Team Building Venues for Hire in London

Putting the smartest people in your business in one room isn’t automatically going to make them into a prosperous team who will help the company grow. To evolve a group of individuals into a cooperative team, a good leader needs to enable the team members to develop relationships, grow trust and build mutual understanding. A team that is able to communicate and work together towards one goal, will be more productive and effective in their work, thus becoming the company’s greatest asset.

When you decide to organise team building activities, you can choose from a range of options. You can start with short games in your office, or, if you choose to take the team outside their workplace, head out to another venue for a meal or a retreat. Organised activities out of the office are more casual, allowing your employees to be more relaxed and open towards each other. But there are plenty of team building games that you can organise in your office that are cost-effective, but still great for a bonding activity. It’s good to remember that team-bonding activities should not be a one-time event only, so from the start it’s best to look for ones that could be repeated if the team likes them. To help you with your decision making, we’ve prepared some ideas for team-bonding activities for you:

Board games

A one-time investment that can go a long way. With a plethora of games to choose from you can pick fun ones that will allow your team to relax during their breaks, or strategic ones, where the team members will have to plan their strategy, communicate and compete in a healthy environment. If you have game board enthusiasts in your team they can lead and explain the games to others. Take some time off your regular work schedule to let your team engage in this fun activity.

Office trivia

 A fun game that doesn’t need much preparation and which can be held both in the office and outside of it. Prepare questions that are office or work-related. You can also come up with some questions about the industry you’re working in. Questions may be answered individually or you can separate your team into two groups and have them compete against each other. The workplace is one thing that everyone on the team has in common, so office trivia can enable you to enhance that bond.

A shared meal

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!

Cooking workshops

Going out together for a meal is a great idea, but even a better one might be to prepare it together beforehand! If you have an international team you can make it into a series of events where the team will learn about each others’ traditional cuisines. Or you can have everyone working together on a new meal that no one has ever tried before.

DIY workshops

 These are much like cooking workshops, but cater to teams who like to get their hands dirty. There are so many DIY activities to choose from, you are sure to find ones that will be great for your team. You can have workshops where each participant will work on their own project or have the team divided into couples or smaller groups to work on a project together. After the workshops, you can display the results in the office.

Sport championships

Why not organise an outdoor activity that can become a yearly event. Take the team outside and have them compete individually or in groups. Doing sport activities will build team spirit, coordination, and communication. The activities you choose to do don’t have to be taken straight from the Olympics, you can do a three-legged race or a laser tag. Try to stay away from activities that might be too challenging, or offer an alternative to those who won’t or can’t participate.

Charity work

Doing a good deed together will build a sense of community and allow the team to work together toward a common goal. Let the team decide first what they would like to get involved in and then plan on how to help out. You can encourage choosing a charity that falls within your organisation’s values to work on company culture as well.

And if you need more inspiration for exciting and succesful events, take a look at our blog post with a list of our top ideas for team building in London.