Looking for a company away day venue in London? This guide highlights 8 ideas, from historic venues and outdoor spaces to stadiums, hotels and unique event settings. At GOTO Events, venue-finding is included when you book a team building package. We don’t usually provide standalone venue hire, but we can help source a suitable London venue alongside your chosen activity.
For complete London events, including activities, venue-finding, planning and event delivery, visit our London team building page.
1. The HAC
A characterful venue in the heart of London
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The HAC (Honorable Artillery Company) is a historic 18th century mansion and five-acre garden in the heart of London at just 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street station.
While the HAC is still an active regiment for the British Army, it also offers some unique venues for both private and corporate events. It has six characterful rooms, ideal for elegant corporate dinners, conferences or team building events such as the Betrayers. The Prince Consort Rooms is HAC’s largest indoor space with a more neutral and contemporary décor, perfect for large-group team building activities such as Charity Bike Build or Under Pressure.
For outdoor team building events, the Artillery Garden has five acres of pristine lawn, great for sporting and active team building events such as Olympic Sports Day or It’s A Knockout.
GOTO Events can help you secure HAC as your next corporate team building venue in London and put on the ultimate fun activity for your team.
2. HMS Belfast
A fascinating floating venue overlooking Tower Bridge
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HMS Belfast is a former Royal Navy cruiser that operated during D-Day and the Korean War. The ship is now permanently moored on the River Thames and is a warship museum open to visitors, being especially popular for families during school holidays.
But did you know HMS Belfast has some incredible team building venues?
Step on board in one of the ship’s event rooms including a Dining Hall with views to the exposed steel hull. For a summer event, HMS Belfast offers three decks where your guests can gaze at the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London.
3. Twickenham Stadium
A premium corporate event venue in south-west London
Twickenham Stadium in south-west London is the home of England’s national rugby team, offering all the facilities you might need from a corporate venue from conferences to summer parties and outdoor team building events.
For indoor events, Twickenham offers 34 dedicated suites for groups up to 1,200 people. For outdoor events, Twickenham’s pitch provides an abundance of outdoor space for your corporate summer event.
Our team at GOTO Events can travel to Twickenham Stadium, set up and run an unforgettable team building activity that will make your corporate event or conference truly exceptional.
4. Alexandra Palace
An iconic entertainment venue in north London
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Steeped in history as the birthplace of television with the first public transmission in 1936, Alexandra Palace continues to be a vibrant London landmark. Today, it offers a stage for everything from electrifying concerts and theatrical productions to impressive corporate events.
Located in north London with excellent transport links, Alexandra palace is an ideal location for your next team building day.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale conference, Alexandra Palace caters to all. For your indoor event, choose from a diverse selection of spaces, from expansive halls and courts to a dedicated theatre and even an ice rink.
The Palace is set amongst 196 acres of parkland, offering breathtaking panoramic views of London’s skyline. This impressive backdrop can be a unique outdoor corporate event venue for your next event.
5. Kia Oval
A historic sports landmark in south London
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Kia Oval is a popular cricket ground in Kennington, south London, home of Surrey Country Cricket Club and host to many international Cricket moments. Transcending the world of professional sports, Kia Oval is a hidden gem as a corporate venue.
The iconic Kia Oval features over 50 versatile indoor spaces and a stunning roof terrace to host anything from conferences to team building events. Of course, you can also hire the incredible Pitch, ideal for summer parties such as inflatable team building events.
6. The Lensbury
Luxury riverside resort in the south-west suburbs of London
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The Lensbury is a 4-star luxury hotel and resort located on the north bank of the river Thames in the idyllic Teddington, 7 miles away from Central London and Heathrow Airport.
This is a stunning overnight team building venue, offering everything you might need under one roof, from versatile meeting rooms and comfortable bedrooms to flexible dining options and exciting team building activities delivered by GOTO Events.
Beyond the indoor spaces, the Lensbury boasts 25 acres of scenic gardens and riverside grounds, making it the perfect company team building venue in London for open-air activities such a GPS Treasure Hunt or School Sports Day.
7. StoneX Stadium
State-of-the-art and multi-use stadium in Hendon, north London
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StoneX Stadium, also known as Barnet Copthall, is a new sports venue in London that opened in 2013 and is the home of Saracens Rugby Club.
With convenient rail and road links and ample free on-site parking, StoneX Stadium is not only a state-of-the-art sports stadium, but a corporate venue that caters for meetings and events on all scales.
This venue boasts 22 versatile function rooms that can be transformed to create the perfect setting for any corporate indoor events, from large-scale conferences to smaller team building activities.
If you’re looking for the perfect London away day venue idea for an outdoor event, StoneX Stadium benefits from a 26-acre greenfield site, ideal for hosting team building activities.
8. Old Deer Park
15 acres of enchanting parkland on the outskirts of Richmond, Surrey
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Originally part of a hunting park used by James I, the Old Deer Park is an enchanting open space and indoor facility complex located very close to Kew Gardens.
With four private rooms bathed in glorious natural light, your indoor corporate event will be enveloped by the magic of the surrounding nature.
But what better way to unleash the potential of this incredible site than hosting an outdoor team building event on the beautiful green space at the Old Deer Park? From the Crystal Team Challenge to Archery and Duck Herding, thrilling outdoor team building events come alive here.
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