Team Building Activities in Yorkshire

Written by Aaron

Laughtercise Owner & Facilitator of Fun

Did you know that Yorkshire is home to the highest pub in Britain. It’s called the ‘Tan Hill Inn’ and is in Swaledale, just near Keld?

Well, you know now!

But don’t put it on your list as a Yorkshire team building activity. It’s 528 meters above sea level and is pretty remote!

 

✅ The best team building activities that come to you across Yorkshire

✅ The best team building activities that you go to across Yorkshire

✅ Indoor ideas

✅ Outdoor ideas

Just click on the table for what you’re looking for 👇

 

 

5 Indoor Team Building Activities in Yorkshire (that come to your venue)

 

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

 

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team after laughtercise session   team after laughtercise session

 

 

2. 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 👈

 

3. 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 👈

 

4. 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 👈

 

5. 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

 

5 Team Building Experiences in Yorkshire (that you go to)

 

1. Farm Adventure Yorkshire

people herding pigs

Fancy seeing your team pig herding? Fancy some farmer Olympics? If so, check out everything on offer at Farm Adventure!

Location: Hill Top Farm, Ilton, Masham HG4 4JY

Click here to find out more.

 

2. Go Ape

person doing go ape

Are your team adventurous? If so, get them climbing in the trees at a Go Ape location across Yorkshire! There are three high rope experiences, including high-speed ziplines, free-fall tarzan swings, and a host of tricky tree-to-tree crossings!

Go Ape Dalby: Dalby Forest, Low Dalby, Pickering YO18 7LT

Go Ape Temple Newsham: Temple Newsam, Leeds LS15 0AD

Go Ape Normanby Hall: Normanby Hall Country Park, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU

Click here to find out more.

 

3. TeamSport Go Karting

team go karting

Who is the fastest in your team? Want some high octane Yorkshire team building? These two awesome, multi-level tracks are bound to give your thrill-seekers all the action they can handle!

TeamSport Go Karting Leeds: South Accommodation Road, Leeds, LS10 1NQ

TeamSport Go Karting Sheffield:  Tinsley Industrial Estate, Unit 7 and 8 Shepcote Way, Sheffield S9 1TL

 

4. The Escapologist Escape Rooms, Castleford

escape room in yorkshire

Your team have been locked up for a crime you didn’t even commit! But the justice system don’t wanna hear it. A cell mate saw where the idiot guards leave their I.D Cards for the doors, surely you can at least manage to nick one? Although the guard changeover is in only 30 minutes…

Location: The Escapologist, Unit 19, Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA

Check out their 👉 Google Reviews Here 👈

Click here to find out more.

Or check out the 10 Top Rated Escape Rooms in Yorkshire

 

5. Galactic Golf

It’s time for your team to par-tee! Try out the interactive gaming wall there too!

Location: Units 2 & 3 Pennine Retail Park, Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1QE

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For 20 of the best crazy golf courses in South Yorkshire, click here

For 20 of the best crazy golf courses in West Yorkshire, click here

For 6 of the whackiest places to play crazy golf in Yorkshire, click 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!

 

 

5 Outdoor Team Building Activities & Companies Near Me in Yorkshire

 

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. Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby in 5 words: wild, wacky, crazy, exuberant and hilarious!

Soap Box Derby is ideal for: organisers looking for something unique that people will talk about for a long time

What’s included: The Soap Box Derby event begins with teams being allocated their own pit stop garage which will contain a basic kart, tool kit and design materials. The first challenge will be to pitch for sponsorship and get the much needed funds you need to create the best racing karts. Once you have the funds you need, you can purchase parts and extra design materials to make your kart stand out!

Once karts are created, they will be on to the MOT station to ensure the kart is safe to drive. It will then be time to determine who takes pole position with several race heats. The big finale will be head to head laps around a crazy course to see who can be first past the chequered flag! Winners are chosen based on not only their position in the race but also for best design, best-dressed driver, innovation and teamwork. Winners will be announced with a podium presentation and the obligatory bubbly spray!

Click here to find out more.

 

4. Multi Activity Day

This event offers a mix of challenges that keeps everyone engaged, no matter the skill level. Teams rotate through different activities, earning points along the way. A dynamic way to get everyone involved and working together towards a common goal.

5. It’s A Knock Out!

team doing it's a knockout

Loved by young and old, an ‘It’s A Knockout’ tribute event is high energy, colourful and supreme fun. Using a great selection of giant inflatable games and activities, it recreates the fun of the wild and whacky game show! Get your teams battling it out with Human Table Football, Giant Inflatable Volleyball, Human Demolition and Sumo Relay!

Location: Anywhere! Comes to your office or away day/conference location

Click here to find out more.

 

4 Team Building Activities in West Yorkshire

 

Looking for ideas in city and town centres? If so, check out these resources:

Team Building Activities in Leeds

Team Building Activities in Wakefield

Team Building Activities in Bradford

Team Building Activities in Huddersfield

Team Building Activities in Halifax

 

1. 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 👈

 

2. 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 👈

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3. 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 👈

 

4. Race Night

Race night in 5 words: competitive, lucky, different, social and fun!

Race night is ideal for: organisers looking for something that will partner well with food, drinks and socialising

What’s included: Your team are at the races. They have to win as much as they can. Expect competitive banter, loud cheers and loud groans as horses win and lose! There are tote stands, betting slips and bookies. No live horses though!

Click here to find out more.

 

4 Team Building Activities in South Yorkshire

 

Looking for ideas in city and town centres? If so, check out these resources:

Team Building Activities in Sheffield

Team Building Activities in Doncaster

Team Building Activities in Rotherham

Team Building Activities in Barnsley

 

1. 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 👈

 

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. I’m an Exec, Get Me Out Of Here!

   

I’m An Exec, Get Me Out Of Here! in 5 words: bold, immersive, surprising, collaborative and exhilarating!

Perfect for: Teams who want a team-building experience that breaks the mould — whether you have fledgling teams finding their feet, cross-office groups that need a shared adventure, mixed personalities, organisations seeking an inclusive activity for different ages and comfort levels, groups short on time who still want maximum impact, or teams needing a morale boost.

Why it works: Ever wondered if your team could hack it on ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here?’. Well, this is your chance to find out. You will all do bush tucker trials (and yes, there are creepy crawlies!). The blindfolds will also be out ready fro some wild challenges. This activity will challenge our good your team can work together and how they can work through adversity!

Duration: Flexible — ranges from short bursts of fun to extended sessions tailored to your schedule, indoors or outdoors.

Location: Fully mobile! The activity comes to your workplace, conference venue or chosen away day site.

Attendee Range & Set-Up: Suits small groups and large teams alike (typically 10+), with minimal setup required.

Click here to find out more.

 

5 Corporate Events in North & East Riding of Yorkshire

 

Looking for ideas in city and town centres? If so, check out these resources:

Team Building Activities in York

Team Building Activities in Harrogate

Team Building Activities in Hull

 

1. 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.

 

2. 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.

 

3. Multi-Activity Inflatables

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.

 

4. Race Night

Your team will feel the rush of excitement as they race towards the finish line in a fun-filled betting challenge. With themed races and ‘Fun Money’ in hand, it’s a great mix of competition and laughter, a risk free night out.

5. Stocks & Shares

Teams race to make the best financial decisions, buying and selling wisely to dominate the market, almost like your on Wall street from your office.

 

4 Christmas Team Building Events in Yorkshire

 

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. Christmas Bake Off

Put on your apron and get ready for some festive baking! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just here for the fun, this is your chance to create the perfect holiday treats. Humorously, bond over flour, icing and a little friendly competition.

3. Rudolph Run

Your team will build a festive rollercoaster for Rudolph to zoom through. Design loops, jumps, and twists to ensure he makes it to the end, work well to create the most exciting coaster and block Santa’s beard off.

4. Who Killed Santa?

Use forensic techniques, solve puzzles, and crack codes to figure out who’s behind this Christmas calamity. Can your team save Christmas?

 

FAQ’s About Team Building Activities in Yorkshire

 

What are some good free team building in Yorkshire 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 👇

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What are some good corporate away day ideas in Yorkshire?

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❌

Here’s tip 1 👇

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Team Building Activities Near Me in Yorkshire

If you’re looking for ideas across the whole of England, check out The Best Team Building Activities in England

 

That’s it from me! I hope you have a wonderful time with your team in Yorkshire! 😀

From Aaron & Team Laughtercise

FAQ'S

Whether you’re looking for a unique hen do idea for your hen crew or a corporate team building workshop for your team, a Laughtercise session is all about creating as many smiles and laughter in your group as humanely possible!

We’ve scoured the world for the best exercises, activities and games that bring out smiles and giggles.

We would love to tell you that we’ve invented loads of activities but we haven’t invented ANYTHING. We’ve taken the best that exists, combined it together and made it better…our very own original recipe.

Simple ideas, simple games, all facilitated expertly.

We deliver sessions in-person or online.

Is your room small? Is it large? Inside? Outside? We’ll be there! We will work around you.

For team building sessions, we can come to your office or away day location. For hen parties, we can come to your accommodation or a private room that you’ve booked.

📍 Our Corporate Team Building Workshops vary from 10-minute energising conferences sessions to full away day sessions of 4hs

📍 Our Corporate Wellbeing Workshops can vary in length from 1hr to 3hrs

📍 Our Online Team Building Workshops can vary in length from 30mins to 1.5hrs

📍 For online sessions, the attendee limit is 1000.

📍 For in-person sessions, the only limit is how much room you have (the more the merrier!)

Our prices vary depending on the number of attendees, how long the session is for and where the session is held.

We can guarantee you this though…in terms of bang for buck, you’ll get a sonic boom 💥

Let’s get some time to discuss, get in touch 😀

Our Corporate Team Building Workshops have been described as ‘the most fun I’ve ever had at work’ by Amazon employees and in a recent NHS study, 77% of NHS session attendees reported feeling less stressed after their Laughtercise session.

Hens love Laughtercise too 👇

“It was so good, everyone loved it. We all highly recommend, the Laughtercise Team are an absolute dream. It was INCREDIBLE”

But the only way to truly find out, is to dive in and get smiling! 😁

We will rock your world ⚡

Yes, loads!

Take your pick 👇

📍 Team Building Activities that you can facilitate in-house

📍 Ideas to smash your Corporate Away Day

📍 Energisers For Conferences

📍 5 Hen Party Games that you can facilitate yourself

📍 NHS Team Away Day Ideas

 

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