Make it a day your team will actually enjoy. Premium away day experiences, company fun days and corporate events shaped around your people, venue and budget.
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We design and run corporate away days for companies across the UK. Whether you are planning a staff reward, conference activity, summer social or a structured away day, we’ll help you choose an event that suits your people, your venue and your objectives.
Our away days include high-energy outdoor challenges, multi-activity fun days, indoor team building, creative workshops, food and drink experiences, themed events, evening entertainment and wellness-led sessions. Every day is planned and delivered by an experienced team, and we can support venue sourcing, logistics, equipment, setup and on-the-day management.
We choose formats people actually want to take part in. No throwaway exercises or low-effort activities. We only recommend events because they’re engaging, well run and likely to create a memorable day for your team.
Planning the right away day is easier with practical support. From proven activities to logistics and timings, our team makes sure the day runs smoothly and meets your brief.
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Decide whether your focus is bonding, communication, morale or simply celebrating together, because your goal points to the right activity.
Browse our corporate away day ideas or contact us with your brief. Tell us your preferred date, location, group size, budget and the type of day you want to create.
We'll recommend suitable away day formats and talk through the best options for your team. If needed, we can also support venue sourcing, planning and event logistics.
Once you're happy with the proposal, we confirm timings, requirements and next steps so everything is clear before the day.
Our team manages setup, facilitation and delivery, so your team can focus on taking part and enjoying the day.
Browse some of our most booked corporate away day formats, from outdoor challenges and company fun days to indoor activities, themed experiences and evening entertainment. Each format can be tailored to your group size, location, timings and preferred level of competition.
Whether you want to reward staff, reconnect a hybrid team or arrange a day people will actually remember, these events are a good place to start.
Free venue sourcing is included in our event management services to make planning easier. We travel around the UK and work with a range of venues and hotels suited to different away day styles. We recommend only venues we trust and have ongoing relationships with.
As a market leader in dragon boat racing events, we can suggest riverside venues and hotels with the water access needed for a smooth event.
We deliver away days anywhere in the UK as long as the venue is suitable for the activity. If you’re unsure about suitability, call us and we’ll find a solution.
Every NewWave Events away day package is built around your brief. Depending on the event format and venue, packages can include planning support, event equipment, professional facilitators, setup and breakdown, venue sourcing guidance, logistics support and on-the-day event management.
We can help with simple activity bookings through to larger company away days, multi-activity events and full corporate programmes. If you already know what you want, we’ll provide a clear proposal quickly. If you are still exploring ideas, we’ll recommend formats based on your objectives, audience, location and budget.
Whether your goal is to reward staff, bring a hybrid team together, encourage collaboration or entertain clients, we will help you choose an away day that feels right for your people.
Pick our brains for a few minutes. We’ll point you at what works for your group and tell you if something won’t.
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Corporate away days are hosted experiences that bring people together outside their normal working routine. They can be competitive, creative, active, problem-solving or just properly good fun. The usual aim is to improve communication, boost morale, reward staff, connect departments or give everyone a shared experience they will remember.
We run a wide range of corporate away day activities across the UK, including outdoor events, indoor formats, multi-activity fun days, evening entertainment, charity events, wellness sessions, creative workshops, Christmas parties, inflatables, gameshows, race nights, casino nights and dragon boat racing. If you already have a venue, we can bring the event to you. If not, we can point you to suitable options.
The best away day depends on your group size, venue, timings and what you want the day to do. For high-energy groups, outdoor options such as It’s a KnockOut, sports days, dragon boat racing and multi-activity fun days work well. For indoor or mixed-ability groups, gameshows, murder mysteries, race nights, casino tables, creative workshops and challenge-style events are strong choices. Tell us your numbers, location and rough goal, and we’ll recommend the right fit.
Start with the basics: how many people, where the day will be, how long you have, whether you want indoor or outdoor, and whether the day is about fun, collaboration, celebration, CSR or problem-solving. Then think about your team’s comfort levels. Not everyone wants a highly physical activity. We’ll help you pick something that suits the people, not just the person booking it.
We can run away days for small teams, large departments and full company days. Some activities suit 10 to 30 people, while others scale to hundreds or even 1,000+ participants with multiple activity zones, heats or rotations. Tell us your expected numbers and we’ll suggest formats that fit the size properly.
Yes. Small group away days can work really well when the format is right. For smaller teams we usually recommend interactive games, creative workshops, problem-solving challenges, indoor activities, treasure hunts, food and drink experiences or hosted competitive formats that don’t need huge numbers to feel lively.
Yes. Large group away days are something we do regularly. For bigger teams we split guests into groups, rotate them around activities, run tournament-style formats, create activity zones or build a full multi-activity day. We also provide the event team, kit, setup and structure needed to keep the day moving.
Costs depend on the activity, group size, location, duration, staffing, equipment, travel, venue needs and extras such as catering, AV, branding or multiple activities. We will always quote to your brief so you can see what is included before you book. No vague packages, no hidden surprises.
Most activities last between one and three hours, depending on the format. Short energisers fit into a conference agenda, while larger outdoor events, multi-activity days and full away days can be half or full-day. We’ll build timings around your agenda, venue access, lunch, dinner or evening entertainment.
Yes. Many activities are fully mobile, so we can bring hosts, equipment and setup to your office, hotel, conference venue, sports field or hired space. Some activities need more room, power, parking, water access or ceiling height than others, so we’ll check the practical bits before confirming options.
Yes. If you don’t have a venue, we can help work out the type of space you need and suggest suitable options. The right venue depends on activity, group size, location, budget and whether you need indoor space, outdoor grounds, catering, accommodation, parking or conference facilities.
Yes. Indoor activities are ideal for offices, hotels, conference centres, meeting rooms and winter events. Popular indoor formats include gameshows, murder mysteries, creative workshops, race nights, casino tables, quizzes, problem-solving challenges, wellness sessions and conference energisers. They’re weather-proof and accessible.
Yes. Outdoor away days are perfect for summer socials, company fun days and larger groups that need space to move. Options include It’s a KnockOut, sports days, dragon boat racing, treasure hunts, target sports, inflatables, country pursuits, raft building and multi-activity outdoor events. We’ll advise on space, timings, safety and weather planning before the day.
We plan outdoor away days with the British weather in mind. Some activities continue in light rain, some can be adjusted, and some need an indoor backup or an alternative format if conditions are unsafe. If weather is a concern, we’ll recommend sensible options from the start rather than pretending every outdoor activity works in every condition.
Yes. We recommend inclusive activities for mixed ages, fitness levels and confidence. Not every day is physical. Many formats include creative, strategic or hosted roles so everyone can take part. Tell us about accessibility or mobility needs and we’ll guide you to the right option.
No. Our activities are built for normal work teams, not professional athletes or puzzle champions. Our hosts explain everything, keep the energy up and make sure people know what to do. Some events are more active than others, but we’ll always help you choose something suitable for your group.
Yes. Many away days can be tailored with company branding, team names, branded scoreboards, themed rounds, bespoke questions, company messages, awards or colours. The level of branding depends on the activity and how much notice we have, so mention this early in the planning.
Yes. Away day activities can work as a morning energiser, afternoon breakout, post-conference activity, evening entertainment or part of a full away day. We can also build events around dinner, awards, drinks receptions and Christmas parties so the activity fits the flow of the day.
The earlier the better, especially for summer dates, Christmas parties, large groups, venue-led events and anything that needs extra planning or branding. As a guide, six to eight weeks gives more choice, but we can often help with shorter notice depending on the activity and location.
Yes. We provide the event team, hosts, equipment and setup needed for the activity you book. This can include an Event Manager, activity instructors, AV, props, safety equipment, scoring, briefing and pack-down. We will confirm exactly what is included in your quote.
We run away days and events across the UK. Whether you’re planning an office event, conference activity, full company away day, Christmas party, summer event or charity day, we can help build a format around your location, group size and venue.
It depends on the activity. For most indoor events, smart casual or normal workwear is fine. For outdoor, active or water-based events, wear comfortable clothing, flat shoes and weather-appropriate layers. We’ll send clear guidance before the day so your team knows what to expect.