Team Building Events in Manchester

Team Building Events in Manchester

Chocolate Making

Chocolate Making

  • Artisan chocolate
  • Melt, dip and decorate
  • Milk, white and dark chocolate
  • Take your treats home
Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised pub quiz hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Test general pub knowledge
  • Hilarious team challenges
Challenge 100

Challenge 100

  • Compete in many challenges
  • Mental agility, common sense
  • Scavenger hunt tasks
  • Racing against the clock
Rating 5.0 of 5
Race Nights

Race Nights

  • Expert race night organisers
  • Winning posts, fences
  • Bet solo or in teams
  • Witty, costumed race host
Pizza Making

Pizza Making

  • Create and make pizzas
  • Learn to toss dough
  • Fun, games & competitions
  • Prosecco, dough balls, nibbles
Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

  • Encourages team cooperation
  • Design & build simple tasks
  • Link chain sections together
  • Produces a domino reaction
Rating 5.0 of 5
Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt

Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt

  • Explore your location
  • Self-run, start anytime
  • Great value, app technology
  • Team challenges & puzzles
Rating 5.0 of 5
Charity Bike Build

Charity Bike Build

  • Teamwork for a cause
  • Rebuild your bike
  • Learn repair skills
  • Create bike signage
Desk Accessory Painting

Desk Accessory Painting

  • Paint Mugs, Coasters, Desk Sign
  • Paints, brushes, aprons
  • Fun, artistic host
  • Central venue included
I'm an Executive, Get me Out of Here

I'm an Executive, Get me Out of Here

  • Bush tucker trials
  • Real snakes, spiders
  • Kiosk Kev host
  • Push the limits

Cocktail Making

  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • City centre venues
  • Learn the tips, tricks and techniques
  • Great for groups
Rating 5.0 of 5
Mobile Cocktail Making

Mobile Cocktail Making

  • Learn to mix & shake cocktails
  • Professional bartenders
  • Drinks, glassware, ice, etc
  • Run in offices, hotels, venues
Rating 5.0 of 5
Retro Showdown

Retro Showdown

  • Variety of retro gameshows
  • TV classics from the 80s & 90s
  • Bulleye, Catchphase
  • Million Dollar Drop finale
Rating 5.0 of 5
Qubed

Qubed

  • Escape the cube
  • Series of challenges
  • Game show host
  • Prize for the winners
Pub Olympics

Pub Olympics

  • Indoor pub style games
  • Air hockey, casino, darts
  • Everyone involved
  • Dry hire or event managed
Rating 5.0 of 5
Master of the Tasks

Master of the Tasks

  • TV show challenges
  • Hilarious game material
  • Tasks per group
  • Prize for the winners
Rating 5.0 of 5
Crime Scene Investigation

Crime Scene Investigation

  • Realistic crime investigation
  • Scotland Yard detectives
  • Solve the murder mystery
  • Use real forensic procedures
The Crystal Team Challenge

The Crystal Team Challenge

  • Physical & mental tasks
  • Large, full day event
  • Compete in zones
  • Crystal dome finale
Glass Painting

Glass Painting

  • Creative glass painting
  • Glasses, hanging decorations
  • Artistic host
  • Venue hire included
Olympic Sports Day

Olympic Sports Day

  • Opening ceremony
  • Olympic-inspired sport activities
  • Fun and competitive
  • Award ceremony with medals
Stop The Clocks

Stop The Clocks

  • Race against the clock
  • Multiple skill challenges
  • Lowest time wins
  • Mental & physical tasks
Rating 5.0 of 5
The Betrayers

The Betrayers

  • Mind-boggling challenges
  • Trust your gut!
  • Secret competition
  • Who will survive?
The Ultimate Treasure Hunt

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt

  • The best of the best
  • Exciting trivia & quizzes
  • Huge variety of challenges
  • GPS smartphone app
Battle Archery Tag

Battle Archery Tag

  • Dodgeball but with arrows
  • Battle against each other
  • Bunkers and barriers
  • Latest Archery Craze!
Rating 5.0 of 5
Corporate Sports Day

Corporate Sports Day

  • Classic school sports games
  • Small or large groups
  • Sack race, egg & spoon
  • House team colours
Outdoor Escape Rooms

Outdoor Escape Rooms

  • Outdoor escape rooms
  • Improves problem solving
  • Interactive fun host
  • Tasks, clues, Immersive challenges
Ceramic Painting

Ceramic Painting

  • Ceramic Painting workshop
  • Paints, brushes, aprons
  • Creative host
  • Venue hire included
Sports: Multi Activity Day

Sports: Multi Activity Day

  • Huge variety of games
  • Multiple sport activities
  • Venue hire included
  • Team bibs, equipment
GPS: Spy School

GPS: Spy School

  • Spy themed challenges
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest technology
  • GPS and image recognition
Rating 5.0 of 5
Bonkers Games

Bonkers Games

  • Inflatable fun!
  • Games & challenges
  • Competitive & physical
  • Indoors or Outdoors
Bakeathon

Bakeathon

  • Expert chef
  • Variety of bakes
  • Learn the basics
  • No experience needed
Everest Challenge

Everest Challenge

  • On top of the world
  • Challenge simulation
  • 29,000ft high
  • Learn survival skills
Wacky Wheels

Wacky Wheels

  • Earn sponsorship money
  • Learn to design the car
  • Build your wacky racer
  • Mini head to head races
Hostage Kidnap

Hostage Kidnap

  • Rescue your kidnapped CEO
  • Scotland Yard Detectives
  • Surveillance & negotiating
  • Meet up with informants
Rating 5.0 of 5
Conference Energiser - Haka Challenge

Conference Energiser - Haka Challenge

  • Genuine Maori warriors
  • Truly unique ice breakers
  • New Zealand dance
  • Team learn the moves
Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms

  • Interactive escape rooms
  • Challenges, puzzles, clues
  • Themed rooms
  • Will you escape in time?
Zorb Bubble Games

Zorb Bubble Games

  • Classic games like bulldog, relay races
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Zorb Bubbles
  • Fun forfeits to play
Conference Energiser - Clap Happy

Conference Energiser - Clap Happy

  • Blast of colour, fun & energy
  • Rhythm adventure
  • Brings team together
  • Amazing ice breaker
Battle of Olympus

Battle of Olympus

  • Olympic inspired event
  • Variety of fun filled activities
  • Head to head challenges
  • Teams represents a country
Thriller Challenge

Thriller Challenge

  • Learn the ultimate routine
  • Ice breaker, energiser or event
  • Hair & makeup
  • West End Choreographers
Krypton Factor

Krypton Factor

  • Competitive fun activity
  • Variety of challenges
  • Brings everyone together
  • Prize for the winning team
Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby

  • Build a go-kart
  • Score sponsorships
  • Crew tool kits
  • Podium for winners
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

  • Nude male or female life model
  • Private city centre venue
  • All drawing materials included
  • Casual class atmosphere
Masterpiece Challenge

Masterpiece Challenge

  • Communication is key
  • Paint & create a collage
  • Fully inclusive activity
  • Fantastic indoor activity
Rating 5.0 of 5
Movie Madness

Movie Madness

  • Create your own movie
  • Fun and engaging event
  • Encourages people to think outside the box
  • All equipment included
Rating 4.0 of 5
Survival Island

Survival Island

  • Learn survival skills
  • Tackle problems together
  • Essential equipment
  • Experienced staff
Perfume Making

Perfume Making

  • Create your own fragrance
  • Professionally run
  • Choose from 21 blends
  • Interactive & educational
Mission Possible

Mission Possible

  • Become secret agents
  • Crack codes, diffuse bombs
  • Variety of challenges
  • Action packed team day
Conference Energiser – Drumming

Conference Energiser – Drumming

  • Learn your rhythm
  • Professional instruments
  • Energetic instructor
  • Icebreaker or event
Dance Classes

Dance Classes

  • Variety of dance themes
  • Fun choreographed routine
  • Can build confidence
  • Free venue finding service
Den of Dragons

Den of Dragons

  • Pitch to dragons
  • Resident host
  • Different idea stages
  • Gain investment
Superhero Challenge

Superhero Challenge

  • Superheroes are winners!
  • Variety of challenges
  • Physical, mental and skill challenges
  • Superhero assault course finale
Turbo Cricket

Turbo Cricket

  • Short Ten10 cricket match
  • Bats, balls, stumps
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Scorecard
The Detective

The Detective

  • Thrilling crime investigation
  • Solve cryptic clues
  • Forensic & FBI techniques
  • Meet with informants
Rating 5.0 of 5
TV Tastic Quiz

TV Tastic Quiz

  • Ultimate quiz event
  • Classics & modern quiz shows
  • Buzzers, interactive rounds
  • Prize for the winner
Taming the Throne

Taming the Throne

  • Medieval games
  • Become champions
  • Costumes included
  • Compete for the throne
GPS: Space Survival

GPS: Space Survival

  • Space-themed challenges
  • Activity Co-ordinator
  • Explore the city centre
  • Fun & Competitive
Crafty Workshop

Crafty Workshop

  • Variety of creative events
  • All materials and craft
  • Presentation boxes
  • Ideal for larger groups
Wall Street Winners

Wall Street Winners

  • Buy, sell, build
  • High pressure stakes
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Build your empire!
Commercial Teambreak

Commercial Teambreak

  • Create an TV advert
  • Good for team bonding
  • Camera’s & props included
  • Prizes and awards to be won
Casino Table Hire

Casino Table Hire

  • Casino Tables with Croupiers!
  • Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Craps
  • Variety of props available
  • Weddings, private parties etc
Ice Rink Hire

Ice Rink Hire

  • Real or synthetic ice rinks
  • Tailored to your group size
  • Short Term and Long Term hire available
  • Suitable for corporate functions, parties and private events
Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt

Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt

  • Pub quiz & bar crawl in one
  • Self-run, so start anytime
  • Great value, app technology
  • Perfect for Christmas parties

Manchester Team Building Ideas

From Treasure Hunts and Crystal Maze challenges to Olympic Sports Days, we offer over 50 team-building activities in Manchester for your team. Our indoor and outdoor activities are designed to foster a positive workplace culture. We can host these events in Manchester city centre or find a venue outside the city if you prefer to escape the hustle and bustle of this Northern Powerhouse.

Top 12 Team Building Activities & Events in Manchester for 2024

1. Crystal Challenge

A favourite in Manchester is our Mobile Crystal Maze activity. We can run it as a full or half-day event and encourage teamwork and cooperation as you work together to complete different challenges and games while battling them out in an inflatable dome.

2. The Betrayers

Play a game of detection as you must find out who the betrayers are among the group. There will be various tasks for you to try and uncover who the saboteurs are.

3. Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

Our most popular outdoor team building event in Manchester. The city treasure hunt will have your teams exploring Manchester city centre, answering questions, challenges and tasks to earn points!

4. Pub Olympics

If you want something fun, the pub Olympics will be perfect. Go head to head in pub-related games like table football, air hockey and casino tables!

5. Stop the Clocks

Add something fun and competitive into your day as you race against the clocks to complete different fast-paced challenges and games.

6. Cocktail Making

One of our best team-building events in Manchester is our cocktail-making class. Held indoors at city centre bars, your staff will learn to make cocktails from professional mixologists while having fun and building strong relationships.

7. Retro Showdown

Get everyone involved in classic retro gameshows in an experience perfect for small and large groups. Play games like Wheel of Fortune, Bullseye and Catchphrase.

8. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

A superb outdoor team pub crawl for you to enjoy, make your way around Manchester in smaller groups and answer different pub trivia questions and challenges to gain points!

9. Battle of Olympus

The ultimate outdoor team building that tests skill and problem-solving while developing communication between the group. Go head to head in a variety of different team challenges to gain points and go towards becoming the winners.

10. Crime Scene Investigation

Are you looking for a unique team activity? With this realistic CSI investigation team workshop, you will have to work together to solve a murder mystery with different forensic procedures and feel like real detectives.

11. Chocolate Making

An interactive chocolate-making workshop where you'll melt and mould your own dark, white, and milk chocolate bars, along with smaller bites

12. Desk Accessory Painting

Your team will receive a ceramic mug, coaster, and desk design to personalise. All necessary equipment, including paints, brushes, and aprons, is provided for a creative experience

Why Choose Manchester for Team Building Activities?

Team Building Activities in Manchester

Manchester is known for breaking the rules of staff days out and boasts fantastic team building venues for hosting your team event.

With many city centre team-building venues within walking distance of your office, we can cater for all types of team activities. With both indoor and outdoor team building activities in demand, we have built a collection of 50 team events in Manchester that are all about fun and building a positive workplace culture.

Competitive Team Building Activities in Manchester

Competitive Team Building Activities in Manchester

Competitive, indoor or outdoor, formal or informal – with such a big city, you can be sure Manchester has all kinds of team building activities.

Competitive activities have proven to be a top way to get everyone invested in the experience, especially if you offer a prize at the end of the event.

Something like Zorb Bubble Games might go perfectly for a highly competitive activity while still adding an element of fun that will make this event feel more like leisure than work.

Of course, events aren't all about pitting your members against each other in a gruelling challenge.

Inclusive activities like chain reaction are a great way to encourage cooperation and communication with something fun.

Manchester Christmas Party Ideas

Hosting a Christmas party in Manchester is a fantastic way to end the year, and adding a team-building twist makes it even better. Whether it's fun festive activities or creative team challenges, we can offer plenty of choices to help you create the best Christmas party ever.

Explore our Christmas Party Team Building Events for ideas that will make your work do stand out.

Indoor Team Building Ideas & Activities in Manchester

Let’s face it: it rains a lot in Manchester! That’s why we’ve created over 30 indoor team-building activities that can be held rain or shine, including favourites like Chocolate Making and Stop The Clocks. We can set these up in city centre locations such as hotels, offices, or conference rooms, and we also serve Greater Manchester areas like Bolton, Wigan, Trafford, Altrincham, Stockport, and Oldham.

If you're struggling to find a suitable venue to host your team event, our event planners can help you find one at no extra cost.

Outdoor Team Building Ideas & Activities in Manchester

Are you looking to get your team outside? Our outdoor team building events in Manchester are designed for fun in the fresh air. A top choice is our Smartphone City Treasure Hunt, which doesn’t require a venue and takes place throughout the city centre, making it easy to arrange. Another popular outdoor option is our Corporate Sports Day, where small teams compete in fun games like egg and spoon races and sack races. Our experienced event planners can help you find the perfect activity for your group - reach out to us today.

Company Away Days in Manchester

Get the whole company together and treat them to a day to remember. Our company away days in Manchester vary from large team events like Battle of Olympus and Olympic Sports Days, where everyone can get involved in fun mini-challenges and games, to smaller events like our Challenge 100 and Qubed, perfect for 20-30 people.

We can also offer a free venue-finding service to help you discover venues in Manchester that will capture your staff's imagination.

Unusual Team Building Ideas & Events in Manchester

Get the team to try something different. Our dynamic and dynamic and extraordinary unusual team building activities in Manchester have been put together to strengthen team relationships, improve communication and deliver a unique twist.  We have created some quirky events like Qubed, which has staff completing mini-challenges to escape the cube, and Crime Scene Investigation, which has a real Scotland Yard detective helping you to solve a crime. Manchester's unusual team events offer a fresh perspective to team building, benefiting the staff's confidence and morale for years.

Manchester Team Building Days Out

Manchester Team Building Days Out

I am looking for a team building day out in Manchester. There is something for you here, whether indoor or outdoor activities for small groups or large businesses. These activities build communication and trust to increase productivity.

As with most prominent cities in the UK, it's pretty easy to find the perfect venue in Manchester to suit your size, type of workshop and the budget you’re looking at.

Of course, that’s what we’re here to help with. Our events managers are trained in scouting out the best venues for your events and will help make your experience the best.

They've also had experience with groups as small as 5, to whole college campuses in the 1,000's and everything in between.

As well as finding separate venues for you, we can tailor many of our activities to your venue if your office is centred in Manchester or you’ve already seen the perfect venue for your development.


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Reviews for Manchester

Rating 5.0
Daniel Nugent
13th February 2020
Everything was great - thanks for your help!
Rating 5.0
Keeley Lawton
2nd August 2019
We received great feedback from everybody here and everybody really enjoyed themselves. Your team were very friendly and entertaining and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable day
Rating 5.0
Graeme Willetts
19th July 2019
Our event went really well and we have had very positive feedback from it. The games worked really well and people enjoyed playing them.

The guys who installed the game were really helpful, quick and friendly.
Rating 5.0
Louise Connolly
25th June 2019
From an organising point of view I was so happy with everything! I made contact at such short notice but it was no trouble for you guys to get it all arranged in time and everything went perfectly!!

We will definitely be considering you again for future events.
Rating 5.0
Sarah
19th June 2019
The team were all lovely and helpful and offered to stay back and clean up so we could leave at the end which was appreciated. They also helped us when we got stuck, which was very often, we weren’t great.
Rating 5.0
Co-Op
19th June 2019
The mix of activities was really good, and there were a few comments like it was the best activity they’d ever done. The team were great, I’ve forgotten his name, was it Dan but he was in control and funny and authoritative and ran it really well. The team were all lovely and helpful and offered to stay back and clean up so we could leave at the end which was appreciated. They also helped us when we got stuck, which was very often, we weren’t great.

The tasks were all brilliant, as they were all different, interesting and snappy. The newspaper search, marshmallow tower, balloons etc. were all fun and interesting. Thanks for a great afternoon and all your help in organising it for us.
Rating 5.0
Mike Yeulett
14th June 2019
The feedback I received was that the event was a success, very fun, engaging and interactive.

The general consensus was that the event was great fun and really tested people's minds. Many said it was the most fun day they had on an away day with the company.

A massive thanks for all your hard work and efforts.
Rating 5.0
Rethinking Economics
14th May 2019
It was amazing, thank you! Everything was perfect.
Rating 4.0
Roshni
22nd February 2019
Everyone in our group really enjoyed it!
Rating 5.0
Lisa Hayes - Crowne Plaza
7th February 2019
Many thanks for organising the treasure hunt for us on Thursday of last week. We had great fun.