12 Fun Team Building Ideas in London

Looking for team building ideas in London to energize your colleagues? Whether you’re a brand new startup or an established business, having a team that works well together is vital to your success. And there’s no better way to build trust as a team than with some fun team-building exercises!

If you’re looking for ideas on unique activities that your team can tackle in London, then you’re in the right place. Ahead, we share some team building ideas in London that will make your team a well-oiled machine!

No matter how many of these ideas you try, book a Peerspace venue for the perfect post-activity wind-down. With Peerspace, you can book a glorious mansion, a Thames-side penthouse, a yoga studio, or a private pub for a low hourly cost. You can also bring your activities to your private Peerspace venue in many cases. Talk about a perfect mix of fun and efficiency that will no doubt impress your team!

1. Get away to a Peerspace venue

Looking for a gorgeous space where you can host your next company retreat? Then Peerspace has you covered. With Peerspace, you can book tons of beautiful and productive venues by the hour in cities all over the world. Book a scenic venue and create your own team-building exercises, or just hang out and enjoy each other’s company.

So what types of Peerspaces can you book for your London team building event?

Here are a few of our favorites that you can book today:

• This chic Soho meeting space that boasts seating for 24, a meeting area, a kitchen, and relaxed, eclectic furnishings, available for half- and full-day bookings
• This multi-purpose space in Finsbury that includes plenty of seating and a stage for giving presentations or performances
• This industrial riverside brewery in Camden with seating, outdoor space, and beautiful Camden Lock views
• This quirky underground art gallery in Fitzrovia with museum space, an art gallery, tables and chairs, Flipcharts, and a projector
• This luxury home available for meetings and away days in Stanmore with a dining room, a drawing room, a kitchen, a cinema room, a games room, and a poker/whiskey room
• This beautiful plant-filled space in Hammersmith with floor-to-ceiling windows, a peaked roof, tons of foliage, comfy seating, and an inviting ambiance

Peerspace offers you access to hundreds of team building-worthy spaces in London alone, including posh private flats, renovated warehouses, studios, and inviting and well-equipped offices. With more and more venues in London added to our platform daily, you are certain to find the space(s) that suit you and your team best.

All spaces are owned by local hosts who can lend a hand in the logistics if needed. Reach out to them with any questions or requests, like the area’s best lunch options and extra seating. And since all Peerspace are available by the hour, you can book a space for as long as you like.

2. Shuffle your team dynamics at the London Shuffle Club

Shuffleboard isn’t just for cruise ships — it’s also an amazing team building idea in London. At the London Shuffle Club in Shoreditch, shuffleboard is back with a vengeance. You can book shuffle lanes for up to two teams of two to eight players. You can also opt to hire the whole venue, half the venue, or just book private lanes and tables.

The venue has both indoor and outdoor lanes, so you can choose which you prefer before booking. You can also book tabletop shuffleboard sessions for an addictive game that’s sure to ignite your team’s passion.

All that shuffleboarding is sure to work up your appetite, so don’t forget to check out their handmade pizzas (with vegan options!), tasty craft cocktails and mocktails, and bottomless weekend brunch!

3. Navigate a Crystal Maze with your crew

Did you love the 90’s hit game show, The Crystal Maze, and always dreamed of participating in it? Then this team-building exercise will allow you to live out your wildest fantasies! Your team will go face-to-face with a wide range of mental and physical challenges while darting between themed Aztec, medieval, industrial, and futuristic zones — just like on the show.

The experience also comes complete with an inflatable Crystal Dome, an event-management team, and all the props and equipment you need for an amazing time. Plus, you’ll be cheered on by energetic hosts who will get you and your team in the spirit from the get-go. You can also add on a Richard O’Brien lookalike to complete the experience!

Opt to play in person or virtually from your Peerspace venue. Book it for your team here. 

4. Escape the grind at Electric Gamebox

Looking for an immersive experience that helps you escape the office doldrums in a fun, modern way? Then look no further than Electric Gamebox! It offers you two locations in London, Wandsworth and Southbank, with a third location in Shoreditch set to open later in 2023. You and your team will take over private rooms outfitted with high-tech VR gear and play games that cover the walls through projection mapping technology.

Challenge your coworkers and work as a team as you play a range of unique 3-D games. You can also opt to fuel up and have drinks delivered right to your private gamebox.

Our engaging offsite meeting ideas for your team will make your next work-related gathering a hit!

5. Go on an augmented reality scavenger hunt 

Want to explore the city while building trust with your team? The AIM AR Experience combines high-stakes adventure with stunning augmented reality puzzles and games.

It’s similar to a game room experience in that you’re working together to solve clues. However, this outdoor version means you’ll be running around the city streets, solving clues to reach your next target. You’ll be able to get your blood pumping, take in some gorgeous sights, and maybe save London while you’re at it.

You can either book one of the standard games or have the company create a custom experience exclusively for your team! That makes this one of the most distinct team building ideas in London.

6. Hit your mark at Bunker 51 

At our next team-building idea in London, your team will be able to channel their inner zombie hunter. Nestled near North Greenwich by the River Thames, you’ll find an immersive Cold War bunker where you can take shelter. Play all kinds of high-adrenaline team activities like paintball, laser tag, and airsoft.

Bunker 51 even offers zombie-themed experiences to up the intensity even more. Your team will have to strategize and prove their mettle to survive! If you’re looking to hire the venue for yourselves, that is also an option here.

7. Bake your heart out at the Big London Bake 

Have you always dreamed of going live on Bake Off? Then here’s your chance! At The Big London Bake, you and your team can put your baking skills to the test. Up to 36 members of your team can compete in timed bake-offs inspired by the hit show. Whip up stunning and seasonally-inspired cakes, pies, and biscuits in an adorable tent complete with all the equipment and ingredients you’ll need. Like the series, your bake is timed, so you only have 90 minutes to complete your masterpiece!

It’s one of those team building ideas in London to exercise your competitive spirit and sample some delicious sweets. The Big London Bake has two locations, one in Tooting and one in Hackney, for added convenience.

8. Explore Alternative London with your team

If you’re looking for team building ideas in London that will take you off the beaten path, you’re in luck. More than just an ordinary bike tour, Alternative London will take your team straight into the heart of the vibrant East End, showing you the London you won’t find in the guidebooks. Founded by an East End local and activist, Alternative London introduces you to the oft-ignored yet thrilling parts of the city.

As Alternative London phrases it: “We are proud to shine the spotlight on the underdogs; the vagabonds, the non-conformists, the immigrants, the creatives and creative thinkers who made our endlessly fascinating community the vibrant, cultural epicenter it is today.”

On your private tour, you can admire stunning street art on a bike tour, learn to spray a masterpiece together in a guided workshop, or go on a walking food tour and pub crawl. It’s a fantastic way to delve deeper into East London’s culture and make your mark as a team.

9. Let off some steam by axe throwing 

Channel your inner lumberjack at this team building idea in London. Urban axe-throwing venue Whistle Punks has locations throughout England, with its London location centrally based in Oxford Circus. There, you and your team will learn to throw axes like a champ with guidance from a trained instructor. Compete against each other in a winner-takes-all tournament or split into teams of six to vie for the highest score.

You can also opt to share lanes with other groups or book private lanes. Either way, it’s the perfect activity to blow off some steam and bond as a team!

Need more event planning inspiration? Then check out our creative corporate event ideas near London guide!

10. Crawl your way through London’s best pubs

If you’re looking for a casual way to bond with your team, there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned pub crawl to make it happen. From the South Bank to Camden Town, London is full of lively pubs where you and your crew can share a pint or two.

Speaking of Camden, you can also opt to book this Palm Springs-inspired cocktail bar in Camden Town through Peerspace. You and your team not only get personalized service in a one-of-a-kind setting, but you get to enjoy on-site food and drinks far from the maddening crowd.

Follow a classic pub crawl, like the Wimbledon Eight, or create your own just for the occasion. So long as everyone on your team is 18+, it’s a fantastic way to elevate your crew from mere co-workers to close friends. 

11. Score goals for your team at TOCA Social 

While you and your team are out on the town, consider kicking off the fun at TOCA Social. This unique restaurant and bar combo features an immersive virtual football experience where your team can face off on a digital pitch. The venue comprises 17 virtual pitches, three bars, and two selfie booths for capturing some memories.

Book a private box for teams of up to 12 or a blow-out event for the whole company, with events lasting 60-90 minutes. Don’t forget to stop by the dessert room on your way out to celebrate your epic teamwork!

12. Walk on the wild side at the Dare Skywalk 

This team building idea in London is for only the most adventurous groups. Located at the peak of Tottenham Stadium, you and your crew will scale the very edge of the stadium, venturing out on a glass walkway nearly 50 meters above the football pitch.

You won’t find a better way to build trust as a team as you venture to the very edge together. It’s also an amazing photo op for your company website or Instagram page! 

Bonus idea: set sail down the Regent’s Canal with Hidden Depths

Hidden Depths provides you and your team the chance to hire a canal boat and set sail for an afternoon of fun on Regent’s Canal. Depending on the size of your team, you can enjoy a canal cruise on a boat that seats up to 12 or one that seats up to 42.

You’re also allowed to bring your own foods and drinks, making it a fun riverside picnic, too! Plus, should inclement weather strike, the crew can affix a cover to the vessel’s frame at the moment.

The cruise takes you between King’s Cross and Islington, including through the mile-long, 200-year-old Islington Tunnel. This will be a river cruise to remember for you and your team!

Team building ideas in London: conclusion

Now that you know the best team building ideas in London, it’s time to get cracking! Book the idea(s) that sound best for your time and enjoy a day or weekend of bonding and amusement.

But first, remember to hire a sensational Peerspace venue to suit your team. Whether you’re looking for a chill retreat zone or a private meeting space to regroup, Peerspace has suitable (and no doubt, stylish!) options. You can book a space to relax and regroup after hitting the town or opt to plan your whole team building experience in one of our private venues.

No matter which road you choose, your team is sure to appreciate the time and energy you put into planning an epic team retreat!

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