It is time to plan that away day…the crucial event used to reward the team and enhance team bonds. If you are here, you know the standard pub lunch or dull conference room meeting is not going to cut it.
Well, you have come to the right place. Here at Ex Events, we have the perfect solutions to elevate your next away day from obligatory to unforgettable. Our guide breaks down the best ideas for genuine team bonding and ensures no yawns.
Interactive Experiences: Problem-Solving with a Twist
Away days are excellent for testing team dynamics and seeing how people collaborate when the pressure is on.
Escape Room Fan? Head to one of the many amazing venues in London where you can hire the full space. Split your team across different rooms to see who works best together when problem-solving skills are essential.
Immersive Culture: Are you a cinema fan? Go for an immersive cinema room experience. Fancy dress is often required, and it is a great way to build relationships beforehand by asking the team what film they would like to recreate. Or perhaps you prefer theatre? Immersive theatre workshops certainly exist. You are welcome.
Pop-Up Fun: A themed pop-up experience based on your team’s favourite TV show can always guarantee a successful away day where nobody is left looking at their watch.
Wellness and Creativity: Recharge and Re-skill
Sometimes the best away day is one that allows the team to totally relax and recharge, moving away from the everyday chaos of the office.
Office Wellness: Treat your team to a yoga class or a relaxing sound bath session. You can easily combine this with a sophisticated wine tasting or spa session afterwards. This is a great collective moment, especially at the start of the year, to kick things off feeling refreshed.
Culinary Challenge: We have talked about wine tasting, but why not try a baking class or ‘Bake Off’ challenge combined with a cocktail creation challenge? These activities let your team spark creativity and enjoy a bit of friendly competition.
Giving Back and Outdoor Fun
If you are looking for activities that are less competitive and more communal, these options build bonds while supporting wider initiatives.
Charity Build Day: A great classic is a charity build day. This is fantastic for team engagement and gives back directly to the community, offering a meaningful shared experience.
Sustainable Challenge: Do you have sustainability at your heart? First, you should read our blog about sustainable events. Then, turn it into an away day challenge. We can arrange for a sustainability expert to run a session where the team is challenged to make things from scratch or develop new initiatives using eco-friendly materials and ideas.
Summer Festival: Why not recreate a mini festival? We can arrange food trucks, giant games, and great music for a full day of joy and relaxation outdoors.
As always, this is only the tip of the iceberg and we have access to an incredible network of suppliers and venues that guarantee an unforgettable event your team won’t stop talking about for years to come.
Let us help bring your vision to life and help plan your next successful away day!
