Team Building Activities to Book in London

Your Guide to Booking Team Building Activities in London

There are many different directions you can take your team bonding, with a range of different outdoor and indoor events on offer, as well as some more unusual team building activities. Here are some of our top picks:

Food and Drink:

Getting the team together for food and drinks doesn’t have to be limited to a simple restaurant meal - London hosts many awesome places to take on cookery masterclasses. There you can take part in tailored cookery challenges, such as choosing from mystery boxes of ingredients and competing against each other in teams to see who can create the best dishes. If you’re after something a little less competitive, then you can always simply choose from team building cookery classes, featuring all cuisines from Mediterranean tapas to Indian street food. 

If great drinks are more your thing, why not head down to Vinoteca City, which offers an enchanting Private Room located on the mezzanine level. Immerse yourself in an intimate atmosphere adorned with shelves brimming with an exquisite collection of wines, where a team of dedicated staff awaits, ready to curate a remarkable wine-centric journey tailored to your desires. If you prefer cocktails, then we highly recommend the immersive experiences on offer at Alcotraz or Moonshine Saloon, which are fantastically well-committed to their themes and offer a range of tailored drinks packages.

Sports:

Sport is well-known for bringing all kinds of people together, so why not also incorporate it into your team building events? With the range of activities on offer, there’s sure to be something that pleases all of your colleagues and ensures a fun team day out. To begin, how about checking out this awesome ping pong hall that also has pool tables, alongside its own private bar? Here you could organise your own ping pong tournaments, or just play casually, as well as relaxing with a drink in the many seating areas located around the space.

Outdoor adventures:

During the summer, you may want to take your corporate team building events outside, and what better way to do so than with a high-ropes course at Go Ape? With two different London locations, Nomadic Dinners and Magna Carta Island, you’ll scale heights of up-to 12 metres in these adrenaline fueled courses, of high ropes, obstacles, and zip-lines. Fantastic for building confidence, trust, and communication, activities such as these are bound to bring your team closer together and create new bonds in and out of the workplace.

For a more relaxed team bonding experience enjoy some laser tag action, the spacious seating area is the perfect spot for your group to unwind and enjoy a meal together. They've partnered with Dominos to offer 50% off all pizza orders, or you’re welcome to bring your own food. The venue offers plenty of room for your entire team, allowing you to continue the camaraderie once the game is over.

Parties on vehicles:

Some of London’s best team building events take place not in your conventional event spaces, but on boats and buses, offering a unique and different party experience. Be sure to check out the corporate event packages on offer at West End on the Thames. They take pride in offering bespoke services to corporations and businesses looking to come together and hold a team-building activity with live entertainment, a variety of food and drinks packages, as well as integrated sound systems and plenty of floor space. 

If you prefer the sound of a party bus, then you’re certainly covered. The VIP bus party is a former London public transport bus that’s been converted into an awesome venue that can hold up to 65 people. Including a state-of-the-art system for music and karaoke, tinted windows for privacy that still offer fantastic views of the city, and awesome club lighting to make you forget where you are, you’ll be sure to create a fantastic team bonding ambience in this unique venue.

Movie nights:

Movie nights are a simple idea that can really be taken to the next level with a top venue and specialised packages. The film theatre at Madame Tussauds is an awesome venue with incredible lighting, surround sound, and a fully-equipped kitchen and bar providing you with delicious dinner and drinks to accompany your film. For smaller team movie nights, the Whirled Cinema is well worth checking out and is available during a variety of flexible time slots. 

Games:

Planning a games night for the whole team? The Games Room is an awesome venue with loads of interactive fun. Offering specific packages that include food, drinks, and unlimited access to a range of consoles, you can easily organise tournaments and get the competition flowing amongst your colleagues.

Fan of mystery? Sherlock: The Game is Now, is an original escape room and an immersive experience that will keep you guessing at every step of your journey. The game is played in a bar where the walls are covered with original art from the Sherlock tv series, and each room has been designed to look like a scene from the show. You'll embark on a journey with your team members to solve a mysterious case using your wits and deduction skills! The experience has been designed by the writers of the Sherlock TV series, so you know it's going to be good. Once everyone in your team has completed their missions and solved the case, you can celebrate with delicious food or drink packages before heading back out into London, feeling like a true detective!

Unique events:

If you’d like to do something that will really impress your team, why not hire out your own capsule on the London Eye? Here you can skip the queues and enjoy a 30-minute rotation exclusively with your team, while also benefiting from a mini-guide, free entry to the London 4D cinema experience, and additional food and drinks packages to suit your tastes.

Looking for even more inspiration? Check out our blog post about team building ideas in London!

FAQs about Team Building Activities in London

What can I do for team building with a large group in London?

If you’re looking to host a team building activity for your entire office but are fed up with most of your options being just bar and pub exclusive hires or plain auditoriums, you’re in the right place! Here are some of the most fun and exciting team building venues in London that can fit a crowd:

• Bounce Farringdon is a great place to spice up your regular team building evening by adding some… ping pong! On top of that, the venue offers a karaoke system, a beer pong table, and a brilliant cocktail bar, so that everyone will find something for themselves to have fun and bond with their colleagues. Bounce can fit even 400 people!
• Zombie Games Café & Bar is located on Cricklewood Broadway, offering a fun and dynamic environment for your team building in North East London. With retro consoles, board games, drinks, and snacks, it's a great place to create positive relationships between your colleagues. Up to 100 individuals can gather to indulge in nostalgic fun here!
• Multi-purpose Music Space at The RecordShop is a vibrant and versatile space that can accommodate up to 150 of your colleagues. If you want to bring your office together by showcasing your music skills or taking a shot at stand-up, you should consider this space!

How do I organise a team building activity in London?

Choosing the right spot to host your team building event is key! Once you’ve read our Hire Guide and already know what you want to do, you can start searching for the right venue. Remember to start planning and book in advance - the sooner, the better. When looking at your options, consider all the amenities provided at the venue. For example, will you need accommodation? Is catering included? Will you have to rent any additional equipment or is everything available on-site? Once you find a venue that fits all your requirements, double check the reviews and look through the photos to make sure the space matches the vibe you’re going for. Once you’ve created a shortlist of your favourite options, contact the venue managers through the enquiry forms on our website!

Which areas of London are best for team building activities?

London is filled with amazing venues where you can host the most fun and unforgettable team building events. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle and perhaps organise an outdoor activity, you should check out venues on the outskirts of London. There are many options to the west of the city! The centre is perfect for easily accessible spots, so it's a good idea especially when the event is short. You'll find plenty of vibrant and exciting options in Soho, Camden, and Shoreditch. For an event with a view, you can choose from the plentiful riverside venues in London.