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Team building is all about bringing your team together to enhance collaboration, communication and morale. For a successful team, it’s crucial to foster strong bonds to boost productivity and create a positive work environment. And where better to do that than vibrant Manchester?
Team building activities promote trust, encourage problem-solving skills and improve communication among team members. They also boost motivation, strengthen relationships, and enhance overall productivity. A happy team is a hard working team.
Absolutely! Manchester offers a variety of exciting and quirky team building activities such as the Pub Olympics, Voga (an 80s inspired yoga class), gameshows, dance classes and much more.
The UK is famous for its rain, but don't let that dampen your team's spirits. Many indoor venues and activity providers offer engaging team building activities that’ll keep everyone entertained, rain or shine.
The duration of team building activities can vary depending on the type of event. Some activities can be completed within an hour or two, while others may span a full day. Click on individual activity listings for more information.
Yes! With the rise of remote work, team building activities have adapted to offer virtual or hybrid team experiences. From online scavenger hunts to virtual escape rooms, you can engage your team regardless of their physical location.
We recommended that you start planning your team building at least a few weeks in advance to ensure availability and secure your preferred date and venue. However, some providers may be able to accommodate shorter notice, so it's always worth reaching out to discuss your options.
Manchester is the cultural hub of the North and the second busiest city in the UK. It's jam-packed with history, culture, shopping spots, and restaurants, so there's always something to see and do here. Whether you’re a company in Manchester or you work outside the city, it’s a great place to host a day of team building activities.
Team building in Manchester will bring your workforce closer, help break the ice and improve staff motivation. From inflatable knockout games and escape rooms to cocktail making, there’s plenty of fun activities on offer for an unforgettable experience with your team. If you need a little activity inspiration, then make sure you check out our top 10 team building activities in Manchester - you really will be spoiled for choice!
If you’re a team that doesn’t take yourselves too seriously, then we’d recommend getting these inflatable knockout games in Manchester booked for your event. They’re daft, wacky, and just a bit bonkers, and will provide valuable team building experience in the best way possible. Your team will be split into smaller groups, and will enter a variety of zones, each hosting their own specific games and challenges - there’s everything from bungee sumo and footdarts, through to giant sports day and even a massive, inflatable assault course. This one is not to be missed and promises a copious amount of fun for everyone!
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a few tasty cocktails with your co-workers after work, but how about taking it a step further and mixing them up yourselves? If this sounds like a bit of you and your team, then get yourselves booked for one of the city’s top cocktail masterclasses. Hosted by an expert mixologist, your team will learn the art of mixology, from blending flavors and techniques to smashing the presentation - you’re going to feel like total pros by the end of the session. As you probably guessed, you’ll be able to drink your creations as you go - there’s something very satisfying about drinking cocktails made by your own fair hands. Non-drinkers in the group? No problem! Just speak to your chosen venue about switching the cocktails for mocktails.
Prepare to let go of any pent-up work stresses with a session of axe throwing for teams! There’s a great choice of venues in Manchester, with options to play both indoors and outdoors. Whatever you go for, you’ll be pleased to know that all abilities are welcome and you won’t need previous experience lobbing axes around. You’ll be given full tuition from a professional instructor, who will share some top pointers for accuracy and throwing technique as they go. You’ll be an axe-pert in no time (sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves!). This one’s great for unleashing a little healthy competition amongst the group and combines the perfect mix of fun and skill.
Ever fancied making your very own chocolates? Well now, you and your team can learn the skills together, as taught by a professional chocolatier. You’ll head to a great venue in the city, where you’ll be guided through a variety of techniques to make some gorgeously gooey, chocolate truffles. This hands-on, interactive session will see you mold, cut, dip, and decorate your creations - but don’t worry, you won’t be thrown into the deep end. Your host and instructor will run through demonstrations of each technique, and then it’ll be your turn! Oh and expect some cheeky samples during the session too. At the end, you’ll be able to take your yummy truffles home with you - will you gift them or scoff the lot?
Now, this is the ultimate activity when it comes to teamwork! Get ready to cover yourselves in war paint as you prepare for battle with your colleagues. Perfect for fostering teamwork and camaraderie, this adrenaline-pumping activity gets colleagues strategising and working together in a fun, high-energy environment. Navigate diverse terrains, overcome obstacles, and outsmart the opposing team while building trust and communication skills. Expect a brilliant variety of Hollywood-style game zones, which could include the likes of the Wild West, the Berlin Wall, buzzing London, and even a terrifying zombie apocalypse! So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get stuck into some paint-based warfare with your team and let loose!
This is cricket, but not as you know it! Head to Sixes in the city’s Corn Exchange area where the ultimate sporting activity awaits. You and your team will have exclusive use of a batting cage for your booking, where everyone will take it in turns to hit some balls using the cutting edge bowling technology. And don’t worry if you’ve got no previous cricket experience, because you’ll be able to select a power level that’s right for you, whether that’s beginner, advanced or somewhere in between. In addition, these packages at Sixes can also include food and drinks, so you’ll really be able to make a night of it - this team building activity is sure to be a hit!
Looking for an adrenaline-pumping team-building adventure in Manchester that puts your grey matter to the test? Then an escape game is for you and your work crew! These thrilling challenges will have your team racing against the clock to crack codes, find hidden clues, and solve mind-bending puzzles. The high-stakes environment gets everyone working together in a fun and exciting way, leaving lasting memories and tighter bonds. It’s fantastic for breaking any ice, and with a massive variety of themed rooms to decide between, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Take your pick from the likes of Space Odyssey, Jewellery Heist, Wizard Challenge, and even a Movie-themed escape room. Reckon you’ve got what it takes to beat the clock? Come and give it a go!
Inject a bit of healthy competition into your team-building day with Publympics in Manchester! Teams will compete in a series of wacky pub games with everything from table football and giant Jenga, right through to footdarts and much, much more. There's something for everyone in this hilarious and engaging event. Whether hosted indoors or outdoors, Publympics guarantees a blast for all participants. The goal is to earn as many points as possible from each game, and the group with the highest score at the end of the session will be crowned champions. If you’re looking for quirky activity to boost morale and bring your team together, then Publympics is the way to do it!
If you and your team love solving puzzles and clues, then how about choosing a treasure hunt for your corporate day? This activity will see you and your group work together as you race across the city, hopping from location to location as you attempt to complete the hunt in the designated time. You’ll just need a smartphone to get involved, along with a competitive spirit! During the experience, you’ll work out the answers to cryptic clues and riddles via a WhatsApp style chat, moving onto the next clue once you’ve completed the previous. Not only will you bond, but you’ll get to learn a whole lot of facts about the city, and have a great time while you’re at it!
Take your Manchester team building day to new heights (quite literally!) with a tree top challenge experience. Perfect for all industries and sectors, one of these exhilarating adventure courses will see your group navigate high rope courses, whizz down ziplines and conquer swinging obstacles amidst the treetops. It’s fun, yet challenging and will encourage your team to step outside of their comfort zones and support one another as they embark on each of these thrilling activities. The mix of adrenaline and gorgeous views will create an unforgettable day of bonding, that will have everyone buzzing with excitement!
From epic outdoor adventures to grey matter teasing challenges, our team building activities in Manchester are sure to leave your team feeling motivated and left with loads of lovely memories. Wave goodbye to dull, cliched activities that’ll have everyone rolling their eyes. The best way to motivate your crew is with a fun day out that helps them get to know each other whilst working as a team. It’s important to get that ice broken as quickly as possible so no one feels awkward and conversation can start to flow. Take a look at some of our Manchester team building activity highlights, all sure to encourage engagement, bonding and productivity back at the workplace.
Lively and dynamic Manchester is a great choice for your team building event. There’s so much to do in the second cultural hub of England. It’s jam-packed with history, culture, shops, restaurants and nightlife that could rival London’s whilst being way more wallet friendly. Not forgetting friendly locals and loads of fun team building activities for a range of tastes and budgets.
Picking one (or more!) of our activities for your team building event in Manchester will help your team get to know each other, strengthening their bond. It also helps management learn more about their colleagues and employees. What are their strengths? How do they solve problems? How do they work as a team? How do they think and have fun?
If your team are indulging in some team building in Manchester, whether you’re all from here or not, why not get to know the city even better with a Treasure Hunt? Once downloaded to a mobile device (smartphone or tablet), this app will guide your team around using GPS, setting them photo and video challenges and putting their teamwork to the test as they tackle tricky trivia and brainteasers about the local area, history celebrities and more. They can even split into smaller groups to add a bit of friendly competition. Scores are updated via the app’s live scoreboard so they can all keep a close eye on each other!
If you’re looking for competitive, daytime events, School Sports Day is a really popular choice. Your team will be split into houses, donning coloured headbands and bibs, before competing against each other in a range of hilariously retro events from the egg and spoon race to balancing a beanbag on their heads. Seen the hit TV show Lip Sync Battle? See if your team can do as well as the celebs as they split into teams to learn choreographed dance routines to a song of their choice before putting on a show-stopping performance at the end.
If you’re looking for team building ideas in Manchester come nightfall, you’ve come to the right place. Alcohol has a way of making everyone feel relaxed and getting that all-important conversation flowing. Gather your team and head to a wine tasting where they’ll try some delicious drinks and learn all about how this top tipple is made. A tasting session is a great conversation started as everyone shares their thoughts on the flavours and aromas they like best.
Reckon your group would enjoy making the drinks themselves? Team building cocktail making in Manchester is led by a professional mixologist who’ll show everyone how to make the tastiest cocktails, teaching them how to mix, muddle, shake and stir. They’ll also take part in some hilarious games to up the fun factor. This activity can’t fail to please your group, not only breaking the ice but totally smashing it and giving them a nice reward for all their hard work.
Inject adrenaline-pumping fun into your Manchester team building day out with one of our action-packed activities. Get your team to go head to head and satisfy their need for speed for a fast and furious go karting session. They’ll around this 550m track in Biz Eco Volt electric karts that can reach up to 40mph. They’ll race against each other over two 15-minute sessions to see who’ll set the fastest lap time.
Another idea for active groups is an energetic game of paintballing. What’s great about this team building activity is that it’s easy for anyone to pick up; you don’t need any experience to play. Paintballing enhances communication skills within the team as they plan their attack as well as testing their teamwork and problem-solving skills. It also gives all the staff a chance to blow off some steam outside of the workplace as they split into groups and have some serious fun, pelting each other with paint. Alternatively, bubble football is bound to get everyone laughing as they don giant, inflatable zorbs to play the beautiful game.
If you think your team would get a lot out of learning a new skill in a relaxed laid-back environment, why not take them to a cooking class? These can take place at a restaurant or the chef can come to you; whatever’s best for your group. A top chef will teach everyone how to make their own delicious food step by step. Once it’s cooked, they’ll get to eat what they’ve made alongside a drink or two. It’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen.
Food-based activities are always a winner for team building sessions but if your staff have got more of a sweet tooth, we reckon they’ll love chocolate making. This 90-minute session is led by a professional chocolatier who’ll get everyone stuck into the art of chocolate making. After watching a demonstration, they’ll learn how to make, cut, dip and decorate their own mouth-watering creations, popping these into a goody bag to take home…if they make it that far!
If you’re the kind of workplace that likes to think outside the box, why not try one of our unusual team building activities in Manchester? Activities don’t come much quirkier than a hilarious game of Quidditch! Inspired by the wizarding world we all know and love, Quidditch sees your team split into groups to compete against each other. They’ll ride broomsticks around the pitch, dodging bludgers, shooting quaffles through hoops and trying to catch the golden snitch ball to gain mega points for their team. Unfortunately, the broomsticks don’t actually fly (thanks gravity!) but your team will have a blast as they immerse themselves in the magic of Harry Potter and get stuck into this brilliantly bonkers sporting activity.
After a fun-packed day of team building in Manchester, you’re probably going to want to fill your team’s bellies or take them for a drink or two before heading home. It’s a great way for everyone to wind down and have a good old chat about the day. Here’s a quick rundown on some great eateries and bars in the city centre:
Curry Mile, Wilmslow Road, Manchester – If your team are fans of South Asian cuisine, head to Curry Mile, a lively strip that’s packed with more than 70 restaurants and takeaways. Despite its name, it’s actually only half a mile long but it’s still a must visit for curry fans.
Las Iguanas, 84 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER – This vibrant Latin American restaurant and bar is a great choice with large tables and cosy corners to accommodate a team of any size. Their menu features a massive range of dishes inspired by Latin America, India and Africa. Their happy hour cocktails are delicious with the added bonus that they’re buy one, get one free all day, every day.
Dog Bowl, 57 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW – This quirky bar serves up American dishes made from local produce including burgers, hot dogs, salads and fries. They even have five bowling lanes for a post-dinner game.
Revolution, Arkwright House, Manchester, M3 2LF – Whether your team would like to eat, drink or dance, Revolution is one of the city centre’s most popular hotspots. With a menu of filling British and American classics and famously good cocktails, a team trip here can be as chilled out or as wild as you’d like.
Bierkeller, The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS – If you’re looking for an after-party to reward the team, Bavarian beer hall will show everyone a great time with haus steins (two pint glasses) German snacks and entertainment from an oompah band followed by a DJ.
Manchester team building is a brilliant way to make your employees feel valued, appreciated and part of a really great team. Search through our activities and get arranging your team’s amazing day out now.