rider. Our team will take care of delivering the bikes to the charity.

The Charity Bike Build is the perfect team activity for the holiday season—let’s make a difference together! Contact us today for a free, custom proposal!

Black push bike decorated with balloons and a hand written sign

8. Sleep Pods for the Homeless

During winter, those facing homelessness are especially vulnerable to the harsh weather and cold temperatures. With our Sleep Pods for the Homeless charity team building event, your team will get hands-on by building specialised sleep pods that provide emergency shelter for those in need.

This winter team building activity is all about bringing your team together through engaging and fun challenges to earn the materials for constructing the sleep pods. Our expert event management team will guide you through every step as teams create these essential shelters.

It’s an incredible way to make a direct impact on the community while enjoying a unique and memorable experience with your team. You can choose this as a standalone activity or integrate it into your corporate event. We’re fully mobile and can bring this winter team activity right to you!

Contact us now for a free, custom proposal!

Team of two people building a sleep pod for charity team building event

9. Paws for a Cause

In our Paws for a Cause charity team building event, your team will build essential equipment for animals in shelters and sanctuaries. Get ready for lots of laughs as teams compete in light-hearted tasks to earn the necessary materials!

With guidance from an expert facilitator, each team gets its own worktable and tools like hand saws, measuring equipment  and power drills to bring their projects to life. Whether it’s a special feeder, a piece of furniture or agility toys, each item is designed to benefit a specific animal species at the charity you’re supporting.

After this winter team building event, all the equipment will be delivered to the animal charity, where it will be set up to enhance the animals’ environment. It’s a paws-itively awesome way to make a difference while having a blast with your team!

Get in touch today to get a personalised proposal with costs and other unique ideas!

team participating in charity team building event building furniture for animals in shelter with drills

10. Putt for a Purpose

Indoor mini-golf is always a hit with corporate teams in the winter. But what if you could add a charitable twist that makes it even more rewarding?

In our Putt for a Purpose charity team building event, your group will be split into teams, each tasked with creating a mini-golf hole using food bank items like cereal boxes, cans, jars and even shampoo bottles! Teams will get creative, designing a hole that’s both fun and functional.

Once the holes are built, the fun continues as teams compete on the course, testing out their unique creations.

But here’s the best part: After the event, we’ll dismantle the course and all the food bank items will be delivered to a nominated charity, helping those in need in your community this winter. It’s the perfect mix of fun and giving back!

Request a free, bespoke proposal with costs and other unique winter team building ideas.

people building mini gold hole with cereal boxes in charity team building event

11. Operation Supply Drop

Looking for more ways to make an impact this winter while having a blast with your team? Our Operation Supply Drop is a charity army-themed team building challenge that puts your group on a mission to assemble care packages for local charities.

Teams will face off in a series of exciting challenges like memory games, skill tests, survival tasks and precision exercises. You’ll need to get creative and work together to earn funds as you progress through each challenge. The more you earn, the more care packages you can assemble!

In the final mission, teams must pinpoint the drop-off location to ensure the charity packages reach their destination. After the event, GOTO Events will deliver the care packages to the nominated charity, making sure they get to those who need them most in your local community this winter!

Contact us today to request a free, custom proposal in under 45 minutes.

People in army uniforms holding hands in team building activity

12. Charity Bake Off

One of our winter favourites, the Charity Bake Off team building event brings a fully equipped mobile kitchen and a Michelin Star-trained chef right to your venue! You and your team will whip up delicious treats that will be delivered to homeless charities that very same day.

From winter-themed cupcakes to festive goodies like gingerbread men, you’ll be baking mouthwatering treats for a great cause. Our event team will make sure everything meets the highest hygiene standards, and of course, you’ll get to taste-test your creations to make sure they’re delicious!

With a meaningful mission at its core, you’ll also pick up pro baking tips from a pastry chef while enjoying a fun, hands-on experience with your team. Plus, there’s a little friendly competition to keep things exciting!

If this sounds like the perfect winter team building idea for your team, get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal.

team building participants in baking challenge guided by pastry chef

13. Charity Gift of the Gab

If you’re up for some fresh winter air and outdoor fun with your team, we’ve got just the thing! Our Charity Gift of the Gab is an exciting outdoor winter team building activity where you and your team will hit the shops to find items from a specially curated list, all to be donated to charity.

Before the event, we collaborate with local charities to create a list of essential items they need to support their communities. On the day, your group will be split into teams, each armed with a list and a budget. The challenge? Use your negotiation skills and gift of the gab to track down as many items as possible at the best prices.

While teams will compete to see who can gather the most items, the real win is knowing that every purchase will help those in need this winter!

Contact us today to request a free, custom proposal!

team shopping for clothes to donate to charity in team building event

14. GPS Treasure Hunt

For more outdoor fun this winter, The GPS Treasure Hunt combines laughter, fun and team spirit into one epic experience. Your group will be split into smaller teams, each armed with a high-tech tablet loaded with our GPS app, and then it’s time to embark on an exciting quest!

The app will throw tricky clues your way to help you find hidden hotspots along the route. You’ll be racing against the clock, uncovering secret locations and tackling a mix of hilarious photo and video challenges, as well as tricky puzzles. Each hotspot brings new surprises and a chance to rack up points, cranking up the excitement as you compete with the other teams.

We’ll customise the treasure hunt to fit your chosen location and bring all the equipment right to you, so you can dive straight into the fun!

Reach out today for a bespoke quote delivered to you in under 45 minutes!

team participating in GPS treasure hunt outdoor team building award in nature

15. Build a Bee Hotel

This winter, why not dive into a sustainability project that brings your team together in a meaningful way while boosting your Corporate Social Responsibility efforts? The Build a Bee Hotel workshop offers a fun and hands-on opportunity to help with bee conservation!

Participants will engage in exciting team building activities while learning about sustainability and the vital role of pollinators. Guided by expert facilitators, your teams will collaborate to create one-of-a-kind bee hotels using wood and bamboo straws. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, sharpen your DIY skills, and unleash your creativity as you craft your bee hotels.

This is a fully mobile team building event, meaning we bring all the necessary equipment and our pro event management team right to your location, anywhere in the UK.

Let’s buzz into action this winter! Contact us today to speak with one of our expert event managers!

Bee hotel participant building bee hotel for bee conservation

16. Build a Living Wall

Get your team ready for an exciting hands-on workshop this winter, where you’ll work together to create a stunning living wall for your office! We bring everything you need right to your door, anywhere in the UK, and our expert team will guide you through an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your workspace for years to come!

Your team will dive into the world of living walls, learning how they work, their benefits and why sustainability matters. But before you start building, you’ll need to tackle some fun team challenges to earn the materials and decorations for your wall. Expect a mix of problem-solving, creativity and some physical tasks to get everyone engaged!

Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves! With guidance from our expert, you’ll team up to build and decorate the living wall, enjoying the therapeutic benefits of gardening along the way. At the end, our team will install the wall in your chosen spot, leaving your office with a beautiful, green reminder of all your hard work!

Request a free, bespoke proposal today!

team collaborating for living wall team building activity in the office

17. Winter Wreath Making

We’ll bring everything you need for the Winter Wreath Making workshop right to your office or any venue you choose in the UK! That includes a talented wreath making instructor and a professional events team to keep the fun rolling.

Your group will split into teams to take on light-hearted challenges aimed at earning materials and supplies for your wreaths. With guidance from our expert artisan florist, you’ll dive into a creative journey, crafting unique winter or Christmas-themed wreaths using a variety of natural and seasonal materials.

This winter team building workshop isn’t just about learning a fantastic new skill, it’s also a great way to boost teamwork and communication. And the best part? Everyone gets to take home a beautiful wreath to show off proudly!

Request a free, bespoke proposal for this winter team building activity today!

Women decorating a Christmas wreath in wreath making team building activity

18. Terrarium Workshop

Get ready to unleash your creativity with your team this winter by crafting and personalising beautiful terrariums that’ll add a splash of nature to your workplace or home!

Before you dive in, you’ll compete in fun themed challenges focused on biodiversity and sustainability to earn the materials and tools you’ll need. Plus, you’ll learn essential techniques for creating a thriving terrarium ecosystem along the way.

Led by a terrarium expert, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig in as you build your terrariums, mixing your skills with a dash of creativity!

This relaxing activity is a fantastic way to reconnect with nature, and when you’re finished, you can take your beautiful terrarium home or display it proudly on your desk at the office!

Request a free, bespoke proposal today!

glass terrarium hanging with cute miniature figurines on dark greenery background

19. Virtual Murder in the Mountains

If your team is working remotely and can’t meet up in person this winter, we’ve got a fantastic lineup of winter-themed virtual team building activities perfect for bonding and having fun together!

In our Virtual Murder in the Mountains team building activity, you and your team are in for a thrilling winter murder mystery!

On your way to a ski holiday deep in the mountains, a massive avalanche blocks your path. With no way back, you press on towards the resort, only to discover a staff member buried in the snow. Sadly, it’s too late for a rescue, but something feels off… This wasn’t an accident, it was murder!

As your investigation kicks off, another person is killed and it’s a race against time to uncover the culprit. Your team will need to examine the evidence, interview witnesses and search the resort for clues.

Can your team solve the mystery before the killer strikes again? Request a free, bespoke quote today to book.

20. Virtual Polar Rescue

Get ready for another thrilling virtual team building experience with Polar Rescue, an immersive escape room adventure that throws your team into a frosty Arctic quest! Participants can join from anywhere in the world using their laptops or computers and our professional MC will guide you through the live-hosted event.

Equipped with a custom app on your smartphones, you’ll team up to solve puzzles and crack codes to escape before time runs out!

The adventure begins with your team in the middle of an Arctic expedition when you suddenly lose contact with your guide. After hours of searching for help, you spot a small hut through the snow. Inside, you discover a broken radio. Now it’s up to you and your team to use the items around you to crack the code, power up the generator and signal for help!

Can you escape in time? Contact us today to request a free, custom proposal in under 45 minutes.

Need help choosing the right winter team building activity for your team?

We’ve got plenty more winter team building activities – from office Christmas parties to fun indoor experiences that’ll re-energise your team. Get in touch today and we’ll have a free, bespoke proposal ready for you in under 45 minutes!

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FAQs

Why plan a team building event in winter?

Winter offers a fantastic opportunity for team building activities, whether you're celebrating the festive season or aiming to reinvigorate your team after the holidays. With chilly weather encouraging everyone to stay inside, it’s an ideal time to unite your team, enhance morale and enjoy some fun together with indoor team building activities.

What team building activities are popular in winter?

Indoor sustainability and craft workshops are among the most popular winter team building activities such as the Build a Bee Hotel workshop and Terrarium Building that allow teams to get hands-on while learning about sustainability. Charity events are also among the favourites, for an opportunity to give back during the winter season. Events like Paws for a Cause, where teams create equipment for animal shelters, or the Charity Bake Off, where delicious treats are baked for homeless charities, are perfect for making a positive impact in the community.

Where to host a winter team activity?

You can host your winter team activity anywhere across the UK! We’ll bring everything you need right to your location, including all the equipment and our amazing staff. Whether you’re in the office or at a rented venue, we come to you! This means you can enjoy a fun and engaging winter team building experience without the hassle of travelling to a less convenient location!