Top 5 ideas for a winter team building activity

We love team building activities and that is no secret to anyone! We believe they are one of the most effective ways of fostering a happy and friendly atmosphere within your business. Not only that, these activities create an opportunity for interactions outside some of the more formal contexts at the office.

An article by Indeed recently listed a number of benefits of organising team building activities and how it can positively promote a company’s culture. It’s no secret to anyone how they can help to build trust, encourage collaboration and connect remote teams. Plus, they’re just fun! 

During summer, outdoor activities are naturally more popular as we enjoy the (very limited, we must add!) days of sunshine and heat! How about winter? Understandably, no one would be jumping with excitement at the prospect of standing in the cold and rain for an outdoor activity. Staying warm and cosy inside sounds way more interesting!

 So, what activities can you realistically plan for this time of the year that could excite your team and not turn them into a human popsicle in the cold? Don’t worry - read on and we’ll share some of our ideas!

Escape room

Escape rooms are the ultimate activity for a true practice of your team’s problem solving skills! It’s a real adventure-packed activity with lots of opportunities for some fun, laughter and team bonding.

They are also incredibly entertaining and flexible, with infinite options for themes and locations. You can choose a horror-themed one for Halloween, Doctor Who for a team of sci-fi lovers or one for those who’d love to be detectives for a day solving a fictional murder. 

You can even come up with a symbolic prize for the winning team, to add even more layers of motivation in the mix. All in all, it’s a great activity for a bit of healthy competition between your teams, with lots of fun along the way!

Cooking class

Is your team pasta obsessed? Or do they love cakes and all things baking? Perhaps organising a team cooking class could be right up your team’s street! Taking a cooking class could be a great way for your team to learn something new and develop new skills together, and no - you don’t have to be a food related business to plan an activity like this!

You can organise a homemade pasta masterclass or a class on how to prepare the perfect paella. The options are infinite and the fun limitless. All you have to do is ask everyone to come with a belly to fill!

A delicious culinary experience like this could be the perfect opportunity for your team to navigate through a learning process together and achieve something through teamwork. Not to mention the amazing final result, when they get to taste their proudly made dishes and take it home with them. Yum!

Cocktail masterclass

Now, if your team is more into margarita than margherita, a cocktail masterclass could be a wonderful treat! By organising a class with experienced mixologists, you’ll definitely offer everyone an unforgettable experience, where teams can try a bit of creative pouring.

Cocktail masterclasses allow your team to explore their creative skills by coming up with their own drinks whilst having good fun as a group.

Not to mention the valuable insight they’ll be able to take home; everyone loves a good cocktail/mocktail!

If you’d like to throw an element of competition in there, you can even get teams to judge each other’s creations, with prizes for the best ones. 

Quiz night

Who doesn’t love a little bit of a quiz night!? We’re talking iconic Bridget Jones quiz night, with amazing general knowledge questions! A quiz night is another great option for a bit of healthy competition, which will challenge and unite your team. 

They are such a flexible activity that can either be the main part of an event or one of its elements.

You can create your very own theme based on either the time of the year, films, music or any other themes you know your team will love. The idea is to create an atmosphere of excitement to get teams on the edge of their seats!

Ice carving workshop

Finally, if you want some (just some) level of cold involved, ice carving workshops are another fitting option for this time of year. These workshops are quite quirky and a bit of a different activity you can gather the team for. 

This is likely to be something your team has never tried before, so from the get go it might create an air of excitement.

With specialist tools and through professional guidance, your teams can be inspired to create artistic pieces, making it an incredibly unique experience. 

Your team can work in groups to create the ice sculptures, where their attention to detail, listening skills and creativity will be put to test. This activity could be the perfect icing on the cake at the end of a year filled with achievements and hard work! 

If you’re thinking about a team building activity for this winter, we can help!

Winter is coming! If a winter team building activity is in your plans for this year, we can certainly help. Whether you need some guidance finding your perfect venue, planning all the small details or managing on-site to make sure everything runs smoothly, get in touch! Creating unforgettable moments is what we love and do best.