Team Building in Reading
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Find Your Ideal Team Building Event & Activity in Reading
Reading offers the perfect blend of urban energy and scenic charm for your next team building event. With a mix of modern venues and beautiful outdoor spaces, the city is well-equipped for everything from intimate team activities to large-scale events. Whether you’re indoors tackling problem-solving challenges or enjoying the fresh air in one of Reading’s many green spaces, there’s something for everyone. The city’s rich history, including landmarks like Reading Abbey and Forbury Gardens, adds an extra layer of character to your event. GOTO Events has access to the best venues in Reading, and we specialise in creating tailored experiences for teams of all sizes, from 2 to 1,000+ people. From fun TV game shows and charity challenges to wellness activities and evening entertainment like murder mysteries, we design events that bring your team together, all set against the unique vibe of Reading.
Reading is an ideal location for indoor team building activities, offering a variety of venues where your team can dive into fun challenges that both entertain and strengthen bonds. GOTO Events brings the energy indoors with a wide range of unique activities, from Master of the Tasks, where hilarious challenges will have your team laughing together, to Under Pressure, a high-energy game show that’s full of intensity and fun. Get creative with Masterpiece or roll up your sleeves for some hands-on cooking in Bakeathon. Whether you choose one of Reading’s fantastic venues or need help finding the perfect spot, we’ll bring your event to life with the right mix of excitement and team building!
Our Most Popular Indoor Team Building Events & Activities
Under Pressure
Dive into thrilling challenges in our inflatable game arena, complete with gameshow lighting and music.
- Event type: Pop culture
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Betrayers
Team up to solve exciting challenges. But stay alert, some teammates may be hiding secret motives!
- Event type: Pop culture
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Quid Games
Jump into a team challenge inspired by the hit series, where teamwork is the only solution.
- Event type: Pop culture
- Group size: 5 - 250
- Duration: 2.5 hours
Master of the Tasks
Let your team's playful side shine with a fun-packed indoor activity bursting with laughter!
- Event type: Pop culture
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Outdoor team building in Reading is a breeze with GOTO Events. We’ll help you find the perfect venue and bring the activity to life with expert staff and all the mobile kit you need. Get your team outdoors in the fresh air with activities for any group size. Yes, even thousands! Popular choices in Reading include It’s a Knockout, packed with inflatable fun, Crystal Team Challenge, where strategy and speed go hand in hand, and School Sports Day, which brings back those nostalgic moments of friendly competition. For something completely different, why not try Archery & Duck Herding or add a touch of class with Quintessentially English activities at a relaxed company garden party? Whatever you choose, we’ve got the perfect outdoor experience to bring your team together.
Our Most Popular Outdoor Team Building Events & Activities
Crystal Team Challenge
Solve the puzzles, unravel the mysteries and gather the crystals before time runs out.
- Event type: Outdoor
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
GPS Treasure Hunt
Set off on an exciting treasure hunt and crack every clue to find the final hotspot.
- Event type: Outdoor
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Soap Box Derby
Build, decorate and drive your custom-built soapbox race cars to the finish line.
- Event type: Outdoor
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
It's a Knockout
Jump into a wild adventure filled with giant inflatables, slippery slides and outrageous costumes!
- Event type: Outdoor
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 3 hours
Combine team building with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by participating in charity-focused team-building events that unite your team for a meaningful cause. With both indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, it’s all the fun of team building with the added bonus of making a real impact. Whether it’s building prosthetic hands for those in need in developing countries, assembling bikes for children, or baking sweet treats to brighten someone’s day in your local area, we work with charities both in Reading and globally. Plus, you can even choose a charity that’s close to your heart. It’s team building with purpose, creating lasting memories and positive change.
Our Most Popular Charity Team Building Events & Activities
Charity Bike Build
Tackle fun challenges together with your team and build bikes for children in need.
- Event type: Charity
- Group size: 2 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Sleep Pods
Team up to build emergency weather-resistant shelters that can save lives.
- Event type: Charity
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Operation Supply Drop
Join this military-inspired challenge to gather essential care kits for those in need.
- Event type: Charity
- Group size: 5 - 500
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Charity Bake Off
Come together in the kitchen to bake tasty goods to be donated to the community.
- Event type: Charity
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Make a positive environmental impact while strengthening your team in our sustainability team building events. Tailored to any group size, we bring these hands-on experiences to venues in Reading and beyond, offering unique activities that promote sustainability and teamwork. Your team can create birdhouses or bee hotels to support local wildlife, upcycle materials into living art, or craft kokedama and terrariums. These fun and meaningful activities not only bring your team together but also provide valuable insights into sustainable practices, leaving a lasting impact on both your team and the environment.
Our Most Popular Sustainability Team Building Events & Activities
Build a Living Wall
Craft a vibrant green wall together and bring a touch of nature indoors.
- Event type: Sustainability
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Build a Bee Hotel
Build beautiful and practical bee hotels to protect the vital pollinators that keep nature thriving.
- Event type: Sustainability
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Build a Birdhouse
Combine creativity and teamwork to give local birds a place to nest and thrive.
- Event type: Sustainability
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Terrarium Workshop
Design your own terrarium that will enhance your space with freshness.
- Event type: Sustainability
- Group size: 5 - 1,000
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Keep your audience engaged and energised with our conference energisers and icebreakers, designed to captivate and excite your attendees. Whether you’re looking to break the ice, re-energise the crowd after hours of content, or end on a high note, we’ve got unique activities that will leave a lasting impression. From the powerful Haka and musical experiences like Boomwhackers and Junk Funk to hands-on fun like Bubble Art, our sessions can be tailored to fit your event’s timing and goals. Whatever the vibe, we’ll ensure your attendees stay engaged and excited throughout.
Our Most Popular Conference Energisers
The Haka
Energise the room with powerful chants that fire up your team’s spirit.
- Event type: Conference
- Group size: 10 - 500
- Duration: 15 min - 3 hours
Boomwhackers
Unite your team in a lively, joyful and unforgettable musical moment that will lift everyone’s mood.
- Event type: Conference
- Group size: 10 - 500
- Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Junk Funk
Transform everyday junk into musical instruments and create an energising symphony together.
- Event type: Conference
- Group size: 10 - 500
- Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Yoga Class
Relax your body and mind with this gentle yoga session, where breath and good posture take centre stage.
- Event type: Conference
- Group size: 5 - 50
- Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Leave the work behind and give your team the chance to unwind and have fun with our evening activities. From Cocktail Making and Pub Olympics to the Ultimate Quiz, Cheese and Wine Tasting, or even a thrilling Murder Mystery, these events are packed with laughter, light-hearted games, and natural team bonding. We’ll host the activities at your chosen venue in Reading, ensuring your team gets the perfect mix of relaxation and enjoyment to wrap up a successful day.
Our Most Popular Evening Team Building Events & Activities
First Past the Post
Experience the rush of race night with quick bets, exciting races and friendly rivalry.
- Event type: Evening
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Ultimate Quiz
Game time! Dive into a lively quiz challenge featuring iconic games, lightning-fast questions and boundless team energy.
- Event type: Evening
- Group size: 10 - 1,000
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Pub Olympics
Get ready for an adrenaline-filled team challenge with classic darts, table football and intense gaming competitions!
- Event type: Evening
- Group size: 5 - 500
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Cocktail Making
Take centre stage behind the bar and compete to make the perfect mojitos, margaritas and bold custom cocktails.
- Event type: Evening
- Group size: 5 - 100
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
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All of our team building events include a complimentary venue-finding service, offering access to a wide selection of venues in Reading
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Make the Most of Reading
Planning a team getaway in Reading? Combine one of our indoor or outdoor team building events with plenty of great spots to explore around the county. To help you out, we’ve rounded up some tried-and-trusted things to do or explore during your team away day.
3 Must-See Attractions in Reading
1. Reading Abbey Ruins: A historic site founded by Henry I in 1121, offering a glimpse into Reading’s medieval past with impressive ruins and fascinating history.
2. Forbury Gardens: A peaceful park in the city center, featuring beautiful flowerbeds, fountains, and the iconic Maiwand Lion statue, perfect for a relaxing stroll.
3. The Oracle Shopping Centre: A modern shopping complex with a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, a cinema, and a bowling alley, offering everything for a fun day out.
Top 3 Lunch or Dinner Spots in Reading
1. The Tasting House: A cozy spot offering a great selection of wines and delicious small plates, perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner with a focus on local ingredients.
2. The Shed: A modern British restaurant known for its creative, seasonal menu and warm, inviting atmosphere. It’s a great choice for a casual yet refined dining experience.
3. L’Ortolan: A Michelin-starred restaurant offering exquisite contemporary French cuisine in an elegant setting, ideal for a special lunch or dinner.
3 Key Annual Events in Reading
1. Reading Festival: One of the UK’s biggest and most iconic music festivals, attracting top international acts across a variety of genres, held every August over the bank holiday weekend.
2. Reading Winter on Ice: A magical winter event featuring an ice skating rink, festive market, and attractions for all ages, taking place in Forbury Gardens from November to January.
3. Reading Half Marathon: A popular annual event held in March, drawing runners of all levels from around the world to race through the scenic streets of Reading, with a lively atmosphere and charity support.
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Team Building Events in Reading
Looking for fun and engaging team building activities in Reading? At GOTO, we specialise in creating high-energy, interactive experiences tailored to your team’s goals. Whether it’s Outdoor Team Building Activities, engaging Indoor Team Building Activities, or Virtual Team Building Activities, we deliver events that inspire.
Plan an exciting Company Away Day or take part in our meaningful Charity Team Building Activities. Our Sustainability Team Building Activities focus on eco-conscious teamwork, while our Christmas Team Building Activities add festive cheer. Need a teamwork boost? Our Corporate Social Responsibility Team Building Activities help teams communicate and collaborate effectively.
Let’s create an unforgettable experience in Reading!
Searching for unforgettable team building activities in Reading? Look no further! Whether you have a venue in mind or need help finding the perfect location, we’ll bring the excitement to you. We can host indoor events at hotels, offices, or corporate venues, with activities like escape rooms, quizzes, and problem-solving challenges.
For teams that love the outdoors, we can set up in parks or open spaces for competitive activities like Soap Box Derby, The Crystal Team Challenge, and Company Fun Day.
Need a standout venue? We can host at unique locations like racecourses or historic estates. Whatever your choice, we’ll deliver a fun, high-energy event that unites your team.
Our team building activities in Reading are fully mobile! If you have a venue in mind, we’ll set everything up at your office, a hotel, a conference centre, or an outdoor space.
No venue yet? We’ve got it covered! Our free venue-finding service helps you find the ideal spot, whether it’s a riverside location, a stylish corporate space, or something totally unique.
Let us handle the details while you focus on fun, teamwork, and friendly competition!
Whether you’re planning for 2 or 1,000, our team building activities in Reading are fully flexible! From small problem-solving exercises to large-scale corporate events, we’ll create a high-energy experience tailored to your team size, ensuring everyone stays engaged and has an unforgettable time.
Need a quick team bonding session or a more involved challenge? Our team building activities in Reading typically last between 1 to 3 hours, ensuring maximum fun and engagement no matter the duration!
From small teams to company-wide events, the cost of team building activities in Reading is based on group size and activity selection. Get in touch today, and we’ll send you a free, detailed quote in under 45 minutes!
For the best choice of venues and activities, book your team building activities in Reading as soon as possible. But if you need something at short notice, we’ve got you covered! Our team is ready to create a fantastic event, just reach out!
Other types of team building events & activitiesavailable in Reading
Company Away Days in Reading
Looking for a way to boost morale and foster a positive company culture? Company fun days are the perfect solution! A chance to escape the confines of the office or home office and enjoy a day of fun activities with your team in Reading. Our team away days cater to groups of all sizes, so get ready for Circus Themed Carnivals, Outdoor Adrenaline, Giant Garden Games, School Sports Day, and even our Haka Energiser. And if you need help finding a venue, we’ve got you covered with our free venue finding service!
Collaborative Team Building Events & Activities in Reading
Unlock the power of collaboration and foster creative thinking with our engaging fun team building events in Reading. We want our team building activities to bring your team together, designed specifically to promote effective communication, teamwork and collaborative working. Boost morale, encourage collaboration, and witness the tangible benefits of team building, such as increased productivity and a stronger bond among your team members. Embrace the collaborative spirit in our Masterpiece challenge, where teams take part in arty challenges, collaborate on artworks and create a stunning masterpiece together. Team building activities for collaboration in Reading are a popular choice, experience the excitement of the Den of Dragons, inspired by the TV show, teams brainstorm ideas, research the market, and pitch their brilliant business concepts, with emphasis on innovation and creative thinking. Give your team the feel good factor in Operation Supply Drop, a chance for teams to work together to create care packages for heroes all over the world.
Creative Team Building Events & Activities in Reading
Take your teams on a journey of creativity and team building in the vibrant city of Reading. Our creative team events in Reading are designed to ignite your team’s imagination, foster collaboration, encourage creative thinking and problem-solving, all in a fun-filled atmosphere. Reading loves to be creative, popular is Soap Box Derby, a crowd-pleaser event, featuring colourful and creative team challenges, pedal kart racing, and a podium finish. If you’re looking to add some flair to your team building, our Cocktail Making experience will teach your team the art of mixology. Always a fun team building event is Master of the Tasks, this event will have your team in stitches laughing, with wild and outrageous challenges, your team won’t know what to expect next!
Competitive Team Building Events & Activities in Reading
3, 2, 1, GO! Unleash the power of teamwork and elevate collaboration through the invigorating spirit of friendly competition in Reading with our dynamic array of competitive team building activities. In a Reading favourite, immerse your team in the heart-pounding excitement of Totally Wipedout, an outdoor adventure where teams engage head-to-head on an inflatable circuit. School Sports Day in Reading brings a dose of nostalgia, blending classic events with giant board games like Jenga and Connect 4, all presided over by house captains and our vigilant headmaster, fostering a sense of camaraderie and team spirit through competitive group activities. Accelerate your team’s synergy with the Soap Box Derby, a highly competitive challenge that requires collaboration, creativity, and a thrilling pedal kart race for that triumphant podium finish!
Unusual Team Building Events & Activities in Reading
Inject a burst of energy into your team in Reading with our dynamic and diverse range of unusual team building activities. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill team building events, we’ve curated experiences that promise a fun and distinct approach to team bonding, encouraging your team to step out of their comfort zone and embrace something entirely new and different. In Reading, awaken the artists within your team with Pottery Making, an engaging activity that sparks creative thinking and ideas through hands-on pottery crafting. For those seeking action based indoor excitement, challenge your team to Quid Games, an event inspired by the popular series, providing a genuine test of perseverance, problem-solving, and teamwork. We have plenty of unusual team building ideas designed to rejuvenate your team through fun activities. If a less energetic vibe is in order, we’ve got you covered with a range of wellness-inspired experiences, including Mindfulness Painting, Bubble Workshop, and Yoga Workshops.
Company Fun Days in Reading
Energise your workforce with our corporate adventure challenge, where teams tackle engaging and challenging activities designed to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills. These events are scalable to any group size and can include thrilling Outdoor Adrenaline Activities or a strategic Corporate Treasure Hunt.
- Multi-Activity Days – Dive into a day of diverse fun with GOTO Events’ Multi-Activity Days, where your corporate team can bond over unique challenges like the Crystal Challenge and outdoor adrenaline thrills
- Total Team Wipeout – This energetic event brings corporate fun to new heights with an inflatable obstacle course that’s pure excitement! Prepare for non-stop hilarity and team bonding like never before
- Inflatable Company Fun Day – GOTO Events invites you to an inflatable company fun day like no other! With activities ranging from It’s a Knockout to Gladiator, we promise a day of laughter, bonding, and spirited competition
Christmas Team Building Events in Reading
End the year on a twinkly high note with our Christmas team building activities! Bringing your team together for an office Christmas party or corporate Christmas party is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season. Popular choices in Reading include:
- Ultimate Quiz: Test your knowledge in a high-energy quiz event that combines elements from popular TV shows. It’s a fun and interactive way to engage your team
- Birdhouse Sustainability Workshop: Build and decorate birdhouses in this hands-on workshop. A great way to support wildlife conservation and bond with your team
- Living Art Sustainability Workshop: Create stunning art pieces using natural materials in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for teams looking to combine creativity with sustainability