Let’s face it, conventional team-building can feel like a trip to the dentist, minus the promise of a nice mint or sticker at the end.
But fret not! London, with its eclectic charm, offers a playground for team bonding that goes beyond bland meeting rooms. In fact, we’ve found the city’s best-kept team-building secrets on our own team-building weekends, trying from soaring heights to quirky challenges.
With these team-building ideas we’ve picked out, say goodbye to eye rolls and hello to a night your team will genuinely look forward to.
Play through a Lara Croft experience
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Location: Basement Atrium, Lower Basement & Upper, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 161 791 0727
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday – 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 9:30 PM to 8:00 PM
In the fast-paced realm of Lara Croft, teamwork isn’t just a choice but the key to unlocking success. As you decipher enigmatic riddles and conquer challenges together, you become comrades in the battle of brains and brawn.
Here, London becomes your playground, and each clue cracked is a step towards conquering not just the virtual challenges, but also the real-world hurdles your team might face.
Solve Mysteries at Escape Entertainment
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Location: George Yard, London EC3V 9DH, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 7283 3883
Opening hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
In the thrilling realm of Escape Entertainment, your colleagues become your partners in crime-solving (figuratively speaking, of course).
Strengthen communication, foster trust, and witness your team’s problem-solving prowess reach new heights, all while the clock ticks menacingly in the background. Don your detective hats, and redefine team building with an experience that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening.
Row to victory on the Thames with Thames Rowing Club
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Location: Putney Embankment, London SW15 1LB, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 330 043 0836
Opening hours:
- Sunday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
There’s something magical about synchronized rowing. It’s like a corporate ballet on water, where every stroke is a step towards synergy, and every oar is a note in the melody of success.
As your team pulls together, not only are you gliding through London’s iconic scenery, but you’re also navigating the metaphorical currents of teamwork. It’s a hands-on lesson in coordination, communication, and the art of staying afloat in the unpredictable sea of challenges.
Cook up the team spirit at Jenius Social
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Location: Studio 8, 6 Hornsey St, London N7 8GR, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 3750 2478
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
At Jenius Social, the recipe for camaraderie starts with everyone donning aprons and embracing their inner chef. Teams are whisked away from the monotony of office life into a culinary adventure where they chop, sauté, and blend their way to a shared goal.
They also get to share in the fruits of their labour later. Breaking bread together, or in this case, sharing the spoils of their culinary conquest, fosters a sense of accomplishment that transcends the kitchen.
Conquer the canals with GoBoat London
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Location: Merchant Sq, London W2 1AS, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 3887 6955
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Picture it now – you and your crew crammed onto a bubbly electric canal boat, laughing over who’s in charge of the tunes as you put under sunny skies. The wind in your hair and team banter flowing as freely as the canal vistas!
As captain and first mate, you’ll navigate the twists and turns of Regent’s Canal together, motoring under iconic landmarks like the ZSL London Zoo and Primrose Hill. The challenge of not crashing will have you working together quicker than an office escape room!
Master archery at Archery Fit
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Location: Hatfield House, Merryweather Place, London SE10 8EW, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 7557 234573
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Archery isn’t just about arrows and bows, it’s about aiming for a common goal. Each arrow shot becomes a metaphor for focus, accuracy, and alignment – crucial elements for any team navigating the corporate wilderness.
But wait, there’s more! The thrill of competition adds a spicy twist. It’s about fostering a healthy spirit of rivalry that brings out the best in your team. Who will claim bragging rights for the most bullseyes?
Laugh together at The Comedy Store
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Location: 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 7024 2060
Opening hours:
- Monday – 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Tuesday to Saturday – 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Comedy is about delivering a knockout performance in teamwork. Each shared giggle becomes a stitch in the fabric of your team, weaving together a tapestry of inside jokes and shared moments.
It’s the kind of bonding that transcends water cooler conversations and infiltrates Monday morning meetings with a sprinkle of humour.
Race to the finish line at TeamSport Go Karting
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Location: 3 Herringham Rd, London SE7 8NJ, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 1252 732300
Opening hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Go-karting is a tactical ballet of teamwork. Each hairpin turn becomes a metaphor for navigating workplace challenges, and the smooth coordination needed to avoid collisions mirrors the synchronised efforts required for office triumphs.
The banter and laughter at the post-race celebration become the fuel that propels your team towards a finish line of shared success.
Collaborate in the sky at Oxygen Freejumping Trampoline Park
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Location: 15, Vision Industrial Park, Kendal Ave, London W3 0AF, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 8050 1315
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sunday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Forget awkward icebreakers and forced camaraderie. Oxygen Freejumping provides the perfect setting for authentic bonding. When you’re soaring through the air, there’s no room for office politics.
Instead, you’re left with the shared thrill of defying gravity, creating a gravitational pull of camaraderie that transcends the workplace.
Escape together at AIM Escape Rooms
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Location: Goodman’s Fields, 8 Canter Way, London E1 8PS, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 3808 9225
Opening hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sure, you can solve a Sudoku at your desk, but can you crack a high-stakes code to save the world within an hour? AIM Escape Rooms elevates team building by throwing your squad into a world of enigmatic puzzles and mind-bending riddles.
Ever wondered who the undercover puzzle-solving prodigy is in your office? AIM Escape Rooms is the stage where those hidden talents emerge, and the laughter flows as freely as the clues.
Play a game at Bounce
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Location: 121 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 3657 6525
Opening hours:
- Monday to Tuesday – 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Wednesday – 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Thursday to Saturday – 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM
- Sunday – 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
In the fluorescent-lit world of the office, hierarchies are often as rigid as the dress code. Bounce is the great equalizer, where the CEO and the intern can engage in a friendly (yet fiercely competitive) ping pong match.
It’s a chance for team members to connect on a personal level, proving that off the court, everyone is a player.
Bond over bowling at All-Star Lanes
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Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Pl, London WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 7025 2676
Opening hours:
- Monday to Wednesday – 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- Thursday – 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Friday – 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Saturday – 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
- Sunday – 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Bowling may seem like a simple game of rolling a ball and knocking down pins, but All-Star Lanes transforms it into a strategic masterpiece. Every roll is a chance for your team to strategise, adapt, and unleash their inner bowling maestro.
The joy of victory or the acceptance of defeat – either way, it’s a cause for celebration at All-Star Lanes. The post-game festivities become the perfect encore to a day of team-building triumph.
Unleash your inner child at Go Ape
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Location: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 1603 895500
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 AM
There’s something about being suspended in the treetops that fosters a unique kind of bonding. Go Ape provides the ultimate backdrop for colleagues to connect on a different level.
Whether you’re helping someone conquer their fear of heights or sharing a laugh about your not-so-graceful Tarzan yell, the bonds forged among the branches are unbreakable.
Cycle in Richmond Park with Richmond Cycles
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Location: 425, 427 Richmond Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham TW1 2EF, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 8892 4372
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Every adventure deserves a reward, and Richmond Park Cycling is no exception. After the pedals have come to a rest, treat your team to a post-ride celebration.
Whether it’s a picnic overlooking Isabella Plantation or a well-deserved feast at one of the top cafes in London, the post-ride rewards become the cherry on top of a day well-spent.
Play golf at Plonk Crazy Golf
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Location: Unit 63 The Stables Market, 842 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH, United Kingdom
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Opening hours:
- Monday & Sunday – 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Tuesday to Saturday – 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
At Plonk Crazy Golf, forget the corporate jargon, the only language spoken here is the delightful clink of a golf ball hitting the perfect shot. It’s team-building with a side of humour, where the fundamentals of collaboration are put to the test with each well-placed putt.
Go indoor skydiving at iFLY
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Location: iFLY UK Indoor Skydiving at The O2, 02 Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 330 191 5387
Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Friday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Who needs parachutes when you have the safety of a controlled indoor environment? iFLY provides the heart-pounding thrill of freefall without the anxiety-inducing thoughts of parachutes.
In the skydiving chamber, the laws of physics become the backdrop for an aerial ballet of teamwork. Your team learns to communicate with gestures, anticipate movements, and support each other in the ever-shifting currents of air.
Play bingo at Hijingo Bingo
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Location: 90 Worship St, London EC2A 2BA, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 8138 2982
Opening hours:
- Tuesday – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Wednesday to Friday – 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Saturday – 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Sunday – 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Traditional bingo might be a straightforward affair, but Hijingo adds a dash of variety to the mix. From musical rounds to interactive challenges, every game is a surprise waiting to unfold.
The thrill of yelling “BINGO” is only surpassed by the post-bingo revelry. Hijingo provides the perfect setting for your team to celebrate victories, commiserate over near misses, and share stories of unexpected triumphs.
