Choose Autumn Team Building Activities for Powering Through to Year End

Autumn team building activities are great fun. Moreover, they’re genius for mitigating a seasonal September - December slump. After all, autumn is long. But it shouldn’t be dull.

Correspondingly, autumn team building activities get your people talking, moving, laughing, and maybe even baking.

At the Venue Hunters, we’ve got the ideas and corporate party venues to help your team stay energised and engaged all the way till the Christmas do.

Spooky October escape? High octane treasure hunt that gets the competitive juices flowing? Private space for pumpkin carving and Prosecco? Let’s do this!

Why Autumn is Prime Time for Team Engagement Events

It’s the golden season, the Strictly months before party season chaos hits… And it’s also the perfect window to invest in your people.

Now, investment naturally calls for return. So, what ROI can you expect from autumn team building activities?

Corporate team events UK-wide bring the following benefits during the closing months of every year:

·        Break the back-to-work blues after the summer holiday season

·        Boost morale when daylight and momentum are in short supply

·        Cement connections ahead of the Christmas rush (which is especially vital in sectors like hospitality, retail, and logistics)

·        Offer up creative (and weatherproof) ways to engage your team

And there’s a venue for every vibe, from rustic barns to high tech escape rooms, and cocktail bars to private dining rooms.

Cosy Up or Rug Up?  Indoor & Outdoor Team Events to Consider

No one wants soggy sandwiches in a downpour. Even so, there’s something captivating about getting out in the fresh air before winter sets in.

These outdoor team events are bang on if you fall into this camp:

·        Autumn city treasure hunts - GPS-based, venue-inclusive for pre and post food and drinks, and always hilarious

·        Countryside capers - Swap Teams calls for tweed with clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, or even a spot of sheepdog herding

·        Oktoberfest-inspired corporate festivals - Bratwurst, beer, bench dancing to oompah bands. What a way to momentarily cut loose from the corporate grind

On the other hand, perhaps you’d rather stay warm and dry with indoor team activities like:

·        Competitive gaming - Interactive corporate party venues like Electric Shuffle, Flight Club, Junkyard Golf, King Pins, Lane7, Roxy Ballroom and The Traitors Live are an event organiser’s dream for conference add-ons or after work play

·        Craft contests - Private event space, pumpkin carving, wreath making, tote bag painting, hearty bowl food, seasonal cocktails? Autumn team building activities sorted!

·        Murder mysteries – Fearfully fitting for dark autumn nights, especially when you make the boss the butler

Stir Up Success with Foodie Autumn Team Building Activities

Perhaps your team bonds over biscuits and bread making advice? If so, autumn’s your time to shine with:

·        Bake-Off showdowns - Book a private kitchen space and let the flour fly

·        Cheese & chatter - Hire a cheesemonger for a tasting paired with wine or cider (not forgetting no/low, lactose-intolerant and vegan options). Nothing bonds a team like collectively pretending to understand the difference between Manchego and Mozzarella

·        Around the world in 80 plates (figuratively) - A cultural food showcase where team members nominate dishes from their heritage or travels. It’s brilliant for diversity and inclusivity, besides scrummy variety

Give Back to Get Ahead

Looking to align your autumn team building activities with your ESG strategy, or just use your team engagement events to do good?

Try these for size:

·        Charity bike builds - Collaborative, meaningful, and guaranteed to impress stakeholders

·        Volunteer days - Food banks, soup kitchens, women’s refuges, or charity warehouse shifts are humbling yet impactful

·        Purpose-led workshops - Think sustainability masterclasses, resilience coaching, or inclusive leadership training, delivered by expert trainers in off-site hotels or venues

Reboot the Team Spirit

At the Venue Hunters, we know the corporate party venues and autumn team building activities to take your team from whining to winning.

So, don’t waste time chasing quotes and availability when we can do it all for you:

·        No fees

·        No fuss

·        Free expert advice, insider access, and cherry-picked venue options to suit your brief

Get in touch and let’s find the ideal place to inspire your team through the autumn lull.