Team days that bring your people together Events & activities
across the UK

Make it a day your team will actually enjoy. Premium team building experiences, company fun days and corporate events shaped around your people, venue and budget.

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Corporate team building
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Outdoor team building events

Festival days, sports days and big outdoor challenges, built to flex with the British weather.

Indoor team building events

Hands-on, social and structured. Indoor formats that suit mixed groups, mixed ages and every comfort level.

Multi-activity
(pick-n-mix)

Build your own day. Mix energisers, big-group games and crowd-pleasers into one packed schedule.

Creative team building events

Hosted shows, casino tables, race nights and gameshows for dinners, black-tie and post-conference evenings.

Food & drink team building

Venue, food, entertainment and AV, sorted properly and booked before the best December dates go.

Evening Entertainment

Fundraisers and challenge days that pull teams together and raise real money, fully run by us.

Themed events

Hands-on, social and structured. Indoor formats that suit mixed groups, mixed ages and every comfort level.

Inflatable fun events

Hosted shows, casino tables, race nights and gameshows for dinners, black-tie and post-conference evenings.

Treasure hunt team building

Festival days, sports days and big outdoor challenges, built to flex with the British weather.
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We Deliver Corporate
team building events

We design and run corporate team building events for companies across the UK. Whether you are planning an away day, staff reward, conference activity, summer social or a structured session, we’ll help you choose an event that suits your people, your venue and your objectives.

Our events 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 event 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.

Popular & trending
team building events

Browse some of our most booked corporate team building events, 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.

Corporate Dragon Boat Racing

Experience the thrill of competitive dragon boat racing in a fun and engaging environment. This team building activity encourages cooperation, synchronisation, and teamwork as teams paddle in unison to achieve victory.

Corporate Horse Racing

Enjoy a fun-filled day of real horse racing footage that fosters excitement and collaboration. Perfect for team building, this event brings your team together as they strategise, place bets, and cheer their horses to the finish line.

Country Pursuits

Take your team outdoors for a variety of exciting countryside themed activities such as archery, clay pigeon shooting, and ferret racing. This team building experience enhances communication and fosters camaraderie in a natural setting.

Crime Scene Investigation

Unleash your inner detective as your team solves a thrilling crime mystery. This interactive team building activity encourages problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration as your team pieces together clues to solve the case.

Enigma Project

Work together to solve complex puzzles and riddles in this mentally challenging team building experience. The Enigma Project pushes your team’s analytical and creative thinking skills to the limit as they strive to uncover hidden solutions.

Master of the Tasks

Compete in a series of hilarious and unusual tasks that test your team’s creativity and adaptability. This team building event fosters strong communication and innovation, as each team tries to outwit the other.

Multi-Activity Day

Combine a range of exciting and interactive activities into one day of fun for your team. This ultimate team building experience encourages participation and engagement across different challenges to bring out the best in your team.

Scalextric Hire

Feel the rush of racing as your team competes on a full-size Scalextric track. This hands-on evening addition enhances collaboration and communication.

Under Pressure

Test your team’s ability to perform under time constraints with high-energy challenges. This team building activity pushes individuals to manage stress and work cohesively under pressure, improving collaboration and time management skills.
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Locations and
venue sourcing.

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 event 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 events 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.

Explore more corporate
team building
events

Not sure which event suits your team? Browse our wider range of corporate team building activities below, including indoor, outdoor, creative, food and drink, themed, competitive and relaxed formats.

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Casino Table Hire

Charity Bike Build Event

Chocolate Making event

Christmas At The Races

Christmas Casino Tables Hire

Christmas Cocktail Making Event

Christmas Cooking Events

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What's included in our Corporate Team Building packages?

Every NewWave Events team building 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 event that feels right for your people.

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What are corporate team building events and activities?

Corporate team building events and activities 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 team building activities across the UK, including outdoor events, indoor formats, multi-activity fun days, away 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 event 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 event 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 events 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 team building 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 events 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 away days can be half or full-day. We’ll build timings around your agenda, venue access, lunch, dinner or evening entertainment.

Yes. Many events 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 events are perfect for summer socials, away days, 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 events 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 event 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 events 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. Team building 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 events and activities across the UK. Whether you’re planning an office event, conference activity, 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 event so your team knows what to expect.

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