Best venues for team building in the UK

Home to Lancashire Cricket Club, Emirates Old Trafford doubles as a team building venue. It’s a large private venue, with various spaces suited to all manner of team building activities. Whether you’re planning a mock Apprentice pitch, a team quiz, or a barbecue on the eco roof garden, the options are endless.

A royal castle dating back to the 12th century, Leeds Castle is one of the most impressive locations to boost team morale. Apart from its history, Leeds Castle has several cards up its sleeve. From its own Go Ape course to falconry, Segway racing, and wine tastings all the possible options are covered.

Set across 1,000 acres by the Shropshire border, Weston Park offers a wide array of away day activities. From funfairs and fantastic street food to zorbing and outdoor courses, there are plenty of versatile activities to choose from. It’s an idyllic retreat, with acres of deerland, ponds, and gardens.

An event space with 400 acres of parkland, no team building event at Kempton Park Racecourse is too small. For active teams there’s an ‘it’s a knockout’ course, inflatables, and geese herding. It’s a great option for larger groups, accommodating up to 500 delegates.

Settled in the Berkshire countryside, Wasing Estate has team building activities galore. From wild mushroom foraging and woodland cycling to archery and wood-fired pizza cooking the options are almost endless. It also happens to be a stunning location and offers bespoke menus with ingredients sourced from the estate.

Surrounded by 3,000 acres of natural woodland, Bisley Shooting Ground offers an unforgettable team away day. Clay shooting is something everyone can get involved with, breaking down barriers and learning new skills from experts in their field. There’s a variety of packages with both hot buffet foods and three course lunches.

With an enviable Soho location, Lucky Voice is one of the most popular corporate karaoke team building events in London. You’ll find a great selection of finger food, plenty of interactive activities, and of course some seriously good drinks. The best part? It’s all managed by a professional corporate host.

Aside from various gin tastings and distillery tours, Bombay Sapphire Distillery also offers the chance to get everyone involved in a cocktail masterclass. And to make it a truly memorable away day you can opt for a bespoke package and book an area to party afterwards.

Team building is all about breaking down barriers, and Lucky Voice Islington is the best at it. With plenty of interactive games and karaoke guided by a professional corporate host, this is an opportunity to really let your hair down and get the team to open up. Who knows? You might even discover a hidden talent.

If breaking the ice is your objective, you’re in luck. Karaoke at Lucky Voice is the ultimate morale booster. There’s also a range of fun and interactive games and plenty of food. Plus, you’ll have your own corporate host, so both the team and leadership can let their hair down and enjoy a tipple.

It’s a known fact, that the best way to get everyone’s guard down and foster connection is through embarrassing singing and consonant duets. You might even discover a singing sensation hiding among the ranks. And if that’s not your style, rest assured there’s some great food and drinks on offer too.

Set against hills and parkland, The West London Shooting School is an enviable spot for any team building event. You’ll be able to customise your packages to include shooting, quad biking, archery, brunch or an evening barbecue. Expect a day packed with entertainment, and don’t worry, health and safety is all taken care of.

This is an away day steeped in history with an extensive team building offering. Picture this, truffle hunting in the West Sussex countryside followed by a wild life tour and croquet on the lawn. That’s just a few of the possibilities, you can guarantee there’ll never be a dull moment.

Searching for something a little more unusual? The Cookery School offers competitive but informal cookery classes that encourage collaboration through structured direction. After a welcome drink and nibbles you and the team get to cook up seasonal menus. At the end, you’ll feast on your creations, paired with exceptional organic wines.

Found just minutes from Aldgate, Swingers City is a team building venue brimming with fun. This one’s all about crazy golf, great drinks, and a party atmosphere. You can have an entire area to yourselves with up to 900 guests, and make the most of the street food packages.

A beachy haven near Waterloo, London City Beach has got all the elements of a great team building day out covered. Think, simulated surfing, mini golf, street food, hog roasts, and cocktails. It’s a large space, with plenty of package options suited to all event types.

Team building on an island in the River Thames? Raven’s Ait has a stellar reputation for fun and classy away days, events and more. Whether you’re looking to hold a feast with river views, or a Summer party with live music, the team is on hand every step of the way.

Surrounded by acres of quiet countryside and blessed with a whole host of facilities, Thornton Hall away days are an opportunity not to be missed. Team building is their passion, so depending on your preferences, you can expect chocolate-making workshops, air rifle shooting, and plenty of games and puzzles.

Set in the grounds of the Grade II listed Grove House, team building events at Roehampton Venues are an opportunity not to be missed. Expect options to include human football, funfair stalls, barbecues, treasure hunts, and charity games like putt for a purpose. What’s not to like?

The famed home of jump racing, Cheltenham Racecourse offers both indoor and outdoor team building activities. Working with Wildgoose, you’ll find over 2,000 fun activities to choose from. So whether it’s a murder mystery team investigation, a treasure hunt, or a high-stakes quiz you’ve got options aplenty.

If you’re searching for a team building space with a party atmosphere just minutes from Oxford Circus, this is the one for you. With a capacity of up to 800, Swingers West End offers private area hires and a variety of packages for drinks, crazy golf, and food.

Every team needs a refresh from time to time. Fortunately, that is the speciality at The Wilderness Centre. With views of the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills, this is the spot for nature focussed retreats and regenerative leadership workshops to help you break free from the mechanical mindset.

Epsom Racecourse comes fully equipped with exceptional rooms, impressive catering, and, of course, some pretty spectacular collaborative activities. Think archery, bootcamps, lawn games, and orienteering challenges. Whether you fancy a picnic on the lawn or a barbecue feast, the food will be pretty great too.

Contrary to popular belief, archery isn’t just for kids and mediaeval enthusiasts. Now Strike Archery has a wealth of passionate longbow instructors waiting to furnish your team with a new skill. There are other options too, ranging from axe throwing to black smithing, and wild west shooting courses.

Just outside of Watford, Warner Bros offers the ultimate team building experience for up to 60 delegates. A tour of the Harry Potter Studio (including Gringotts bank), casting spells, flying broomsticks and the chance to see behind the screen at 4 Privet Drive all make for quality team collaboration - even if you're not a Potterhead!