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It's Time to Take Your Team Outside
After months of indoor meetings, digital fatigue, and grey skies, your team is ready for something different—something that gets them moving, laughing, and connecting again.
Outdoor team building is more than just a break from the norm; it’s a proven way to boost morale, improve communication, and reignite motivation. And there’s no better time to do it than when the sun starts shining.
At The Teambuilding Company, we offer a range of outdoor experiences designed to get your team bonding under blue skies and sunshine.
Why Summer is the Best Time for Outdoor Team Building
1. The Weather Is on Your Side
Let’s face it—team building is always more fun when it’s not raining. Warmer months offer longer days, better conditions, and more flexibility when it comes to venues and activities. Whether you're picnicking in a park or competing in a field challenge, everything feels better with a bit of sunshine.
2. It Boosts Mental Health
Fresh air and natural light have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and boost serotonin. Pair that with team bonding and laughter, and you’ve got a recipe for genuine workplace wellbeing.
3. It Aligns with the Social Calendar
From casual Friday drinks to summer family days, warmer months already encourage social interaction. Outdoor team building fits right in and can even replace traditional socials with something more meaningful and memorable.
Popular Outdoor Team Building Activities That Feel Like Summer
At The Teambuilding Company, we specialise in crafting outdoor experiences that combine fun, teamwork, and a touch of competitive spirit. Here are just a few of our most popular summer-ready options:
Send your team out on an interactive city or countryside adventure. Using GPS tech, they'll race to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete fun tasks in a race against the clock. It’s energetic, exciting, and totally scalable.
Inspired by the iconic game show, this fast-paced event features physical and mental challenges that build problem-solving and collaboration. It’s ideal for large teams and perfectly suited to open-air venues.
Think foam, inflatables, and full-on laughs. This lively competition turns your colleagues into contestants in a series of wild and wacky challenges that are all about letting loose and cheering each other on.
🏞️ Spy School
A day of spy training at our top secret mobile spy training facility which can be located at any suitable venue across the UK. Evade, capture, deceive and plan your way through a selection of fiendish yet fun challenges. Engaging command tasks combine with thrilling shooting and driving trials to give you the ultimate spy experience.
Benefits of Outdoor Team Building Beyond the Fun
While sunshine and games are great motivators, the real value of outdoor team building lies in what your team takes back to work on Monday.
✅ Improved Communication
Working together outside of the usual office roles breaks down barriers and improves how your team communicates—especially under pressure.
✅ Stronger Relationships
Outdoor settings create more opportunities for organic conversations and bonding. It’s in these relaxed moments that real connections are made.
✅ Higher Engagement
Teams that play together, stay together. Employees who feel connected to their colleagues are more motivated, loyal, and engaged at work.
✅ Encourages Creativity
Changing the setting sparks fresh thinking. It’s not just a day out—it can lead to new ideas, problem-solving breakthroughs, and innovative thinking.
Tips for Planning the Perfect Outdoor Team Building Day
1. Choose the Right Venue
From local parks to countryside estates, the UK offers fantastic outdoor venues. Our team can help recommend locations that fit your group size and goals.
2. Make It Inclusive
Pick activities that cater to all abilities and personalities. Not everyone wants to get soaked or run an obstacle course—so balance physical events with more relaxed or strategic ones.
3. Time It Right
Aim for mid-morning starts and wrap up before the late afternoon slump. This gives you optimal daylight without dragging on too long.
4. Keep Hydration and Shade in Mind
Even in the UK, summer days can get warm. Provide water, shaded seating, and encourage sun protection to keep your team comfortable.
5. Add Food!
Nothing brings people together like great food. Whether it's a BBQ, a picnic hamper, or an ice cream cart, adding a catering element turns your event into a celebration.
Real Feedback from Teams Who've Gone Outdoors with TBCo
“The BBQ Challenge was the perfect mix of fun and competition. We had people from different departments working together—and laughing together—for the first time in ages.”
— HR Manager, Marketing Agency
“We booked the Crystal Challenge as part of our summer offsite, and it was a total hit. Everyone’s still talking about it weeks later!”
— Team Leader, Tech Firm
“The GPS Hunt made London feel like a playground. Even our usually reserved team members got involved. Would 100% recommend!”
— Office Coordinator, Finance Company
Don’t Let Summer Pass You By – Book Now!
The warm months don’t last forever in the UK. If you want to make the most of them—and give your team a much-needed morale boost—now’s the time to plan.
At The Team Building Company, we handle everything from planning and setup to facilitation and food. All you have to do is show up and enjoy.
Ready to Build a Stronger, Happier Team in the Sunshine?
Whether you're rewarding your team, boosting morale, or just celebrating the end of a successful quarter, outdoor team building offers something special. The combination of open skies, shared laughter, and meaningful collaboration makes a lasting impact.
Let’s make this summer one to remember—together.
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Activity Suggestions
Crystal Challenge Team Building Event
A Blend of Mental Agility and Teamwork
Inspired by the iconic Crystal Maze TV show, our Crystal Challenge event invites teams to engage in a series of imaginative, purpose-built puzzles designed to stimulate strategic thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
With each activity, your team will be tested on their ability to communicate clearly, lead effectively, and think creatively under pressure. The goal? To earn crystals by completing each challenge to the best of their ability.
This event is an excellent choice for teams seeking a mentally engaging day that’s not overly physical. With a mix of brain teasers, logic puzzles, and team-based games, the emphasis is on stimulating the mind, sparking laughter, and encouraging teamwork in a relaxed, outdoor environment.
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Country Sports Outdoor Team Building Event
An Action-Packed Day in the Great Outdoors
Immerse your team in a countryside adventure packed with excitement and variety. Our Country Sports team building day features a dynamic mix of classic and quirky outdoor activities—think archery, laser clay shooting, Segway slaloms, and even duck herding.
Whether used as a lively afternoon following a morning of meetings or as a full-day event, Country Sports provides a relaxed yet energising environment where teams bond through shared challenges and friendly competition.
We collaborate with premium outdoor venues across the UK to ensure the perfect setting for your day. Many of these venues also support thrilling motorised add-ons like Quad Bikes and Powerturns. If you're not sure what location suits you best, our team is here to help you choose the ideal match.
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The Perfect Teambuild
A Tailored Mix of Energy and Engagement
Can’t decide between mental puzzles or outdoor action? With The Perfect Teambuild, you don’t have to. This format combines the best elements of Crystal Challenge and Country Sports, offering a unique mix of high-energy games and cerebral challenges for the ultimate team day.
Your experience can include up to 15 different activities—from adrenaline-fuelled favourites like Human Table Football and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting to clever problem-solving tasks such as Cypher and Chemical Rescue. You’re in control of the format, allowing you to build a schedule that suits your team’s energy level, interests, and budget.
With options like Bridge Build, Inflatable Volleyball, Pistol Shooting, and even Team Ski, this hybrid day is as flexible as it is unforgettable.
👉 Build Your Perfect Teambuild Day
It’s a Knockout Team Building Event
An Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure Packed with Energy and Laughter
Bursting with colour, chaos, and contagious fun, our It’s a Knockout event is a crowd-pleasing classic that delivers big energy and even bigger laughs. Inspired by the zany spirit of the iconic game show, this event brings teams together through larger-than-life inflatable challenges and brilliantly silly games.
From Human Table Football to Giant Inflatable Volleyball, Sumo Relays, and the ever-popular Human Demolition, each round gets teams laughing, cheering, and competing in the best way possible. It’s no surprise that many of our clients return year after year for another go!
This is one of our most lighthearted, joy-filled team building experiences—designed to break down barriers, build bonds, and leave your team grinning long after the event ends.
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Family Fun Days Team Building Event
Inclusive, Joyful Days Out for Staff and Their Loved Ones
Our Family Fun Days are a celebration of your team—and the people who support them. These inclusive events are designed to reward hard work with a relaxed and laughter-filled day of team activities for employees and their families.
With a mix of games and entertainment suitable for all ages, from silly races to creative workshops and inflatable zones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a large-scale corporate celebration or an intimate team day out, we’ll tailor the experience to suit your group size and budget.
With over 25 years of experience delivering fun-filled events across the UK, we know how to create the perfect balance of structure, spontaneity, and surprise for every guest.
👉 Plan Your Family Fun Day with Us
The Great London Treasure Hunt
Turn the Capital into Your Team’s Personal Playground
Get ready to explore the streets of London like never before with our Great London Treasure Hunt. Armed with iPads and guided by live GPS mapping, your teams will follow a dynamic trail of clues and challenges around the capital’s iconic landmarks and hidden corners.
Starting from any location—whether it’s your office, a meeting venue, or a station like Waterloo—teams will navigate to various on-screen “hotspots” to unlock trivia, complete creative tasks, and search for our costumed characters who deliver bonus challenges.
Designed to be fun, fast-paced, and full of surprising twists, this event blends sightseeing with strategy, offering an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s greatest cities.
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James Bond 007 Treasure Hunt
A Spy-Themed Mission Full of Clues, Challenges, and Secret Agents
Step into the world of espionage with our James Bond 007 Treasure Hunt, a thrilling team adventure that combines spy craft with scavenger hunting. Your mission begins with a briefing from “Q” and an iPad loaded with top-secret Treasure Hunt software.
As you race across the map, you’ll encounter undercover agents, crack coded messages, and tackle 007-themed brain teasers. Your goal? Complete your objectives faster than any other team—proving you're the best of British intelligence.
No Bond knowledge? No problem. This immersive experience is all about fast thinking, sharp teamwork, and a dash of daring, making it a standout event for fans and first-time agents alike.
👉 Embark on the 007 Treasure Hunt
Hidden Quest Treasure Hunt
A Unique Adventure Built Around Your Chosen Location
With Hidden Quest, we bring a bespoke treasure hunt experience directly to your chosen setting—whether that’s a city centre, rural retreat, or even your company’s HQ. Each hunt is fully customised to spotlight the quirks, curiosities, and history of your selected location.
Using GPS-enabled iPads, your team will journey through a series of on-screen checkpoints, completing a variety of tasks—from trivia challenges and scavenger hunts to bonus missions handed out by costumed characters along the route.
Every Hidden Quest is uniquely scripted, combining local insights, team challenges, and plenty of surprises. It’s a creative and flexible option for teams who want a completely tailored experience that’s both informative and seriously good fun.
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Rocket Launch Outdoor Team Building Event
Shoot for the Sky with This High-Flying Team Challenge
Have you ever fancied yourself as a future NASA engineer or budding astronaut? With our Rocket Launch team building event, your team gets the chance to step into the world of space exploration—no training required! This dynamic and engaging outdoor experience blends creativity, collaboration, and a healthy dose of competitive spirit as teams race to build and blast off their own rocket creations.
Design, Brand & Launch Your Mission to the Stratosphere
The experience begins with a briefing from “Mission Control,” where teams are issued all the materials and tools needed to construct a fully functioning water-propelled rocket. But it’s not just about engineering—participants are also tasked with forming their own space agency, complete with logos, branding, and themed flight suits to represent their cosmic corporation.
With the designs finalised and branding proudly displayed, it's time to hit the launch pad. Using our signature (and safe!) high-powered water propulsion system—cleverly disguised as dihydrogen monoxide—teams perform a round of test launches before competing to see which rocket flies highest, straight into the atmosphere's lower reaches… also known as the sky.
This event is perfect for encouraging innovation, teamwork, and loads of out-of-this-world fun.
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Indoor Activities
Chocolate Making Team Building Event
Create Your Own Chocolate Masterpieces
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into your own chocolate factory, this is your chance. Our Chocolate Making event transforms any indoor space into a fully equipped, pop-up workshop where your team can craft delicious, handcrafted treats with guidance from a professional chocolatier.
After a live demo from our Master Chocolatier, participants will don their aprons and chef hats to start mixing, moulding, and decorating their own luxurious chocolate creations. With a wide range of flavours, fillings, and indulgent add-ons—including a tempting selection of liqueurs—everyone gets to explore their creative (and slightly naughty) side.
From tempering chocolate on granite slabs to designing decadent truffles, this event is a hands-on, sensory experience that’s as enjoyable as it is delicious.
Together We Can Team Building Event
Collaborative Challenges That Bring Teams Closer
Together We Can is the ultimate co-operative team building experience, designed to unify teams around a common goal. Instead of competing, teams collaborate—sharing progress, strategies, and results to complete a large, shared objective through a series of connected challenges.
At the start and end of each task, teams must pass vital information to the next group, building a chain of communication and trust throughout the event. The focus is on seamless teamwork, creative problem-solving, and helping others succeed—not on winning individually.
This is team building in its purest form: engaging, inclusive, and focused on what makes great collaboration work.
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The F1 Challenge Formula 1 Themed Event
Build, Brand, and Race Your Team’s F1 Car
Ready to join the ranks of elite racing teams like Ferrari and McLaren? In The F1 Challenge, your group becomes a pit crew with one mission: design, construct, and race a custom Formula 1-style car.
Starting with a pre-built chassis, each team creates and fits bodywork, designs team branding, and kits themselves out in custom uniforms. Your creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail will be put to the test—especially when it’s time to pitch your concept to our panel of racing experts.
Then it’s race time. Teams go head-to-head down the track before pulling into the pits for a rapid tyre change, where speed and coordination are everything. Points are awarded for performance, branding, and style—so every role matters.
The Ultimate Challenge Team Building Event
Fast-Paced, Competitive Fun With a Twist
Looking for an event that brings energy, laughs, and a serious sense of urgency? The Ultimate Challenge delivers exactly that. Designed for high energy and maximum participation, this indoor event pits teams against the clock in a series of rapid-fire tasks that test everything from dexterity to logic and creativity.
Each team receives an Ultimate Challenge Chest—a treasure trove of quirky props, puzzles, and mystery items. After a quick planning session, it's all systems go as your team dives into as many timed mini-challenges as possible, rotating every few minutes and collecting points along the way.
Expect a room full of cheering, quick thinking, and lots of hilarious moments. This is team bonding with a serious competitive edge.