Looking for a team-building activity that is as unusual as it is fun? Take a look at 5 of the best team-building days out in the beautiful county of Yorkshire.
Blessed with rugged landscapes and bustling cities, Yorkshire truly has something for everyone. There's no better place to get your team out of the office and bring everyone together.
Whether you're looking to boost morale, build cooperative skills or just make some unforgettable memories with your staff, team-building activities are a great way to improve relations and help develop a strong, compatible team.
And, as their popularity has grown over the recent years, so have the options. With so many choices of venue and activities now available, you may find yourself wondering where to begin.
That's why we've done the hard work for you. Here are five of the most unique and effective team-building activities in the UK's largest county.
Top team-building activities in Yorkshire
1. Gr8escape York
Escape rooms make for a fun and interactive way to challenge your team's communication and collaborative skills.
In recent years, we've seen them become sought-after destinations for work events and social gatherings thanks to their skill-building tasks and quirky designs.
While your options for Escape Rooms certainly aren't limited throughout Yorkshire, head towards the centre of York and you'll find one of the best. As the holder of Tripadvisor's "Travellers' Choice" award for 2023, Gr8escape is a firm favourite for fans of a logistical challenge.
Its three different rooms each have their own difficulty rating and theme, meaning your staff can choose to team up against the Queen of Hearts in Escape from Wonderland, undertake a trial of magic in the Ministry of Wizards or overcome the challenges to unearth the riches in the Lost Treasure of Atlantis.
2. Farm Adventure, Ilton
If you fancy something wholesome for you and your team, you might want to check out Farm Adventure at Hill Top Farm in Ilton.
Nestled on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Farm Adventure promises "endorphin-boosting entertainment in the fresh outdoors".
It offers two packages specifically designed for team-building days out – and you can choose from a range of off-the-wall activities such as sheep gathering, welly wanging and farmer Olympics.
To top off your Yorkshire farmer experience, there are the optional extras of hiring the "Shepard's Lodge" meeting space or finishing your day off with a post-event barbecue.
3. Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Sheffield
Perhaps your team is looking for a day out that's a little less "outdoorsy". If so, Paradise Island's miniature golf centre in Sheffield could be the place for you.
Introduce some friendly competition for staff as they battle it out in groups on one of the centre's two playfully themed courses. Together, they span nearly 14,000 square feet.
Each 18-hole course is decked out with novelty hazards and obstacles, making for a light-hearted and more casual team-building experience.
Paradise Island caters well to larger gatherings, offering discounted price banding for groups of eight to 20 players and for 21 or more.
4. Go Ape, Dalby
A well-known spot for adrenaline-packed trials, Go Ape is one of the UK's more popular high-rope experiences.
Provided you're searching for a more physically challenging activity, its Dalby-based centre is a great choice for a fun and daring team-building day out.
While famous for its high-intensity courses, Go Ape offers a wide range of exercises that are designed to make the experience widely accessible.
The company also offers corporate packages that can be tailored to suit your team – and it assigns a designated events coordinator to guide your party through their day.
So, whether you have a band of adrenaline junkies or not, you can personalise your team-building day out to fit everybody's preferences – be that high up in the tree-tops or closer to Earth on forest segways.
5. Stump Cross Caverns, Pateley Bridge
If you want a team-building activity with a difference then Stump Cross Caverns might just be the perfect spot for your next staff gathering. Here, we offer the perfect mix of learning and adventure to keep staff happy and engaged all day.
Make some unforgettable memories and take your team on a day of discovery to our hidden jewel in the Yorkshire Dales. Stump Cross hides a secret underground lair where your staff can journey 300 million years back in time and discover some of the UK's most stunningly preserved prehistoric caves.
Spark your team's imagination as you wind through the twisting cave system and discover amazing rock formations in this otherworldly realm. While uncovering the cavern's hidden gems, your team's collaborative skills will be tested as they work together to traverse the narrow corridors and low ceilings.
There are even two unique viewing opportunities. You can opt to see the caves in all their natural beauty in the morning to mid-afternoon – or you can book our UV experience after 3 PM to experience the magical glow of the calcite rocks with ultraviolet torches.
Once you make it back above ground, Stump Cross'
private cinema is a great way to continue the fun. You'll have full use of the 40-person seating area and 4K projector, so it's ideal for corporate presentations or simply for enjoying a movie.
After you've had your fill of adventure you and your staff can kick back or get work done in our
hygge-inspired meeting room: the
Time Out Pod.
Then refuel in the thoughtfully themed Time Cafe or enjoy a relaxing barbecue while soaking in the unmatched beauty of the Dales. Stump Cross even has its own range of beers brewed at a local microbrewery only an hour's drive north. Cheers to that!
Stump Cross Caverns' natural protection from the elements means your team can enjoy an awe-inspiring day out, whatever the weather or season. Learn more about
corporate venue hire or
get in touch with our friendly team to express your interest.
