Team Building Events & Team Activities
For decades, the focus of successful businesses has been to strengthen team work to improve business efficiency, morale and ultimately the bottom line. Firebird Events Ltd is at the forefront of corporate team building and fun day organisation within the UK. Our fresh approach, based upon personnel theory, has positioned us as a preferred supplier to many of the UK’s largest companies and corporations.
We are able to supply a comprehensive range of team building services including theoretical and practical seminars, motivational speakers and a varied selection of hands-on team building activities.
Our team building activities and events are fun based, and each is tailored to enhance team and management skills including leadership, communication, trust, personal development and task achievement. We are confident that our dedication to exceeding your expectations, our attention to detail and our promise of excellence will ensure that, as with many of our existing clients, you will return to us time and time again.
Please click on this icon to download our Team Building Overview Brochure. This outlines all services in brief summary form giving a clear indication of suitable activities for your event. A version with prices is available - please contact our sales team.
In order to make your choices simple we have categorised our comprehensive team building services on the menu to the left. Each activity is summarised below to make aid your selection:
Team Building Events & Activities
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ACTING WORKSHOP (1hr to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Our professional actors will take your delegates on a rollercoaster ride of acting challenges - working in groups and pairs to develop confidence and team work within a great fun environment.
ANTIQUE EXPERT! (1hr to 2hrs – Indoors- Usually over a meal)
Delegates inspect strange, unidentifiable antiques and must decipher what they are. Teams must present their ideas to our professional host from 'Children in Need Auction of Promises’ with Terry Wogan and The Antiques Road Show.
APPRENTICE CHALLENGE (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Convince the BIG BOSS you have what it takes to come up with a wild and wacky shopping channel. Teams will compete in a pitch to win business based on an actual company brief. They will be hired and fired along the way by our BIG BOSS and his board members.
ART MASTERPIECE (1hr to 2.5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
This is everyone's chance to paint a masterpiece. Each team completes a section of a vast final artwork. The final result can be quite breathtaking as the individual canvases will be joined together to create a famous painting.
BACK TO SCHOOL SPORTS DAY (1hr to 8hrs – Outdoors)
Our Back to School Sports Day is a fantastic, fun and energetic team building activity, ensuring full participation and some very silly behaviour! Teams and will rotate through fast and furious classic back to school activities.
BE A PILOT FOR THE DAY (2hrs to 5hrs - Outdoors)
Have you ever wanted to experience what it's actually like to fly an aeroplane? A truly unique and bonding experience and an activity you will never forget. Your team will truly love this event.
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BODY TALK (1hr to 8hrs – Inside)
Research proves that only 7% of communication is words. The other 93% comprises 55% Body language and 38% tone of voice. Mastery of body language is essential if you want to improve presentations, negotiations, sales-skills and the impact you have everyday.
BOOMWHACKERS (0.5hr to 1hr – Indoors or Outdoors)
With a blaze of colour, energy and lightening-fast reactions, our facilitator will dramatically transform your delegates into a cohesive and melodic group. Perfect for conference ice breakers and energisers.
BUSHCRAFT EXPERIENCE (8hrs to 24hrs – Outdoors)
A walk in the woods will never be the same again… Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery and survival with one of our bush craft experts. Could you really survive in the wild if you had to?
CANAPE CREATIONS (1.5hrs to 2.5hrs – Inside)
A culinary experience where the whole group will learn new skills and have fun creating gourmet canapés and petit fours. With expert chefs on hand your group are guaranteed to enjoy this challenge however good (or bad) they are in the kitchen!
CARICATURIST WORKSHOP (1.5hrs to 2hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Have you ever watched a street artist or caricaturist at work and thought “how do they do that?” or “I wish I could draw like that!” Drawing caricatures at high speed is very challenging, but it is also very rewarding and great fun.
CHALLENGE 100 (2hrs to 3.5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
How many of the 100 challenges can your team complete within the time limit? Its fast and furious... Can teams succeed in making a ten-foot putt, will they construct a six-foot paper giraffe and can they find their way through the maze?
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CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOP (1hr to 5 hrs – Inside)
Develop your skills to become a professional chocolatier and create your own delicious chocolate delights! Our 2 hour workshops offer superb training from an expert chocolatier and give your delegates the opportunity to gain hands on experience.
CIRCUS SKILLS (1hr to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Many people have never had a chance to experiment with circus skills before. Circus skills require concentration and confidence, and our workshop offers a genuine learning experience and confidence booster and is an ideal team building activity.
COCKTAIL MAKING WORKSHOP (Indoors or Outdoors)
This fully interactive package encourages teams to battle it out behind our stylish mobile cocktail bars, with detailed instruction from some of the UK’s leading cocktail performers.
COME DANCING – DANCE OFF (3hrs to 6hrs – Inside - Over a meal)
You have seen the TV show, now let us bring the excitement and glamour of come dancing to your event! Your delegates will be trained by our professional dancers in the art of Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha and Jive etc. Chosen couples from each team will show off their new found dancing prowess in the final “dance off”.
COLLECTIVE SOLUTIONS (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Teams rotate though fun and creative challenges, handing over the task to the next team as they go - only a combined group effort will prevail! A genuine test communication, leadership and delegation skills.
COMIC CREATIONS (45 mins to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
The whole team must create a giant company comic strip - a creative experience, which encourages communication throughout the whole team. The challenge tackles important company issues with an injection of creativity and humour.
COUNTRY PURSUITS (1hr to 8hrs – Outdoors)
An exciting mix of unusual outdoor pursuits, combining driving, shooting and animal handling activities to create a superb activity. Fun, challenging and unusual - the perfect way to develop relations and bond with your group.
CRYPTIC CHALLENGE (1hr to 6hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
One of our most popular team building activities; flexible for any size group and ability, indoor or outdoor and offering superb activities that test every type of team skill to ensure a long term impact.
CULTURE SCULPTURE (1.5hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Teams have to depict their company culture in a sculpture using a variety of mixed media and some serious imagination… This is a challenging workshop that gives participants the opportunity to express their creative side.
DESIGN A ‘T’ SHIRT (0.5hr to 1hr – Indoors or Outdoors)
Inspire your team and get creative in our Design A T-shirt Workshop where delegates will create, design and produce their very own unique T-shirt range.
DESIGN TEAM (1hr to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Our design team challenge will inspire your teams to work together and get the marketing mix right! But which team will design the most innovative marketing campaign… Teams will compete in a pitch to win business based on an actual company brief.
DRUMMING WORKSHOP (0.5hr to 2hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Creativity and high energy - we combine the largest and highest quality instruments in the UK with high impact facilitators to energise and deliver new challenges that promote commitment and focus. This is a great team building activity for all involved.
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ECO HOUSE (1.5hrs to 3hrs – Inside)
Groups engage with issues of environmental sustainability whilst experiencing a hands on, informative and rewarding teambuilding exercise. Equipped with blue prints and building materials, each team is given the challenge to design and build a model eco-house.
FENCING (2hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Fencing provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation. You will be surprised how a few of hours of intense swashbuckling will have a fascinating effect on team dynamics!
FILMING DAYS (3hrs to 5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Lights, Camera, Action… We offer three different filming activities – ‘MTV Video Awards’, ‘On Location’ and ‘Commercial Break’. Divided into teams, delegates you must create either a music video, classic movie trailer or advert for your company or product.
GAME OF LAUGHS (2hrs to 3hrs – Inside, usually held over a meal)
In our very own corporate version of the highly successful TV show we ask your delegates ‘Are You Game For A Laugh?’ Teams will compete in these hands-on challenges to win as much fun money as possible providing a hilarious evening of entertainment.
GIANT BRIDGE BUILD (2hrs to 2.5hrs – Outdoors)
This team building project will require delegates to focus on working together and to apply the necessary skills in order to come up with the solutions to construct the bridge – planning, creativity and teamwork.
GOURMET CHALLENGE (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
A culinary experience where the whole group will learn a new skill and have fun together creating a two-course meal, to be enjoyed at the end of the session. Our professional chef will brief the participants on how to make a selection of tasty dishes.
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GO FOR GOLD (2 hrs to 3 hrs – Outdoors)
An energetic, fast moving and action packed outdoor event for the summer months which challenges teams to take part in a selection of up to 20 exciting tasks ranging from laser clays to egg and spoon races!
GREENJACKETS BATTALION (3 hrs – Outdoors)
This is your opportunity to become a soldier in action on The Corporate Battlefield using our unique and purpose built MOD infrared training system. No masks - No goggles - No bruising.
GREEN MACHINES (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
The brief is to build an eco friendly, city “run-around”. This activity has something for everyone, combining creative design along with construction and lots of team work! As a finale, teams must race their chariots of fire!
HAKA WORKSHOP (0.5hr to 1.5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
This traditional and ancient Maori Tribal dance acts as a powerful conference energiser, or as a team building activity. It brings people together and gives them a unique shared experience.
HAPPY SUNDAES / ICE CREAM MAKING (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors)
Teams must synchronise their taste buds and invent a new ice cream flavour! Teams will then develop their brand, giving it a catchy name, designing the packaging and making their prototype.
HORSE RACING NIGHTS (2hrs – Indoors- Over a meal)
Let us bring you all the fun and thrills of a night at the races… Experience the raw excitement of a flutter on the horses and hold on for a nail-biting, action packed evening in the comfort of your chosen venue. This is a very popular team building event.
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I’M NOT A CELEBRITY! (3hrs – Indoors – Usually over meal)
Based on the infamous Aussie show, let Firebird bring the bush tucker trials to your event! This visually amusing dinner show will have your audience gasping as we select a large number of ‘volunteers’ to take part in hilarious trials.
IT’S A KNOCKOUT (1hr to 2.5hrs – Outdoors)
It’s A Knockout is an action packed fun event that is amusing and challenging for participants and highly entertaining to watch; ideal for fast and furious corporate days out or team building events.
IT’S NOT JUST A QUESTION OF SPORT (3hrs – Indoors - Over a meal)
Welcome to our sports bonanza quiz… ‘It’s Not Just a Question of Sport!’ The runners and riders are ready and away we go!! This is a great team event.
LABYRINTH (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Bbased around a strategy board game, successful completion of the tasks within the 6 zones will reward the teams with chances to spin the wheel of fortune. With 6 - 10 different tasks in each zone, the teams must tackle as many challenges as they can.
LIBERATION (3hrs – Indoors- Usually held over a meal)
Guests will find themselves held hostage by masked men, all highly trained covert operatives… A new and innovative approach to team building - ‘Liberation’ is a fun, lively and beneficial team building event that takes place over an evening meal.
MAGIC WORKSHOP (1hr to 1.5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
The art of conjuring and the practice of magic is one of the oldest theatrical skills around. Our fun based team building workshops involve a professional magician(s) teaching your group how to perform a number of selected tricks.
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (2hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
During this activity teams will encounter tactical tasks and will need to implement strategic thinking as they try to solve the mission and discover the identity of a ‘Mole’.
MONEY BONANZA (2hrs to 4hrs – Outdoors)
Great for larger groups - teams must use their fun money to take part in superb activities and games, selecting the best team member to attempt the challenge! Money Bonanza tests leadership, motivation and delegation skills, as teams battle it out.
MURDER MYSTERY (4hrs – Indoors- Over a meal)
Your guests are the key witnesses to a brutal murder, and must solve critical clues to discover the guilty party before they strike again... Murder mysteries are the perfect solution for post-conference dinners and corporate events and as a light hearted team building activity.
MUSICAL INTERACTIVE SHOW (3hrs to 4hrs – Indoors- Over a meal)
This activity is guaranteed to bring out the Tina Turner in any team! Our ‘Musical Interactive Show’ will gradually build the ultimate party atmosphere culminating in an explosive crescendo!
NEWSCAST 2030 (1hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Film making but with a unique twist - all teams must work together to create the news of 2030 and present an out of this world newscast… Newscast 2030 combines creativity, clear communication and time management.
OFFICE OLYMPICS (2hrs to 3hrs – Outdoors)
You and your team can put your athletic abilities to the test! This fun and flexible summer team building event includes an array of wacky ‘Olympic’ sports enabling teams to compete in head to head activities.
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PERFECT PARTY (2hrs to 2.5hrs – Inside)
Perfect party is our new creative challenge where teams will be taught a range of artistic skills, all of which can be used to plan the perfect party.
POLO EXPERIENCE (2hrs - Outdoors)
A unique opportunity to not only watch polo but to actually learn all about the sport and have a go yourself or with members of your team.
QUIZMANIA (2hrs to 4hrs – Indoors- Usually held over a meal)
A professionally produced quiz is a great way to break the ice at any event. Quiz evenings work particularly well for dinners or post-conference entertainment.
RAFT AND DRAGON BOAT RACING (2hrs to 4hrs - Outdoors)
Build your own raft, test those knot tying skills, then race it on the lake! This is great for helping build a great bond with your team.
RIB RACING TREASURE HUNT (4hrs to 7.5hrs- Outdoors)
Ribs are one of the fastest boats available, ensuring a high adrenaline and thrilling experience for both novices and experienced sailors alike. A Rib Treasure Hunt is an excellent way of developing groups in a focused but fun team building environment.
RIVER THAMES RIB BLASTS (Up to 2hrs - Outdoors)
Rib Blasts on the Thames literally stop the traffic. Blast through central London at high speed in close formation from Parliament to past the Thames Barrier, seeing the heart of London.
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ROBOGEDDON (1hr to 2hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Ultimate 'big-boys-toys' - playing with giant fighting robots that weigh 80Kg. This is a fun and enjoyable team building activity.
ROCK SCHOOL EXPERIENCE (3hrs to 5hrs – Indoors)
Do you have what it takes to become rock star? Challenged with learning a rock song and performing live with instruments, your teams will truly bond in this great fun activity.
ROLLERCOASTER (1hr to 2hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Teams must design a rollercoaster that will transport a ball around an arena. Teams create their own part of the rollercoaster design and then link in with other teams - sharing information and resources to complete the final 'contraption'.
RULE THE WORLD (1.5hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Team building with a true competitive spirit, your aim… World Domination! The scene is set with a life-size jail and bank and giant monopoly board. 'Chance' cards hold a variety of superb surprise activites...
SPY INC (2.5hrs to 4hrs – Outdoors)
SPY INC is a unique, fun, and interactive high tech spy treasure hunt. Teams log on from any computer with internet access to our secret spy website for a mission briefing which leads to a computer controlled treasure hunt with spy missions.
TANX (REMOTE CONTROL) (1hr to 2hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Tanx is a totally unique and exhilarating radio control activity, using infra red battle systems for tank to tank combat and games. Battle with your team or play against another.
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TEAM TACTICS (2hrs to 7hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
A series of competitive games including photography, logical puzzles, mental tasks and artistic assignments… Team Tactics is an ideal activity for both indoor and outdoor events.
THE DE-GENERATION GAME (2hrs to 5hrs – Indoors - Over a meal)
Our hilarious version of the popular TV hit show! The De-Generation Game is bound to leave a superb lasting memory for you and all your guests.
TREASURE HUNT (2hrs to 4hrs – Outdoors)
Our action packed treasure hunts are the best way to experience the many sites and attractions of a fascinating city, town or village. An intriguing web of clues, cross-references and photo challenges leads the teams on their route, but time is running out…
TV STUDIO EXPERIENCE (4hrs to 8hrs – Indoors)
Spend a day making a TV Programme… You will experience a full day from 9.00am to 5.30pm making a TV programme in a studio. All rehearsals and recordings are recorded and transferred to DVD. This is a fun a motivational team building activity.
URBAN STOMPING (1hr to 1.5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Our ‘STOMPING’ team burst in to the room with their infectious urban rhythms and high-energy antics... Your delegates will experience the power of group rhythm and be instantly energised and motivated to learn to play, listen and react as one voice.
VENUE SCAVENGER HUNT (1hr to 3.5hrs - Outdoors)
A fantastic and fun way to explore the grounds within a hotel or venue with large open areas. Our scavenger hunt combines photographic, mental and cryptic challenges within an intriguing web of clues to lead you back to base camp…
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VOX POPS (1hrs to 3hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Get out of your meeting room and on to the street for this twist on film making. This event requires teams to interview members of the public with a view to creating a promotional video for the product they have been given.
WACKY ‘KART’ RACES (1hr to 4hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Teams must win fun money which they use to purchase parts for their own home-made racing kart. Your delegates will have to prove themselves by working together, successfully completing challenges, developing ideas to produce the best kart.
WINE TASTING CHALLENGE (1hrs to 3hrs – Indoors - Over a meal)
Our interactive ‘Wine Challenge’ gives your delegates the opportunity to sample some fine wines and laugh at their ability, or inability to recall what they have learnt. The show is fast-moving, highly participative and great fun!
WINE TASTING WORKSHOP (1.5hrs to 2.5hrs – Indoors or Outdoors)
Our team of lively wine experts have many years of experience in their field and are aware that entertainment stems from humour, participation and a convivial atmosphere.
YACHTING ON SOLENT (3hrs to 10hrs – Outdoors)
Poste Haste is a Prout Quasar 50 Catamaran sailing motor yacht - fast and powerful. A truly unique opportunity to gain hands on experience as a fully fledged member of the crew - with professional training from our Skipper.
XTRA FACTOR SONG CONTEST (1.5hrs to 5.5hrs – Indoors)
Be a pop star for the night… A fantastic, fun team building evening with a difference... Teams fight it out displaying their vocal and dancing talents in a full-set Xtra Factor Song Contest.
Please feel free to contact us at Firebird Events to discuss your team building or motivational needs or to book a team building activity or event.
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