Collaboration and strong relationships are the foundation of any successful team. Planning and executing exciting team-building activities will bring employees closer together.
Make the most of your team away days by designing a package in line with your goals. All team building packages are delivered as closed, private groups and can be customised to suit the needs of your team, with longer session times available.
Prices are available upon request. Browse the full list of Lancaster University Conferences & Events+ team building activities using the drop downs below:
Grab the mixing bowl and turn up the heat with this great ‘bake-off’ style team activity. Inspired by the Great British Bake Off, teams go head-to-head in baking challenges. The perfect recipe for whipping up some team spirit and inspiring friendly competition.
2.5 hours
20-120 people
The Betrayers
A mysteriously exciting indoor team building activity that tests your team’s intuition and strategic thinking. A game of deceit, traitors, puzzles and unique challenges using our sophistically designed game boards. Each team must work together to complete challenges whilst figuring out who amongst them is out to sabotage their team.
1-2 hours
10-300 people
Bridge The Divide
Challenging and engaging, this activity requires teams to construct a structurally sound bridge by working on their own sections. With timelines, limited resources and unexpected barriers, teams must overcome challenges for the final race across the bridge.
2-3 hours
40-350 people
Fun Casino
Have all the glitz and glamour of the authentic casino environment at your event. Each guest receives fun money exchanged for chips so everyone can enjoy the fun without breaking the bank. Discover which guests played their cards right in a final prize presentation.
1-3 hours
Up to 100 people
Circus Skills
Clown around with your team as you are given the opportunity to learn impressive circus skills. Whether you’re a pro plate spinner or star stilt walker, this fun activity gives everyone party tricks they can take home to impress friends and family.
1-4 hours
10-200 people
Crystal Clear Challenge
Inspired by the hilarious TV show, the Crystal Maze, our team building Crystal Clear Activity is one of our most requested activities, being the perfect blend of fun and skill development.
1.5 hours
20-250 people
Diamond Heist
Your team must become master criminals to crack the codes in order to open the box and retrieve the Maltese diamond. Take on puzzles to get through the compartments using fascinating gadgets in this adrenaline fuelled table top escape room challenge.
Up to 1.5 hours
8-1000 people
Game Shows
Quality productions and professional hosts bring your event to life with after-dinner entertainment based on much loved TV game shows. Includes visual sets, music and prizes. Game shows include Minute to Win it, The Kubed Challenge, Company Fortunes and many more.
0.5 hours
Up to 1000 people
Gladiator Challenge
Blow off steam with our gladiator inspired games. Will you be the last one standing in the Gladiator Joust, Hungry Hippos or Bungee Run or will you scramble across our Inflatable Obstacle Course in the best time?
Up to 2.5 hours
40-250 people
It’s a Knockout
The perfect way to support team wellbeing, through outdoor activity. Full of giant inflatables, obstacles and props this classic It’s a Knockout tournament provides a non-stop frenzy of team challenges and competition.
2-2.5 hours
40-300 people
The Lost Pages
Follow in the footsteps of an explorer, taking on a series of challenges of hidden spaces from around the world - ancient temples, long lost cities and hidden chambers hold the stories and secrets that you will need to solve the tasks. Using a series of props, participants will be able to take on the personas of characters and immerse themselves in the moment.
Up to 2.5 hours
10-100 people
Think Outside the Box
With challenges that require mental, physical, team and individual tasks, each group will need to prioritise and communicate carefully, in order to compete against opposing teams and prove that they have what it takes to think... outside the box.
1.5-2 hours
10-350 people
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Stop The Clock
A competitive, exciting, thought provoking, dynamic activity testing ingenuity, teamwork, and time management. Over a series of problem solving and fun challenges, team spirit will be well and truly raised in a game that earns points for efficiency.
Project Railway
Work in teams to build a structure that will transport an object over a specific distance, with building constraints and production requisites. Experience the valuable outcomes of contributing to a wider project and feel a great sense of achievement with the collaborative result.
‘GPS’ – Urban Orienteering
A map, a set of clues, global satellite navigation systems, and a team of individuals navigate around the grounds of Forrest Hills, or the University Campus, overcoming obstacles along the way.
Adventure Treasure Hunt Challenge
Teams head out into the local countryside and work against a tight deadline with only a map, an instruction pack, and a digital camera to recover clues and information.
Target Archery
Traditional archery can improve hand-eye coordination and be a relaxing activity to take part in. Four archers shoot three arrows at a time, before swapping to the next group of four. There is a maximum capacity of three groups.
All-Terrain Boarding
A cross between snowboarding and skateboarding and the easiest board sport to pick up the basics. Ten participants will surf down a grassy slope at any one time.
Zorb Football
Five-a-side football but whilst wearing inflatable bubble suits. This activity has a capacity of four teams; two teams play whilst the other teams rest and spectate… Let the chaos begin!
Archery Tag
A fast-paced blend of archery, paintball, and dodgeball. Two teams of archers go head-to-head shooting each other with special foam-tipped arrows. Protective helmets and masks are provided. This activity has a capacity of four teams; two teams play whilst the other teams rest and spectate.
Pillow Bash
Balance seated on a suspended beam over an inflatable crash mat and use pillows to knock your opponent down. This activity brings out the competitiveness in teams.
Mountain Biking
Guided mountain bike rides for up to eight riders across a variety of locations, from urban rides to purpose-built mountain bike trails.
Old School Sports Games
Get active with old-school Sports Day-style games such as egg and spoon races, sack races, tug of war, wheelbarrow races, and three-leg races.
Duck Herding
Under expert guidance, the team will use trained sheepdogs to herd ducks around a course and into a closing pen, whilst against the clock. Watch how colleagues cope under the pressure and begin to take on a Farmer Giles or Mother Duck role.
Gourmet Bush Craft
Learn the introductory skills of wilderness bushcraft including wild food, fire lighting, whittling, wood collection and preparation, ropes, string and knot tying, and basic shelter building. The team will then be tasked with setting up camp, building an open fire, and cooking ‘wild delicacies’ such as nettle crisps, wild garlic flatbreads, and more.
Wellbeing Workshops
Learn the basics of psychoeducation, personal wellbeing, mindfulness, stress, and the importance of creating an open culture in the workplace. Shifting mindsets to support individuals to feel good about themselves and their teammates.
Outdoor mindfulness exercises include Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), mindful walking, and nature-based mindfulness techniques; all creating positive shared experiences and designed with corporate wellbeing in mind.
Engage With Nature
Green Lancaster guides small groups along a marked-out trail accompanied by fact sheets on local wildlife, flowers, and trees, followed by a discussion and nature quiz. Throughout the year, groups can also take part in the following:
Free the tree
Planting/wildflower management
Maintenance
Tree planting (November-March)
Relax and chill with some forest bathing
Food and/or drink options can be added to the above activities and enjoyed in the comfort of the Forrest Hills barn, or outdoors among the trees.
Film Making
Write, direct, and film a short film, news clip, or advert using the provided equipment and top tips from our support team. This exciting event requires teammates to take on a variety of roles as they aim to create their production, which will be viewed during a watch party at the end of the day, when a winning team is announced.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
In collaboration with our local Community Scrapstore, we aim to divert waste from landfill and turn it into useful creative opportunities and resources for all. Groups will upcycle a multitude of unwanted ‘rubbish’ from businesses and create environmentally friendly artwork or objects relevant to their business. Example events include MadJunk MiniGolf’s A Hole-in-One Design team challenge.
Outdoor Art
Participants will pick a card with a subject relating to the outdoors and will be given 30 minutes to produce artwork using the craft material provided. At the end of the session, participants will share their creations with their teammates.
Team Creation
The team will work together in small groups to make a creation based on a specific topic or theme. Using recycled and found materials, each group will create a section of artwork which will later be added to a larger piece, consisting of each small section together. The group will then discuss the piece as a whole.
Samba Beats
Full of exhilarating beats, every person will enjoy taking part in this drumming activity that encourages interaction for a highly motivating meeting or event. A truly memorable way to open or close a conference. For an alternative musical energiser please ask about our boom whackers activity.
Haka Energiser
Used as a motivational conference energiser, icebreaker or team workshop, your guests will then have the option to experience the haka in all its glory, uniting in teams to learn fierce warrior moves and perform their very own haka.
Top Traders
This fast paced, trading card game is an exciting and fun ice breaker. Top Traders gets your delegates moving and communicating with one another to partake in challenges on the cards ranging from easy to difficult. Once cards are complete teams must think strategically using insight gathered to trade cards to their advantage.
The Betrayers
A mysteriously exciting indoor team building activity that tests your team’s intuition and strategic thinking. A game of deceit, traitors, puzzles and unique challenges using our sophistically designed game boards. Each team must work together to complete challenges whilst figuring out who amongst them is out to sabotage their team.
Ransom
Immersive, thrilling, Ransom is a highly engaging and exciting table top indoor team activity that tests your team’s communication and problem solving skills as they become detectives and attempt to take on the mission to beat the Chaos Group!
Head 2 Head
A quick paced indoor team building activity that requires teams to go head 2 head against the timer to complete weird and wacky table top challenges with quirky everyday items. This is the perfect ice breaker activity for your conference or away day event.
The Lost Pages
Follow in the footsteps of an explorer, taking on a series of challenges of hidden spaces from around the world - ancient temples, long lost cities and hidden chambers hold the stories and secrets that you will need to solve the tasks. Using a series of props, participants will be able to take on the personas of characters and immerse themselves in the moment.
Master of Tasks
Inspired by a popular TV game show, Task Master provides quirky challenges, keeping participants on alert at all times. Be prepared to think fast using your team’s strengths and weaknesses to take on the unexpected.
Soapbox Derby
It’s time to get your elite racing team together. This adrenaline-fuelled and creative activity includes a design and build stage. Teams can get creative assembling the ultimate human-powered car followed by a fun race finale.
Think Outside the Box
With challenges that require mental, physical, team and individual tasks, each group will need to prioritise and communicate carefully, in order to compete against opposing teams and prove that they have what it takes to think... outside the box.
Chocolate Making Workshop
A real ‘treat’ for staff, this activity is an irresistible addition to your event. Enjoy tuition from an expert chocolatier to create and decorate your own exquisite chocolates – with prizes for the best tasting and best crafted.
Bridge The Divide
Challenging and engaging, this activity requires teams to construct a structurally sound bridge by working on their own sections. With timelines, limited resources and unexpected barriers, teams must overcome challenges for the final race across the bridge.
Codebreakers
A high adrenaline activity where strategy, teamwork and communication are key. Teams will work through as many puzzles as they can within the time limit. The challenge is to decide when, how and if they should attempt each one.
Ice Carving
Ice carving offers a unique and interactive team experience that promises to unleash creativity. Ideal for any size group, teams are split to compete for the title of coolest sculpture, as decided by our judges. A popular choice for the festive period.
Circus Skills
Clown around with your team as you are given the opportunity to learn impressive circus skills. Whether you’re a pro plate spinner or star stilt walker, this fun activity gives everyone party tricks they can take home to impress friends and family.
Crime Scene Investigation
Gain insight into the fascinating world of forensics in this thrilling Crime Scene Investigation activity. As detectives, your team must kit up to investigate the grizzly details; piecing together evidence using modern forensic technology to identify how the person was murdered, the motive and the real suspect.
Bake Off Challenge
Grab the mixing bowl and turn up the heat with this great ‘bake-off’ style team activity. Inspired by the Great British Bake Off, teams go head-to-head in baking challenges. The perfect recipe for whipping up some team spirit and inspiring friendly competition.
Crystal Clear Challenge
Inspired by the 90’s TV game show, our Crystal Clear Challenge is a firm favourite. This activity is the ideal blend of fun and skill development as teams battle through zones to complete challenges; solving puzzles to beat the clock and winning crystals for time in the crystal dome.
Scaling the Heights
Immerse your teams in the thrills and risks of the trading floor in this Wolf of Wall Street style team event. Work in teams to trade your way to the top but keep on guard for unexpected twists and turns.
The Bigger Picture
Unleash your inner Picasso as teams work together to recreate a masterpiece, but here’s the tricky part... it must be created from memory. Artwork is anything from famous pieces to art based on company branding or messages. Will the final artwork be a fantastic memento for your offices?
Diamond Heist
Your team must become master criminals to crack the codes in order to open the box and retrieve the Maltese diamond. Take on puzzles to get through the compartments using fascinating gadgets in this adrenaline fueled table top escape room challenge.
The perfect way to support team wellbeing, through outdoor activity. Full of giant inflatables, obstacles and props this classic It’s a Knockout tournament provides a non-stop frenzy of team challenges and competition.
Retro Sports Day
It’s time to return to the carefree days with a retro sports day team activity. Retro sports day is a nostalgic way to reward staff or add some a fun to your corporate event. Re-live the glory days with classic games such as the egg-and-spoon race, skipping race, sack race and more
iPad Treasure Hunt
A great way to get employees out of the office. Explore your chosen city and hunt down hotspots, taking on fun and mind bending challenges for points, using just an iPad. This event runs on low carbon emissions and all iPads are charged with solar power.
Crystal Clear Challenge
Inspired by the hilarious TV show, the Crystal Maze, our team building Crystal Clear Activity is one of our most requested activities, being the perfect blend of fun and skill development.
Country Pursuit
Participate in a range of ‘action packed’ outdoor pursuit activities, combining the most popular motorised and field sports to create a thrilling experience, teams will rotate between the activities so everyone enjoys the fun!
Soapbox Derby
It’s time to get your elite racing team together. This adrenaline-fuelled and creative activity includes a design and build stage. Teams can get creative assembling the ultimate human-powered car followed by a fun race finale.
Team Olympics
Much like the Summer Olympics, this outdoor multi-activity event will have teams split into countries as they take part in a mix of games such as archery, rifle shooting, inflatable volleyball and more! Finish with an inspiring awards medal ceremony.
Squad Games
A team-building activity inspired by the popular Netflix series "Squid Game." This immersive experience is designed to foster collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and memorable way.
Gladiator Challenge
Blow off steam with our gladiator inspired games. Will you be the last one standing in the Gladiator Joust, Hungry Hippos or Bungee Run or will you scramble across our Inflatable Obstacle Course in the best time?
A unique evening entertainment option. Perfect to add on to gala dinners and award ceremonies. Based on the ever-popular Bongo’s Bingo, this is no ordinary entertainment and promises to deliver dance offs, lipsync battles, bangers and of course - bingo!
Bandeoke
Probably one of the most entertaining experiences your guests can have at a corporate dinner. Bandeoke gives people the opportunity to live out their dream of becoming a rock star - by performing a song with a professional live band.
Cocktail Making
Stir up some fun and learn to become a master mixologist. With your very own professional bartender to guide you, your guests will learn to mix, crush, pour and taste their very own delicious cocktail concoctions.
Fun Casino
Have all the glitz and glamour of the authentic casino environment at your event. Each guest receives fun money exchanged for chips so everyone can enjoy the fun without breaking the bank. Discover which guests played their cards right in a final prize presentation.
Game Shows
Quality productions and professional hosts bring your event to life with after-dinner entertainment based on much loved TV game shows. Includes visual sets, music and prizes. Game shows include Minute to Win it, The Kubed Challenge, Company Fortunes and many more.
Murder Mystery
Highly entertaining and interactive our murder mystery evenings are always a professional production. Dinner guests are asked to play detective as actors get them involved in the evenings murderous events using, clues, props and prizes, in the aim of solving the classic ‘who done it’ mystery.
Race Night
Enhance your event with a night at the races, resulting in an evening of excitement and thrilling competition. Delivered before, during or after your company dinner, our race night is as flexible as you need it to be.
Accumulator
Pre or post-dinner challenges, the accumulator includes fun multiple stations including casino, horse racing, arcade games, pub games and more. Choose to play as individuals or go head- to-head as teams, with prizes for the winners.
Games Zone
Ideal for post-conference entertainment, our games zone features a mix of traditional pub games, modern tech and arcade games. With a free-play option, guests can play at their leisure or add a competitive edge with prizes for the winners.
Wind Farm Challenge
Team building with meaning! Wind Farm helps educate employees around sustainability, renewable energy and carbon efficiency whilst allowing them a platform to work together to achieve a purposeful goal that aligns with your company CSR and ESG values.
Compete for Cause
Teams will work through a series of challenges to earn items needed to build care packages. At the end of the activity, these care packages will be donated to a local charity, making a real impact on those in need. This indoor or outdoor team building activity works well for groups of 20 – 300!
Happy Habitats
Happy Habitats is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and a love for nature! Your teams will work together to support local biodiversity by creating shelters for various wildlife and insects all while engaging in fun, educational challenges along the way.
Fairway to Foodbank
PUTT your all into giving back with this creative indoor and outdoor crazy golf charity team building event. Build your own hole with the kit provided and donate food to your local food bank afterwards.
Sustainable Cooking
Being socially responsible also means to take care of our internal employees and their wellbeing as well as the community. Teach your team new cooking skills, using sustainable ingredients and healthy recipes they can take home to their families.
Charity Gameshow
A twist on our ever-popular game shows inspired by well known household names such as Minute to Win It, Countdown, Catchphrase, Blankety Blank and more. Play to win prizes for your chosen charity!
Build for Charity
Give something back to those who need it most. Work together to build a gift for someone in need, whether that be a bike, wheelchair, or skateboard! Take on additional team challenges for points and modifications that make your gift even more special.
Charity Bake Off
A heart warming spin on our Bake Off challenge. Work together to bake delicious treats, from cakes to scones. Take them back to your family, friends and colleagues and raise funds for your chosen charity.
Win at Wellness
Delegate wellness is essential more now than ever. Our wellness activity is an easy app based game full of feel good challenges that you can assign to your team throughout their working week or even during a conference or event. Engage all with a live chat and leader board whilst taking photos and videos to capture your wellness journey.
Company Fun Days
Reward the hardworking people within your business and their supportive families by throwing a company family fun day. The opportunities are endless with a range of carnival-style fun day ideas, we help you choose from a wide variety of exciting activities and catering.
Corporate Festivals
Reward your team with a unique festival experience. With entertainers, street food, live music, bar, tipis and some fun team building activities, we can put on a festival event bespoke to your brand and culture.
Wellness Days
Let your team benefit from an away day focused on improving their social, physical and mental wellbeing. Ideas include yoga, ice baths and meditation, alternatively add quiet spaces to your event or take part in our win at wellness team challenge. We have plenty of solutions.