11 Company Away Day Ideas for Active Teams

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Company away days are a brilliant way for active teams to step out of the office, get moving and reconnect in a completely different environment. Whether you’re looking to reward your team, boost morale or simply enjoy some well-deserved time outdoors, an energetic away day is a great way to do it — especially during the summer months when the sunshine makes everything more fun.

At GOTO Events, we specialise in high-energy, hands-on corporate away days designed to keep everyone engaged and on their feet. As a fully mobile events company, we bring the action to your chosen location anywhere in the UK. With over 100 work away day ideas to choose from, we know how to create the perfect mix of fun, challenge and camaraderie. Plus, we offer a free venue-finding service to take the stress out of planning.

This article features the most exciting and memorable company away day ideas for active teams, to help your employees bond, compete and have a blast together.

Top 11 Corporate Away Day Ideas

1. It’s a Knockout

Looking for exciting company away day ideas? It’s a Knockout offers active teams adrenaline-fuelled fun with hilarious competitions and high-energy challenges. From giant inflatable obstacle courses and slippery relay races to quirky, larger-than-life games, each activity is designed to spark friendly rivalry and endless laughter. An enthusiastic host keeps energy levels high while upbeat music fills the air, encouraging your colleagues to bounce, slide and tumble through absurdly entertaining tasks.

It’s delightfully messy, outrageously fun and sure to make your team away day a memorable adventure everyone will be talking about long afterward! Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Team building participants running on colourful inflatable outdoors

2. Soap Box Derby

Unleash your team’s creativity and competitive spirit with the Soap Box Derby, an engaging and energetic corporate away day idea, perfect for active teams who love a good challenge.

Starting with a basic pedal cart, teams compete in lively tasks to earn funds for materials. With supplies in hand, it’s time to get inventive — teams design, engineer and decorate their carts and dress their racers, with bonus points awarded to the most innovative and eye-catching designs!

Finally, buckle up for a thrilling race around the track as teams go head-to-head in pursuit of victory and bragging rights. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Team building participants racing fun carts on grass surrounded by spectators

3. School Sports Day

Relive childhood fun with a fresh twist on a School Sports Day, an exciting away day idea for active teams! Experience classic sports day events reimagined, featuring high-energy activities such as Javelin, Caterpillars, Tent Building, Dodgeball, Hurdles and Badminton.

Encouraging teamwork, friendly competition and plenty of laughter, this lively event offers something for everyone. Get your team cheering each other on, racing toward victory and working together to conquer each unique challenge. End the exhilarating day with a grand medal ceremony, celebrating achievements, teamwork and unforgettable moments. A perfect way to energise your team this summer! Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Teams competing in outdoor team building event

4. Charity Bike Build

Combine team building with meaningful giving in the Charity Bike Build, a rewarding company away day idea designed to inspire your team while they come together to build bikes for children in need across Africa.

We bring everything directly to your chosen UK venue — tools, bike parts and expert guidance. Start by taking part in entertaining team building games to earn essential bike components. Next, your team assembles the bikes, adding personal touches through heartfelt messages for each child recipient. Completed bikes are then delivered to the charity partner, creating lasting impact and memorable team experiences. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Team building participants holding charity bike in outdoor event

5. GPS Treasure Hunt

Take your active team on an exciting GPS Treasure Hunt, one of the most engaging staff away day ideas. Equipped with high-tech tablets running our custom GPS app, teams will navigate an adventurous route filled with hidden hotspots, tricky clues, exciting challenges and unexpected surprises.

From hilarious photo and video tasks to brain-teasing puzzles, every stop is designed to test your teamwork, creativity and quick thinking. As the clock ticks, the competition intensifies with teams racing to earn points and outscore each other. Fully customisable and available anywhere in the UK, our expert events team ensures your GPS Treasure Hunt is unforgettable. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

team of two people looking at iPad in GPS treasure hunt in the countryside

6. Survival Island

Survival Island is a unique and immersive company day out idea that tests your team’s resilience, creativity and teamwork. Under the guidance of a survival expert, your team will navigate fast-paced, hands-on scenarios requiring crucial teamwork and collaboration to overcome realistic survival challenges. Activities include igniting fires from natural materials, constructing weather-proof shelters, performing first aid and stretcher rescues, purifying water naturally, and mastering essential survival knots. Ideal for active teams, Survival Island pushes teamwork and problem-solving to new heights, making this an exciting, unforgettable and genuinely rewarding experience that can accommodate any group size. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Women being carried by team in survivor island team building event for summer

7. Crystal Team Challenge

Crystal Team Challenge is an energetic and exciting company away day idea blending mental agility with thrilling physical activities. Teams navigate four immersive zones — Aztec, Futuristic, Industrial and Medieval — each offering fun puzzles and tasks. Success in each zone earns crystals, which determine the crucial seconds your team has inside the exhilarating Cash Grabber Dome finale. Within this massive inflatable dome, anticipation skyrockets as team members frantically compete to snatch elusive gold tickets while racing against the clock. Perfectly tailored to active teams, this intense event fosters teamwork, strategic thinking and friendly competition, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

women in Crystal Team Challenge dome catching tickets inside the Dome around other contestants

8. Outdoor Adrenaline

Outdoor Adrenaline offers your team the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor activities specifically designed for active groups seeking genuine challenges and fun. Customise your day by selecting from practical, skill-based activities like laser clay pigeon shooting for accuracy, quad biking and off-road buggy driving for handling skills, mini tanks for strategy and control, duck herding to enhance teamwork, or axe throwing to test precision. Each activity is chosen to encourage collaboration, develop new skills and create fun experiences that naturally strengthen team bonds. Outdoor Adrenaline is an ideal away day idea for work to genuinely energise and unite your team. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

Person with helmet inside green Off Road Buggy in outdoor team building fun

9. Quintessentially English

Escape with your team to the scenic English countryside for a nostalgic company away day activity, blending relaxed enjoyment with gentle competition. Quintessentially English is ideal for teams looking to unwind while still enjoying some friendly rivalry and fun. Your team will rotate through classic outdoor games, from rounders and croquet to bat and trap, coules and quoits. Each activity offers the perfect balance — active enough to keep everyone engaged, yet relaxed enough to encourage socialising, laughter and genuine team bonding. It’s an excellent choice for teams wanting an active yet laid-back atmosphere. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

garden games kit for team building event outdoors

10. Archery and Duck Herding

Looking for company away day ideas that are a bit out of the ordinary? Archery & Duck Herding delivers two wildly fun activities guaranteed to get your team laughing and moving. First up, it’s bows at the ready as you try your hand at traditional longbow archery. With expert instructors on hand, you’ll aim for the bullseye and rack up points in a lively, competitive shootout.

Then comes the chaos of duck herding! Team up with a highly trained sheepdog and try to guide a group of energetic ducks through a mini obstacle course. It’s unpredictable, hilarious and totally unforgettable. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

team building participant aiming for target in outdoor archery event

11. Sustainability Workshops

Transform your team into eco-champions with practical and engaging sustainability workshops — an ideal company away day idea combining creativity, learning and positive impact. Under expert guidance, your team can build lush living walls to brighten up your workspace, craft beautiful terrariums or kokedama art to add greenery, or support local wildlife by assembling birdhouses and bee hotels. Each hands-on session provides valuable insights into sustainability, practical skills and encourages collaboration and creativity. Choose one workshop or mix activities for a tailored, meaningful experience. Conveniently, we bring all the necessary materials directly to your chosen location anywhere in the UK. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!

team participating in gardening sustainability team building workshop

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FAQs

What is an away day at work?

A company away day, also known as a corporate away day or away day at work, is when a team steps away from the usual work environment to take part in shared activities. These events are designed to encourage connection, collaboration and a bit of well-earned fun. Whether the focus is on team building, aligning with a wider company initiative or simply rewarding staff for their hard work, a company away day offers a refreshing change of pace and an opportunity to strengthen team culture in a memorable way.

What kinds of company away days can we organise?

Company away days can be tailored to suit any purpose, from structured team building and business meetings to all-out fun. Some teams combine morning conferences with afternoon activities, while others opt for summer events featuring inflatables, races and festival vibes. You can even invite families along for relaxed family fun days or keep it purely social with adrenaline-filled adventures and entertainment. Whatever the vibe, there’s a work away day idea to match.

What are the best company away day ideas?

The best company away day ideas are the ones that match your team’s energy, goals and interests. For active teams, favourites include It's a Knockout for high-energy inflatable fun, the creative and competitive Soap Box Derby, and the adventurous GPS Treasure Hunt. If you’re looking for something more unique, try Archery & Duck Herding or the hands-on Survival Island. For something with purpose, Charity Bike Build and Sustainability Workshops combine team bonding with meaningful impact. Whether it’s light-hearted fun like Quintessentially English or full-throttle action with Outdoor Adrenaline, there’s a work away day idea for every team.

Can you help us find a venue for our company away day?

Absolutely! We offer a free venue-finding service with access to a wide range of indoor and outdoor locations across the UK. Whether you need space for a meeting, outdoor activities or both, we’ll help you find the perfect venue to suit your needs — making the entire planning process smooth and hassle-free.

How many people can participate in a company away day?

We can accommodate groups of all sizes, from small teams of 5 to large-scale events with thousands of participants. Each company away day is fully customisable to suit your group’s size, goals and preferences. For larger teams, we can scale up activities, add multiple zones or rotations, and include extra entertainment or catering options to keep everyone engaged throughout the day. Whatever the number, we’ll tailor the experience to make sure it runs smoothly and delivers maximum impact.

How long does a company away day last?

A company away day can last anywhere from a few hours to a full day — or even over multiple days. We tailor each event to fit your schedule, whether you’re after a short afternoon session, a full-day experience with lunch and entertainment, or a multi-day retreat. With over 100 activities to choose from, we’ll help you build a schedule that suits your goals, team size and energy levels. Whether it’s a fast-paced team challenge or a relaxed countryside escape, we’ll create a bespoke away day that works perfectly for you.