Corporate Team Bonding Activities

Looking for team bonding activities that people actually enjoy? Whether you are planning something low-key or a bit more lively, the right activity can help bring your team together, strengthen connections, and make work feel a little more human.

Depending on your company culture, team bonding might be a synonym for “unrelated activities I’m forced to do with my work team”. However, it doesn’t have to be the case.

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Team bonding is the ongoing process of developing trust and easing communication. It’s an element of the team-building process that helps foster cooperation, collaboration & loyalty between the members.

A key component is spending some social time together. For that reason, team bonding activities usually incorporate an element of fun. (A lot of companies refer to these as team building activities, which technically is a misnomer… but that doesn’t really matter).

So if you’re ready to have some fun with your team, let’s get started.

Team Bonding Activities

Below we’ve listed some of our favourite activities. We’ve stayed away from games, which can be used for team bonding, as we’ve dedicated a separate article to the topic.

1. Ziplining

With your team, why not climb up trees and swing around branches for an afternoon? It will make for great pictures and great memories. Just make sure everyone likes the idea before booking it. Some people don’t like heights…

2. Pub Crawl

Plan a pub crawl for your teammates to enjoy. You can find some pre-planned ones or organise it yourself.

If you’re a large group, remember to call the bar owners ahead of time. Pubs usually have a room they can lend or hire out for the occasion.

While this can be a really fun team bonding activity, it might not appeal to everyone. If that’s the case for your team, consider planning an alcohol-free alternative.

In addition, remember to keep it safe. Plan designated drivers and safe transport home ahead of time.

3. Potluck dinner

If everyone on the team is comfortable with the idea, why not plan a Potluck? Different team members can bring different elements of the dinner. It’s easy to plan, and it’s enjoyable for everyone.

If no one has the required space, ask to see if you can use the office. Ideally, you would take a break from work.

4. Sightseeing

If cultural visits are your thing, why not plan a trip to a museum or a historical site as a team. You’d be surprised at how much of your own city you actually haven’t seen. Just make sure not to force the idea on anyone.

5. Hiking

A simple but highly enjoyable activity. Just make sure to choose a hike that matches the team’s capabilities (consider sending someone out on a test run to check it’s suitable ahead of time). And don’t listen to that one team member who thinks a dawn-to-dusk hike is the way to go!

6. Cooking (or Baking) Competition

Ready to get competitive? Plan a cooking or baking competition for the team. This is a really fun excuse to bring goodies to work. As a bonus, you can also use this as an opportunity to raise money for charity.

If your team is very enthusiastic about participating, consider staggering the entries over multiple days. That way, you don’t end up with mountains of cake all on one day!

7. Karaoke Night

Judge your team carefully before going down this route. It can be hit or miss. However, if it’s a hit, it’s the most fun you’ll ever have.

Ideally, you want to book a venue for the occasion, which should be easy to find.

Alternatively, you can do it yourself. Get a screen, a speaker and a microphone, then look up some karaoke songs on YouTube (“Your Favourite Song Title” + “Karaoke”)

If you don’t have the equipment, you might also be able to rent the equipment for the evening or book a karaoke entertainer for the occasion.

Pro-tip: Make sure you test the equipment beforehand. The lyrics and the microphone need to be fully functional for this team bonding activity to work well.

8. Llama Hiking

Llama hiking… we agree it sounds a bit strange. The idea is simple: you go for a walk in nature accompanied by llamas. For longer routes, they might carry bags, but for shorter walks, it is really just you and the llamas.

In some places, this is technically called alpaca trekking, and if we are honest, we are not entirely sure of the difference between llamas and alpacas. A quick Google search for llama hiking or alpaca trekking should help you find options near you.

It is unusual, outdoorsy, and guaranteed to be memorable, which makes it a great talking point for team bonding.

Goat Yoga (with an even wilder alternative)

This craze has been around for a few years, but it is still popping up in some areas. Goat yoga is exactly what it sounds like: a yoga session where goats wander around and occasionally climb on participants. It is chaotic, unexpected, and guaranteed to get people laughing.

If that feels a bit too tame, there is an even more out there option in some locations, cow cuddling. These countryside wellbeing sessions focus on slowing down, spending time outdoors, and doing something completely different from the usual team activity.

Both options are very location-dependent and definitely not for everyone, but for small teams who enjoy novelty and don’t mind something a bit wild, they can make for a memorable team bonding experience.

If you prefer something calmer, a traditional yoga or wellbeing session is always a safe alternative.

10. Cocktail Mixing Course

Book a cocktail-making class for your team. Learn to make your favourite drink and enjoy the result.

Depending on where you live, you should be able to find multiple bars in the area that offer these classes (a quick Google search will tell you which ones).

You will likely need to book these in advance.

11. Cooking Class

Book a cooking class for the team. It’s a great opportunity to socialise, and as a bonus, you’ll have a nice meal to wrap up the event.

Cooking classes come in all shapes and sizes. It’s up to you to choose what style and cuisine you want. You’ll also want to make sure they cater (pun?) to corporate groups.

12. Escape Room

Escape rooms have become a team bonding classic.

These rooms are everywhere, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

The concept is simple. As a team, you get locked in a room. You’re then given a set amount of time to solve a series of puzzles and escape. It’s fun, and it forces the team to interact and communicate.

The max capacity of these rooms will vary. Most often, they fit 3 to 5 people. If your team is any bigger, you’re most likely going to need to book multiple rooms (which also ups the competitive nature to see who can escape first!)

13. Bingo

Bingo is extremely popular at corporate parties and social events. They’re simple to plan, and easy to play.

A different and really fun take on the classic bingo game is music bingo, where a DJ will play songs, and if you identify a song on your card, you cross it off. It’s a great way to play music and play an interactive game at the same time.

You can book someone here for bingo, or ask your DJ if it’s something they can do for you!

14. Pub Quiz

Another fun team bonding activity is to run a table trivia or pub quiz. Simply plan a series of questions about the company and other topics for the audience to answer.

This is ideal for larger teams as the game has no max capacity.

To make the game fun, the questions should be silly. Combine internal knowledge/trivia with common knowledge questions. The winning table gets a silly prize.

15. Visit a Distillery (or Brewery)

If you are based in an area known for producing spirits or beer, why not visit a local distillery or brewery as a team bonding activity? Many places offer guided tours that give you a behind-the-scenes look at how everything is made.

Depending on what is available near you, this could include whisky, gin, rum, or even craft beer. Most tours finish with a tasting session, which adds to the experience and makes it feel like a proper treat.

As with any alcohol focused activity, it is worth checking that this suits your team and considering non alcoholic options if needed.

16. Blind Tasting

Plan a selection of different foods and drinks. Then blindfold your team members and get them to guess what they are tasting. Wine tasting is always a popular choice. Especially if your team members are wine connoisseurs.

17. Music Blind Test

Similar to the food, create a playlist and get everyone on the team to guess the name of the song and the author. If you want to make it even more challenging, ask for the album and/or the release date.

It’s simple and fun for team members to share the music they like.

To make it more inclusive, try to include a mix of music from different genres and decades so everyone has a chance to recognise and enjoy the songs.

18. Beer Making Course

If your team has a lot of beer enthusiasts, why not book a beer-making course? An activity that goes hand in hand with beer tasting.

These workshops usually allow you to mix your own beer, which you can then collect a few weeks later. A souvenir you can taste.

19. Cinema

For a simple, minimal planning, team bonding activity, why not go and watch a film at the cinema? This is perfect if there is an iconic movie on, as it prevents any spoilers on Monday!

20. Improv Workshop

If you want to have a good laugh as a team while learning something new, why not attend an improv workshop? Check your local area to see if there are any improv teachers that do corporate groups. As a bonus, this activity will improve everyone’s public speaking and presentation skills.

21. Team Meal at a Restaurant

Going out for a meal together is a classic team bonding activity for a reason. It is relaxed, easy to organise, and gives people the chance to chat without the pressure of structured games or activities.

A team dinner works well on its own, or as part of a bigger plan, for example after an activity or at the end of a work milestone. Choosing a restaurant that suits different dietary needs and budgets will help make sure everyone feels comfortable attending.

This type of activity is especially good for teams who prefer conversation over competition, and it can be just as effective for bonding as more high-energy options.

22. Laser Tag

Ready for some sneaky strategy? Why not play a game of Lazer tag as a team? It’s great fun, and you can play in fairly large group,s which makes it perfect for team bonding.

Laser tag is very popular, so it should be easy to find a venue nearby. We favour Laser tag over paintball as players are less likely to end up with bruises. However, both options are viable…

23. Kayaking

If it’s possible in your area, for something different and fun, why not go for a Kayak trip? You’ll get to paddle around for a few hours and have a great time.

To foster coordination and work-sharing, you’ll, of course, want to get two-person Kayaks…

Pro-tip: plan sunscreen, it’s so easy to forget when you;re out on the water, and you don’t want it to ruin a great day out!

24. Painting Class

Ready to bring out your inner artist? Why not book a painting class as a team bonding activity? It’s fun, relaxing, and you get to learn something new with no pressure on performance. There are lots of different options for this, including pottery painting and guided canvas painting sessions, which makes it easy to find something that suits your team.

25. Attend Sport Games

Football, rugby, cricket… the list goes on.

If you’re fans, attending a sports game as a team is a great bonding experience. Ideally, you’ll want to be in the stadium, but if that’s not possible, you can also watch it live from the pub together.

26. Tag Rugby

This is extremely popular in Ireland and in the UK.

It’s the same rules as rugby, except instead of tackling people, you simply tag them. This makes it accessible to everybody, and you can play with mixed teams.

If you’re based in North America, you’ll probably want to play tag football. It will be easier than trying to teach your whole team rugby…!

27. Trampoline Park

Trampoline parks are clusters of trampolines joined together for people to bounce around on, and yes, they do cater to adults. It is a fun, high-energy activity that works well for teams who want to do something active and a little different.

Safety is important, so make sure everyone follows the guidelines provided by the venue. While trampoline parks are generally safe, accidents can happen if the rules are not followed.

If you want to avoid school groups and busy family sessions, consider booking during the day or earlier in the week.

28. Bowling

A proper old school classic if ever there was one.

Although it might be a bit overdone, bowling remains a fun team bonding activity. It’s affordable, and it’s suitable for large teams as you can book multiple lanes.

29. Go Kart Racing

Everyone has played Mario Kart, but not everyone has actually gone go-karting before. It makes for an exhilarating activity to do as a team.

Most often, there’s a limit on the number of people that can be on the track. This means you’ll most likely need to do two or more rotations.

30. Live Shows

Last but definitely not least, why attend a live show in your area? This could be comedy, music, magic… It doesn’t have to be big-name acts. If you’re on a budget, it’s a great opportunity to support local talent.

Team Bonding Practicalities

There are a few practicalities you’ll want to consider when planning your team bonding activities.

Team size

Choosing an activity that suits your team size will help make sure everyone feels included and comfortable taking part. Some ideas work better for smaller groups, while others are ideal for larger teams or even multiple groups running at the same time.

We have included a wide range of team bonding activities above, covering different group sizes and varying levels of adventure, so you can find something that works for your team and the experience you want to create.

When to host the activity

Choosing the right time for your team bonding activity can make a big difference to attendance and overall enjoyment. For longer activities, weekdays usually work best, as it is not always realistic to expect people to give up their weekends.

Fridays are often a popular choice, especially if you can finish work a little earlier and ease into the activity together. For evening events, weekdays tend to be easier to plan and are more accessible for most people.

Whatever you choose, giving people plenty of notice will help everyone plan ahead and get the most out of the experience.

Budget

Your budget will naturally shape which team bonding activities are realistic, so it is worth thinking about this early on. In many cases, company-funded activities tend to have higher attendance, as people are less likely to opt out due to cost.

If the budget is limited, there are still plenty of great options that do not require a big spend. Keeping costs reasonable can make activities more accessible and help encourage wider participation. Do not be afraid to talk to HR or management about what support might be available, especially if the activity supports wellbeing or team morale.

A well-chosen activity does not have to be expensive to be effective; what matters most is that it brings people together in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

We hope these ideas have helped inspire your next team bonding activity and shown that there are plenty of options to suit different teams, budgets, and energy levels. Whether you are planning something relaxed or a little more adventurous, the most important thing is creating space for people to connect and enjoy time together.