Nottingham Group Activities & Weekends
Activities
Bubble Football
- Bubble Football carnage
- inflatable bubble balls
- Pitch hire, bibs & ref
- Many mini games
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£27.00 - Now £25.00
Old School Sports Day
- Classic old school sports day
- Many mini games
- Event coordinator
- Prize for the winning team
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Was
£29.00 - Now £27.00
Dance Class Parties
- 30+ Dance party themes
- Props used in some classes
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Dreamboys Male Strip Show
- Famous male strip show
- Seating for the whole group
- Hunky strippers
- Meet & greet the Dreamboys
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£32.00 - Now £31.00
Male Life Drawing
- Nude Male Model
- Plus includes a tutor
- City centre private venue
- All drawing materials included
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Was
£29.00 - Now £28.00
Cocktail Masterclass & Meal
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Fun & Games
- Enjoy a 2 Course Meal
- City centre venues
- £43.50
Escape Rooms
- Interactive escape rooms
- Challenges, puzzles, clues
- Themed rooms
- Will you escape in time!
- £37.00
Smartphone City Treasure Hunt
- Fully organised city treasure hunt
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest APP technology
- Team challenges, clues and puzzles
- £16.00
ABBA Dance
- Classic ABBA songs
- Learn a dance routine to ABBA
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
- Fully organised pub quiz hunt
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest technology
- Team challenges, great questions
- £16.00
Goofy Games
- 6 crazy wacky team games
- Active all day event
- Including inflatables games
- Fancy dress included
- £48.00
Go Karting
- Fast, furious racing
- Latest go karts
- Morning & afternoon sessions
- Trophy & bubbly presentation
- £55.00
Zorb Football
- Inflatable bubbles
- Footballs, bibs and goals
- Pitch hire included
- Event Co-ordinator / Referee
- £28.00
Action Boot Camp
- Three action activities
- Assault course
- Laser combat & Boot camp
- Competitive team fun
- £55.00
Blindfold 4x4 Driving
- Steer Blindfolded
- Real team event
- Drive a 3 ½ tonne 4x4
- Challenging and great fun
- £28.00
90’s Dance
- Learn a fun 90’s dance theme
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Cocktail Making
- Fun cocktail making classes
- Welcome drink
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Includes food options
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£34.00 - Now £32.50
Combat Archery Tag
- Action packed day
- Battle against each other
- Bunkers and barriers
- Latest Craze!
- £33.00
Electric Shock Football
- Latest crazy football game
- Electric shock each other
- Hilarious fun
- Venue hire included
- £33.00
Footgolf Elite
- 18 holes of footgolf elite
- Play 4 ball & Texas Scramble
- Event co-ordinator
- Scorecard & forfeits & Prizes
- £30.00
Afternoon Tease
- Selection of sandwiches & cakes
- Hosted by a naked butler
- City centre venues
- Cheeky & sophisticated
- £49.00
Binocular Football
- Crazy binocular football goggles
- Football bibs and headbands
- Event co-ordinator
- Challenges and 5 a-side
- £27.00
Hire a Cocktail Bartender
- Professional bartender hire
- All equipment is included
- Cocktail shopping list
- Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
- £230.00
Revolución de Cuba - Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Make Cuban Flavours
- Fun games & challenges
- Tasty Tapas Feast
- £40.00
Knife & Axe Throwing
- Become a warrior hunter
- Throw 3 hunting weapons
- Knives, Tomahawks
- Double handed throwing axes
- £28.00
Finger Food & Fizz
- Glass of prosecco
- Hot & cold finger food
- Reserved seating for 90mins
- Perfect for lunch or afternoon
- £15.00
Laser Tag
- Laser beam guns
- Play mini combat games
- Just like paintball but no bruises
- All ammo is included
- £28.00
Lip Sync Battle
- Choose your song
- Professionally choreographed routine
- Split into two teams to battle
- Private central venue
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£35.00 - Now £30.00
80's Dance
- Learn a fun 80’s dance routine
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Cocktail Ring Making
- Create your own cocktail ring
- Swarovoski crystals, pearls, glass beads
- Includes a presentation box
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Bunting Making
- We come to you!
- Bespoke bunting to suit your theme
- All materials and equipment included
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Mobile Cocktail Making
- Make cocktails at your own venue
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Fun & Games
- Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
- £39.95
Mobile Dance Party
- We come to you!
- 15+ Dance party themes
- Experienced dance instructor
- Cottages, Apartments, Home
- £24.00
Fascinator Making
- We come to you!
- Create your own fascinator
- All materials included
- Cottages, Apartments, Offices
- £47.00
Garter Making
- We come to you!
- Create your own garter
- Fabric flowers, bows, beads
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making
- Two Fantastic Activities
- Mobile Life Drawing
- Mobile Cocktail Making
- Apartments, Cottages, Homes
1920's Flapper Headband Making
- We come to you!
- Create your own 1920’s flapper headbands
- Laces, ribbons, pearl trims, feathers
- Cottages, Apartments, Offices
- £39.00
Mobile Life Drawing
- Nude life male model
- Pencils and paper included
- Varied poses to inspire
- Model comes to your venue
- £26.00
Mobile Pamper Party
- We bring the pamper to you
- 1 x 20 min treatment
- Massage & Facials
- Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
- £32.50
Nipple Tassels
- We come to you!
- Create your own nipple tassels
- Sequins, Swarovski crystals, silk
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Naked Butlers
- Hot butler wearing just an apron
- Available day & evening
- Hire more than one
- Play games, serve drinks
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£199.00 - Now £180.00
Nightclub Entry
- Nightclub Entry
- Queue jumper, so no waiting
- Nothing else to pay on the door
- Less Hassle on the night
- £5.00
Flower Crown Making
- We come to you!
- Create beautiful flower crowns
- All materials and equipment included
- Cottages, Apartments, Offices
- £44.00
Mobile Yoga Class
- A Yoga Class at your venue
- Yoga mats included
- All abilities catered for
- Cottages, Homes or Apartments
- £25.00
Personal Chef Service
- Gourmet dining experience
- Professional Chef
- Fresh ingredients used
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
Quad Biking
- Drive powerful quads
- Professional instructors
- Off road experience
- One of the best driving days
- £50.00
Revolution - 2 Course Meal & Drink
- Modern party restaurant
- 2 course meal
- Lively party venue
- Late bar & kitchen
- £23.00
Paintballing
- Competitive Action
- Fantastic courses
- Masks, overalls and guns
- Half day or full day
- £15.00
Knicker Making
- Held at your home or venue
- Customise knickers to your design
- All materials and equipment included
- Great fun, cheeky activity
- £44.00
Female Life Drawing
- Nude Female Model
- Plus includes a tutor
- City centre private venue
- All drawing materials included
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Was
£29.00 - Now £28.00
Spy School Smartphone Challenge
- Spy themed challenges
- Self run – start any time
- Great value, latest technology
- GPS and image recognition
- £16.00
Sports MegaMix
- Pick any Two activities
- Bubble Football
- Zorb Bubble Games
- Old School Sports Day
- Goggle Football
- Dodgeball
- Archery Battle Zone Tag
- £48.00
Turbo Ten10 Cricket
- Short Ten10 cricket match
- Bats, balls, stumps
- Event co-ordinator
- Scorecard
- £32.00
Yates Cocktail Making
- Welcome Drink
- Mix and shake cocktails
- Plenty of cocktails
- Includes food options
- £29.00
Jewellery Making
- Create your own jewellery
- Bracelets, necklaces, earrings
- Precosia beads & vegan pearls
- Cottages, Apartments, Homes
- £44.00
Pryzm - Guestlist Entry
- Entry into Nottingham’s largest nightclub
- Queue jumper entry, no queuing
- 3 main club rooms & 3 themed bars
- Reserved booths can be added
- £5.00
Belly Dance
- Get your hips ready!
- Dress to impress
- City centre venues
- Guided by dance instructor
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Perfume Making
- Create your bespoke fragrance
- Choose from 21 blends
- Trained fragrance consultant
- We can arrange a venue
- £45.00
Bollywood Dance
- Learn a story through dance
- City centre private venues
- Guided by an instructor
- Spectators free of charge
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Burlesque Dance
- Learn a fun burlesque routine
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Fun props like fans or boa's
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Can Can Dance
- Energetic, high kicking dance routine
- Can Can skirts included
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Chicago Dance
- Jazz hands at the ready ladies!
- Dress to impress
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Cheerleading Dance
- High energy cheerleading routine
- Pom-poms included
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Hip Hop Dance
- Learn a totally Hip Hop theme
- City centre private venues
- Expert instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Jive Dance
- Learn a Jive dance theme
- Taught by a dance instructor
- City centre private venues
- Spectators come free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Pole Dancing
- Learn basic spins, moves & tricks
- venue hire included
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
- £33.00
Zorb Bubble Games
- Classic games like bulldog, relay races
- Event co-ordinator
- Zorb Bubbles
- Fun forfeits to play
- £27.00
Thriller Dance
- Michael Jackson Thriller routine
- Fancy dress welcome
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Dirty Dancing Dance
- Fun dirty dancing routine
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Madonna Vogue Dance
- Experienced dance instructor
- Learn the famous routine
- City centre private venues
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Strictly Dance
- Learn to become a Strictly Champion
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Charleston Dance
- 1920’s dance theme
- City centre private venues
- Experienced dance instructor
- Spectators are free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Dreamboys & Cocktail Making
- Save Money!
- City Centre Venues
- Dreamboys Male Strip Show
- Cocktail Making Party
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£63.50 - Now £61.50
Spice Girls Dance
- Learn a Spice Girls routine
- Held in city centre venues
- Experience dance instructor
- Spectators come free
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Was
£29.00 - Now £26.00
Offers
Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making
- Two Fantastic Activities
- Mobile Life Drawing
- Mobile Cocktail Making
- Apartments, Cottages, Homes
Sports MegaMix
- Pick any Two activities
- Bubble Football
- Zorb Bubble Games
- Old School Sports Day
- Goggle Football
- Dodgeball
- Archery Battle Zone Tag
- £48.00
Dreamboys & Cocktail Making
- Save Money!
- City Centre Venues
- Dreamboys Male Strip Show
- Cocktail Making Party
-
Was
£63.50 - Now £61.50
Group Activities in Nottingham
If you’re looking to get out and about in the fresh air of the English midlands, Nottingham is the city for you!
As old as cities come, Nottingham is known for packing a punch when it comes to adrenaline-fuelled outdoor activities for groups and old school taverns for quenching your thirst after a busy day in the woods. When Nottingham first springs to mind, the legend of Robin Hood and his good deeds against the rich will closely follow.
It’s true that the city is full of experiences for the outdoorsy type, but Nottingham also has a modern, buzzing city centre that you can enjoy in conjunction with getting a little muddy. The city is teething with cosy café’s, side street boutiques and one of a kind restaurants along cobbled streets that create a photo opportunity around every corner.
Spend a whole day feeling like big kids with your group in Sherwood Forest and get glammed up for an evening treat in the centre of Nottingham – whatever kind of group outing you’re looking to organise, Nottingham is a chameleon that has it all.
Top 10 Group Activities in Nottingham
1. Cocktail Making
Kick off any evening with a unique mixology class where you will all mix your own cocktails from scratch using expert equipment in a central bar.
2. Smartphone City Treasure Hunt
Explore every nook and cranny of Nottingham using this clever app that comes complete with city trivia and challenges to tackle as you go.
3. Dreamboys Show
Perfect for a girls' night out, watch the famous Dreamboys get their kit off in the infamous strip show with a meet and greet at the end.
4. Go Karting
Race around the track and add a competitive edge to any occasion as your group try to beat each other for the best time!
5. Action Boot Camp
Treat the group to three different energetic activities in a challenging boot camp to test your group’s agility and determination while getting a bit muddy.
6. Old School Sports Day
Feel like a big kid again with the classic races from your primary school sports days including the egg and spoon and sack races.
7. Escape Rooms
Put your heads together in the popular escape rooms challenge and see if you can crack codes and solve clues to escape before the time runs out.
8. Bubble Football
If you’re looking for some laughs, put your footy skills to the test as you’re encased in a giant inflatable bubble in this 5 a side with a twist.
9. Foot Darts
Test your aim and bring out your competitive side as you compete in this gigantic version of darts using Velcro footballs and an inflatable board!
10. PRYZM - Guestlist Entry
Secure your entry to Nottingham’s hottest nightclub for you and your mates - The perfect way to make your Nottingham night out an unforgettable occasion!
Birthday Activity Ideas for Adults
If you’re wanting to go all out for your birthday celebrations this year, a combination of a few group activities to create a celebratory weekend might be right up your alley. Forget the notion that parties are for kids and have a browse through an array of birthday party activities for adults for your year of birth occasion this year, no matter what age you’re hitting!
We have people of all ages enjoying one or more group activities in Nottingham, from an 18th birthday party night out to sophisticated 50th birthday ideas and everything in between. The 150+ different group activities on offer across Nottingham is enough to fill a day, pack and evening or provide a fun birthday weekend away with friends or family.
As well as the classic group experiences like cocktail making, Nottingham stands out from the crowd with it’s adrenaline-pumping activity options too. No matter what your age, if you’re an exhilaration junkie you can find an activity that will suit you down to the T.
What Baby Shower Ideas Are Available in Nottingham?
There are various different ideas available in Nottingham from crafts workshops all the way to pamper parties at home for the budding mum-to-be. Over the recent years, there have been plenty of baby shower ideas that have surfaced giving groups everywhere some amazing inspiration.
You will be able to put together a baby shower to suit everyone, from budget baby shower ideas like a DIY party all the way to splashing the cash with something organised like an afternoon tea. And you can always personalise your baby shower with games, food or even confetti!
Popular Baby Shower Activities
- Bunting Making – Get creative and make some bunting for the babies room
- Chocolate Making – A tasty treat for all the girls to enjoy making
- Baby Grow Customisation – The mum-to-be can never have too many baby grows
- Baby Mobile Making – Create a bespoke baby mobile together as a group
- Mobile Afternoon Tea – A chef will come to your home and prepare your tea
- Ceramic Painting – A pottery painting workshop where you can get creative
Ladies Night Out
You heard it here first girls – you don’t actually need an excuse or occasion to enjoy a proper ladies night out with your favourite gal pals! Funktion Events have been big believers in this concept for years, why wait for a birthday or hen do to roll around when you could just enjoy an evening out with your girl squad? And if ideas are what you need, Nottingham doesn’t fall short of epic nightlife to fill your evening with fun.
Just like any big city, Nottingham has a huge range of venues in different areas to head to during a ladies night out. Cornerhouse and Forman Street, the Lace Market and Castle Wharf all offer something a little different to cater to everyone’s tastes. Alternatively, organise something a bit special for your night with the ladies like a trip to the Dreamboys male strip show!
Booking for a girl group? See our hen do ideas in Nottingham.
Fun Work Social Event Ideas
This may not have been your first thought, but our group activities are also great if you want to do something fun and different with colleagues! Fun work social event ideas can sometimes be hard to come by, because they’re the in between of ‘one pint after work’ and an actual, team bonding event. But getting out and about with your work buddies is important, and our variety of experiences reflects that sentiment.
Take a bit of the pressure off yourself while still planning something that everyone can enjoy, like a hilarious old school sports day or even swapping that drink after work for a bit of friendly competition with a session of go karting. Alternatively, if you’ve been put in charge of a leaving do or retirement party of a beloved colleague, we have an array of evening options that might suit the occasion a little better and give you the opportunity to toast to your departing colleague.
Reasons to Visit
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem – Aka the oldest inn in England! No matter what you’re plans are, there’s always time to stop off for a pint in this pub at Brewhouse Yard.
Nottingham Castle’s Cave Tours – Learn a slice of Normandy history as you explore the impressive caves that take you from the castle underneath the streets of the city.
Epic Scenery – Outside of the bustling city centre you can find an immense span of greenery, from forests to field trails and everything in between.
Unique Activities – The 150+ group activities that are offered in Nottingham are unlike anything else and sure to create some memories.
Free Things to Do in Nottingham
In between all your activities and experiences, save a bit of dough while still experiencing the best of Nottingham with these free things to see and do.
Visit Sherwood Forest and learn a little about the legend of Robin Hood while getting your steps up with a scenic stroll.
The Lace Market is where history and modern day meet in the middle to create a one of a kind area in the heart of the city that will teach you a bit about Nottingham’s industrial past.
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park is a unique way to spend half a day deer spotting while surrounded by Tudor buildings and extensive greenery.
Art Lover? Take a trip to The Art Exchange for free and marvel at some of the exhibits and paintings they constantly change here.
Getting Around Nottingham
Nottingham as a city knows it’s strengths and has created excellent transport links to take you not only around the city centre but also out and around the county of Nottinghamshire and the famous Sherwood forest.
Getting in and out of Nottingham is easy and relatively good value for money through the Northern Rail trainline, and once you land in the city centre you can take on a lot of the cobbled streets by foot – especially if you’re a new visitor and want to explore a bit! Alternatively, the Nottingham Express Transit is a tram that will directly connect you with shopping and tourist attractions all around the city.
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