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6 Indoor Team Building Activities in Derbyshire (that come to your venue)
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Team Building Activities in Chesterfield
Team Building Activities in Derby
1. Laughtercise!
Are you looking to tick the energy and fun boxes for your team away day? ✅✅ If so, imagine your team playing this wild game 👇
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Laughtercise in 5 words: Different, unique, unusual, energetic and fun!
Laughtercise is perfect for: Diverse teams of introverts and extroverts, NHS teams on a budget, teams looking for an inclusive activity for varying ages and physical abilities, teams that are tight for time and space, connecting teams that work in different offices or remotely, energising your new team and de-stressing teams who need an uplift!
Duration: From 30-mins to 4-hrs and can be completed morning, afternoon or evening; inside or outside
Location: Fully mobile! They come to your office or away day location / conference location
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: Can cater from 6 people right up to 1000, barely any set-up time needed and can be completed inside or outside
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
Find out more 👉 Laughtercise Team Building Workshop 👈
Click here to inquire about a booking.
Click here to inquire about 50% off sessions for NHS & Not-For-Profit Teams⚡Limited sessions available⚡
2. The Traitors Experience!
The Traitors Experience in 5 words: Deceptive, hilarious, strategic, competitive and tense! 😈
Perfect for: Teams who love game shows, mind games, and catching each other out 👀 Great for groups that enjoy The Traitors, Would I Lie to You? or a bit of friendly chaos
About: Teams compete in a series of fast-paced game-show style challenges, earning points while trying to uncover a hidden twist… one person in each team is secretly working against them 😏 The Deceiver must stay undetected, while everyone else debates, accuses, and second-guesses every move. It’s all about communication, trust, strategy — and bluffing your way to victory.
Duration: 1–2 hours and works perfectly in the morning, afternoon, or evening
Location: Fully mobile! It’s an indoor activity that runs at your office, conference venue, or away-day location.
Attendee Limit: 10–500
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
3. Trade some stocks!
The Trading Floor Activity in 5 words: Exhilarating, fast, fun, competitive and strategic!
Perfect for: Teams who want the thrill of trading stocks and teams that love the wolf of wall street film 🤣
About: Teams dive into a fast-paced, high-stakes simulation of the financial markets, making split-second decisions, negotiating deals, and competing to grow their portfolios. It’s all about strategy, collaboration, and a bit of friendly office rivalry—team building with serious edge
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an inside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-500
Pricing: £1798 + £33 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
4. The Quiz & Battle Olympics!
Are there a mixture of personalities in your team? Introverts? Extroverts? If so, finding a team building activity to suit all is challenging. Some like being active and competitive, others want things quiet and relaxed. Some would feel awkward about being centre of attention, others would love it. It’s a bloomin nightmare right?!
Well, how about an activity that has a bit of everything?
Your team split into smaller teams, battling it out for points and for the gold medal 🥇
Mini-quizzes.
3v3 competitive battles.
Team challenges.
All in bite-size chunks. Relaxed AND energetic.
The competitive extroverts have the spotlight and win the battles, the calm introverts use their wits and win the quizzes. Everyone’s happy 😀
Just imagine your team playing these wild battles 👇💥
The Quiz & Battle Olympics in 5 words: Quizzical, energetic, informal, social and fun!
The Quiz & Battle Olympics is perfect for: Diverse teams of personalities (introverts and extroverts), teams looking for an informal and flexible team building activity that can be blended with drinks, food and socializing, financial teams, accountancy teams, teams in STEM, large groups, an evening team social
Duration: From 2-hrs to 4-hrs and can be completed morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day / conference location
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: Can cater from 10 people upwards, can be completed cabaret or auditorium style. Limited AV is required
If you wanted to make it ultra-competitive, you can add the ‘Grand Finale’. which is a true test of your teams metal. It’s a fight to the death. Only joking. Or are we…? 👇
Find out more 👉 The Quiz & Battle Olympics 👈
Click here to inquire about a booking.
Click here to inquire about 50% off sessions for NHS & Not-For-Profit Teams⚡Limited sessions available⚡
5. LEGO Serious Play!
LEGO Serious Play in 5 words: Creative, artistic, nostalgic, challenging and collaborative
Perfect for: Teams of introverts and extroverts, teams looking for an inclusive team building activity, teams looking for a non-physical activity
About: Teams use LEGO bricks to build models representing ideas, challenges, and strategies, unlocking insights that traditional workshops can’t. Accredited Facilitator lead, hands-on, collaborative, and brilliantly inventive—perfect for boosting communication, problem-solving, and fresh thinking while having a seriously fun time
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an inside activity
Attendee Limit: 5-250
Pricing: From 10 guests @ £1250 +VAT
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
6. Build Rollercoasters!
Rollercoasting Building in 5 words: Collaboration, competitive, analytical, challenging and creative!
Perfect for: Teams in the construction sector, hands-on teams, competitive teams and teams looking to bond and collaborate through a mental challenge
About: Using nothing but newspaper rods, teams design, build, and test their very own mini thrill rides. It’s hands-on, creative, and full of friendly competition—perfect for boosting collaboration, problem-solving, and laughter in equal measure
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an inside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-500
Pricing: £1500 + £25 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
4 Indoor Team Building Activities in The Peak District & Matlock (that you go to)
1. Bonkers Illumination Golf in Matlock Bath
This is 9 holes of bonkers golf. It’s pretty different to most crazy golf courses. So, the Matlock Bath checklist is: 1. play golf. 2. get some fish and chips 😆
Location: 56 N Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock DE4 3NS
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
2. The Heights of Abraham in Matlock
YOUR FLIGHT AWAITS! Originally opened in 1787 as a “Savage Garden”, the Heights is a unique and special hilltop park with guided underground cavern tours, historical exhibitions and award-winning facilities.
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
3. Midland Karting
Well, this isn’t it Derbyshire…but it’s ever so close down the A50! Seize the circuit for an action-packed morning or afternoon of high-speed corporate karting thrills. Take on the track with your team, battling it out for the fastest lap and ultimate bragging rights. Enhance the experience by adding a delicious lunch, either as a reward to wrap up the morning’s adrenaline rush or to kick off your afternoon session in style. With the track action as the main event, this is the perfect way to rev up team spirit and create lasting memories.
Location: 6 Lichfield St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3RD
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
4. Deception Escape Room in Matlock
Mystery, adventure, escapism… you will be locked in a room of your choice for 1 hour. You and your team have to find your way out, or you’ll be locked together forever…Are you game?
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
⚡A Mid-Quest Challenge! ⚡
Are you up for a mid-quest challenge? If so, challenge your mind with a Laughtercise Corporate Team Building Workshop warm-up exercise. Think the below looks easy? Think again! Give it a go, it’s harder than it looks!
8 corporate events in Derbyshire (that come to your venue)
1. Take on the Sphere!
The Sphere in 5 words: Competitive, unusual, wild, daring, and edgy!
Perfect for: Teams that are looking for an outside activity in summer and corporate events with a large budget per person
About: The Sphere is a team building experience inspired by your favourite TV game shows! Teams face epic challenges across different zones, using strategy, skill, and collaboration to earn points before the grand finale inside the Sphere. High-energy, competitive, and full of laughs—this is team bonding with a big-screen twist
Duration: 1-hr to 3-hrs and can be completed in the morning or afternoon
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an outside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-500
Pricing: £1798 + £44 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
2. Back to School Sports Day!
Back to School Sports Day in 5 words: Nostalgic, active, physical, competitive and challenging!
Perfect for: Teams that are looking for an outside activity in summer
About: Teams compete in nostalgic, action-packed challenges—from sack races to egg-and-spoon relays. It’s a playful, high-energy way to spark friendly rivalry, boost teamwork, and create unforgettable laughs, proving that team building can be seriously fun.
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning or afternoon
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an outside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-750
Pricing: £1798 + £25 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
3. It’s A Knock Out!
This tribute event is a high-energy, colourful, and thrilling experience. With a fantastic array of giant inflatable games and activities, they bring the wild and wacky spirit of the iconic game show to life. The result is a spectacular event that becomes an annual favourite, with companies returning year after year for the fun and camaraderie.
4. Olympic Games
Your country’s flag is raised high in the air and your national anthem starts to play in the background as you step up to that first-place spot on the podium of the event. With fast-paced team-building games, this event takes inspiration from the Olympics, offering a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of a competition while building teamwork and camaraderie.
5. Putt For Purpose
Your group will be provided with food bank items such as canned goods, cereal boxes, pasta boxes, rice bags, juice cartons, and more. Split into teams, each group will creatively use these items to construct their own mini-golf holes. Can you use soup cans to create a tricky obstacle? Perhaps cereal boxes for a challenging ramp or pasta boxes for a strategic tunnel? The challenge is on to design the most creative course while giving back to the community.
6. Taken Treasure Hunt
In a seemingly ordinary meeting, everything takes an unexpected turn when a cunning cat burglar sneaks in and steals a briefcase filled with ‘vital’ company documents right under your nose! The lead investigator briefs your team on how to track down the stolen items using iPads equipped with state-of-the-art Treasure Hunt software.
Location: Anywhere! Comes to your office or away day/conference location in The Peak District
7. Survival Team Building
Your team will walk away from this experience with valuable transferable skills that will enhance team cohesion and boost business performance across the board. The mission: deliver top-tier resilience and survival training programs.
Location: Anywhere! Comes to your office or away day/conference location in The Peak District
8. Soap Box Derby
This hilarious outdoor team-building activity encourages teams to unleash their creativity and racing spirit as they design and build their very own soap box derby cars.
3 Derbyshire Team Building Workshops (that come to you)
1. The Apprentice Challenge
The Apprentice Challenge in 5 words: Strategic, creative, competitive, collaborative and dynamic
The Apprentice Challenge is perfect for: Teams that enjoy commercial thinking and real-world problem-solving, leadership and management groups, sales, marketing and innovation teams, and organisations looking to reveal natural roles, decision-making styles and communication dynamics. It works particularly well for teams focused on strategy, persuasion and collaboration, as well as groups who respond well to structured competition with clear objectives and outcomes.
Duration: From 1-hr to 3-hrs, suitable for morning or afternoon sessions
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: 6–1000 participants, minimal set-up required and fully indoor-friendly
Click here to find out more.
2. Beat the Box
Beat the Box in 5 words: Fast-paced, immersive, tactical, intense and engaging
Beat the Box is perfect for: Teams that thrive under time pressure, enjoy puzzles and logic-based challenges, and want an escape-room-style experience without leaving their venue. It’s ideal for problem-solvers, technical teams, leadership groups and departments focused on improving communication, delegation and decision-making under stress, while remaining inclusive and highly engaging.
Duration: Typically 1–2 hrs, ideal as a high-energy centrepiece
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: 10–1000 participants, compact set-up with multiple challenge stations
Click here to find out more.
3. Team MasterChef
Team MasterChef in 5 words: Creative, collaborative, time-pressured, tasty and fun
Team MasterChef is perfect for: Teams that bond best through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences, mixed-skill or cross-department groups, and away days looking for a relaxed yet structured activity. It suits teams that want to encourage communication, role allocation and innovation in a non-corporate environment, while appealing to a wide range of personalities and abilities.
Duration: 1.5–3 hrs, flexible across the day
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: 10–300 participants, moderate set-up with table space required
Click here to find out more.
4 Derbyshire Team Building Experiences (that come to you)
1. Squid Games!
Squid Play Game Show in 5 words: Engaging, unusual, wild, challenging & different
Perfect for: Teams looking for a challenge, teams who want to do something different and teams who want to create a buzz
About: Inspired by the Netflix drama, teams tackle outrageous challenges ripped straight from the big screen—testing strategy, speed, and cunning. It’s competitive, hilarious, and perfect for bonding, boosting collaboration, and creating epic office bragging rights!
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an inside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-500
Pricing: £1500 + £25 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
2. Wolves of Wall Street
where noise, speed, and excitement collide in a team-building challenge like no other. Wall Street Winners is designed to test essential business skills and build teamwork as your group dives into the fast-paced world of trading. Even the quietest team members will find themselves negotiating deals, devising strategies, and forecasting market trends in a race against the clock.
3. Stocks & Shares
As stock prices on the giant screen constantly fluctuate, buy and sell strategically while keeping an eye on news flashes and company rumours that will influence share values. Can you outsmart the competition and predict the market’s twists and turns?
4. Casino Night
Dressed in your finest dinner suits and ball gowns, try your luck at Texas Hold ’Em, spin the Roulette wheel, double down in Blackjack, or roll the dice at the Craps table. This is a day of high stakes and endless fun, blending strategy, glamour, and teamwork into an unforgettable experience.
3 outdoor team building activities & companies near me in Derbyshire
1. Multi-Activity Inflatables by Zing Events
Multi-Activity Inflatables in 5 words: Exciting, energetic, playful, inclusive and team-oriented
Multi-Activity Inflatables is perfect for: Teams that thrive on high-energy experiences, groups aiming to boost morale and camaraderie through light physical activity, organisations looking for an unforgettable outdoor or indoor challenge, cross-functional teams who want a mix of strategy and fun, and larger groups where variety ensures every personality and ability level can take part and contribute.
Duration: Around 90–120 mins, adaptable to your schedule
Location: Delivered at your venue — indoor spaces or sufficiently large outdoor grounds
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: 10–300+ participants, requires open space for multiple inflatable games
Click here to find out more.
3. Paintball, Quad Trekking & Archery in Ashbourne
3. The Olympian by Zing Events
The Olympian in 5 words: Active, physical, challenging, competitive and teamwork!
Perfect for: Teams looking for an activity outside, corporate events looking for a summer activity, teams looking for an activity that goes with an Olympic theme
About: Teams tackle a series of high-energy, Olympic-inspired challenges designed to test skill, strategy, and teamwork. It’s competitive, hilarious, and full of friendly rivalry—perfect for boosting collaboration, morale, and giving your team a winning edge
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning or afternoon
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an outside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-750
Pricing: £1798 + £25 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
3 Team Building Activities in Swadlincote
1. Swadlincote Sports Centre
So you’ve watched The Winter Olympics. It’s fascinating right? Why not give some of the sports a go? Skiing, snowboarding, tobagganin. They are all on the menu at Swadlincote Sports Centre. It’s time to shove your boss down a big hill 😆
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
2. Wizard Games
If you’ve ever fancied being a wizard for the day, now’s your chance! Step into a world of magic and mystery as you compete in three fun filled zones: Hog school Conundrums, Mischief Managed, and Tri-Wizard Challenges.
3. Country Sports
These activities are the perfect way to enjoy the fresh air while strengthening your team. With a variety of challenges, including archery, laser clay shooting, Segways, and even duck herding, there’s something to test everyone’s skills while having a blast in the open air.
4 Team Building Activities in Buxton
1. Go Ape
If so, get them climbing in the trees at Buxton! Step out of the office and into the fresh air as your team thrives amidst the beauty of the great outdoors. These thoughtfully designed team-building experiences are crafted to foster collaboration, enhance communication, and build camaraderie in an inspiring natural setting. With flexible corporate packages tailored to your needs, you can choose from full-day or half-day adventures, ensuring every detail of your event is perfectly aligned with your goals.
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
2. Murder Mystery!
Murder Mystery in 5 words: Dramatic, social, clever, immersive and collaborative
Murder Mystery is perfect for: Teams that prefer discussion-led, storytelling-based activities over physical challenges, remote or hybrid teams coming together in person, and cross-functional groups looking to build rapport. It’s especially effective for inclusive team building, encouraging listening, deduction and shared problem-solving in a relaxed, highly engaging format.
Duration: From 1.5 hrs to 3 hrs, daytime or evening friendly
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: 10–500 participants, lo
w set-up and adaptable to most rooms
Click here to find out more.
3. Quiz & Games Show
Quiz & Games Show in 5 words: Lively, inclusive, interactive, competitive and entertaining
Quiz & Games Show is perfect for: Large or small teams with mixed personalities, organisations seeking a budget-friendly option, conference icebreakers, end-of-day energisers and teams that want light-hearted competition without pressure. It works particularly well for inclusive engagement, ensuring everyone can contribute regardless of confidence, seniority or physical ability.
Duration: 45-mins to 2-hrs, ideal as a warm-up or wind-down
Attendee Limit & Set-Up Required: 10–1000 participants, minimal set-up with AV support
Click here to find out more.
4. Rocket Launch
This brings together mission critical elements, allowing your team to collaborate and successfully create and launch a rocket into the sky just beneath outer space. It’s a thrilling experience that combines creativity, teamwork, and a sense of adventure.
3 Team Building Activities in Ilkeston
1. MFA Bowling in Ilkeston
It’s bowling. Yes, I know it’s a safe option when it comes to choosing a team building activity. But it’s one that everyone will enjoy.
Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈
2. Sat Down Fun!
Pull up a chair.
Take a deep breath.
Stretch your arms to the ceiling ✋✋
Because for the next team building activity you don’t even have to stand up.
But you’re not getting lazy.
You’re getting a wonderful dose of wellbeing.
It’s Fun Seated Yoga.
Loved by the NHS, Amazon, Aviva, BHF & Specsavers, it’s the best in the UK.
Can you grab your secret snack of the floor without getting caught…
Perfect as a post-lunch energiser!!
Click here to inquire and to book Fun Seated Yoga for your team.
Location: Anywhere! Comes to your office or away day/conference location
3. Pub Games!
Pub Games in 5 words: Fun, light-hearted, competitive, informal and challenging!
Perfect for: Corporate events that are looking for an activity to give the evening a buzz!
About: From darts to table skittles, teams compete in a relaxed, playful setting, sparking friendly rivalry, laughter, and collaboration. It’s the perfect mix of fun, strategy, and bonding—without leaving the pub vibes behind
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an outside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-750
Pricing: £1500 + £20 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
3 Christmas Team Building Events in Derbyshire
1. The Christmas Game Show
The Christmas Game Show in 5 words: Analytical, collaborative, fun, quizzical and festive!
Perfect for: Making any away day or corporate event festive and fun!
About: Teams dive into a jolly mix of games, challenges, and seasonal fun, all designed to spark laughter, creativity, and friendly competition. It’s the perfect way to boost morale, bring your team together, and celebrate the festive season in style
Duration: 1-hr to 2-hrs and can be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening
Location: Fully mobile! Comes to your office or away day location and is an outside activity
Attendee Limit: 10-500
Pricing: £1499 + £20 per person (all +VAT)
👉 Click here to find out more 👈
2. Ho Ho Hunters
A Christmas themed treasure hunt in a location of your choice. Hosted by Santa’s little helpers your team is tasked to complete all the challenges and go from clue to clue to solve the puzzles and be the first to reach the end. Enjoy a day out full of competition and laughs.
3. Christmas Derby
Take part in a creative race to build a festive GO KART, fast enough to impress Santa. Your team will be provided with pre-made chassis but its up to your team to design, optimise and configure your kart to beat the rest and be the first to cross the finish line. Say hello to the.
Team Building Activities Near Me in Derbyshire
Looking for more team building ideas in Derbyshire?
If so, check out these resources:
Team Building Activities in Chesterfield
Team Building Activities in Derby
If you’re looking to spread out further, check out The Best Team Building Ideas Across The East Midlands
FAQ’s About Team Building Activities in Derbyshire
What are some good free team building in Derbyshire UK ideas?
Have you got a limited budget but still want to wow your team? Check out some wild and fun activities that you can facilitate yourself in our complete guide to team building activities and get your team looking like this 👇
What are some good corporate away day ideas in Derbyshire?
Check out our full guide on how to smash your Corporate Away Day
And read our resource on Icebreaker Games For Adults At Work to find out why you should stop using the word ❌Icebreaker❌
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What group sizes do you cater for in Derbyshire?
We can deliver sessions to 6 people right up to 1000. Small is fine, large is grand!
What is included in your team building sessions in Derbyshire?
Just about everything your team needs to get energised and connected! They will be up against the clock in our Timed Team Challenges, up against each other in our Battle Royale Games and in relays on teams in our Grand Finale!
Do you come to our office in Derbyshire or a venue we’ve picked?
You tell us where you’ll be, and we’ll be there! Any office, any venue, we’re there. Looking for a venue? We can support, just get in touch.
What space and equipment do we need?
We don’t require much equipment at all. Just come chairs, a few tables and a lot of energy from your team! It helps if the room is big, but sessions in small rooms will be fine.
How long do your team building activities last in Derbyshire?
It’s kind of up to you. 30-min sessions are doable, 1-hr sessions, 2-hrs, and right up to 4-hrs is fine with us. Most organisers we work with choose our ‘Super-Charger’ package which lasts from 1hr-2hrs.
That’s it from me! I hope you have a wonderful time with your team in Derbyshire! 😀
From Aaron & Team Laughtercise
