Why summer is the perfect time for corporate team building events
Summer is the season of sunshine, longer days and warmer weather, making it the ideal time to take your team outside and bring everyone together for some well-earned fun.
After a busy first half of the year, team morale can start to dip, so it’s the perfect time to hit pause, reconnect, and invest in team dynamics. Whether you're looking to reward hard work, welcome new team members, or simply bring people together, corporate team building events are a brilliant way to boost motivation, communication and wellbeing.
Here’s why summer is such a great time to plan your next team building event, and some of our favourite ideas to get you started…
It provides the perfect weather for outdoor activities
Let’s face it nothing kills the energy of a team event quite like a soggy field or freezing winds, so the warmer summer weather makes it a great time to get outside, away from the office and into the fresh air! Outdoor team building events not only provide a change of scenery but also offer opportunities for more physical, interactive activities that wouldn’t be possible indoors.
We’ve got plenty of outdoor entertainment options that can bring your team together for some friendly competition:
It offers time to reconnect
Summer offers a natural pause point in the working year, especially as people head off on holidays or finish big projects. Corporate team building is a fantastic way to help your team reconnect before the autumn rush kicks in.
If you’re looking for instant ice-breakers why not try:
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Rodeo Bull: Test your workmates' strength and stamina with this thrilling ride. A built-in timer tracks how long each participant can stay on the bucking bronco, adding a competitive edge to the fun.
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Top Doc (Giant Operation Game): Experience the thrill of a giant-sized Operation game, where players carefully extract body parts without triggering the buzzer. It's a fun and nostalgic challenge that encourages teamwork and steady hands.
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Giant Garden Games Package: For those who enjoy more relaxed and classic games, our Giant Garden Games Package is ideal. It includes oversized versions of beloved games like Snakes and Ladders, Buzz Wire, Connect 4, Jenga, A4 Deck of Cards, and Dominoes. These games offer a fun and interactive way to unwind and engage with colleagues in a relaxed outdoor setting!
Great for setting new goals and celebrating wins
The start of Q3 is the perfect moment to reset, realign and re-energise your team. Whether you’re welcoming new starters or simply reflecting on achievements so far, team building can help reinforce a positive workplace culture.
Some of our favourite options for boosting team spirit include:
Our games and packages are designed to test communication and collaboration. Whether you’re looking to motivate a sales team, reward staff after a busy quarter, or welcome new recruits, our tailored packages can be customised to suit your group size, objectives and budget.
Popular options include:
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Wild West Party Package: Featuring a lineup of rollicking attractions such as our Rodeo Bull, Wild West Adult Sumo Suits to duel it out! As well as our Archery Challenge – Wild West Style and Cactus Hoopla Fun!
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Golf-Themed Activities: Looking for a standout addition to your next corporate event, why not try our new Deluxe 9-Hole Crazy Golf? Complete with putters, balls, scorecards, and pencils, this mobile course guarantees an unforgettable experience. Designed to challenge and entertain players of all skill levels, it’s an engaging way to bring people together in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. Want to take the excitement up a notch? Pair it with our Golf Putt Challenge, Pool Golf or our popular Golf Chip Challenge where players chip Velcro balls at a target backdrop!
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Create your own chill-out zones: After all the action, give your team a chance to unwind with relaxed activities like our Adult Ball Pool, Photo Booth or Retro Arcade Package.
It provides flexible options for every budget
You don’t need to go all-out to plan a successful corporate team building event. Summer often brings more flexibility with venue spaces (especially outdoor ones), which can help stretch your budget further.
We tailor our packages to suit your goals, group size and budget, whether you want a short afternoon of fun or a full-day event with catering and extras. Want to keep it casual? Book just one or two standout attractions. Want a full festival-style feel? We can help make it happen!
You can boost employee wellbeing
Team building isn’t just about bonding, it’s about boosting morale, giving people a break from their routine, and reminding them that they’re valued.
Outdoor events in particular support physical movement, mental reset, and stress reduction, everything your team needs to come back feeling refreshed.
For a mix of high-energy activities and downtime, consider combining our inflatable games with more laid-back options like a Fun Food Stall serving popcorn and candyfloss or a Selfie Booth where teams can snap some fun branded mementos to remember the day by.
Ready to plan a summer to remember?
Whether you want to boost team spirit, improve communication, or simply treat your team to a fun-filled day out, summer is the perfect time to make it happen.
And we’re here to help you create corporate team building events that tick every box, energy, engagement and ease. From Newcastle and Durham to Sunderland and Teesside, we’ll bring everything you need for a brilliant summer event!
Reach out to our friendly team today to start planning your next team building experience!
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