12 Fun Team Building Ideas in Liverpool

In need of a few exciting team building ideas in Liverpool? At Peerspace, we get it. Bustling with rich history and modern culture, Liverpool is one of the most lively places in England. While there’s a ton to do in this Merseyside city, finding the perfect spot for you and your team to gather and connect is challenging.

Luckily, that’s precisely what we share with you ahead. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we at Peerspace understand how crucial setting is for your team activities. So you’ll want to find a well-equipped space that is both welcoming and helps you meet your business goals.

If you’re looking for ways you can bond with your team in this thriving city, you’re in the right place. Here are some of our favorite team building ideas in Liverpool, perfect for companies of any size. 

1 Book a private Peerspace 

As the most extensive online event venue marketplace globally, Peerspace has beautiful spaces perfect for hosting events in cities all over the world. This includes Liverpool and cities across Northern England.

So what types of spaces can you book on Peerspace to enjoy a private retreat with your team?

Here are a few of our favorite suggestions:

• This historical building containing creative spaces in Birkenhead (pictured above) that’s perfect for workshops and headshots
• This town centre townhouse in Blackpool that’s close to the seaside and Promenade and perfect for dinner parties and team games
• This spacious fitness room with murals and projectors in Wallasey for private yoga sessions, meditation classes, and dance circles
• This spacious multi-use venue in Wesham that has several rooms ideal for conferences, dinners, awards ceremonies, and more

You get the idea! Book your favorite space and then coordinate with an event company to host a team-building session on location. You can also curate your own activities just for your crew. Enlist the venue’s local host to help you source anything else you may need, such as catering and A/V equipment. With Peerspace, the power is in your hands and customization is what we’re all about!

2. Play retro arcade games at NQ64 

Are you and your team into retro games? You’ll be in paradise with team building ideas in Liverpool like this one. NQ64 is a retro-themed arcade and bar with locations throughout the UK, including one in Liverpool.

Your team can go head-to-head at classic arcade games like Mortal Kombat and Pacman or even rent out a classic Nintendo console like the SNES, N64, or Nintendo Gamecube. Mario Kart, anyone? Don’t forget to sample a game-inspired cocktail off their drink menu while you’re there!

3. Learn to animate at a stop-motion workshop 

With Animaniacs, your crew will learn to master the art of animation and create their stop-motion movie! Under the guidance of an expert animator, you’ll get to participate in every step of the claymation process, from storyboarding to sculpting to editing. Team building ideas in Liverpool like this allow for team collaboration whilst creating a fun new skill. 

Consider booking this New York-style loft space in Manchester to bring this team building idea to life in an inspiringly creative setting!

For when you need to get some work done, explore these incredible coworking spaces in Liverpool!

4. Plan your great escape at Breakout Liverpool 

Featuring challenging puzzles inspired by The Crystal Maze, The Cube, and more, Breakout Liverpool is one of the city’s top escape rooms. Up to 5 members of your crew will be locked in a room for 60 minutes. If they want to make it out, they’ll have to work together as a team to solve each room’s mysteries.

Breakout Liverpool has multiple experiences, each with a distinct theme. You can view and book them on their website!

5. Step into a virtual wonderland at VR-Here Liverpool

Want to immerse your team in the magic of virtual reality? VR-Here is one of the best team building ideas in Liverpool for bringing your Ready Player One fantasies to life! It offers a wide range of VR activities that your team can enjoy together, like sword fighting, paintballing, rock climbing, and so much more.

In fact, there are even advanced motion VR experiences that you can add to your session, like racing a Tron-inspired light cycle! It’s definitely the place to be for teams who love tech. 

6. Strike out at Lane 7

At Lane 7 Liverpool, your team can let their competitive spirit run wild. In addition to throwing balls at a neon bowling alley, your crew can also try their hands at American pool, ping-pong, beer-pong, arcade games, and more.

Book a package for your team, including time in the pub, or play it by ear and rent activities by the hour. It’s up to you how you choose to play!

7. Have a ball at a neon ball pit and cocktail bar 

At fun team building ideas in Liverpool like Ball Pit Party, your team can celebrate their hard work with an epic, dazzling glow-in-the-dark ball pit. The party experience comes with a local DJ to spin some tunes and an awesome bar where you can sip your favorite cocktails and bond with your crew. It’s a fantastic way to reward your team for a job well done. Plus, who doesn’t want to go for a swim in a ball pit? 

Prefer a more private setting? Then consider booking this bold lounge, event, and meeting space in Manchester. You and your team can enjoy bites and cocktails on the venue’s amazing rooftop overlooking the city!

8. Try your luck at a scavenger hunt 

At your next team-building idea in Liverpool, you’ll get to go on an adventure throughout the city. This interactive Scavenger Hunt will lead your crew through a loop of this gorgeous port city, where you’ll enjoy beautiful river views and explore world-famous historic neighborhoods.

You can add on special team-building activities in addition to the basic scavenger hunt for even more fun. 

9. Make authentic Italian pasta at a hands-on workshop 

At Flour Will Fly, your team will participate in a hands-on workshop where they’ll learn the fine art of crafting Italian pasta from scratch. You’ll even get to dine on Italian apertivo while you learn the ropes!

Are you craving something a little sweeter? There are also dessert experiences where you can craft delicious Sicilian cannolis. It’s by far one of our tastiest team building ideas in Liverpool.

Discover more nearby options with our team building ideas in Manchester guide!

10. Make something beautiful at pottery school

Got an artistic team on your hands? Or at least, a group willing to get a little dirty and bond over a shared artistic experiment? Then you may need to head to a pottery workshop! This team building activity is helmed by pottery experts who teach you and your team how to play with clay, work a potter’s wheel, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor after the experts fire up your pottery in the kiln.

You can host the event on-site or book a creative workshop venue through Peerspace, like this one in Salford. Talk to Company Away Days or your Peerspace host about procuring some tasty catering, because hauling clay helps you work up an appetite!

11. Try your hand at mixology with a cocktail masterclass 

The Alchemist Bar in Liverpool combines the theater with the bar, serving up some of the most dazzling cocktails the city has ever seen. Your crew can craft some of these delectable selections at an interactive mixology workshop!

Not only will you learn the fine art of delivering cocktails with a flourish, but you can also snack on some delicious bar nibbles while learning the ropes. 

12. Immerse your team in musical history at the Beatles Story experience

Last but not least, this team-building experience will take you through the history of one of the most iconic groups in history — the Beatles. This immersive journey will take you through every step of the Beatle’s career as they transformed from young lads in Liverpool to internationally famous musicians.

It’s a great way to get a taste of history and enjoy a fun day out with your team in the heart of Liverpool!  

Team building ideas in Liverpool: conclusion

How great are these team building ideas in Liverpool? Complement any of these ideas, or craft your own team building event, by booking a unique and private Peerspace!

In no time, your group will be having a blast, bonding, and enjoying some much-needed time away from the office.

Find unique team building venues in Liverpool on Peerspace