What is a Company Away Day?  

Do you ever feel cramped in the office and feel snowed under with emails and phone calls? Perhaps you find yourself staring off into the distance from your office window or your windows at home dreaming of spending time with your colleagues on a company day out. We have found that working and living in the concrete jungle of London can become too routine for a lot of our clients, and they begin looking for team away days that get them out of the office and into the heart of the action. Whether it be an away day in London, or just a company fun day, we’re here to help!   

Different Types of London Company Away Days 

You might be thinking that we’re just talking about heading out to a field and doing some team building. Yes, in part, we are. However, there are so many different types of outdoor activities we offer and have found that work really well to give you and your team a much needed break away from your desks and day-to-day activities. Whether it be conferences, meetings offsite, summer away days, family fun days, there are a whole range of different options that could fit your dreams to escape London for a while.  

Company Away Day Ideas

5 Reasons to Host a Company Away Day 

#1 Tackle burnout before it starts

Every industry has peaks and lulls throughout the business year. We’ve found that during those lulls, many of our clients experience the beginning symptoms of burnout and anxieties of the peaks that are yet to come. Not only do departments and teams begin to prepare themselves for the rush of the peaks ahead, they do not actually have much time to decompress and get that all-important social time with their colleagues or teammates.  

#2 As you grow, your team can grow together

Before your eyes gloss over thinking about the classic team building from the past with cheesy challenges and activities, let us introduce you into the world of fun in the outdoors but with a sprinkling of team bonding. Perhaps your business is expanding, or you have new recruits that are starting around the same time, what better way to bring them together than in a fun and relaxed setting outside of the office? We find that whether it be an annual event to celebrate your achievements, or even twice a year to bring everyone together for something a little different, an away day from London is just what everyone needs to get to know each other and form long-lasting work relationships for years to come.  

#3 Challenge your ordinary

Maybe you spend your time sending out invoices, processing payments, selling technological equipment to clients or businesses, developing new ideas to disrupt the market. Whatever it may be, your ordinary can quickly turn into, well, your ordinary. Here at London Team Building Company, we aim to take your ordinary away, give it a break, and give you something extraordinary. If you think it’s time to tests your skills in a memory relay, putting on a sumo suit to take on a colleague, or simply roman around with a cool drink in your hand and experience a musical atmosphere, get in touch to find out more about what we can offer you.  

#4 Get creative

So, we’ve talked about your ordinary and your day-to-day life in the workplace. However, how many of us actually get to think outside of our workplace box and get creative? We could begin to list out the different activities that allow your creativity to flow, but we’ll save that for a bit later. Rest assured, there is something for everyone with varying skill and physical levels so you’d never have anyone left out! If you’re feeling creative, give us a shout!  

#5 A bit of fresh air

Cold, hot, raining, or sunshine, you will always find us outside running one activity or another. We love the great outdoors and we understand the benefits of a little bit of fresh air. If you need some support getting out of the office and into the great outdoors, we are here to help you find the right place and the right event for you and your team.  

Top 21 Company Away Days 

Not sure where to start or struggling to get inspired? We have a wide portfolio of London away day activities to choose from.  

1. Crystal Challenge – Four zones, multiple challenges to earn your time in the dome to get your gold tickets. It’s time to get your team outside and going head-to-head to be the best team of them all.  
2. Teamopoly – Ever fancied a giant version of Monopoly to test your skills and patience with your colleagues? Look no further!  
3. Kidnap Your MD – Your MD has been taken away. Do you and your team have the skills to win the ransom money needed to get them back? 
4. Black Cab Treasure Hunt – You’ve taken these black cabs before, but have you ever done a GPS Treasure Hunt through the streets of London whilst competing against your colleagues?  
5. Company Fun Day – Mix and match a minimum of two activities to help build the best outdoor company away day for you and your team!  
6. GPS Treasure Hunt – It’s time to take that iPad outdoors and get started on a range of different puzzles and quizzes as you compete against other teams in our GPS Treasure Hunt.  
7. Quintessentially English  
8. Charity Mini Golf with a Twist – A charitable twist on this novel game. From the build to dismantle, we’re here to help you support a great cause and have some fun!   
9. It’s a Knockout – Giant washing machines with foam? Sumo suits to take on your colleagues? Testing you balance with some gladiator joust? Are you sold yet?  
10. Family Fun Day – Get out of the office with your friends and family! A great way to get involved in a range of different activities in the summer sun.  
11. Company Festivals – Festivals for all! A corporate summer festival with different stalls and stands for you and your team.  
12. Totally Wiped Out – If you’ve ever seen the TV show and thought you could take on the Big Red Balls, now’s your chance! Along a few other activities, it’s time for a fun day out for all.  
13. Corporate Summer Fete – Get outside and ready for fairground rides, fun stalls, and activities to get involved with.  
14. Inflatable Fun – Unleash the inflatable madness. We have a range of different inflatables we can get out onto the grass for a day of fun.  
15. Circus Themed Carnivals – Test your skills on spinning plates, and juggling, this classic carnival themed carnival is a great event for all.  
16. Chain Reaction – Work together as a team to connect your individual frames to create a chain reaction across all teams.   
17. Giant Garden Games – Get competitive with giant Jenga, Connect 4, chess, and more!  
18. Outdoor Adrenaline – We bet you do not see sheep or duck herding in London! We also have clay pigeon shooting, and more!  
19. School Sports Day – Revisit the good old days with a classic school sports day event with a twist!  
20. Soap Box Derby – Get creative to design your team kart and get ready to race.  
21. Multi-Activity Day – Archery, axe throwing, falconry and ferret racing, we have it all!  

Top Tips to organising a Company Away Day in London

If you’re feeling inspired, and not sure where to begin, we would suggest the following steps below to help you get your London company away day organised.

• Find out more about the interests of your team. What are they interested in getting involved in? What level of physicality are they the most comfortable with? What events would resonate the most with their childhood?
• Booking a venue would be the next step, but we are able to provide as much or as little support as you need to help you get everyone together in one place.
• Get in touch with our team to find out more about the events we offer and enough information to pitch to your team.
• Get booking!

Struggling to find a venue?

The concrete jungle of London can sometimes pose a challenge in outdoor spaces for the dream events listed above. Do not fear! Here at  The London Team Building Company, we offer a free venue finding and conference management service. We can offer the full event management package to help you source a venue, give you different ideas of events to choose from, and within a blink of an eye, your team will be outside and ready to begin your London away day.

Planning a Corporate Away Day or Team Away Day in London?

If you’ve been given the task of organising a corporate or team away day for your team, then look no further! We understand that every event is different, and we will help you to create the best event to suit your requirements.

We will take that stress away from you and help you plan your event from start-to-finish, from sourcing your venue through to set-up and hosting on the day! Contact our team here.