Top 9 team building event ideas in London to boost morale

Your team isn’t just a bunch of people who share a Slack channel. They're the engine behind your successful business. And when teams truly connect, that's when the magic happens — ideas flow faster, problems get solved quicker, and even Monday mornings feel a little less... Monday.

But real connection doesn’t happen just by sharing an office space or showing your face on Zoom. It’s built through shared experiences — and a few good laughs along the way.

That’s why we’ve rounded up the top 9 team building event ideas in London — all tried, tested, and loved — to help you energise your team and spark real camaraderie.

From escape rooms to urban farms, these ideas will help your team bond in ways no trust fall ever could. Let’s dive in.

1. Break out of the ordinary with an escape room 

Forget the awkward icebreakers. If you want real teamwork, lock everyone in a room and challenge them to escape before time’s up. London is full of top tier escape rooms where things get brilliantly tense, slightly chaotic, and properly fun. Here are some of our favourite spots:

• Secret Studio: Our personal pick as the best escape room in London. Retro movie-themed vibes with a touch of haunted. 
• Unboxd: London’s go-to escape room curators. High-energy team outings in the city’s most immersive spaces—no planning stress required.
• Escape London: A mixed bag of themes and mysteries. Pick your poison.
• Mission: Breakout: Housed in an old Camden tube station. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds.

Pro tip: Mix up your teams across departments. Nothing breaks the ice like trying to decode a cipher with someone from finance.

2. Follow the clues in a citywide scavenger hunt 

Turn London into your treasure map with a scavenger hunt. Decode clues, race between landmarks, and maybe argue over directions once or twice (all in good fun). It’s sightseeing, team bonding, and a little bit of competition all in one.

One of our favourites is Hidden City – interactive treasure hunts guided by your phone. 

3. Whip up some fun with a cooking class 

There’s a reason cooking classes are a team-building staple. Nothing brings people together like trying to follow a recipe under pressure. Whether you’re hand-rolling sushi or creating questionable pasta shapes, it’s all part of the fun. Two spots to check out:

• Cook and Craft Collective: From rolling your own truffles to making the perfect macaron, this isn’t your average cooking class.
• The Avenue Cookery School: Hands-on, with zero judgment for burnt bits.

And hey, if you make a mistake at least you get to eat it!

4. Sample the slow life at a city farm 

You’d be surprised what happens when you put city folks near goats. A trip to an urban farm is the kind of quirky, grounding team day that hits the reset button. Nature has a funny way of making people open up, and who doesn’t love a little animal cuddle? 

A couple of city farm gems:

• Hackney City Farm: Chickens, cows, and compost. The gang’s all here.
• Vauxhall City Farm: Green thumbs welcome. Horse cuddles optional but encouraged.

5. Shake things up with a cocktail masterclass 

If farm life isn’t your team's style, try something a little more spirited — a cocktail-making class. It’s a fun, hands-on way to get everyone mixing, shaking, and laughing together, with a drink (or two) to show for it.

Our top recommendation is our Twist Masterclass. Led by professional mixologists, this interactive experience teaches your team how to craft cocktails like the pros — from balancing 

6. Roll up your sleeves and volunteer

Want to give your team a chance to genuinely connect and do some good? Organise a volunteering day. Swapping spreadsheets for community projects brings out a different side of your team, building stronger bonds through shared purpose. Plus, nothing lifts morale quite like doing some good together.

Here are a couple of great places to start:

• HandsOn London: Easy ways to get stuck into local projects.
• FareShare: Fighting food waste and feeding people who need it most.

7. Enter the world of virtual reality 

For teams that love tech and crave something different, a VR experience is the ultimate adventure. London’s packed with virtual worlds where you can dodge zombies, explore alien planets, or just laugh at your coworker trying (and failing) to pick up a virtual banana.

Top spots to check out:

• DNA VR: Loads of games, puzzles, and fully immersive chaos.
• OTHERWORLD: Like stepping into The Matrix, but with cocktails.

8. Get your game on with a team sports day

Skip the trust falls and set up a proper team tournament instead. Think obstacle course, bubble football, paddleboarding, or even zorb wars. Because nothing says “team spirit” like bouncing your boss across a field.

These places will help you plan the whole day:

• Go Mammoth: They’ll organise everything for you — just show up ready to compete (and banter).
• Zorb Football UK: Five-a-side football... but inside giant inflatable balls.

9. Unleash your inner artist in a creative workshop

For teams that prefer a slower pace (with a side of imagination), a creative workshop is the perfect way to connect. Pottery, painting, perfume making — whatever sparks your team's inner artist.

Check out these creative spaces: 

• Token Studio: Clay, canvas, candles – they’ve got it all.
• The Kiln Rooms in Peckham: Pottery that’s more fun than it is functional. 
• M.Y.O (Make Your Own) in Borough: For those who’ve not touched paint since year 9 art class.

Team building event ideas that bring the fun 

Let’s be real — no one gets excited about another meeting or awkward icebreaker. But say the words “bubble football” or “urban goat farm,” and watch the energy shift. 

At a loss for what to plan, or which of these ideas might finally beat another pub quiz? These full-service event companies will help you plan the whole thing, so you can focus on having fun with your team:

• Avva Experience: Whether you’re planning an in-person escape room or a virtual wine tasting, Avva makes it easy. They specialise in unforgettable corporate events—virtual, hybrid, or in-person—and handle every detail, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
• Blank Canvas Entertainment: From aerialists and magicians to live music and full-scale production, they bring big energy and polished execution to any team event. Whether you’ve got a clear vision or need help dreaming something up, they’ll make sure it’s unforgettable. 

Choosing the right team building event ideas in London can turn an ordinary workday into something unforgettable. Pick something fun. Do something memorable. Build a team that works hard — and laughs even harder.