5 reasons outdoor team building is better in the autumn
The weather’s too cold for outdoor team-building. Isn’t that a dealbreaker?
Not quite. While summer tends to steal the spotlight for outdoor team building activities, autumn quietly outperforms it in ways most teams never expect. The crisp air, lighter crowds, and the post-game pubs that feel a little bit cosier.
Autumn is the perfect time for shaking off the routine, wrapping up warm, and rediscovering the buzz of exploring together. Here’s why outdoor team building activities in autumn might just be your team’s smartest idea yet.
1. The fresh-air wake-up call
There’s something about that first hit of brisk air that resets your brain faster than any corporate ice-breaker ever could.
The cool weather sharpens focus, lifts moods, and gets blood flowing – turning that foggy Tuesday morning into an adventure.
One StreetHunt player put it perfectly…
We played Will Breaker as part of our team social in a group of around 20 colleagues. Thank you StreetHunt Games for organising the hunt for us – we all really enjoyed it – despite the rainy weather, but I think that added to the intrigue of the game!
That balance of fresh air, movement, and mental challenges is what makes outdoor team building activities in autumn so unexpectedly energising. According to the Mental Health Foundation, they have researched that people who are connected with nature can generate positive emotions, such as creativity and concentration. People with a strong connection to nature are 70% more likely to have an improved mood and nearly half report that it helps them cope with stress. Add in a mystery to solve, and suddenly your team isn’t just awake – they’ll be buzzing with energy.
2. Less pressure, more fun
From the crowded streets to packed calendars, Summer can be a lot to plan around. Autumn brings the opposite. There’s no rush, no heatwave fatigue – just space to think, laugh, and play without the background noise of a busy city.
Outdoor team building in autumn feels relaxed yet purposeful. Teams wander, plot, and puzzle their way through the streets, with time to actually enjoy the moment (and maybe argue over who cracked the clue first).
2. Easy pub stops mid-game
One of the perks of an outdoor team-building game? You can pause. And when it’s chilly out, nothing beats a well-timed stop inside someplace warm.
StreetHunt Games are built to be flexible – press pause, grab a pint or coffee, then pick up where you left off.
“It was a great way to bond with the team and to do an activity outside! It was a great way to discover different streets of London. Highly recommended pub!” Elodie S from London told us.
4. Fewer crowds, more connections
When the summer crowds fade, the city starts to feel different. Autumn slows everything down, letting teams focus on the clues, atmosphere, and each other. Without the usual summer chaos, you start noticing the city’s hidden corners, old buildings, and little details you’d normally walk right past.
With fewer tourists, you’ll hear your teammates’ laughter echo through alleyways and feel immersed in the story unfolding around you. With less noise and distraction, people tend to be more present, engaged, and connected – not just to the game, but to each other.
5. A memorable end to the year
By November, the year’s nearly done. Motivation is dipping, and inboxes are overflowing in the office. It seems as if everyone is ready to switch off. An outdoor team activity gives teams a shared memory before the holidays hit – a day that doesn’t feel like work, but that brings everyone together in shared collaboration and team bonding, ready for the next quarter.
“We really enjoyed this game! We went as multiple teams for a work Christmas party and everyone had a great time,” said Emily O. from London. “ It was really different – especially loved the pub half way!”
By the end, the experience becomes a shared adventure that leaves teams feeling clever and connected.
Because team building is a year-round priority
StreetHunt Games turns outdoor team building activities into something that works year-round-especially in autumn. Think immersive storytelling, clever puzzles, and quiet streets that make you feel like the city’s secret is yours alone
📍London, York, and Manchester
👥 Groups of any size (split into teams of 2-6)
⏱️ 60 – 120 Minutes (pause anytime)🎟️ From £16.50 per person
So layer up, grab your colleagues, and step outside the ordinary. Because sometimes, the best team moments don’t happen under summer sun – they happen under autumn skies.