Team Building Activities in Sheffield

Team building activities in Sheffield are marked out by problem-solving rooms like Qubed and high-energy zorb bubble games, with chocolate and cocktail making leading the food side. For corporate team building in Sheffield, Funktion Events has run the whole thing since 2007, part of more than 10,000 team building events delivered across the UK, with a dedicated event manager planning it first and our event team bringing the activity and the kit to your Sheffield office or venue.

Sheffield is one of our established Yorkshire locations. Choose whatever fits your team and we will size it to your numbers, with free venue finding if you need somewhere to hold it.

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Ceramic Painting

Ceramic Painting workshop
Paints, brushes, aprons
Creative host
Venue finding service

Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt

Explore your location
Self-run, start anytime
Great value, app technology
Team challenges & puzzles

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Chocolate Making

Artisan chocolate
Melt, dip and decorate
Milk, white and dark chocolate
Take your treats home

Challenge 100

Compete in many challenges
Mental agility, common sense
Scavenger hunt tasks
Racing against the clock

Sports: Multi Activity Day

Huge variety of games
Multiple sport activities
Venue hire included
Team bibs, equipment

Stop The Clocks

Race against the clock
Multiple skill challenges
Lowest time wins
Mental & physical tasks

Chain Reaction

Encourages team cooperation
Design & build simple tasks
Link chain sections together
Produces a domino reaction

Corporate Sports Day

Classic school sports games
Small or large groups
Sack race, egg & spoon
House team colours

The Betrayers

Mind-boggling challenges
Trust your gut!
Secret competition
Who will survive?

Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Fully organised pub quiz hunt
Self run – start any time
Test general pub knowledge
Hilarious team challenges

Race Nights

Expert race night organisers
Winning posts, fences
Bet solo or in teams
Witty, costumed race host

Pizza Making

Create and make pizzas
Learn to toss dough
Pizzaiolo chef
Prosecco, dough balls, nibbles

Paint & Sip

Paint 2 canvasses
Two paintings each
Drinks included
Private venue hire

Masterpiece Challenge

Communication is key
Paint & create a collage
Fully inclusive activity
Fantastic indoor activity

Qubed

Escape the cube
Series of challenges
Game show host
Prize for the winners

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Cocktail Making

Mix and shake cocktails
City centre venues
Learn the tips, tricks and techniques
Great for groups

Gameshow Bonanza

Your own gameshow
Magnetic host
Different quiz rounds
Prizes to win!

Master of the Tasks

TV show challenges
Hilarious game material
Tasks per group
Prize for the winners

Crime Scene Investigation

Realistic crime investigation
Scotland Yard detectives
Solve the murder mystery
Use real forensic procedures

Ice Rink Hire

Synthetic ice rink
13m x 13m
Suitable for up to 45 people at a time
Suitable for corporate functions, parties and private events

Charity Bike Build

Teamwork for a cause
Rebuild your bike
Learn repair skills
Create bike signage

Perfume Making

Create your own fragrance
Professionally run
Choose from 21 blends
Interactive & educational

Corporate Office Massage

Fully qualified therapists
Stress free experience
Fully clothed massage
Massage and Reflexology

Mobile Cocktail Making

Learn to mix & shake cocktails
Professional bartenders
Drinks, glassware, ice, etc
Run in offices, hotels, venues

Retro Showdown

Variety of retro gameshows
TV classics from the 80s & 90s
Bulleye, Catchphase
Million Dollar Drop finale

Dance Classes

Variety of dance themes
Fun choreographed routine
Can build confidence
Free venue finding service

I'm an Executive, Get me Out of Here

Bush tucker trials
Real snakes, spiders
Kiosk Kev host
Push the limits

Brilliant Bingo

Chaotic bingo!
Fast-paced games
Energetic host
Hilarious prizes

Outdoor Escape Rooms

Outdoor escape rooms
Improves problem solving
Interactive fun host
Tasks, clues, Immersive challenges

Casino Table Hire

Casino Tables with Croupiers!
Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Craps
Variety of props available
Weddings, private parties etc

Pub Olympics

Indoor pub style games
Air hockey, casino, darts
Everyone involved
Dry hire or event managed

Yoga Class

Yoga at your location
Tailored for all group sizes
Boost staff wellness
Ideal for events or offices

The Crystal Team Challenge

Physical & mental tasks
Large, full day event
Compete in zones
Crystal dome finale

Battle Archery Tag

Dodgeball but with arrows
Battle against each other
Bunkers and barriers
Latest Archery Craze!

Olympic Sports Day

Olympic-inspired sport activities
Any skill level
Fun and competitive
Closing ceremony

Rookie Detective

Real forensic techniques
Solve a mini crime
Ex-Scotland Yard detectives
1.5-hour portable event

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt

The best of the best
Exciting trivia & quizzes
Huge variety of challenges
GPS smartphone app

Glass Painting

Creative glass painting
Drinking glass & Coaster
Artistic host
Venue finding service

GPS: Spy School

Spy themed challenges
Self run – start any time
Great value, latest technology
GPS and image recognition

Bonkers Games

Inflatable fun!
Games & challenges
Competitive & physical
Indoors or Outdoors

Wacky Wheels

Earn sponsorship money
Learn to design the car
Build your wacky racer
Mini head to head races

Cracked It

Escape room-inspired challenge
Crack codes and solve puzzles
Encourages teamwork and communication
Fully portable and venue flexible

Bakeathon

Expert chef
Variety of bakes
Learn the basics
No experience needed

Hostage Kidnap

Rescue your kidnapped CEO
Scotland Yard Detectives
Surveillance & negotiating
Meet up with informants

Zorb Bubble Games

Classic games like bulldog, relay races
Event co-ordinator
Zorb Bubbles
Fun forfeits to play

Everest Challenge

On top of the world
Challenge simulation
29,000ft high
Learn survival skills

Soap Box Derby

Build a go-kart
Score sponsorships
Crew tool kits
Podium for winners

Battle of Olympus

Olympic inspired event
Variety of fun filled activities
Head to head challenges
Teams represents a country

Life Drawing

Nude male or female life model
Private city centre venue
All drawing materials included
Casual class atmosphere

Movie Madness

Create your own movie
Fun and engaging event
Encourages people to think outside the box
All equipment included

Pilates Class

Pilates at your location
Certified instructor
Boosts strength & flexibility
Great for teams & events

Real Life Clu'doo

Murder mystery challenge
Investigate who killed Dr Black
Fun forensic tasks and clues
Just like the real game

Tai Chi Class

Tai Chi at your location
Knowledgeable instructors
Calms the mind and boosts immunity
Great wellness event

Charity Sleep Pod Build

Charity team event
Sleep pods for the homeless
Learn the mission
Collaborative experience

Life Coaching Workshop

Prioritise self-care
Time management strategies
Boosting energy levels
Great for team morale

Nutrition Workshop

Nutrition advice for modern challenges
Solutions for busy lifestyles
Led by expert naturopaths
Practical, impactful workshops

Crafty Workshop

Variety of creative events
All materials and craft
Presentation boxes
Ideal for larger groups

The Detective

Thrilling crime investigation
Solve cryptic clues
Forensic & FBI techniques
Meet with informants

Mission Possible

Competitive & fun
Full of action & adventure
Enjoyable for everyone
Prizes for the winning team

Commercial Teambreak

Create an TV advert
Good for team bonding
Camera’s & props included
Trophies to be won

Wall Street Winners

Buy, sell, build
High pressure stakes
Negotiation tactics
Build your empire!

Conference Energiser - Clap Happy

Blast of colour, fun & energy
Rhythm adventure
Brings team together
Amazing ice breaker

Turbo Cricket

Short Ten10 cricket match
Bats, balls, stumps
Event co-ordinator
Scorecard

Den of Dragons

Pitch to dragons
Resident host
Different idea stages
Gain investment

Conference Energiser - Haka Challenge

Genuine Maori warriors
Truly unique ice breakers
New Zealand dance
Team learn the moves

GPS: Space Survival

Space-themed challenges
Activity Co-ordinator
Explore the city centre
Fun & Competitive

TV Tastic Quiz

Ultimate quiz event
Classics & modern quiz shows
Buzzers, interactive rounds
Prize for the winner

Sound Bath Class

Promotes deep relaxation
Soothing sounds & vibrations
Unwinds body and mind
Wellbeing event

Krypton Factor

Competitive fun activity
Variety of challenges
Brings everyone together
Prize for the winning team

Conference Energiser – Drumming

Learn your rhythm
Professional instruments
Energetic instructor
Icebreaker or event

Go Karting

High-speed, adrenaline racing
Modern go-karts
Times throughout the day
Dynamic, multi-level track

Smartphone Christmas Treasure Hunt

Pub quiz & bar crawl in one
Self-run, so start anytime
Great value, app technology
Perfect for Christmas parties

Big Picture Challenge

Creative team bonding
One big painting
Event host
Takeaway art

Popular Team Building Activities in Sheffield

Built from our own Sheffield enquiry data, this is what local teams ask about most. The food side leads, but it is the problem-solving and active picks that give the city its own shape. The full choice is in the grid above, or browse all team building activities.

Activity	Type	What you do	Best for
Chocolate Making	Food & drink	Temper, mould and taste your own chocolates with a chocolatier, all supplied	Non-competitive groups
Qubed	Problem-solving	Teams race a sequence of physical and mental puzzles against the clock	Mixed-ability puzzle fans
Zorb Bubble Games	Active	Strap into giant inflatable zorbs for bumping, football and knockout games	High-energy, active groups
Cocktail Making	Food & drink	Learn and shake a run of cocktails with a mixologist, kit and ingredients provided	Sociable sessions
Smartphone Urban Treasure Hunt	Treasure hunt	App-led hunt through the city centre solving clues and photo tasks	Sightseeing with a scoreboard

Prefer to sort by format? Browse indoor, outdoor, food and drink, evening, treasure hunt and charity team building, put together a corporate away day in Sheffield, take it virtual for remote teams, or set up Christmas team building.

Team Building Venues in Sheffield

Most Sheffield sessions run at your own office or a room you already use, with plenty happening in city hotels, bars and function rooms around the centre, Kelham Island and the Devonshire quarter, and outdoor games heading to the parks and open space the city is known for. We cover the whole of South Yorkshire, so Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster are all in reach, along with Chesterfield just over the border. No space of your own? Our free venue finding service sorts one for your numbers and location at no extra cost.

What Every Team Building Event Includes

We come to you – our event team travels to your office or venue anywhere in the UK, with all the kit and setup.
A dedicated event manager – one point of contact who plans the day with you and runs it on the day.
Free venue finding – if you need a space, we source the right one for your group size and location at no extra cost.
Fully insured and ABTA-bonded (Y6501) – every event is covered and your booking is protected.

Teams We've Run These For

AstraZeneca★★★★★“Everyone enjoyed themselves very much” KPMG★★★★★“It was fantastic, I'd thoroughly recommend” Scottish FA★★★★★“We had a great event, thank you!” Strutt & Parker★★★★★“We had a great time, thank you so much” LAKA★★★★★“It was superb, thank you so much!”

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“Tell me your numbers, your date and roughly what you are after, and I will sort the activity, the staff and a Sheffield venue if you need one, so all your team has to do is turn up.”

Izzie
Corporate Event Manager

Team Building in Sheffield FAQs

Do you cover Sheffield and South Yorkshire?

Yes. Our team travels to you across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, including Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, and over into Chesterfield. We bring everything the activity needs and set it up.

Where can a Sheffield team building event be held?

Most Sheffield events run at your own office or a room you already book, and we also work in city hotels, bars and function rooms, with treasure hunts and outdoor games using the centre and green space nearby. Need a room? We will find it.

Which activities are most popular in Sheffield?

On our enquiry data, chocolate making is the most requested activity in Sheffield, with cocktail making strong too, but the picks that mark Sheffield out are problem-solving rooms like Qubed and active zorb bubble games. Our smartphone urban treasure hunt rounds out the five.

Can you find us a Sheffield venue?

Yes, at no cost. Our venue finding service finds a room to suit your group size and part of Sheffield, and since the venue pays the commission you pay exactly what you would booking direct.

How much does team building in Sheffield cost?

Our lowest-priced activities start at around £18 per person, with the final price down to the activity, numbers and how long you want. Share your group size and we will send a full quote, usually within 30 minutes.

How long does a Sheffield team building event run?

Two to three hours covers most sessions, ideal for an afternoon. For a longer day we can pair up activities into a half or full day.

What group sizes do you cater for in Sheffield?

Anywhere from six to several hundred. Smaller teams do one activity together; larger Sheffield groups run in heats or parallel, and we staff it to match.

How far ahead should we book team building in Sheffield?

A couple of weeks is usually fine. Summer and December book up first, so allow more time then, though we can often fit in shorter-notice events.

What is good for a large Sheffield group?

For a large Sheffield group, zorb bubble games and chocolate making both scale well. Zorb games run rounds of teams outdoors, while chocolate making works in rotating sittings so nobody is left out.

Do you run indoor team building in Sheffield for winter?

Yes. Chocolate making, Qubed, cocktail making and our smartphone treasure hunt all run indoors, so a wet or cold Sheffield day is no obstacle.

Have you run events for Sheffield companies?

Yes. We have run team building for firms from AstraZeneca to KPMG, and as an ABTA-bonded company rated Excellent on Trustpilot, a Sheffield booking has the same footing.