Top 14 Team Building Activities & Events in London [2025 Update]
StreetHunt Games offers a great corporate package (also suitable for birthdays, hen-do/stag-do, or any celebratory event!)
Let’s dive into it.
We want to bring you options, though, so we’ve hunted down our top five team-building events in London to suit a range of budgets, lengths of events, and locations.
If you’ve already saved Jim in The Case of Colombia’s Finest and recovered your uncle’s inheritance in Will Breaker, then hopefully, the below will bring some inspiration for other unique events.
If you’ve not yet played StreetHunt Games’, then get in touch with any questions.
We can help organise the perfect event for you – you could even follow our outdoor activity with a bingo session or singing into the night at a karaoke bar.
1. Bingo, but not how you imagine
Cross songs off your bingo card as you hear them, and compete to win amazing and hilarious prizes.
Perfect for virtual or in-person work parties, whether for client entertainment, team-building, or just to reward your staff with a bit of a party!
Location: Online or you choose your in-person event space
Website: www.indeedybingo.com
Top Tip: The two-hour performances can be turned into a team-based competition to add a bit more competitive tension to the proceedings!
2. Scavenger Hunt meets Escape Room meets Murder Mystery
We provide engaging outdoor, self-guided mysteries set around captivating locations. All you need is a phone and a sense of adventure.
Our unique experience can be tailored for your team building event – it can be the main activity or you can include it as part of a wider event.
We’re a unique outdoor adventure game, and we offer:
- Connection and escapism for your team – we deliver four out of the five NHS pillars of wellbeing
- A corporate package with a combination of smaller groups collaborating during the game with the full team networking at the end
- Getting your team into the office and then outdoors and into the fresh air for some exercise
- Discounts at local food and drink venues
Our packages include dedicated support and whatever help you need to organise a great event.
Price: From £16.50/person
Location: Starts near Blackfriars
Website: www.streethuntgames.com/team-building-activity-in-london
Top Tip: We offer discounts and some great drink promotions at our StreetHunt Games partner venues – eligible for any group booking over ten players
To find out more about this perfect team-building event, go here.
3. Every team needs a good laugh
Want to bring more fun to your team? Looking for a way to ease stress and boost smiles?
Laughtercise is your go-to provider for laughter, energy, and team bonding.
They’ve searched far and wide for the best exercises, activities, and games designed to spark joy and connection.
Launched in May 2020, right in the heart of the pandemic, they began by offering free sessions to NHS Trusts nationwide—and the impact was undeniable.
In fact, 77% of NHS attendees reported feeling less stressed after a Laughtercise session. Because, as they say, laughter is always the best medicine—and we couldn’t agree more!
Price: Varies depending on the number of attendees, how long the session is for and where the session is held.
Location: London and across the UK
Website: www.laughtercise.co.uk
Top Tip: Laughtercise also have some brilliant FREE resources on their website including these team-building exercises you can facilitate in-house
4. Escape the room en masse
If your teams have got what it takes to join Mr Q’s spy agency, they have some great team options on offer. Since 2013, hundreds of companies have used their escape rooms and services to encourage employee engagement, run meaningful team-building events, and celebrate company milestones.
Price: From £25/person
Location: Kings Cross
Website: www.cluequest.co.uk/corporate/team-building
Top Tip: For £45/person, you can add on nibbles and drinks, team photo magnets, and a team trophy for the top team
5. Unleash your inner pop star
Lucky Voice also caters for team-building events and provides conference facilities for any serious performances before the fun begins!
Location: Holborn, Soho, Islington, Brighton, and Dubai
Website: www.luckyvoice.com/corporate/overview
Top Tip: Holborn is near the end of StreetHunt Games’ debut game, Colombia’s Finest, so how about getting the team outside to challenge the mind before singing the night away in your own private room?!?!
6. Axe-throwing adventure activity in London
With safety instructions and tips, even the beginner can learn how to throw an axe at Whistle Punks’ expert coaches.
Price: £24 per person for a 70-minute session.
Location: Eastcastle Street in London, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds.
Website: https://www.whistlepunks.com/
Top Tip: Reserve an exclusive lane for your team in a group session. Safety reasons require that you wear closed-toed shoes!
Axe throwing is a great way to celebrate a work milestone or just to give morale a boost. Bonus: There’s often a bar nearby for post-game celebrations!
7. Virtual reality gaming – great events for team building
This is an activity where team building gets taken to another level, where participants get to step into these fantastical worlds and work together to solve challenges or complete missions.
Corporate groups have a range of scenarios available in DNA VR.
The experience is a battle against zombies, an exploration of unknown landscapes, or solving intricate puzzles, but it is all about teamwork, communication, and quick thinking. In particular, it’s excellent for tech-savvy teams or teams just curious to see where things are going.
All of these sessions are designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of prior gaming experience.
DNA VR staff will help people set it up, make sure everyone is comfortable, and then they’re off and running. It’s an inclusive choice for a diverse team where everyone can join and participate.
Teams are split and compete in a round-robin style format with team-building packages available. The high-energy gameplay and friendly rivalry keep everyone engaged and motivated.
Price: For a 60-minute session, priced from £194 for a group of six people.
Location: West London, Manchester, Camden and Hammersmith.
Website: https://www.dnavr.co.uk/
Top Tip: To keep the excitement going, choose a package with more than one game. Splitting the group into teams also makes things more fun and competitive.
Virtual reality gaming is more than just entertainment; it’s a great way to help break the ice and strengthen team bonds. Plus, there are many photo-worthy moments to share with the rest of the office.
8. Cooking class team-building corporate event
In the session, participants cook together a variety of dishes, from gourmet to international cuisine. The Avenue Cookery School creates its classes around the group’s preferences, catering to dietary restrictions and culinary experience.
This activity’s unique point is that it emphasises teamwork.
The experience is similar to real-life workplace dynamics, such as managing time and resources. It’s a great way to polish communication skills and build relationship trust in a relaxed, enjoyable way.
After the cooking, the group sits down to eat what they’ve made together. This is rewarding and satisfying, an opportunity to reflect on the day’s work.
Price: The classes start at £75 per person, but you may get special pricing if you have a bigger team.
Location: Wandsworth, London.
Website: https://theavenuecookeryschool.com/
Top Tip: Upgrade to a private session for an exclusive team-building experience. This option pairs the cooking class with a wine-tasting session.
Cooking classes are a great way to bring people together; they are creative and collaborative in nature, and everyone’s taste buds are satisfied.
And your team will get some new recipes to try at home, too!
9. Thames River treasure hunt–a day of fun team building activities in London
This event combines outdoor team building activities and brain-teasing challenges along the iconic Thames River and past some of London’s most famous landmarks.
Groups of participants are given maps, clues, and a digital device.
The goal?
Go on a series of puzzles and challenges to get the final treasure. You’ll find quirky historical trivia, photo challenges, and interactive tasks involving teamwork and creativity.
This activity is unique because it is easily adaptable to your team’s preferences, whether you want to concentrate on a specific topic or provide themed clues.
The treasure hunt is also inclusive of all fitness levels, and you can treat it as a corporate sports day!
Price: The prices start at £9.99 per person for a two-hour event, a steal for team building in London, don’t you think?
Location: Starting points in central London, either at Tower Bridge or Westminster.
Website: https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/
Top Tip: Offering a small prize to the winning team provides an extra incentive to reach that coveted win. It will remind your team of their school sports day for sure!
The treasure hunt is a great way to get some light physical activity, teamwork, and sightseeing all in one day, and it is a great day out for everybody involved.
10. The Big Smoke scavenger hunt for corporate team building in London
Teams race to complete challenges, solve riddles, and capture hilarious moments on camera, turning London into your playground in this activity.
It is a tech-driven scavenger hunt with a mobile app that shows teams the way through the city.
Participants will be doing quirky things, from recreating famous movie scenes at famous locations to hunting down hidden gems in London’s vibrant neighbourhoods.
This activity involves teams creating, communicating, and strategising, as well as splitting tasks to achieve the highest score possible. It’s also highly customisable and offers themes ranging from pop culture to London history.
Whether your team is competitive or just out for a laugh, the scavenger hunt is good for fun and team bonding.
Price: Approximately £15 per person.
Location: It’s available across many neighbourhoods, including Soho, Camden and Covent Garden.
Website: https://www.thebigsmokeevents.com/
Top Tip: When the hunt ends, everything ends, so take everyone out to that nearby restaurant for a group meal to celebrate everyone’s efforts and share highlights of the day.
The Big Smoke Scavenger Hunt is a stimulating, fun way to get your team together while exploring a beautiful day in London.
11. Stand-up comedy workshop team building activity
These Laughing Horse Comedy workshops are led by professional comedians who teach participants how to write jokes, deliver punchlines, and get laughs.
Icebreakers and warm-up activities make up the beginning of the session. After that, participants have their own short routines that they work on with the help and feedback of the instructors.
The grand finale?
A little showcase for team members to show off their newfound comedic skills.
This unusual team building activity is great for gaining confidence and improving public speaking and creativity. It’s also a great way to find hidden talents from within your team and a few laughs.
Price: For a two-hour session starting at £40 per person.
Location: Across London, Manchester, Brighton, and Edinburgh.
Website: https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/comedy/courses.asp
Top Tip: To really make it a unique or unusual experience, pair the workshop with a group visit to a live comedy show for a bigger laugh and more inspiration.
A stand-up comedy workshop is a one-of-a-kind and uplifting experience that leaves your team more connected and confident.
12. A fun and unusual team building–glass-blowing activity in London
The session starts with a brief demonstration of basic techniques and then a hands-on workshop where participants can make their own creations, such as ornaments, bowls or paperweights.
It’s a good team exercise in focus, patience, and working together.
The unique tangible result (each team member leaves with a unique piece of art they created themselves) makes this activity different from others. It’s a reminder to the team of the experience and a symbol of the team’s collective creativity.
Price: It costs £100 per person for a three-hour team building.
Location: Bermondsey, London.
Website: https://theglasshub.com/
Top Tip: Book a private group session and get a more personalised experience.
Glass-blowing workshops are a rare opportunity to explore a 1000-year-old craft whilst building stronger team bonds.
13. The Great British Bake-off team building event in London
The Great British Bake Off Experience is inspired by the beloved TV show and puts your team’s baking skills to the test in a competitive but friendly environment.
Like on the show, teams must make cakes, pastries and bread within a time limit.
Participants will bond through creativity, time management, and teamwork as they navigate the (sometimes chaotic) world of baking. Taste, presentation, and teamwork will all contribute to judging a winning team, and everyone will get into the spirit of the challenge.
Price: You will need to inquire about the pricing directly to the establishment.
Location: London, Manchester and Birmingham.
Website: https://www.thebigbakes.com/
Top Tip: Ask participants to wear their best aprons for a complete experience.
This interactive and tasty activity is great for food-loving teams that appreciate a bit of friendly competition with a delicious end result.
14. Fully virtual team-building activity on a budget
Ever played Mafia (aka Werewolf) at a house party with friends?
Calling your boss out as a liar might have a particular appeal for some!
If this makes no sense and you’ve never heard of the game, read all about it here.
Price: Free
Location: Virtual (or can play in-person anywhere)
Website: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mafia
Top Tip: If your team is more into drawing than deduction, Scribbl’s provides lots of entertainment for StreetHunt Games
These team-building activities in London offer fresh and fun options, from the artistic world of glass blowing to the thrill of escape rooms. Whether you’re looking for something new or something that suits every interest and skill level, you have options to inspire your team and create memories that will last a lifetime in London.
Whatever your team’s preferred form of activity, at Street Hunt Games, we have activities that suit all tastes.
Are you ready to plan your next team outing?
Pick an activity, get your colleagues together, and the bonding can begin!
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